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Youth ATV’s, Why Size Does Matter

If your child wants an ATV, you may be hesitant because of safety concerns. While many injuries occur every year, many of them are preventable if children take the proper safety precautions and ride the correct sized ATV. It may not seem like the size of the ATV would matter much, but when it comes [...]

Youth ATV Safety

ATV’s were developed for use in agriculture, for hauling equipment and traveling around farm property. They have since evolved into a hobby for many people and are now even used for racing. People love the excitement that ATV’s provide and the vast array of terrain that ATV’s open up for exploring. ATV’s can provide a [...]

Youth and Adult ATV’s, What’s the Difference?

If you are considering buying an ATV for your child, chances are you have heard the advice to only let them ride a youth sized ATV. Is there a big difference between youth ATV’s and adult sized ATV’s? There is indeed and the differences are what will keep your kid safe or potentially cause them [...]

Which is the Right ATV Tire for You?

There are many reasons to own an ATV. You may need one to haul equipment around your property and to help you with outdoor work. You may want one for hunting to travel through the woods and to transport large game. You may want one just for fun and trail riding or you may want [...]

Which ATV is Right for You?

No matter the reason, if you are going to purchase an ATV there are some things you should remember. Depending on your purpose, budget, and needs, a used model might be fine or a new ATV from a dealership may be a better choice. No matter where you purchase your ATV, you should do plenty [...]

Using an ATV Salvage Yard

If you are a backyard mechanic and have an ATV, chances are you have considered tinkering with it to improve performance or just to make it your own. There are many places you can find parts for your ATV, and finding them can become half the fun. If you do not want to pay retail [...]

Tips for Youth ATV Safety

ATV riding can be a great pastime for a child, and if they follow the proper safety precautions, it can be a safe one as well. Many children and adults are injured every year from the result of ATV accidents, and many of these injuries are preventable if the riders had only taken the proper [...]

Tips for the First Time ATV Buyer

If you are considering purchasing an ATV, you should be aware that they are a big investment. Aside form the initial cost that can run from a few hundred dollars for an older used model to $5,000 or more, you also have top maintain your ATV just like your car. They require oil, gas, and [...]

Tips for the ATV Beginner

ATV’s were designed as utilitarian machines at their inception, but they have grown in popularity for sport and enjoyment throughout the decades. Many people enjoy riding ATV’s for fun and others race them and participate in other ATV events. ATV’s can be exciting and a worthwhile pastime. They can, however, be dangerous but with the [...]

Things to Consider When Buying a Youth ATV

There are many things to consider when buying an ATV for a child. You should first determine if the child is mature enough to ride alone and can follow safety precautions. If you think your child can handle the responsibility of an ATV, you must then pick the right one for them. The biggest and [...]

Taking the Mystery Out of Buying a Used ATV

If you have considered purchasing an ATV you probably know that it can be an expensive endeavor. ATV’s range in price and the hobby can become expensive fast. If you want the newest model with all the bells and whistles, expect to pay a high price. However, if you want to get into ATV riding [...]

Sizing up an ATV Helmet

The most important thing you can do to stay safe while riding an ATV is to wear a helmet. But not any helmet will do, you need to find one that properly fits you. Just putting one on for a minute is not enough to check for the proper fit, and you want to be [...]

Save Money on your Next ATV Purchase

If you have an ATV, you know how expensive the hobby can be. ATV’s can be very expensive and the parts and costs of maintenance can also be high. If you have to do emergency repairs of even replace a badly damaged ATV you may find yourself strapped for cash. The initial ATV purchase is [...]

Renting an ATV vs. Lugging an ATV on your Next Trip

If you are planning a trip into the outdoors, you may not want to lug your ATV with you. But without it, you will miss out on all the great riding you can do while on vacation. What is an ATV enthusiast to do? If you are going on a long trip and do  not [...]

Operating an ATV Safely

ATV’s can be fun, but they can also be dangerous. They are notorious for causing injuries and even death, but with the proper safety precautions your chances of injury can be reduced. ATV’s are powerful machines that are designed to traverse difficult terrain. They can de difficult to handle and the nature of the riding [...]