Turning
Consult your owner’s manual for information on turning your ORV properly. In general, you should:
- Turn at low to medium speeds.
- Move forward on the seat, and lean in the direction of the turn.
- Turn the handlebars while keeping your eyes on the intended path.
- Increase your speed slightly as you come out of the turn.
- If an ATV begins to tip, lean farther into the turn and gradually reduce your speed.
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LEANING OUT encourages tipping
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REMEMBER – During a turn, motorcycles and other 2-wheel vehicles always tip into the turn. Other ORVs, such as ATVs, should not tip beyond a small amount. While tipping a motorcycle is part of the normal turning process, tipping an ATV can be hazardous.
How the Type of Rear Axle on an ATV Affects a Turn
- The type of rear axle on your ATV, as given in the owner’s manual, affects where you should position your body on the seat during a turn. The rear axle may be either of these types.
- A solid axle causes the wheels on both the inside and outside of a turn to rotate at the same speed, even though the wheels on the inside of the turn cover a shorter distance.
- A differential axle lets the outside wheel rotate faster than the inside wheel, resulting in an easier and smoother turn.
- If your ATV has a solid rear axle (or a differential axle that is locked), use a turning technique that lets the inside rear wheel skid during the turn. When turning at:
- A low speed, slide your body forward and to the outside of the seat. Then lean into the turn.
- A faster speed, slide forward and to the inside of the seat. Then lean into the turn.
Solid Axle ATV or Locked Differential
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