| When it comes to buying an ATV, it does not | | | | comfort of the backyard of your home and not on |
| necessarily mean that buying a branded one would | | | | public land. |
| make the best choice. It is important that you spend | | | | - Rent first, buy later. If you are interested in a |
| some time doing some research and homework | | | | particular ATV model, you may want to try to rent |
| (especially if this is going to be your very FIRST | | | | one first before you decide to buy your own. Better |
| attempt in purchasing an ATV), before you put in | | | | yet, if you have a neighbor or a friend who happen |
| your money's worth to buy the right ATV for | | | | to have the model that you have your eyes on, you |
| yourself or even your loved ones. | | | | could ask them to let you ride on it (on different |
| ATV purchase checklist | | | | occasions too, if they don't mind) to see if it is the |
| Begin your hunt for the right ATV with a checklist. | | | | one for you. This way, you will save the heartache |
| Your checklist should include questions such as :- | | | | of buying the wrong type of ATV. |
| - Which type of ATV is right for you? To answer | | | | - Automatic or Manual. This is also another point that |
| this question, it really depends a lot on your purpose | | | | you have to consider in your "research" for the right |
| and riding style. If you intend to visit an ATV | | | | ATV. Some ATV riders prefer a manual transmission |
| showroom, do not let the salesperson convince you | | | | machine compared to an automatic one, but you do |
| into buying something that you may regret later. | | | | not have to go with the crowd - just get the one |
| - Consider the age of the rider. The age of rider is | | | | that you think is best for yourself. |
| important, especially if he or she is under 16 years of | | | | - Price. One of the most important decision making |
| age. Certainly you can't be buying an ATV that is | | | | factor for your purchase of the ATV. Unless you |
| meant for an adult rider for a kid that is only 10 | | | | have a huge budget set aside for the purchase of |
| years old! However, there are ATVs that are built for | | | | the ATV, price becomes an important decision factor. |
| smaller riders, but are only to be ridden at the | | | | |