ATV Riding Tips

Understanding Motorcycle Helmet Certification: DOT, Snell, and ECE Compared

By: AndrewT 06 February, 2025

For the decisionally paralyzed, it can be daunting to decide on a motorcycle helmet. In addition to all the brands, models and styles the most important factor also has options and varying degrees of understanding. Safety. The United States ...

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Cold Weather Riding Gear for Dirt Bikes and ATVs

By: AndrewT 11 December, 2024

Baby, it's cold outside. Oh wait, wasn't that song once banned in some states? Whew, I think the people finally had #enoughalready. But not riding dirt bikes in cold weather! Though when it is cold outside who in their right mind wants to ride? ...

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Choosing ATV Mud Tires

By: AndrewT 18 March, 2023

Nothing says ATV riding more than mud. One of the first places a new ATV owner plays in is the mud. What did we do as kids? Played in the mud. What do we do on 4-wheels? Play in the mud. What ruins a fun day in the mud? Bad tires. Or the wrong t...

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How To Get the Holeshot in ATV Racing

By: AndrewT 27 August, 2021

Leading out front in the first turn of a Motocross race not only gives you substantial advantage to win but comes with a fair amount of cash. The holeshot, that first turn, is in many respects, the first finish line. Most ATV races provide a bonu...

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5 Mistakes ATV Beginners Make

By: AndrewT 06 August, 2021

You might think hopping on-board an ATV and going for a spin is just as easy as taking your regular 4-wheel car for a ride around the block. After all, both have four wheels. How hard could it be? In many respects, you're right...

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The MotoSport.com ATV Pre-Ride Checklist

By: AndrewT 06 August, 2021

Whether you race ATVs, ride them for fun or use one for good use around the farm it's always best practice to incorporate a pre-ride checklist and include it as part of routine maintenance. ATV owners are notorious for neglecting their quads, fo...

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How To Prep Your ATV For The Sand Dunes

By: AndrewT 16 July, 2021

One of the more popular spots to go 4-wheeling is wherever sand dunes may be. The desert or at the beach, sand dunes are the closest thing to an ATV roller coaster as you can get and far more fun and entertaining. Riding in the sand is a vast...

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How To Stay Hydrated on the Motocross Track

By: AndrewT 14 May, 2019

When dehydration hits, no amount of training helps. Staying hydrated when racing Motocross can feel more like a game especially when the sun dishes out scorching levels of heat. Dehydration sneaks up on even the fittest of riders and if it bites...

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Best Ear Plugs for Riding and Racing Dirt Bikes or ATVs

By: AndrewT 18 December, 2018

Don't be too cool for school and eschew wearing ear plugs when riding or racing your dirt bike or ATV. Yes, we live in a tough as nails world but that doesn't prevent you from wearing basic body protection so consider hearing protection along th...

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How To Prevent Blisters When Riding Dirt Bikes or ATVs

By: AndrewT 26 April, 2018

Painful and tender, blisters pop up like arm pump and often end a riding day just as fast. Blisters result from excessive friction. The more your hand moves back and forth on something whether from swinging a bat or rolling the throttle the grea...

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How To Stay Warm This Winter While Riding Your Dirt Bike or ATV

By: AndrewT 09 January, 2018

Lots of riders retire their dirt bike or ATV to the garage when temperatures drop below a certain point, but for some, winter weather simply represents another challenge to overcome while taking to the track or trails. Riding a dirt bike or ATV ...

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5 Most Common ATV Injuries

By: AndrewT 01 August, 2017

We're smack dab in the middle of ATV riding season and with it comes lots of fun, campground reservations, and sometimes a visit to the emergency room. Riding an ATV is pretty straight forward and doesn't require the balancing skill needed to ra...

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10 ATV Riding Techniques for Beginners

By: AndrewT 16 May, 2017

Riding an ATV is a great way to start in powersports and experience the thrill of blazing down a trail or ripping a track while feeling supported on four-wheels. But don't be fooled, it's easy to underestimate the power and response of a quad an...

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The Do's & Don'ts of Trail Riding: Dirt Bikes & ATVs

By: AndrewT 28 October, 2014

The racing season is now over and most riders put their dirt bikes or ATVs in hibernation somewhere in the garage or shed and wait for the winter thaw sometime next year. Just kidding - seriously who puts their dirt bikes or AT...

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10 Quick Safety Tips for ATV Trail Riding

By: AndrewT 24 June, 2014

ATV riding season is here! Whether you're getting the 'ole quad ready for the weekend or thinking about joining this most popular sport, keep in mind that ATV riding, while fun, can be dangerous. It can be easy to think of riding an ATV as littl...

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How To Make Your ATV Faster For Racing

By: AndrewT 23 May, 2014

Consider this Step 3 in your quest to race ATVs. Step 1 started with our Beginner's Guide to ATV Racing. As you discovered, wanting to race is one thing, participating in a race is another. Once you figured out how to get into racing there was ...

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Best ATV Upgrades For Racing

By: AndrewT 23 April, 2014

Any venture worth getting into requires preparation and work. ATV racing is no different. Taking your ATV to the races requires commitment as much as it does talent. Hopefully, you've read our Beginner's Guide to ATV Racing and followed the s...

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Utility Low Range Uncovered

By: Joshua Gray 25 January, 2013

Dirt Trax TV breaks down the use of Low Range on your Utility ATV in this helpful video and how it works in relation to CVT Transmissions. Learn when you should use it and when it isn't necessary.

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