| Things you need to know before you buy a Chinese | | | | those bigger names ATVs. |
| ATV | | | | Be forewarned though, the quality control over |
| It’s true that every ATV enthusiast would | | | | Chinese ATVs could be quite an issue as some |
| dream of owning a top of the line Honda or Yamaha | | | | Chinese manufacturers are more concerned about |
| ATV, a Bombardier or Polaris – but, hey, not | | | | production in quantity than quality. This is one reason |
| everyone will have that kind of money for such | | | | why you have to check and be sure of the type of |
| luxury. Yet, your enthusiasm to ride and your love | | | | warranty that you are getting for the Chinese ATV |
| for an ATV are good enough reasons for you to go | | | | that you intend to buy. Do check with the dealer to |
| on a hunt to buy a really affordable machine, or at | | | | see if they have the ATV parts available in stock |
| least, one that fits your pocket size. | | | | with them – in case you need a replacement for |
| Used ATVs | | | | certain parts of the machine (you never know when |
| If you are looking to buy a second hand machine, | | | | you need one!). Some dealers will claim that they do |
| you must remember to find out why it is being sold | | | | have the parts available when, as a matter of fact, |
| and the condition of the machine. ATVs are not being | | | | they will only place an order from the manufacturer |
| used for light and easy types of activities, so you | | | | as and when such parts are needed and they do not |
| may want to really get detailed information of how | | | | have the physical stocks with them. This can be quite |
| the ATV was used. Perhaps the seller may be | | | | frustrating if you have to wait for one part to be |
| genuine when he or she tells you that they have only | | | | replaced in order to get your ATV working because |
| done some flat trails and sand riding and have never | | | | your wait could be as long as months, if not weeks. |
| done airborne tricks with the machine or any other | | | | It is best that you buy a model that has its parts |
| extreme activities with it – or perhaps not. If you | | | | available as and when you need them. Even if the |
| are seriously considering a used ATV, you may be | | | | dealer that sells you the machine may not have the |
| getting it at a really great deal but you also have to | | | | parts available at all times, be sure to check with |
| bear in mind that you may need to do some repair | | | | them if there are other dealers selling the same |
| works on the machine after you buy it over. | | | | model that keeps the parts so that you can get the |
| Chinese ATVs | | | | parts easily whenever you need them. At Jackel |
| There is, however, an alternative option – the | | | | Motorsports, they do have quite a few great looking |
| Chinese ATVs. Chinese manufactured ATVs are | | | | ATV models that could be exactly what you are |
| generally a lot cheaper compared to the | | | | looking for, and yes, they also have the parts of the |
| “branded” ones. The great thing about these | | | | ATVs too. Another additional plus point about their |
| Chinese ATVs are the engines tend to be the cloned | | | | ATVs – the prices are quite competitive too. |
| versions of the Japanese engines, hence, you only | | | | Remember, with a little extra research and |
| pay a fraction of price of a top of the line ATV | | | | homework done for your hunt for the most |
| when you go for a Chinese ATV. You have to, | | | | affordable ATV, you can be assured that it will be all |
| however, accept the fact that these Chinese | | | | worth it when you finally get to bring the machine |
| manufactured ATVs may not be as well finished as | | | | home. A little extra work before you part with your |
| the “branded” ones. It is not to say that | | | | hard earned money for your “dream |
| they are of inferior quality, it’s just that the | | | | machine” isn’t going to kill you – it could |
| finishing of Chinese ATVs may not be as refined as | | | | save you a lot of heartaches. |