How To Make Your UTV Street Legal
If you’ve kept your UTV strictly to the trails, you may be missing out on some awesome opportunities. Whether it means access to more, harder-to-reach trails, or an opportunity to drive down the street to visit a neighbor, there are many advantages to taking your UTV to the streets. But not all UTV’s are street legal, and you don’t want to get a ticket or put you or someone else in danger. If you’re ready to hit the pavement, here’s how to make your UTV street legal. #1. Know the Rules If you’re a Utah resident, you’re in luck because...
Best Aftermarket Modifications For Your UTV
Your UTV is great. With it you can have many a grand adventure. But the fun doesn’t end there. With after-market suppliers pushing the boundaries on all kinds of modifications, the possibilities are endless for additions, upgrades, and improvements. If you’re looking to take your UTV to the next level and give it a little “oomph,” here are some of the best aftermarket modifications for your UTV! Tire Upgrades Yes, your UTV comes with tires, but with so many different options out there it deserves a mention as an aftermarket modification. If you like to specialize in one type of...
Pros and Cons of Putting Chains on Your Tires
With snowy driving conditions just around the corner, you may be wondering how to continue driving your UTV while doing so safely and responsibly. If you think you may get in some hairy driving situations this winter, you may want to consider putting chains on your UTV tires. But before you do, it’s important to consider all that that entails. Here are the pros and cons of putting chains on your ties. Pro #1: No Spinning, No Slipping Of course, the number one pro of putting chains on your tires is that you can be confident when you drive your...
UTV vs. ATV
So similar, yet so different -- your UTV and ATV both get you from point A to point B in a fun way, but they have very different qualities, pros, and cons. So if you’re in the market for a new toy and aren’t sure whether a UTV or ATV is best for you, here’s a look at UTV’s vs. ATV’s. ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) An ATV, or all-terrain vehicle, are sometimes “quads” or “four-wheelers” because of their four wheel design. ATV’s are usually made for just a single rider or two, with an open design. If you’re looking to get...
Most Practical Accessories For Your UTV
Take a look around the internet at all the accessories you can buy for your UTV. You could spend hours drooling over the awesome gadgets and tools on the market, but at the end of the day some of those accessories may not be the most useful. If you’re just started to add a few extras to your UTV, what is it that you really need? Here are the most practical accessories for your UTV. A Winch If you want an accessory that’s useful in many different situations, look no further than a good ol’ winch. A winch is best known...
The Importance of Having a Winch
If you’ve done any amount of research on UTV accessories, you know that there is no lack of awesome tools and toys you can add to your UTV. From lights to windshields to sound systems, these accessories all have their purpose. One accessory you shouldn’t be without on your UTV is a winch. A winch is arguably one of the most important accessories you can have for your UTV, and here’s why. Stay SafeOne of the most important reasons you should have a winch is for safety reasons. When you’re out on the trails in the elements, getting stuck occasionally is inevitable....
How to Outfit Your UTV For Winter Riding
The morning chill in the air means fall is nearly upon us. This means that some incredible views of the fall leaves while trail riding in the Utah mountains are just around the corner! But it also means that winter is just around the corner too. This doesn’t have to mean the end of your UTV season. It just means you need to do a little preparation now so that you can enjoy those winter months comfortably. Here’s how to outfit your UTV for winter riding. Dress Appropriately Before you outfit your UTV, you need to make sure that you...
Why Get a Light Bar for Your UTV
Of all the senses, sight may be one of the most exciting when it comes to riding your UTV. Sure, the feel of the machine and the smell of the great outdoors are part of the allure, but there is nothing like enjoying the beauty of so many different landscapes while you cruise by on your UTV. But there’s little purpose in that if you can’t see anything. Whether you’re riding in early morning before the sun is completely up, or you’re not ready to call it quits and you’re riding out past sunset, it’s important to see where you’re...
Safety Precautions to Take During Extreme Weather Conditions
When you’re out on your UTV and the sun is shining down, weather is just another highlight of the day. But when the forecast starts to cloud over and rain or snow begins to wreak havoc on your outing, it can drastically change your plans. Not only can changes in the weather leave you uncomfortable or frustrated, in some instances it can leave you in trouble, severely injured, or even dead. That is why understanding safety precautions to take during extreme weather conditions is so important. It may mean the difference between life or death for you or a friend...
Gift Ideas for UTV Enthusiasts
If you have a UTV enthusiast in your life, you can relax because you’re covered on gift ideas for quite some time. Any UTV-obsessed rider will tell you that UTV accessories make the experience much more enjoyable. Not to mention it’s pretty cool to have a UTV that feels tailor made for you. Without further ado, here are just examples of many to help you begin brainstorming gift ideas for UTV enthusiasts. Gift #1: TiresNow, this may not seem like a very exciting gift idea, but you don’t just have to gift any old set of tires. When it comes...