Quick Turns - Arctic Cat 2015 XC 450 Operator's Manual

ATV Operation

Quick Turns

Quick turns are the most difficult turns and should only be done after
you are experienced with your ATV.
1. Ease off the throttle as you approach the turn to slow down.
2. Turn the handlebar, shift your weight, and balance at the same time as
you enter the turn (use the principles of leaning, weight shifting, and
balancing—shift your body weight to the inside of the turn).
3. Follow this with slight acceleration.
4. For multiple turns, repeat this movement as needed.
5. To make your turn quicker, try raising yourself off the seat a few
inches as you shift your weight.
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K-Turns
Use K-turns if you accidentally stall while riding uphill; you need to
take action before the ATV rolls backward down the hill.
1. Stop where you are, apply the brakes, and shift to neutral.
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Keep your body weight shifted forward.
4. Get off the ATV on the uphill side.
5. If you're to the left of the ATV, turn the handlebar all the way left.
6. Partially release the brake, but lightly hold the brake lever.
7. Let the ATV roll to your right side until it faces slightly downhill.
8. Reapply the brakes.
9. Get back on the ATV from the uphill side, and keep your weight
shifted uphill when you sit down.
10. Start the engine and follow the method for riding downhill.