How to Pick The Right Atv

An atv or (all terrain vehicle) is a great purchase! It can give you years of fun, you can use it to hunt, on the farm, or to plow your drive way! You can use it for many things! They are built for the most part for one rider but, there are two person atvs out now that are wonderful for couples! Prices range from a thousand dollars, for a use one to nine thousand for a new top of the line model!
You are looking for a four wheeler! What kind? What is the best? What accessories should I want? Here are some steps to help you decide!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• You don't need much, just money to buy it!!!!!!

1. Think of what you intend the four wheeler to be used for! Is it going to be used for recreation or work? Sand dunes only or mountains? Will it be use for working on a ranch or for everything?

2. If sand dunes,then a higher powered sport two wheel drive would be the option! Models like the, Yamaha raptor, or Honda 450, would be awesome at the dunes! Mountains? You would probably want a four wheel drive model like the, Yamaha Grizzly, Artic Cat H1, or a Polaris.

3. Sport models are for play and do not come with a lot of options for accessories, so at this point we will only look at the 4x4 model as they are the most popular!

4. Pick a model with enough power to do the things you want! Choose a engine cc that is large enough to perform without over working the four wheeler! Inform your local dealer on what you intend to do with the atv so he can help guide you to what is right! Ask a friend or neighbor how they like their own and if it does all that they want!

5. Price shop and compare prices of as many, atvs in the class you have chosen, as you can! A one stop atv store is great for this as they have many manufactures of different brands under one roof!

6. Go home before you buy! Think about what model you like? Then surf the web and see if there are any reviews or problems that people are talking about on the models of atv or four wheeler you are looking at! Compare as many as you can!

7. Last but not least, test drive the models of atv you have chosen and compare how they feel as far as power and handling! Make sure the four wheeler fits you and you can handle it easy! This will make a difference when riding all day long! Believe me!

8. Buy the one you like! Accessories like, a plow, winch, gun case, or packs can be added at anytime in any configuration after the purchase! Get out there and ride! I hope this helps in your decision! Rate or recommend if you like! Thanks! Have fun!

Tips & Warnings

• 500 cc or larger is the most popular
• If two will be riding on your atv, have them get on with you at the test drive!
• Don't forget ramps to load it with!
• Four wheeler or atv can be dangerous, make sure you are used to the handling before heading into the back country!

[gerrie5044]

on 4/12/2009 Cool article on picking the right atv! 5*