| 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 | | | | § Automatic or Manual. This is also another point |
| answer this question, it really depends a lot on your | | | | that you have to consider in your "research" for the |
| purpose and riding style. If you intend to visit an | | | | right ATV. Some ATV riders prefer a manual |
| ATV showroom, do not let the salesperson convince | | | | transmission machine compared to an automatic one, |
| you into buying something that you may regret later. | | | | but you do not have to go with the crowd - just get |
| § Consider the age of the rider. The age of | | | | the one that you think is best for yourself. |
| rider is important, especially if he or she is under 16 | | | | § Price. One of the most important decision |
| years of age. Certainly you can't be buying an ATV | | | | making factor for your purchase of the ATV. Unless |
| that is meant for an adult rider for a kid that is only | | | | you have a huge budget set aside for the purchase |
| 10 years old! However, there are ATVs that are built | | | | of the ATV, price becomes an important decision |
| for smaller riders, but are only to be ridden at the | | | | factor. |