What To Do If - Yamaha YTZ250S 1986 Service Manual

With practice, over a period of time, skill at
controlled sliding can be developed. The ter-
rain should be chosen carefully before attemp-
ting such maneuvers, since both stability and
control are reduced. Bear in mind that sliding
maneuvers should always be avoided on ex-
tremely slippery surfaces such as ice, since all
control may be lost.
WARNING:
Sliding or skidding on pavement must be
avoided at all times because traction may
be regained without warning, causing the
Tri-Moto to turn over and result in an ac-
cident or injury.
Be careful when braking on loose or slip-
pery surfaces. Improper use of the brakes
can cause uncontrolled sliding, reducing
control and increasing the possibility of an
accident.
What to Do If ...
This section is designed to be a reference guide
only. Be sure to read each section on riding
techniques completely.
WHAT TO DO ...
• If your Tri-Moto doesn't turn when you
want it to:
Bring the Tri-Moto to a stop and practice
the turning maneuvers again. Be sure you
are putting your weight on the footrest to
the outside of the turn . Position your
weight over the front wheel for better
control. (see pages 1-10 and 1-11)
1-14
• If your Tri-Moto begins to tip while
turning:
•
Lean more into the turn to regain balance.
If necessary gradually let off on the throt-
tle and/ or steer to the outside of the turn
(see pages 1-10 and 1-11)
If your Tri-Moto starts to slide sideways:
Steer in the direction of the slide if you
have the room.
Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected
the slide . (see pages 1-13 and 1-14)
• If your Tri-Moto can't make it up a hill you
are trying to climb:
Turn the Tri-Moto around if you still have
forward speed. If not, stop dismount on
the uphill side of the Tri-Moto and
physically turn the Tri-Moto around. If the
Tri-Moto starts to slip backwards DO NOT
USE THE REAR BRAKE-the Tri-Moto
may tip over on top of you. Dismount the
Tri-Moto on the uphill side. (see pages **,
1-11 and 1-12)
• If your Tri-Moto is traversing a sloping
surface:
Be sure to ride with your weight position-
ed towards the uphill side of the Tri-Moto
to maintain proper balance. If the Tri-
Moto starts to tip, steer down the hill
(if
there are no obstacles in your way) to
regain balance. If you discover that the
Tri-Moto is going to tip over, dismount on
the uphill side. (see pages 1-12)
• If your Tri-Moto encounters shallow
water:
Ride slowly and carefully through slow
moving water, watching for obstacles. Be
sure to let weter drain from the Tri-Moto
and CHECK YOUR BRAKES FOR PRO-
PER OPERATION when you come out of
the water. Do not continue to ride your
Tri-Moto until you have regained ade-
quate braking ability. (see pages 1-13)