Here is a list of ten major complaints reported from buyers of a chinese quad.
1. Bolts or screws come loose and stuff falls off. The vibration of the motor causes the screws that hold the various parts to the frame seem to loosen and drop out.
2. Bolts or screws strip out or snap when over tightened. When trying to really tighten down a screw so it wont back out again, the screw snaps leaving a piece to be extracted. This is a real head ache without the right tools.
3. Wont start when cold. Some owners have experienced a problem with cold starting. Two causes seem to be a weak battery and not shutting off the gas petcock when parking the atv.
4. Little or no dealer support. The internet prices are so low that the dealer cannot afford to provide any warranty service. Most chinese quad atvs have very little [...] Continue Reading…
Check your tire pressure once a month. This simple maintenance check can add up savings at the gas pump! Accidents are to be avoided at all costs. After all isn¡¯t the safety of the driver, the passengers and other road users the paramount priority?
What You Need to Know about the Mini Motorcycle
A mini motorcycle is basically a smaller, cuter version of a regular motorcycle. Traditional mini motorcycles are usually equipped with 4- stroke engines that turn the rear wheel by use of a chain. While the engine used by mini motorcycles are similar to that of lawnmower motors, a regular lawnmower engine may not be used for assembling mini motorcycles. The newer models of mini motorcycles may have 2-stroke motors as well as electric-powered engines.
Like the go-cart, which is sort of a mini car, mini motorcycles were initially assembled using spare parts one could find [...] Continue Reading…
Mini bikes are the latest craze throughout the world, with more and more people getting involved in the mini bike scene. So are you wondering whether or not to get a mini bike? Well there are several factors which must be taken into account beforehand.
Firstly, do you know exactly what a mini bike is? Mini bikes are miniature replicas of larger motorcycles, most have a petrol engine, and are usually 39cc or 49cc although many of these pocket bikes are now being produced with a higher engine displacement, in some cases up to 200cc. Mini bikes are capable of very high speeds, with the slowest bikes still being able to easily reach 35-40mph.
Well now you know what a Mini bike is it is time to decide whether or not they are for you. If you think you would love the feeling of riding at 40 mph, inches from the [...] Continue Reading…
If you have experienced all terrain vehicles in action, whether it was for sport and/or utility purposes, then you know the reason behind the growing popularity of their use. ATVs can perform multiple tasks very effectively and because of this they appeal to a diverse audience. For many of you, your ATV adventures have just begun. Whether you plan to rent ATVs for recreational riding or are thinking of buying your own for a farm utility vehicle, there are several aspects of quads that should be taken into consideration in order to find the best four-wheeler for your money.
Nearly anyone who knows what ATVing is also knows that the sport appeals largely to a young population. This known fact is also the root of much controversy. Many people protest the use of ATVs by children under 12 and others even believe teenagers under the legal driving age should be [...] Continue Reading…
ATV’s (All Terrain Vehicles) have been given the reputation of being dangerous, because each year more and more adults and children have been seriously injured or killed whilst riding such vehicles. But just like any other vehicle an ATV can be dangerous in much the same way as a car, sports utility vehicle, motorcycles or trucks are. Often accidents which involve an ATV occur due to them being used improperly or by ignorance on the part of the rider. IN fact there is no guarantee that you will not be injured whilst riding on an ATV, in much the same way as there is no guarantee that you will not be injured whilst in a car; however, there are safety precautions that should be taken which will help to minimize this risk. Firstly, no one under the age of 16 should be allowed to ride a full sized ATV [...] Continue Reading…
It’s not difficult to find discount ATV tires online as long as you know where to look. And if you don’t, well then you first need to know what kinds of prices are normal for ATV tires. There is a great ATV tire comparison shopping section at the NexTag website found at http://www.nextag.com/atv-tires/search-html .
They’ve got over 157 different listings for ATV tires from various vendors. The thing about using a reputable shopping guide such as this is that only very reputable dealers will even show up I the listings. Youcan find some pretty fair deals on discount ATV tires at this site.
There is also La Ramp. They offer all sizes and types of discount ATV tires and offer free shipping on sets of four tires. You can also find all kinds of other ATV parts and accessories here.
There are also some good sellers on eBay that deal in [...] Continue Reading…
Your ATV is the perfect vehicle for work and play. With the right tires you can play in the sand, the mud, and on the pavement. There’s nothing quite as much fun as the spray of that mud as you go tooling through the back country. And when it comes to ATV mud tires you have plenty of options. Here are 6 mud tire options.
1. M962 Rear Mud Bug Tire
This tire has extra deep lugs that will provide you with the ultimate traction in the mud and the 26″ or 27″ will give you lots of ground clearance. The angled tread means the mud gets pushed away from the tire and you get plenty of tread. The 6 ply rubber means you won’t have to worry about punctures because they are pretty darn resistant. If you are looking for a serious mud ride check these tires out!
2. GBC [...] Continue Reading…