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Never climb hills with excessively
slippery or loose surfaces.
To climb a hill, take a running start at an
appropriate speed for the conditions.
Maintain a steady speed as you ascend
the hill.
Never open the throttle suddenly this
may cause the Boma to tip over.
Never go over the top of hills at speed.
An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another
vehicle/bike or person could be on the
other side of the hill.
Riding Down Hills
It is usually advised to descend hills with the
Boma pointed straight downhill. Avoid angles
that would cause the Boma to lean sharply to
on side.
As you approach a downhill, stop and survey
the terrain below. Never ride past the limit of
your visibility. Never go down a hill at high
speed.
When you have selected a safe downhill path,
lean back into the seat bracing on the handle
bars. Using the throttle at a low speed drive
down the slope.
Remember that braking effectiveness is
reduced on any hill with a loose surface.
Turning on Hills or Slopes
Riding on hills or slopes is different from riding
on level terrain. Be very careful when riding on
any hill. Make sure that you practice on gentle,
smooth slopes before attempting to ride on
steeper or more difficult terrain.
If possible
avoid making any turns on slopes; continue along
the slope until you find a flatter safer place to turn.
To maintain balance and stability when riding
across a slope, you need to shift weight toward
the uphill side of the vehicle. To do this lean
with your body, if possible, toward the slope.
On a slippery or loose surface, you may also
need to steer slightly uphill to maintain a
straight course across the slope.
Avoid crossing
hills that are excessively steep,
slippery or rough.
Compared to riding on level ground you may
need to shift more weight and lean more when
making turns on slopes.
Riding Over Obstacles
Before operating in a new area, check for
obstacles. Watch out for bumps, rain ruts,
potholes and other obstacles in the terrain. Your
Boma has approximately 10” of ground clearance.
This has been done to help with clearing obstacles
but please be aware of your own and the Bomas
limitations.
When you approach any obstacle, reduce your
speed and be prepared to stop. Never try to ride
over large obstacles, such as rocks or fallen trees.
! WARNING
Operating on excessively steep slopes
can cause the Boma to overturn more
easily than operating on levels surfaces
or small hills.
Never operate the Boma on hills that are
too steep for the Boma or for your
abilities.
! WARNING
Going down a hill improperly could cause
loss of control or cause the Boma to
overturn.
Always follow proper procedures for
going down hills as described in this
manual.
