Riding Downhill; Crossing A Slope - Yamaha YTZ250S 1986 Service Manual

Riding Downhill
When riding your Tri-Moto downhill, shift your
weight as far to the rear and uphill side of the
Tri-Moto as possible. Move back on the seat
and sit with your arms straight. Choose a low
gear which will allow the engine compression
to do most of the braking for you. Improper
braking may cause a loss of traction.
Use caution while descending a hill with a loose
or slippery surface. Braking ability and traction
may be adversely affected by these surfaces.
Improper braking may also cause a loss of
traction.
Whenever possible, ride your Tri-Moto straight
downhill. Avoid sharp angles which could allow
the Tri-Moto to tip or roll over. Carefully choose
your path and ride on faster than you will be
able to react to obstacles which may appear.
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Crossing a Slope
Traversing a sloping surface on your Tri-Moto
requires you to preperly position your weight
to maintain proper balance. Be sure that you
have learned the basic riding skills on flat
ground before attempting to cross a sloping
surface. Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or
rough terrain that may upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body
in the uphill direction. It may be necessary to
correct the steering when riding on loose sur-
faces by pointing the front wheel slightly
uphill. When riding on slopes be sure not to
make sharp turns either up or down hill.
If your Tri-Moto does begin to tip over, gradual-
ly steer in the downhill direction if there are no
obstacles in your path. As you regain proper
balance, gradually steer again in the direction
you wish to travel.
WARNING:
There is greater danger of tipping when
riding on sloping surfaces. Tipping may
cause loss of control. If you are unable to
maintain correct balance and you discover
that the Tri-Moto is going to tip over, dis-
mount the Tri-Moto immediately on the
uphill side.