You may enjoy taking your UTV out for fun on the weekends with friends and family, but did you know there are also other options to take your riding to the next level? UTV competitions are a great way to not only show off your skills but especially your machine. If you think your Kawasaki or Polaris is the best UTV in its category, why not give it a try? UTV competitions mean bragging rights and a chance to pick up great prizes. It doesn’t matter if you normally ride for fun or to hunt; competition riding is a whole...

  As you prepare to take your UTV’s out this summer it’s obvious that everyone is going to want to join in on the fun. The benefits of UTV riding are many, but without proper safety knowledge these machines can be downright dangers, particularly for teens. Teens who are not as familiar with driving and don’t have the years of experience that adults do, can find themselves in trouble if they’re not careful. UTV safety for teens is important to make the most of your summer rides. Stay safe with these safety tips for trail riding for teens. UTV Safety...

It is finally warm enough to start thinking about where you want to plan some of your UTV trips this spring and summer. But there are so many different locations and trails throughout the United States. We thought we’d help you narrow it down with a list of the top UTV/ATV riding trails for 2016! Hatfield McCoy Trail System – West Virginia Head East to the Appalachian Mountains and you’ll find the Hatfield McCoy Trail System. There are eight different trail systems that share more than 700 miles of trails; Rockhouse, Buffalo Mountain, Bearwallow, Indian Ridge, Little Coal, Pocahontas, Pinnacle...

What is the Right UTV Windshield? As the name implies, your utility task vehicle can serve you in many different ways. That’s why it’s so important when you decide to add any accessory, you are confident that it is the best possible addition to keep you going in any and all of the directions you want to go. When you begin the process to buy a UTV windshield the abundant options can seem overwhelming. Not to mention customization! But there’s a reason for so many options; it allows you to choose the correct accessories for your particular needs. So without further...

Planning a spring outing that requires you to tow your UTV? Believe it or not, there are better and worse ways to approach UTV towing. And what if your UTV is outfitted with windshield? You’ve spent a lot of time and thoughtfully selected the best windshield and other accessories for your ride, and you want to make sure it is safe while in transit. Some will say they have towed their UTV without removing their windshields and haven’t had any issues. But here are a few things to consider before you hop on the highway with that windshield still attached....

If you’ve been looking for a new windshield for your UTV, you probably already know there are several options to choose from; tilting, folding, flexible, and venting. Well, you’ve come to the right place because at UTV Windshield & Accessories blog we’re here to help you narrow it down. Today we’re focusing on the differences between a normal windshield and a full tilting windshield, and which one you should choose. Normal Windshield Instead of going with just one example of a normal windshield, here are two more specific options: a full windshield and a half windshield. A full windshield, as...

How do I clean my Windshield? If you’ve been spending time outside on your UTV, chances are your windshield has gotten dirty. Obviously you are going to be safer driving your UTV when the windshield isn’t caked in mud or dirt. You’ll also have a much more enjoyable ride if you’re able to see the beauty around you; your UTV is going to look better too! If you’ve invested in a custom fit, polycarbonate UTV windshield from UTV Windshield & Accessories, you know that it is made of the highest materials on the market. But even the best product can...

Last week on the UTV Windshield & Accessories blog we talked about a few tips to prepare for riding your UTV in the mud. This week, we want to focus on a few more tips, specifically driving technique as well as some tire recommendations so you can have the most enjoyable rides this spring. Mud riding, or snow and sand riding for that matter, can present different challenges to riders. Getting stuck is common, but there are a few things you can do to avoid halting your journey before you’re ready to. Ruts are common in mud driving and you...

With spring around the corner, get prepared for some mud  Many of us are anticipating spring and the beautiful weather that comes along with it. But while winter melts away to spring, it leaves puddles of mud in its wake.  As you head out between winter and spring, here are a few helpful things to consider before riding in the mud. Inspect your UTV If you’re going to be driving out in the mud you want to make sure your brakes are working. Test your brakes before you go out, and inspect the brake pads. Dirt and mud are hard...

UTVs or Utility Terrain Vehicles are fun and practical but can easily turn dangerous or deadly especially when safety rules are not adhered to. UTVs allow to people to sit in the cabin besides each other and are primarily designed for riding over rough terrain. Sometimes the drivers and passengers in utility terrain vehicles may feel safer and a false sense of security which might lead to overconfidence. However, it is essential to understand UTVs have a high center of gravity and are often driven in uneven terrain which gives them the potential to roll more easily than a common...