Turning The Atv - Cannondale ATV Owner's Manual

TURNING THE ATV

Practice making turns in a large open area at slow
speeds to build experience before attempting more difficult
turns at increased speed.
To turn, slide forward on the seat and turn the
handlebars in the direction of the turn. Lean your body to
the inside of the turn while maintaining the throttle position.
When the turn is complete, straighten the handlebars and
return to a normal riding position.
The ability of the rear inside wheel to slip during a turn
also depends on the type of terrain where you are riding. If
the terrain is loose the inside wheel will slip more easily
and turns can be made in a smaller radius. If the terrain is
hard, where the inside wheel is slipping less, the turning
radius will be larger.
Always slow down before turning and reduce your
speed before entering a turn.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Turning improperly.
Removing your feet from the footpegs when turning.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The ATV can go out of control, causing a collision or
overturn.
Your foot can come in to contact with the rear wheel
resulting in severe personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for turning as
described in this Owner's Manual.
Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to
turn at faster speeds.
Keep your feet on the footpegs when operating this
ATV.
Do not turn at excessive speeds.
If you have experience riding a motorcycle you will have
to quickly "unlearn" the technique you might have
developed of removing your inside foot from the footpeg
and positioning it on the ground when making a turn. This
motorcycle technique will result in severe personal injury
and possibly a loss of control if attempted on any ATV.
Never remove your feet from the footpegs while riding this
ATV.
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