Archive for the ‘ATVs’ Category
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 |
There are numerous brands of tires available on the market specifically designed for all terrain vehicles (ATVs). Quite often, when it comes time to purchase new tires for your ATV, the options are overwhelming. Although it is a great debate raging regarding which specific brand of ATV tire is the best, the question should be which brand ATV tire is the best for your needs?
There are several popular brands of ATV tires on currently on the market, ranging from the economical to the budget-busting. Tire pioneers Firestone, Goodyear, Pirelli, Dunlop, and Bridgestone produce ATV tires. These brands are most familiar with most tire consumers, as they produce automobile tires. Goodyear produces a wide variety of tires, including the popular choice for those interested in riding their ATV in muddy environments, the Tracker Mud Runner. Since the Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin was named ATV of the Year, Goodyear has become even more popular with ATV owners, since their Rawhide Grip tires are a feature of the 700 Twin.
For used ATV for sale owners wanting something out of the ordinary and are looking to after market tires to beef up their all terrain vehicle. Whether you want a tire that will out perform the typical treads available on ATVs straight out of the showroom or a tire that has a certain look that appeals to you, these after market tires are becoming more and more popular. Look to the High Lifter’s Outlaw tire if you want to lift the entire ATV for additional clearing space underneath the vehicle. If you choose this option, be sure to also purchase a lift kit so that your new tires will fit. Keep in mind that any lifting of an ATV can reduce the stability of the vehicle, so do these modifications with the utmost of care. Furthermore, brands like GBC produce fantastic tires that are designed to travel in sandy environments, specifically the Sand Shark brand of tire.
If you are interested in racing your Suzuki ATV, look no further than the Maxxis brand of tires. Their popular model, the Maxxis iRazr is a great model for anyone wanting a top performance ATV tire. Also by Maxxis is the Razr, Razr 2, and Razr MX. Also for racing are tires produced by Carlisle, especially the Carlisle S-Trac Radial and the Badlands models. These models are perfect for individuals who want control without compromising their top speeds. Keep in mind that racing tires should only be used for racing and are inappropriate and dangerous for any other use. These tires have flat, knobby treads that allow the ATV to travel at maximum speed, but in turn, have decreased stability and control, especially on muddy, sandy, or uneven surfaces.
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 |
Being and owner of an ATV has great potential in being a fun experience. They are excellent for both blowing off some stress through recreation and countless hours and days of blazing through the trails and doing the off road exploration thing.
An additional thing you can do is to make beneficial utilization of your hard earned money you have invested in your All Terrain Vehicle for sale, which for those of us who is into this kind of sport can be quite a significant amount, by getting your ATV to work mode.
By simply adding a few basic accessories, you can transform your ATV into a practical workhorse for outdoor jobs. Making the addition of adding a standard hitch or better yet a customized three point hitch can turn your ATV into a kind of hired farm hand. Attachments are sold on the open market as discs, plows, sprayers, rakes, spreaders and mowing decks.
By making the addition of a winch and an adaptable snow plow or blade to your all terrain vehicle, you can maintain winter’s snow drifts and icy walkways under control. Buying a tire with an abundance of tread and a set of bigger rims will supply better traction control even without the addition of snow chains.
Additional fuel or water cells can be bought and filled and put onto the dual load racks so that you can get extra weight over the front and rear tires, furnishing you even better traction. With the objective of using your ATV’s snow plow more effectively, you should buy a high quality winch. The winch will be utilized repeatedly to raise and lower the blade in addition to adjusting the angle of attack during the removal of snow and ice.
Putting a snow plow onto your ATV can be a safe substitute to shoveling your walkway and your driveway. It also has the ability to be utilized by your teenager so that they can earn some additional money during the winter months by clearing out the snow from the neighbors properties after a big snow fall.
Additional Uses for Your ATV Outfitted With a Snow Plow
Your brand new snow plow attachment can be applied to other things than simply removal of snow. Very similar to the front blade used on a tractor, the ATV’s snow plow attachment has the ability to be used to grate uneven surfaces, spread gravel and sand and even move loose dirt.
Adding implements and accessories such as these to your ATV can assist you in getting your money’s worth out of that pricey new toy. Paying a visit to your local ATV dealer can help you make a decision what additions you can use for your particular ATV model. They have the ability to even outfit your ATV with your newly purchased accessories because the majority also make available repair and customization services.
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Sunday, September 21st, 2008 |
The All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), true to their name, find use in various applications that involve many different off road activities. The many purposes that these ATV four wheelers are used ATV racing over very difficult terrain. Several individuals use these hardy vehicles during outdoor construction activity. Still others used ATVs for driving through various rough terrains for work or for leisure. The increasing popularity of the ATV four wheelers has brought in a whole new market for new as well as used four wheelers. Today, many people buy used four wheelers.
There are many reasons including the important one of affordability for people choosing to buy a used four wheeler over a new ATV. Before buying a used four wheeler, the primary thing for you to do is to inspect the vehicle for its condition as well as the legalities involved. The inspection of used four wheelers gathers a whole lot of importance keeping in mind that the usual guarantee associated with buying a new ATV is simply not available on used four wheelers. After you have bought a used vehicle, you cannot revert to sellers with any kind of problems with used four wheelers. So, as a rule, you need to subject the used four wheelers to a very thorough inspection, and ensure that you buy only the vehicle that is in a good shape.
The best way to assess the overall condition of the used four wheelers is to test drive them, if you are allowed to do so. While driving a used four wheeler for the first time, remember that it takes some time to adjust to the handling conditions as the vehicle would most probably been driven over rough surfaces.
You can find many used four wheelers for sale in several classifieds on print and on the internet. When you identify certain vehicles that interest you, note down the details of the seller including contact phone numbers and address.
Now you can begin gathering all the information about the used four wheelers by asking the sellers. You need to clarify as many details about the vehicles including its final price being quoted, that will help you make a decision to buy or to proceed to the next seller.
While on the hunt for used four wheelers, remember that you should be discerning and buy the vehicle only after you are fully satisfied with the terms of the seller and the condition of the vehicle. You will need to sift through various used four wheelers and buy one that best suits your needs and is within your budget. Then you will own a four wheeler that will be your companion for many years.
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Monday, August 25th, 2008 |
The All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) first made its appearance in 1969 when Honda introduced a fat tired three-wheeler called the ATC. These “playtoys” were mainly ignored by the industry until the early 80’s when it was discovered that they could be used in farming and ranching environments.
Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki then jumped on the 3-wheeled ATV bandwagon. In 1985, Honda surprised the industry and manufactured a 4-wheeler called the Quadracer and this began to lead ATV designers towards more sporting machines.
In recent years, Generation Y (18-24 year olds) have taken to the ATV in a really big way and today the new and used ATV market is literally exploding in popularity. Arctic Cat, Polaris, ATK/Cannondale, Can-Am and others have joined the perennial industry leaders in bringing to market ATV’s for sale that are now much sportier, faster and safer than their earlier counterparts. We know you will enjoy exploring the new and used ATV’s for sale at ATV Universe and will find the ATV that is just right for you.
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Thursday, August 21st, 2008 |
As with many items that have gained strong popularity with the public, the All Terrain Vehicle(ATV) has a very interesting history. What started out as essentially a farming resource has become the machine around which a highly competitive sporting and racing industry has been built.
Long before Honda introduced a vehicle in 1970 which would kick off the “modern era” of the ATV, numerous American companies offered small off-road vehicles which were amphibious in nature and were designed to traverse swamps, streams and ponds as well as dry land. These vehicles were constructed of fiberglass or hard plastic and usually had six wheels, all driven, providing for a strong traction component. They were intended for multiple riders and had steering wheels or control sticks instead of the standard motorcycle type mechanism used with the modern ATV.
In Japan, a similar vehicle was being used in farms that were located in mountainous terrain. In 1970, Honda introduced the US90 and was aided in its marketing effort by the James Bond movie “Diamonds Are Forever”; a motion picture in which the ATV played a significant part. The unique vehicle featured large balloon type tires instead of a mechanical suspension. The ability to go anywhere on country or terrain that most other vehicles could not cross soon made them popular with US and Canadian hunters, as well those just looking for a good trail ride.
In the early 1980’s, ATV’s were introduced that had a much lower tire profile and suspension. It was at this time that the first three-wheeled ATV was developed for public use. During this decade, numerous manufacturers entered the “sporting” ATV market, among them such high profile names such as Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Polaris.
Safety issues arose with the three wheel ATV and it is a little known fact that the fledgling industry was nearly banned from the public by Congress because of these safety issues. Three wheeled production ended in 1987 due to consent decrees between the major manufacturers and the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the four wheeled ATV became the norm.
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 |
Maruti is trying to tighten its loose ends in SUV and in premium sedan segment. This New Delhi’s one of the leading automobile manufacturers is also taking heads on with the products of Honda, this after sx4 that was launched against the city in premium sedan- now in SUV.
Maruti is ready to drive into another Honda defense structure after the sx4. Soon, it will launch its SUV which is the new grand Vitara to take on the Honda CRV.
Maruti Udyog MD Jagdish Khattar said that it is small and compact and they are offering it with a price which will be very attractive.
New Delhis’ Maruti Udyog Limited is one of the leading automobile manufacturers in India as well as the market leader in the car segment, both in terms of volume of vehicles sold and revenue earned. It is a leading four-wheeler automobile manufacturer in South Asia and was the first company in India to massively produce and sell more than one million cars. And it is largely credited for having brought in an automobile revolution to India.
Honda is well known for its diverse line up of quality automobiles and car parts under Honda such as Honda CRX parts and Acura name plates, and for its motorcycles, ATVs, power products, marine engines, and personal watercraft.
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