7-23TURNING YOUR ATVTo achieve maximum traction while riding off-road, the two rear wheels are mounted solidlyon one axle and turn together at the samespeed. Therefore, unless the wheel on theinside of the turn is allowed to slip or lose sometraction, the ATV will resist turning. A specialturning technique must be used to allow the ATVto make turns quickly and easily. It is essentialthat this skill be learned first at low speed. As you approach a curve, slow down and beginto turn the handlebars in the desired direction.As you do so, put your weight on the footboardto the outside of the turn (opposite your desireddirection) and lean your upper body into theturn. Use the throttle to maintain an even speedthrough the turn. This maneuver will let thewheel on the inside of the turn slip slightly,allowing the ATV to make the turn properly.POTENTIAL HAZARDTurning improperly.WHAT CAN HAPPENThe ATV could go out of control, causinga collision or overturn.qWARNINGHOW TO AVOID THE HAZARDAlways follow proper procedures for turn-ing as described in this Owner’s Manual.Practice turning at low speeds beforeattempting to turn at faster speeds. Do notturn at speeds too fast for your skills orthe conditions.
