Riding Downhill; Crossing A Slope - Yamaha YFM100T 1987 Manuel Du Propriétaire

RiDiNG DOWNHILL
When riding your MOTO-4 downhill, shift
your weight as far to the rear and uphill
side of the MOTO-4 as possible. Move back _d_.-_
on the seat and sit with your arms straight. _'_""_
Choose a low gear which will allow the engine _ v_ _LL_.__"_" _'_
compression to do most of the braking for _ \_L-_,_
you. Improper braking may cause a loss of
traction. _
Use caution while descending a hill with a _
loose or slippery surface. Braking ability and
traction may be adversely affected by these
surfaces. Improper braking may also cause CROSSING A SLOPE
a loss of traction. Traversing a sloping surface on your MOTO-4
requires you to properly position your weight
Whenever possible, ride your MOTO-4 straight to maintain proper balance. Be sure that you
downhill. Avoid sharp angles which could have learned the basic riding skills on flat
allow the MOTO-4 to tip or roll over, Carefully ground before attempting to cross a sloping
choose your path and ride no faster than you surface. Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or
will be able to react to obstacles which may rough terrain that may upset your balance.
appear.
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