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
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
Bringing Out Your ATV’s Strengths
Not all ATV’s are made equal, especially nowadays when there are as many different types of ATV’s as there are ATV trails. You have 4 wheel drive utility type ATV’s to rigid suspension racing 4 wheelers.
Four wheel drive utility quads are the perfect match for muddy terrains, but it is highly recommended that you have skid plates installed. The heavier weight of these types of ATV’s with locking differentials will let you sling mud and basically grab onto just about anything. Read more
Things to Think About Before Buying an ATV
It has been about 30 years since the first ATV was introduced to the market, and since then they have become more and more popular every year. Just what is the appeal of these three and four wheel machines, could it be just the excitement that riding them creates? Nowadays you will find entire families enjoying the excitement and riding as a family activity. But there is always down sides to things, and riding ATV’s is no different. Many accidents happen each year to people riding ATV’s, keeping a few things in mind and following some simple safety procedures could keep you in the safe zone at all times.
One of the first rules that you will want to follow is as a new rider, always head out to the trails with an experienced rider, in fact even an experienced rider should always have a partner with them. If at all possible before you buy your own ATV rent one or use a friends to see if this is something that you are really going to like. Once you determine that you enjoy the hobby, then start recording what type of riding you like to do and what trails you will be frequenting the most. Read more
Becoming Familiar With Your New ATV
All proud new owners of a brand new ATV should sit down at night with their owners manual and get familiar with it. In today’s world of ATV’s there are numerous different types of off road vehicles, the many labels and parts will vary between different ATV types. If there is anything that you don’t know or would want to know about your specific model, it will be found in your owners manual. When you are out on the trails riding it is always good to have your owners manual with you, because you never know when you might need it. If you have acquired a used ATV, by supplying a dealer of your brand of ATV with the serial number on your machine can get the user manual for the model you bought.
After becoming familiar with your machine comes the fun part, getting out on the trails and practicing. The only way you are going to get better and become experienced with your ATV is by riding it in different situations. Never ride on peoples land without permission from the owner. In the beginning do not get to crazy in your riding style, take it easy and learn the ins and outs of your machine. Always ride with experienced riders, as with any other sport, you will learn from others with more experience. Also no matter how confident you feel on an ATV always ride with someone who is familiar with the trails you will be riding on, in other words never ride alone. Read more
ATV’s Past and Present
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) got there beginning in the mountainous regions of far northern Japan. Farmers were having hard times on the muddy mountain roads especially after the winter thaws and the beginning of spring. Some spots were just impossible to traverse with normal vehicles which kept parts of farm lands off limits. With the Japanese problem – solution mentality and a culture of mechanical solutions the first three wheeled ATV was brought into existence. These small workhorses were much cheaper than farming vehicles and turned out to be the perfect solution to the farmers problems.
But with the ingenuity of the Japanese it didn’t stop there, the manufacturers realized what a great product they had and decided to start marketing them to the entire world. In the early 1970’s the US had nothing even similar to an ATV, and when the first one was released from Honda it was a instant hit. Honda already had a reputation in the U.S. for providing quality motorcycles in fact Honda changed the way American’s looked at people who road motorcycles. Read more
What You Should Know Before Purchasing a Used ATV?
Not everyone can drop down the thousands of dollars for a brand new ATV with all of the latest features. For many people the only options of jumping into the exciting sport of riding ATV’s is buying second hand. There is nothing wrong with buying second hand, every year millions of used cars, motorcycles and AT’Vs are bought by people like you and I. There are some simple things that you need to know and what to look for before you decide on a used ATV. Before you begin your hunt of a new ATV you will want to identify whether you want your vehicle for leisure off roading, motocross racing, or as a utility vehicle for your ranch.
The best place to start but unfortunately the last place in peoples mind is your local dealership. Who better to know about people who are looking to trade their old ATV in for a brand new model, than the Honda or Yamaha dealership. Another use for your local dealership is to shop for a ATV that will fit your style, sit on a few, ask some questions before you come to a decision on the type of ATV you want before looking through your classifieds. Read more
ATV World is Changing
Throughout the past few years, the ATV industry is seeing more and more buyers, especially those in their twenties and this is a fact that is sending the ATV industry up the rollercoaster track. Whether it’s used ATV or brand new ATVs, retailers and manufacturers are seeing an encouraging growth and recognize the fact that this sport is becoming much more popular than before.
ATVs were first considered as a “toy” for adults – a vehicle that isn’t a car, not a main mean of transportation and not a race car. It’s between everything. Something recreational and provides fun, excitement and can also be used for work. Because of the price, ATVs used to be designed for the sake of simplicity and convenience. That also means that the old-school type of ATVs has nothing much to look at. Read more
The Many Practical Roles of the ATV
The ATV, or all terrain vehicle, once considered pure recreation and excitement has emerged as much more than that. Years of innovations in the ATV industry have produced superior machines with extraordinary reliability and performance. Aside from enjoying the wooded trails and sand dunes, the ATV has found itself in numerous practical roles including search and rescue, law enforcement, agriculture and farming, snow removal, hunting and patrol of gamelands, and just about any job that requires access to areas previously unreachable by four wheel drive trucks. The four wheel drive (4×4) ATV models in particular have exploded onto the scene.
These utility ATVs capable of being driven by all four wheels, are able to perform far more tasks than originally anticipated. The addition of accessories including luggage and storage racks and powered winches have also impacted the use of ATVs for business and practical purposes. Engines can range in size with maximum displacement as high as 800cc providing plenty of power for towing, dragging, and other tasks. A reverse gear provides much more versatility than the mono-directional ATVs of earlier years. Shaft drives have replaced chain and sprocket drives on the original sport models. PTO has become an option providing power for those who need to drive external accessories and machinery. With a plethora of options available, the 4×4 utility ATV can be considered a viable off-road vehicle and useful tool rolled into one. Read more
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