HYOSUNG TE 50, Owner'S Manual, Page: 18 / 48

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TURNING
To turn the
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the rider must learn a spe-
cial technique. Because this vehicle has a solid
rear axle, both rear wheels always turn at the
same speed. This means that if the rear wheels
are getting equal traction, the vehicle will move
straight ahead, because the rear wheels will
travel the same distance.
For the vehicle to turn, the outside rear wheel
must travel a greater distance than the inside
rear wheel. To make this happen, the rider must
learn how to create less traction for the inside
wheel, so that it can travel a shorter distance
than the outside wheel, even though both
wheels are still turning at the same speed.
To turn the
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A A T T V V
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, the rider should use the fol-
lowing technique :
Turn the handlebars in the direction of the
turn.
Shift body weight slightly forward and support
your weight on the outer footrest. This will
reduce the load on the inside rear wheel,
reducing its traction.
Lean upper body into the turn.
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At higher speeds :
Use the same technique that you use for turning
at low speeds, but lean farther into the turn.
Since natural turning forces(which tend to push
the vehicle to the outside of the turn) increase
as speed increases, you must lean your upper
body farther into the turn as you go faster, to
prevent the vehicle from tipping over to the out-
side of the turn. Remember, though, to keep
your weight supported on the outer footrest.
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SKIDDING OR SLIDING
If the rider experiences inadvertent skidding or
sliding when not braking, he/she may be able to
overcome it by using the appropriate technique
listed below.
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Front wheel:
If front wheel skidding occurs, try to gain front
wheel traction by reducing the throttle opening
and leaning your body weight slightly forward.
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Rear wheel
If rear wheel skidding occurs, steer in the direc-
tion of the skid (if space permits), shift body
weight away from the skid slightly, and avoid
using the throttle or brakes until you regain
directional control of the vehicle.
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If the rider does not use the proper
technique to turn the
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, it may
plow straight ahead even though the
front wheels are turned. The rider
should practice the above technique
at low speeds in a wide open area
until he/she has mastered it.
WARNING
Skidding or sliding can result in
accidents caused by loss of rider
control. To avoid inadvertent skid-
ding or sliding, the rider should slow
down and be very cautious when rid-
ing on slippery or loose surfaces.
WARNING
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