Archive for the ‘ATVs’ Category
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 |
With most other vehicles, you would find that some inhospitable roads just get too hot for the vehicles. ATVs or All Terrain Vehicles on the other hand can be handled with ease on any terrain condition primarily due to its uniquely designed tires and excellent suspension.
In 1970, the first ATV for sale was introduced by Honda. Then, the ATV was a 3-wheeler and had a small 90 cc engine. With a dual range transmission with auto clutch and 4 gears, it could ride through almost any rugged terrain in the world. After years of research and re-development, see where the ATVs especially from the Honda’s line of production are at! Today, we have the Honda ATVs catering to a wide range of tastes.
Offering Sports as well as Utility models is definitely one of the special features of the ATVs. That apart, these vehicles are known to be reliable primarily due to the amalgamation of research based technology.
Sports Models
If you are looking to buy a sports model that has a manual 5 speed transmission, do not look any beyond the Honda TRX450R! The Honda TRX400EX, much like the TRX450R, offers you a 5 speed transmission but also provides you the option of reversing your vehicle should you come up against a situation that is difficult.
Thinking to buy a full-blown Sport Honda ATV and yet save some dollars in doing that! Buy the Honda TRX 300EX ATV, a model that incorporates sleek features and affordable price!
Utility Models
Utility Honda ATV Models are known to be reliable, innovative in their design and advanced in their technology. In terms of translating features to benefits to people who buy them, you could find class, quality, top-notch performance and sleek look of the vehicles in a Utility Honda ATV Model.
Thinking of buying a robust, all-terrain Honda Utility model! Stop by the Honda Rincon, a four stroke model that has a 675cc engine which is longitudinally mounted. You could also take a look at the Honda Rubicon, which with its 499cc four stroke engine is not too far behind from the Rincon in terms of features and benefits.
A lot of dealers deal with ATVs through their websites. You could find some excellent deals and discounts along with excellent After Sales Service. One thing is for sure - Buying a Honda model would in no ways be considered as one of the bad decisions you would have ever made.
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Thursday, August 21st, 2008 |
While ATV riding is an extremely fun and exhilarating past time and sport, it can be dangerous for youths too. Therefore, it’s not surprising that youths may need more ATV parts replacements than adults. Technically, they are just not as careful as adults and therefore, there are more small mistakes that could prove to be costly. To ensure that you don’t end up changing ATV parts for youth every other week, you can either send them for ATV riding training or you could actually teach them how to take care of their ATVs properly. Knowing how to care for and use their ATVs properly is the first step you should take to save on Youth ATV parts.
If you think youth ATV parts are less expensive that the adult version, you’re wrong. You see, one of the things with youth ATV parts is that they are specialty items which make them all the rarer. And as you know, the harder the youth ATV part is to find, the more expensive they can be.ATV parts manufacturers offer training for youths If you’ve just bought your children a new ATV, check if the manufacturer or the TV offer training for youths. These ATV part manufactures are actually giving the training for youths for free. ATV parts manufacturers, like AlphaSports, Arctic Cat, Bombardier, Honda, John Deere, Kawasaki.etc recognize the need to train youths on how to properly ride and take care of their ATV. They also know that it could be frustrating for the parents to have to constantly look for and purchase replacement ATV parts.
The more well-known and established the brand is, the higher the possibility that their products are reliable. Youth ATV parts in the market are priced somewhat the same with very little difference between the good ones and the mediocre ones. Cheap youth ATV parts are easy to find too and even though the price is good, they are not as reliable as the more established brands. For one thing, they don’t offer customer support or adequate protection against defects in the product or malfunctioning of the Youth ATV parts that they sell.
Many manufacturers of ATV equipment, including AlphaSports, Arctic Cat, Bombardier, Honda, John Deere, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha offer free ATV training to new ATV owners.For example If you have recently purchased a new ATV in California, don’t forget to inquire with your ATV dealer about what kind of ATV training in California they offer.
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 |
ATV wheels have the same characteristic: defined threads, durable tear and snag resistant tire material and large balloon like construction.
Definitely the most ingenious aspect of ATV is in its wheels, no arguments. ATVs defining factor is the ATV wheels, making it possible for ATVs to travel and work even in the absence of roads.
When necessity initiated the ATVs invention in Japan, ATV wheels were the deciding factor in its success. Osamu Takeuchi led the development team that was assigned by Honda Research & Development to develop a vehicle suited for winter travel. The outcome was the development team spawning a prototype vehicle with six wheels. But still the invention didnt have the cutting edge technology that will enable it to meet the demand.
Race Tires
Usually developed to create greater traction on different conditions, this wheel type has defined knobs and threads. Also, some of these tires are flatter to afford ample hold on the terrain.
Trail Tires
Trail tires are created to be more durable to defend against punctures against sharp objects such as rocks or wood splinters. Some of these tires are large, balloon-like construction to afford flotation in soggy terrain and mud.
Sand Tires
These tires are also called Paddle Tires since the threads do exactly just that - to paddle. These tires are usually made balloon-like, with few but enormously large threads.
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 |
There are many reasons that you may want to modify your ATV. If you want to improve performance or looks, or just customize your ATV you my be hesitant because you do not want to mess anything up. Or, you may be gung ho and have no hesitation about tinkering with Polaris ATV. No matter which mindset you have, there are some things you should consider before modifying your ATV. You should do some research before attempting modifications and make sure you have a plan and know what to expect when changing parts.
A great place to start your research is online. There are many websites and forums where you can get personalized advice. If you are not sure where to begin or have a question about a specific part, there are many people who will be willing to give you impartial advice in ATV forums. And it is free to join in the discussion. You can also find information on modifying your ATV on websites and even in blogs, so do a little research online before you start the work. If you do get stuck or make a mistake, you can get solutions to your problems from ATV forums and learn how to fix your mistakes. Even a small mistake can turn costly, so make sure you get advice before you end up spending more than you have to.
Sales people at you local ATV dealership or parts store can also give you advice, but you should be aware that sometimes they are more interested in making a sale. If you are not sure what you should do, do not let yourself get pressured into buying parts until you are sure it is the right course of action for you. Dealerships and part stores can be good sources of information but you have to be careful not to buy things that you do not need.
You should always work on your ATV slowly and complete one project at a time. You can spend a great deal more than you intended to if you do not go slowly and you may even complicate your work by trying to change more than one thing at a time. You should plan out what you want to do and estimate what each part will cost and how long each part of the project will take. Then you will now exactly how much money you will need and how long the entire project will take.
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Friday, July 11th, 2008 |
Polaris manufactures some of the most popular ATVs in the world. Features such as powerful, big bore, fuel injected V-Twin engines on select models are some of the reason why the Polaris ATV are so popular. The PVT (Polaris Variable Transmission) and automatic, on demand 4WD engagement on certain models are also other features that appeal to many people. Heavy towing and work capacity on utility models are another strong point of the Polaris ATV.Some of the most popular models are the Polaris Sportsman utility ATV which come in 800 EFI, 700 EFI, 500 EFI, and also a carbureted 450 model. There’s even a Polaris Sportsman 6×6 model with dump cargo bed powered by a carbureted 500 engine. The Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Sportsman ATV (800, 700, 500) all have similar features and specifications. The carbureted 450 and 500 6×6 models have slightly lower towing capacities, but they are still well equipped for both work and play.
For the younger rider, there are also smaller Polaris ATV. The Polaris Sportsman 90, Outlaw 90, and Predator 50 are made for smaller and younger riders getting into the sport. These scaled down Polaris ATV include features like fully automatic transmissions. The Sportsman and Outlaw 90 models also have reverse. Electric start with a backup kick starter helps make sure you can get started even if the battery goes dead.
These ATV along with a variety of other Polaris machines help to provide a match for just about any interested rider. Whether you want a hard working utility vehicle, a high performance machine, or something in between… you might want to consider one of the many popular Polaris ATV! For those looking for high performance, recreation machines, Polaris also has some exciting models to choose from. The Polaris Outlaw 525 ATV is one example. A powerful 510cc KTM engine cranks out massive amounts of torque and power. This power combined with a 395 lb dry weight makes the Outlaw 525 the fastest accelerating factory sport quad of this time! A fully independent suspension both front and rear helps to put the power to the ground effectively as well as eat up the bumps that you encounter along the way. The PRO IRS has 10 inches of wheel travel and 11 inches of ground clearance. A 5 speed manual transmission with hydraulically actuated clutch helps the Outlaw rider to control the balance between torque and speed. Handlebar mounted reverse actuator allows the rider to back this Polaris ATV out of sticky situations. If ultimate power and speed in a sport quad are your goal, then this is a machine to consider!
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