| There is a group of people that is growing | | | | are important to determine if a ATV and a |
| larger everyday. This is the group of people | | | | rider go together. |
| that have, enjoy and promote all terrain | | | | |
| vehicles. They can go by several names but | | | | From the very beginning there are some |
| each is hardly more than a different label. | | | | differences in All Terrain Vehicles that will |
| Some call these unique vehicles that have | | | | ultimately determine their usefulness. |
| slowly gained popularity a quad, some a ATV, | | | | Utility 4 wheelers portray a body style and |
| some a 4 wheeler still others a All Terrain | | | | structure that screams that it is made to |
| Vehicle. Farming, hunting, cursing the beach | | | | work. Even the hefty feel of the ride feels |
| or the woods they can do it all. | | | | powerful. The body is designed for specific |
| | | | tasks like hauling or pulling too. The frame, |
| As with many types of new activities the | | | | the tires, the torque and even the colors are |
| younger age groups first accumulate to it. | | | | chosen to create an identity associated with |
| Because of the nature of this activity as a | | | | work. |
| sport it also is possible better suited to | | | | |
| the young because of the rough nature of | | | | After the utility 4 wheeler there is the |
| sport riding. | | | | sport market that appeals to a younger crowd |
| | | | and like any sport the sleek, swift |
| The legal system has stepped in to a degree | | | | appearance are paramount. The sport ATV is |
| to try to limit the ages of young people by | | | | designed completely different and must |
| requesting that the manufacturers create | | | | withstand different forces like increased |
| guidelines for riders based on a matrix of | | | | braking at higher speeds, faster acceleration |
| age and engine size. Some manufacturers say a | | | | and the pounding that riding for fun may |
| 70cc engine should only be ridden by a person | | | | entail. They generally are more minimal in |
| 12 or older likewise they say that a 90cc | | | | design but have more exciting colors that |
| engine ATV should be only ridden by a 16 year | | | | exude fun. |
| old. The issue with these guides is that they | | | | |
| are suggestions and anyone can ignore them. | | | | Whatever 4 wheeler is right for you keep |
| | | | safety upper most in your mind at all times |
| Until the legislature decides to step in and | | | | and remember to respect this powerful tool |
| mandate age requirements it will be the rider | | | | that is moving quickly and weighs a lot more |
| who holds all the responsibility for the | | | | than you do. Do your homework and find the |
| right fit of the ATV. Does if feel right, is | | | | one that fits you best and enjoy the |
| it the right weight to control? How about the | | | | advantages these great little vehicles have |
| fit for the riders height? All these things | | | | to offer. |