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TIVE RIDING
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Active Riding
Sharp Turns
After mastering wide turns, practice
the advanced skill of sharp turns.
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1. Ease off the throttle as you
approach the turn to slow down.
2. Use the principles of leaning,
weight shifting, and balancing—
shift your body weight to the
inside of the turn.
3. You might have to lean into the
turn more than you do in a wide
turn.
4. If shifting your weight and balance
aren’t enough to keep the ATV
tires on the ground, straighten out
the handlebars as much as you can.
5. Gradually increase your speed as
you come out of the turn.
Quick Turns
Quick turns are the most difficult turns
and should only be done after you are
experienced with your ATV.
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1. Ease off the throttle as you
approach the turn to slow down.
2. Turn the handlebar and shift your
weight and balance at the same
time as you enter the turn (use the
principles of leaning, weight shift-
ing, and balancing—shift your
body weight to the inside of the
turn).
3. Follow this with slight acceleration.
4. For multiple turns, repeat this
movement as needed.
5. To make your turn quicker, try
raising yourself off the seat a few
inches as you shift your weight.
