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We first heard of Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park one cold winter in Roseau, Minn. One of the Polaris test engineers got all wide-eyed and excited as he was telling us about this riding park in North Carolina he had visited the previous fall. He kept telling stories of one-way trails, hillclimbs, jumps, mud, hardpack, loose rock, beautiful vistas. He went on and on about the park.

The Chance Arrives

The first thing I noticed was the nice building at the trailhead. Inside the building were showers and clean bathrooms. There was a vending truck parked next to the building set to serve hot dogs, hamburgers and anything else a tired trail rider may need. Across from the building was a place for hosing off dirty ATVs – a plus in my book. Continue reading ‘Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park is "Perfection" For ATV Riders’ »

In this World of modern day technology, nothing helps a child grow up and learn responsibility more at a young age than owning their own all-terrain vehicle, or ATV. Enjoying the outdoors with a true sense of freedom, your child will love the excitement his ATV provides. They learn safe driving practices, safe handling of their ATV and the proper use of equipment. They’ll learn safe driving speeds and the use of safety gloves and helmets and safe eye wear while riding. All the while they’re enjoying the outdoors and the splendor nature has to provide!

Kids quads are a great way to get your children outdoors and away from the video games for some nice outdoor fun, fresh air and exercise too! Kids love the freedom of riding instead of walking, and the kids quads are a great source of entertainment and can be ridden in groups with friends. With headlights on many ATVs they can enjoy the outdoors after the sun is setting also. Continue reading ‘The Exciting World of Kids Quads’ »

The advent of the toy hauler has made it easy to take your toys and leave home. Your motorcycles, Off-Road Vehicles, snowmobiles, and other recreational vehicles go with you in the “garage” of your trailer. You can go from state to state, and from competition to competition. Some may follow the sun, and others may follow the snow, but all are on the go! It’s always fun to compare notes with other ATV devotees.

Know the rules of the road (on and off it)

Every state has rules for owners of ATVs, but not all have the same set of regulations. You would do well to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state in which you are visiting. Proof of ownership and registration may vary. Learn what you need if you want to ride your ATV without falling afoul of the law. Remember that these vehicles may be ridden only on public land or places where they are authorized. Nearly all states oblige users to hold a particular kind of license, be minimum age, and use safety paraphernalia, Your vehicle must be registered, and drivers must abide by local speed and noise restrictions. Look up the requirements, and be informed. Continue reading ‘Finding Friends in Your Toy Hauler’ »

Being a father myself I can understand the pressure your under as a parent obviously when your kid comes to you saying: Dad I want a quad bike! You want to do all you can to make sure they are happy but you also have their safety to consider. Ultimately the best person to decide which quad bike is right for your child is you! You are the one that knows their capabilities best, hand eye co-ordination, balance and fitness. In order to decide which quad bike is best you need to look at the following things:

The first and most important thing to avoid any accidents is to make sure you buy a good quality quad bike. A lot of accidents are caused due to faulty parts and breakages. By buying a good quality well built quad in the first place you are at least minimalising this risk. This does not mean they need to be expensive just ask lots of questions to assess the quality such as warranty, guarantee, parts stocked, manufacturer etc. Continue reading ‘Which Quad Bike is Right For My Kids?’ »

Quad Bikes, ATVs and Buggies can be used on public roads as long as you have in your possession the correct licence to use this type of vehicle. Two things you need to remember should you be caught using any vehicle on the public road without the correct licence are:

• You will suffer penalty points on your licence when you receive it should you not have one. This alone will go against you when you try and insure any vehicle in the future.
• Should you be caught in possession of a machine with an engine that can be driven or ridden without a licence or insurance, then the machine can be confiscated by the police – and not returned unless you provide the correct documentation to authenticate it’s release. Continue reading ‘Quad Bike Licence – Legal Requirements For the United Kingdom’ »

Honda is the name that is flying with widest wings in the sky of automobile sector. It’s one of the most energetic and enthusiastic company with smashing attitudes and technical supremacy. Honda is involved in manufacturing so many types of Automobile sector like Cars, Trucks, Bikes, ATVs and many more. In all the sectors they are the toppers as their exclusive approach towards perfection is the heart of their production.

Honda produced the first All Terrain Vehicle in 1970 with the name ATC90. It was a three wheeler ATV and initially people described it as “a funny vehicle”, but later on the craze of the people towards these ATVs creped up and at the same speed the production!! After this innovation Honda produced numerous models of ATVs and all of them were rewarded with higher appraisal. These leaps and bounds in the ATV sector made Honda King of the sport and utility oriented ATV industries and also the top producers and earning makers. Continue reading ‘Honda ATV – History & Its Growth’ »

ATVs have become an extremely popular recreational and practical vehicle for many campers, sports enthusiasts, and anyone working out in the wild. These products are easy to use and extremely durable to elements. They can be ran through streams, covered in dirt, and driven over rocks. They’ll keep going with a great amount of speed and a smooth ride.

These products for all their benefits are also incredibly light and small, so they are easy to transport to and from the home and can fit down small trails out in the wild as well. Though they are great on their own, many people find that these vehicles need a few extra accessories to make them really fun and useful for whatever their purposes. Here are the top five ATV accessories to help you on your way making the most of your ATV. Continue reading ‘Top Five ATV Accessories’ »

Started in 2003, Project Khan is world renowned for taking some of the finest vehicles on the road and customizing them inside and out. Their repository of bespoked vehicles includes Bentleys, Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Renault, Ferrari, Aston Martin and more. However, it is the Range Rover Vogue where they made their first mark and where the majority of their customization remains today.

The Project Khan treatment begins with the interior of the vehicle and a complete re-working of the guts of the car. Custom, rare woods, specialty leathers and ultra-premium audio components are installed to envelop the owner in one-of-a-kind luxury every time the step into the car. Headrests are outfitted with active TFT screens and flat satellite dishes are affixed to the roof to provide hundreds of channels of entertainment to passengers. Continue reading ‘The Project Khan Range Rover Vogue’ »

Maxxis International is one of the well known and established tire producers of the world. It has only been 40 years since they started and now have a distribution network in more than 100 countries and more than 20000 employees working for them everywhere. It is one of the largest and most popular tire companies in the world.

Maxxis is well known for providing high quality tire products for cars, light trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs, trailers, karts, and even lawn and garden care equipments. Their wide variety and product line have made them the finest in the tire industry. The company has worked hard enough to create a life-long relation with their customers by providing them with good quality products and services which is the reason behind their superb customer feedback. The trust of the customers in this company is being strengthened day by day. From small bi-cycle tires to the tough and large trailer tires, Maxxis Int. provides its customers with a complete range of reliable products. Continue reading ‘Maxxis ATV Tires Make the World Go Round!’ »

Are you wondering why such regard is given to ATV quads these days? It’s because the usual off-road quads now have a street legal version. Because 4 wheelers are known for handling even the most impassable terrain, quad bikes were made to be street legal so that its impressive features can be enjoyed even on public highways. Read on to find out more about a road legal quad bike.

What are they?

Street legal quads are generally seat-equipped vehicles that travel on low pressure tires with steering control provided by the handle bars. These are operated like the usual motorcycles but there are two additional wheels that provide more stability even at low acceleration. These are actually kinds of ATV quads that are designed to handle a wider variety of terrains and are legal to be run on roads. Continue reading ‘What is a Road Legal Quad Bike?’ »