Datatag And iTrack
Data tag and data tool have been around in the motorcycle industry for many years and with great success returning 100′s of machines back to their rightful owners. But just because the advertised in the motorcycle sector it doesn’t mean that the system will not work on Quad Bikes or ATV’s for that matter. Any item of value can be datataged which means that even Buggies and Minimotos could be tagged too. Continue reading ‘Quad Bike – ATV Security’ »
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. Continue reading ‘Quad Bike Security and Prevention of Stolen Quad Bike-ATV-Buggy’ »
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. Continue reading ‘5 Top Helmet 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. Continue reading ‘Quad Bike "Night Riding" Tips!’ »
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. Continue reading ‘Quad Bike Tires – What's What?’ »