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