KTM 450 SX 2009, Owner'S Manual

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Riding uphill
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Warning
Danger of accidents Danger of accidents when riding on slopes.
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Always check the terrain before riding onto a slope.
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Never ride on a slope with an inclination of more than 25°.
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Never ride on a slope that exceeds your driving skills.
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Never ride down a slope backward. If you activate the rear brake, the vehicle
will roll over.
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When you come to a standstill, always dismount from the vehicle and turn it.
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Never ride on a slope with a slippery surface. The vehicle can easily go out of
control and roll over.
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Always ride straight up or down a slope and never at a slant.
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Engage a gear with which you can ride all the way up the slope. Shifting on the slope
can cause the vehicle to roll over.
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Shift your body weight to the front and ride cautiously.
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Keep your vehicle speed and engine speed as constant as possible.
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Always be prepared to jump sideways off the vehicle should it go out of control.
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Drive slowly over hilltops to give yourself the opportunity to react to obstacles and
changes in terrain.
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If the vehicle comes to a stop, immediately activate both brakes to prevent the vehicle
from rolling backward. Dismount from the vehicle and turn it.