Teach Your Kids How To Ride Their Quads

To say teaching children to ride kids quads is difficult is inaccurate…it’s difficult to teach ANYONE to do anything if they don’t understand, don’t want to learn or incapable of absorbing what is being taught. This is the same principle with teaching children and youth to ride kids quads properly. In fact, with knowledge, a little bit of patience, parents can teach their own kids how to ride their quads properly and safely, inculcating safe driving techniques and behavior.


Getting the right kids quad
The first thing you have to do is to get the right model and type of kid quad for your kids. This is not difficult if you have a helpful salesperson by your side who knows his or her stuff, but if you don’t, you can find loads of information on the internet or from magazines. Never let your kids ride on an adult-sized ATV because they are not equipped to handle a vehicle that size. So, the best thing you can do for your kids is to get them a kids’ quad.


Educate and keep them informed on how to ride, manage and maintain their own quad
Information is very important when it comes to keeping your kids safe when they are on their kids quads. Before allowing them to ride their own machine, educate them. if you don’t know how to, send them to classes where professionally trained coaches can help teach them how to properly handle their own kids quads.


Practice, patience and persistence
Kids get easily bored and frustrated…and it’s the same old story in this case. When teaching children to ride their kids quads, they might get a little frustrated and impatient with the many rules that they have to follow. But parents have to be patient with kids. During the first few sessions, as soon as the kids get a little tired, stop the session and let them rest. Put them back on the kids quads only when they are ready to do so…and if they are not, do it the next day.


But we cannot escape this fact…in order to ride better, we have practice hard. Trust me, the concept of practicing hard and being disciplined is often lost on a child…especially if they are young kids below the age of 10. The secret is in helping them see the fun in practicing and showing them very often how far they’ve progressed. Every time they get on their kids quad, praise them and shower them with compliments.

ATV and Dirt Bike Riding

quad bikes1 ATV and Dirt Bike Riding
When you’re out cruising the trails on your ATV or dirk bike, it is imperative that you take great care to respect the area where you’ve been allowed to ride. Over the course of the last few years, negative publicity has come against riders of quads and other recreational vehicles as a result of those that did not respect the boundaries of private property. Many issues such as terrain damage, vandalism, and excessive littering have made land owners understandably apprehensive about allowing riders to use their land.

The first and most important guideline for riding on private property is to respectfully ask for permission from the land owner. Remember that he/she is doing you a big favor by providing a quality place to ride your bike. You should never ride on someone’s land without their explicit permission, and never ride on “assumed” permission. If you’re lucky enough to be allowed to use the land for your riding pleasure, be sure to honor the rules set forth by the land owner – for example he/she may not want you riding at certain times, or smoking on the land, etc.

Furthermore, you should always leave the land as you found it. For example, if a gate was closed when you arrived, make sure it is closed when you leave. Also, you should take any opportunity to leave the area better than when you arrived. If there is litter present, clean it up. Taking a little time to help out will show the land owner that you’re willing to make a contribution to the area and he/she will be more liberal about letting you use their land.

Tearing up the land by riding your quad or dirt bike is rude, and is certainly bad riding etiquette. Respect for the property of others should be your primary concern. You can reduce this by refraining from riding through some areas with softer terrain such as meadows, streams and certain steep hills. Along the same lines, it is advisable to also exercise caution if you happen to be riding on populated dirt roads. If you end up damaging roads, you could incur a considerable fine if you’re held liable to fix them. 

Respect for the environment should be a priority and extra care should be taken when riding through wooded areas. Plant and animal life is precious and carelessness can cause damage that is irresponsible and unnecessary. Remember, you’re riding in their world, not the other way around. Furthermore, if an area of the woods is clearly shown to be off limits, obey the signs and stay out of those areas. Observing these guidelines and acting as a mature, responsible, respectful rider will help you gain the trust of those who decide whether your bike gets ridden or remains parked.



About the Author:

Jim Buchanan is a writer for Powers Honda. For more information about Honda please visit http://www.powershondaparts.com



How to Pick the Right Quad Trailer

quad bikes1 How to Pick the Right Quad Trailer
Selecting the correct quad trailer for your needs is a complicated task. Often ATV owners underestimate the size of trailer they need. Consider all the options along with your needs before you purchase.

For those who intend on transporting their quads once or twice a year, rental is sufficient. But most ATV owners enjoy going places other than their own backyard. To transport these vehicles to the desired location, proper trailer is needed. The size and number of bikes you have determines the best choice of trailer.

All-terrain quads vary significantly in weight. They can weigh anywhere from 300 pounds to nearly half a ton. The weight of your ATV is important when considering the capacity of the trailer and the vehicle hauling the trailer. The dimensions of ATVs also vary. Carefully measure each vehicle you intend to haul before making a purchase. Guesswork only causes aggravation.

Trucks or vans that have enough room for one ATV are convenient. One quad fits in the back of most trucks and some vans. However, purchase a second ATV and things change. What if someone wants to come along for the ride? Though you don’t own multiple ATVs yourself, often you’ll be wishing you had the bigger trailer.

Single unit ATV trailers do come in a variety of sizes. Small tilt ATV haulers with ramps fit most hitches and fulfill basic hauling needs. Do-it-yourselfers can enjoy kit trailers that you build yourself for a reduced price. The dimensions are 4′ or 5′ by 8′ and have a weight limit of less than 1,000 pounds. Swivel wheel trailers, often used with SUV’s, reduce tongue weight and also the chance of jack knifing. However, these often have a lower weight limit than larger trailers.

If you have only one bike presently, you will likely buy another one down the road. Think long term about the future of your quad trailer. It is inconvenient to sell what you already have to purchase a new trailer. This would be necessary to accommodate extra bikes only a year or two later. Make sure you are making the most realistic investment.

Multiple capacity trailers accommodate different configurations of quad vehicles. The dimensions of the trailer determine whether the ATVs will sit end to end or side by side. Double ATV trailers have an open construction and are built to handle two ATVs. Look closely at the construction of these trailers. Double haulers may not fit two fully sized ATVs. Smaller tires can sometimes indicate a weaker construction. Make sure you get the best quality for you money.

Triple and quadruple ATV trailers are designed to haul three to four ATVs. These open rack trailers are sufficient for most quad devotees. Triple ATV trailers measure around 7′ by 12′ or 8′ by 13′, and cost a couple thousand dollars or more. Quadruple quad trailers are a bit larger and follow closely in price.

Enclosed quad trailers are much larger and more expensive than some of the other options for ATV transport. However, the extra protection and comfort are worth the expense. These easily contain several all-terrain vehicles along with maintenance equipment. Available enclosed trailers range from single axle trailers for smaller tow jobs to nearly 40 feet. Enclosed trailers protect your vehicles from the weather during transport so they are ride-ready on arrival.

Recreational enthusiasts have the option of RVs with extra hauling space for ATVs in the back compartment. These are called toy haulers and can run anywhere from ten grand to upwards of $60,000. While a double or quadruple trailer will suffice for most people, this particular option provides an all-inclusive option.



About the Author:

Scott Sanders is a powersports enthusiast and staff member at Everything Powersports – the largest nationwide directory of atv rentals, boat rentals, houseboat rentals, jet ski rentals, moped rentals, motorcycle rentals, rhino rentals, snowmobile rentals, toy hauler rentals and more.



Tips For Taking Your ATV Out For A Recreational Tour

by Ferdinand Mekinsy

It is one thing to take an ATV out for a recreational tour of the wilderness. It is dangerous enough when you have the liberty to go slow, turn back or get out and clear the route before you take your four-wheeler over that terrain. In a racing situation, you are pushing that ATV to its speed limits and the driver will commonly charge right into unfamiliar terrain that may have hidden dangers because of the need to move quickly to win the race.

Going “four wheeling” is a sport that returns that sense of freedom and adventure to the use of a motorized vehicle that has largely disappeared in other types of driving. The fact that a four-wheeler is made to allow you to go off road appeals to the adventuresome side of us. Its fun to use your ATV to explore wooded areas, to get to that remote lake for some serious camping or fishing or just to have some off road fun racing or kicking up some dust.

But one priority that is common to the working man’s ATV and to the recreational four-wheeler has always been a top priority to Honda and that is safety. Even if you are out to have the adventure of a lifetime going off road with nothing else in mind than having fun, safety is a priority. Honda knew that even if the customer was not thinking about safety, that ATV had to have safety built into ever aspect of the vehicle. That is why Honda ATVs have a tremendous record of safe operations in a wide variety of sport and utility uses.

But one priority that is common to the working man’s ATV and to the recreational four-wheeler has always been a top priority to Honda and that is safety. Even if you are out to have the adventure of a lifetime going off road with nothing else in mind than having fun, safety is a priority. Honda knew that even if the customer was not thinking about safety, that ATV had to have safety built into ever aspect of the vehicle. That is why Honda ATVs have a tremendous record of safe operations in a wide variety of sport and utility uses.

By the same token, you know the dangers that driving an ATV off road can present. The caution and common sense that is second nature to an adult are often absent in the very young. So it is up to the adults in their lives to help children and especially teenagers to develop that common sense that may not be that common at a young age. If you make that a priority and you impress on your kiddos the need to learn to drive an ATV responsibly, then you can begin to bring them along on the road to four-wheeler ownership.

The market for used ATVs is an active one. So if you have been thinking about buying a four-wheeler for fun, sport or for work, the used market may be a good answer for you. Many of the best makes and models of four-wheelers are built with such a high priority on durability and quality that they command lots of attention on the used market. Yamaha, in particular, is a make of ATV that holds up extraordinarily well on the used market. While that might mean you pay a little more for a used Yamaha ATV, it also means that you will be getting quality vehicle that will perform well for you now and for many years to come even if you bought the four wheeler used.

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