2014 Kawasaki KFX50 Owners Manual - Page 86

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SAFE OPERATION 85 Turning while descending a slope must be done very carefully and gradually to avoid tipping the vehicle over. You should keep your feet on the footpegs and transfer his weight to the rear of the vehicle, and on the uphill side of the vehicle. 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. Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth terrain. j Remember: Stop and look for obstacles before descending a hill. Go straight downhill. Shift your weight to the rear. Go slowly. If you must turn, do so carefully and gradually, keeping your weight toward the top of the hill.

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SAFE OPERATION
85
j
Turning while descending a slope must be done
very carefully and gradually to avoid tipping the vehi-
cle over. You should keep your feet on the footpegs
and transfer his weight to the rear of the vehicle, and
on the uphill side of the vehicle.
Remember:
•
Stop and look for obstacles before descending a
hill.
•
Go straight downhill.
•
Shift your weight to the rear.
•
Go slowly.
•
If you must turn, do so carefully and gradually,
keeping your weight toward the top of the hill.
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.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by prac-
ticing at low speeds and on level, smooth terrain.