2022 Kawasaki KFX 90 ATV Sliding and Skidding Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki KFX 90 ATV Sliding and Skidding

Sliding and Skidding

On slippery or loose surfaces, special care is required. Sliding may be hazardous because the wheels may suddenly regain traction and cause the vehicle to tip or overturn and have an accident. Therefore, never ride “over your head’ when you are unprepared for the riding surface. Often you can correct a skid by turning the wheels in the direction of the skid and placing additional body weight on the front wheels. Do not apply heavy braking force or accelerate when skidding, since this may cause you to lose control altogether. Leam to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth terrain.

WARNING

HAZARD
Skidding or sliding improperly.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You may lose control Of this ATV. You may also regain traction unexpectedly, which may cause the ATV to overturn.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth terrain.On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.

Use caution and maintain low speeds to avoid uncontrolled skidding On areas covered with clay, mud, ice, Or snow. These conditions are particularly hazardous when descending a hill or making a turn. Remember that this vehicle is not allowed on public streets, roads, or highways. On loose or slippery surfaces you may be able to improve steering control by moving forward on the seat. This puts more Of your weight over the front wheels.

Remember:

• Be especially careful on very slippery and very high traction surfaces.
• Steer in the direction Of the skid.
• Don’t ride on public streets, roads, or highways.

NOTE
After mud-riding, clean the engine cooling-air in- take for mud.