2022 Kawasaki KFX 90 ATV Turning the Vehicle
Turning the Vehicle
The new rider must learn this turning technique to make turns smoothly and quickly. Slide forward on the seat, and turn the handlebar in the direction of the turn. Lean your body to the inside of the turn while shifting your body weight onto the footboard on the outside of the turn.
WARNING
HAZARD
Turning improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
ATV could go out of control, causing a collision or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this section. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. DO not turn at excessive speed. Practice tuming at low speed in a large, open practice area. Slow down before entering a turn and use the throttle to maintain an even speed through the turn. When the turn is completed, straighten the handlebar and reposition your weight, Since both rear wheels of this ATV turn at the same speed, the inside wheel gives up traction (or “slips”) on the ground during a turn. Sliding forward on the seat and shifting body weight onto the outside footboard, helps the rear wheels turn easier and improve front-wheel steering.
WARNING
HAZARD
Removing hands from handlebars or feet from footboards during operation.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your ability to control the ATV or could cause you to lose your balance and fall off of the ATV. If you remove a foot from a footboard, your foot or leg may come into contact with the rear wheels, which could injure you or cause an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footboards of your ATV during operation. The type of riding terrain has a large effect on turning. On loose surfaces, the inside rear wheel will slip easily and the vehicle can be turned sharply. On hard surfaces, the inside rear wheel will not slip as easily, and the vehicle’s turning radius will increase. Thus you must allow more room to complete your turn. If the vehicle starts to tip in a tum, lean more to the inside of the turn. It may be necessary to reduce your speed and straighten out if possible. Don’t put your foot down; keep both feet on the footboard.
Remember:
- Slow down before entering the tum.
- Sit forward on the seat.
- Lean into the turn.
- put your weight on the outer footboard.
- Maintain an even speed through the turn.
