| ATVs or All-Terrain Vehicles are the favorites of any | | | | Institute’s safety courses first locally. |
| outdoor sportsmen . ATV owners are individuals with | | | | Do you need four wheel drive or will two wheel drive |
| the ability to face whatever life throws at them with | | | | do. |
| style and a zest for life. | | | | - If you’ll be riding your ATV climbing steep |
| There is an endless variety of ATV accessories like | | | | rocky slopes go for a four wheel drive because two |
| clothing, bags, and storage boxes, aftermarket pipes, | | | | wheel drive machines have some disadvantages with |
| fuel storage device , ATV Wheels, high compression | | | | this. |
| pistons, coolers ,air filters, bottle holders, fender bags, | | | | - And if you are looking for speed you should go for |
| camouflage clothes, helmet, etc… to make your | | | | a two wheel drive. |
| ride more comfortable and convenient. | | | | Purposes of use |
| Tips to increase ATV performance | | | | - Ask your self Will the machine be used for |
| | | | agricultural purposes only Or for competitive racing? |
| 1. Using performance piping will give a 10 to 25 | | | | Engine types : |
| percent increase to your ATV’s performance | | | | - Four stroke are more fuels efficient and make less |
| 2. four stroke engine is a high-performance cam and | | | | noise |
| a high compression piston. | | | | - Two stroke engines run at higher RPM and have |
| 3. Switching from a foam filter to a gauze filter can | | | | greater power and pickup but this makes lot of noise |
| also give a better flow rate. | | | | too. |
| ATVs are divided into 2 Types: | | | | Automatic Clutch/Transmission |
| | | | - In automatic transmission you don’t need to |
| 1. Utility ATV :: The utility ATVs are used mainly for | | | | change gears aside from Hi, Low and Reverse just |
| farming and construction. | | | | like your Chrysler or Ford J. |
| 2. Sports ATV :: The sports ATVs are used for their | | | | - Automatic clutch will require rider to change gears |
| ability of going over all most all types of terrain | | | | manually but you don't have to mess with a clutch. |
| except water. | | | | Drive Shaft, Drive Chain or Belt Drive? |
| When it comes to buying ATV, there’s | | | | - Drive shaft are more secure & They have |
| nothing more important than knowing that the | | | | worked for years without frequent failure |
| machine is not only nice on the eyes, but it’s | | | | - Chain drive : Cheaper compared to other two, an |
| also professionally designed and is absolutely safe! | | | | exposed sprocket are prone to damage in very |
| There are certain thing to look for when Buying An | | | | rocky areas |
| ATV | | | | - Belt drive : it is just like snowmobile ; |
| There’s nothing more important then safety. | | | | Warranties |
| - Eye/Face Protection / Helmets / Hearing Protection | | | | - Most of the manufacturers provide six month |
| Brand quality and reliability. | | | | warranty, can purchase extended warranty for 4 |
| - Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki are the | | | | years too but that would cost you around 25% of |
| leading brands in ATV in performance as well as | | | | your ATV cost . So take care of your ATV & |
| sports look too | | | | you can save a great deal. |
| What are the age & the skills of the riders. | | | | And the big one, Price? |
| - is it for your kid then go for a kids ATV / if you | | | | A new ATV would cost you anywhere between |
| are riding first time join ATV Safety | | | | $2,500 to $10,000. |