Climbing Uphill - Yamaha MOTO-4 1987 Owner's Manual

This procedure should be practiced at slow Remember: Avoid higher speeds until you
speed many times in a large off-road area with are thoroughly familiar with the operation
no obstacles. If an incorrect technique is used, of your MOTO-4.
your MOTO-4 may continue to go straight.
If the MOTOo4 doesn't turn, come to a stop CLIMBING UPHILL
and then practice the procedure again. If the Be sure that you can maneuver your MOTO-4
riding surface is slippery or loose, it may help well on flat ground before attempting any in-
to position more of your weight overthe front cline and then practice riding first on gentle
wheels by moving forward on the seat. Once slopes. Try more difficult climbs only after you
you have learned this technique you should be have developed your skill. In all cases avoid in-
able toperformitathigherspeedsorintighter clines with slippery or loose surfaces, or
curves, obstacles that might cause you to lose control.
Improper riding procedures such as abrupt It is important when climbing a hill to make
throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect sure that your weight is transferred forward
body movements, or too much speed for the on the MOTO-4. This can be accomplished by
sharpness of the turn may cause the MOTO-4 leaning forward and, on steeper inclines,
to tip. If the MOTO-4 begins to tip over to the standing on the footrests and leaning forward
outside while negotiating a turn, lean more to over the handlebars.
the inside. It may also be necessary to gradual-
ly let off on the throttle and steer to the out-
side of the turn to avoid tipping over.
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