1.Use the ATV's momentum to clear the
obstacle.
Active Riding
Crossing obstacles is risky; avoid it if
possible. Riding over logs, rocks, and
ruts means combining all the active
riding skills into one big motion. Your
ATV will respond differently for differ-
ent obstacles (logs, ruts, etc.), but these
are general guidelines for overcoming
two-track (both tires contacting the
obstacle at the same time) obstacles:
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Indicates a potential hazard that could
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Crossing Obstacles
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ATV-0026
ATV-0027
1.Keep your speed way down; less
than 5 mph.
To clear a single-track (only one tire cont-
acts) obstacle, follow the same rules exc-
ept:
ACTIVE RIDING
8.If the ATV starts tipping, shift your
weight to keep it in balance.
7.Keep your body loose to absorb any
shock.
6.Lean forward and release the throttle
when the front tires clear the obstacle.
5.Apply a little throttle when the front
tires make contact with the obstacle.
4.Keep your weight on the footrests.
3.Come up off the seat.
2.Approach the obstacle head-on.
3.Don't apply the throttle.
2.Don't pull up on the handlebar.
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