ATV Tips – Should I Get an ATV?
Have you been asking yourself this question time and time again? It’s not just a simple yes or no, I know. The good news is, now you can finally find the answer to this question! In this article, I would like to share with you my personal tips on how to decide if you should get an ATV for yourself. Read more
Quad Bike Security and Prevention of Stolen Quad Bike-ATV-Buggy
The Situation
There has never been a good time to talk about security of your Quad Bike or ATV as it should be something that is talked about most days of the week. One of the main issues that we find is that industry on the whole will shy away from things that can disrupt their performance and financial income, yet what may be a backward step for one persons business is a forward step for another.
Keeping your Quad Bike or ATV safe and secure not only counts towards your insurance premium being lower but can also save on major heart ache too. I can completely back up this statement having had a Quad Bike stolen from outside the front of our house one early evening. And, as distinctive as your machine may be, many people would not even think twice if they visualized your machine go past with someone else riding it. Read more
Advanced Winching Tips For Off Road Recovery – How to Dig a Dead Man Anchor
Maybe you’ve been there before. You’ve been riding hard for the last couple hours, conquering boulders, mud, and tight spots until suddenly you find yourself good and stuck, and no amount of pushing, pulling, or cursing will make your vehicle budge. You’ve got a winch. The problem is there’s not a rock, tree, or stump in sight and no buddy around to pull you out. How are you going to find an anchor point to winch out? Roll up your sleeves and get ready to move some dirt. It’s time to dig a dead man.
Digging your own anchor is a last resort, but when you find yourself in a desperate situation, miles from civilization, it may be your only option. Here’s how you can make your own winch anchor if the situation calls for it. Read more
5 Top Helmet Tips
Helmets – What’s The Situation?
As it stands right now (April 2009) there is still no law for wearing helmets whilst using a Quad Bike or ATV on british roads.
Even though the law does not state that you have to wear a helmet, there has been many calls for it to be a legal element when riding or using an ATV or Quad Bike on public roads. It is in our opinion that should anyone ride a machine of any description that can reach speeds of over 25mph, a helmet should be compulsory. Read more
Quad Bike “Night Riding” Tips!
Be Seen At Night
In the Quad Bike and ATV Industry there has always been an emphasis on apparel, what it looks like and how colourful it is. But sadly this is only shown in the light weight section of most stores and does not reflect in the winter or waterproof wear.
The majority of this section seemed to either be dark colours or camouflage, but which ever one it may be you need to make sure you have some High-Visibility points so that you can be seen whilst riding at night. Read more
Quad Bike Tires – What’s What?
Tires- What’s The Difference?
There are many different types of tires available for Quad Bikes, ATVs, Buggies and all have a completely different job. The one thing to remember is that the one you need for road use should always have the correct stamp or logo/kite mark to prove that it is for road use.
Many of the tires currently being used on the road are not legal and do not carry any safety stamp, which in turn can turn into a few points on your license and some cash from your wallet. Read more
Second Hand Quad Bikes
With the Quad Bike market now starting to show signs of overtaking the motorcycle market just on growth year on year, there will inevitably be more and more Quad Bikes for sale as time goes on.
What we have prepared below is some basic guidelines for the buyer and hope that this makes enough logical sense that it gives you some idea on what to look for and how to find it. Read more
How to Prepare Your ATV For Trail Riding After Winter Part 1 of 4
Like most riders you are probably ready for the snow to melt so you can get out and hit the trails this spring, but is your machine ready?
There are 5 areas that I will discuss in a 4 part series that will help riders get their machines ready for spring, (1) Fluid Levels (2) Battery Condition (3) Tire Condition (4) Carburetor Condition (5) Safety Check Read more
Rent Or Bring Your Own? The Pros and Cons of ATV Rental
ATV enthusiasts agree that their sport is a fun and unique way to enjoy the outdoors. But is it better to bring your own ATVs on the trip or should you stick to renting them? Here are a few pros and cons to each side, and the tips you need should you decide to rent.
One of the biggest cons of renting ATVs is availability. That is, if you decide to go somewhere not specifically known for ATV trails then you might have a hard time tracking some vehicles down. Bringing your own, on the other hand, ensures that you can enjoy the trails wherever you go. Read more
How to Prepare Your ATV For Trail Riding After Winter Part 2 of 4
If your ATV sat outside uncovered all winter, your tires sustained more wear and tear than they would have if they had been stored inside or if they had been covered. After sitting all winter your tires are probably low, fill them up and thoroughly review their condition. Make sure that you fill them to the PSI recommended by the manufacturer. We have seen first hand how an over-inflated tire led to a blow out that caused a machine to roll at high speeds on a gravel road, and how under-inflated tires led to a 2 inch gash in the sidewall when the wheel hit a rock 17 miles from the truck.
You should check for:
a. Tread wear – make sure that you have enough tread left to maintain traction and control of your ATV on the terrain you plan to ride. Read more
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