Springtime UTV Maintenance Tips
When the weather gets warmer and adventure calls, it’s a good idea to tune up your UTV with these UTV maintenance tips. After all, you wouldn’t want to break down just as the fun begins. Whether your UTV was stored away or actively used during the winter, it’s good to check up on things that have either gotten dirty or collected dust. These are our springtime UTV maintenance tips! 1. Wash Your UTV No matter how your UTV spent the winter months, it could use a good washing. The easiest way to clean your UTV is with a cleaning solution...
UTV Maintenance: 10 Reasons You Shouldn't Cut Corners
Whether for work or recreation, UTVs are great to have around, but UTV maintenance is important to keep in mind as well. There are some things, like your fuel, that you should check every time you ride your UTV. Other things don’t need to be checked as often, but you’ll need to maintain them to keep your UTV healthy. Today’s blog covers ten reasons you should maintain your UTV–and why you shouldn’t cut corners. Keep reading to learn all about UTV maintenance to help your UTV last for years to come. Change the Oil and Oil Filter. You should check...
New vs. Used: What To Look For When Buying a UTV
Owning a UTV makes it easier to go on off-road adventures. After all, you don’t have to worry about finding a UTV to rent or paying for repairs if you damage another person’s property. You also won’t have to worry about the long, round-trip drive to rent the UTV if the owner lives far away. But if you’re going to invest in a UTV, you’ll need to consider whether to purchase it new or used. It will cost more to buy a new UTV, but it might be worth the cost to avoid issues with used UTVs. After all, how...
UTV Water Crossing: How to Stay Safe On Your Ride
We’ve covered many topics here on our blog, but what about UTV water crossing? Sure, it sounds like fun, but is it safe to cross over sections of water in your UTV? And if it is, what safety precautions should you follow? That’s what we’re talking about today. Keep reading to learn all about crossing over water in your UTV. Please Stay Safe Before diving into UTV water crossing, we want to express how vital water safety is. If you’re not an experienced driver, we don’t recommend crossing any body of water in your UTV. While there’s always a risk...
What Should I Bring on a UTV Trail Ride?
A UTV trail ride is lots of fun, but what should you bring with you? If you’re new to UTV trail rides, you might feel uncertain. You’ll want to prepare so you can have a blast, but you’ll also want to have tools on hand in case you break down or have an emergency. Here’s everything you should bring on a UTV ride for a day trip. From Your Garage When going through your garage, you should consider bringing things such as these: Allen wrench set. Interchangeable screwdriver. Pliers or Vise-Grips. Hardware, nuts, and bolts. You never know what will...
How Do You Put On a Side-by-Side Roof?
If you want protection from the elements, you might want a side-by-side roof for your ATV. A roof will shield you from the sun’s glare, cold winter elements, and rainy days. The protection that side-by-side roofs provide will have you feeling confident in your ability to enjoy riding in your ATV, regardless of the outdoor elements. While this could sound ideal to you, you might not know how to install one. In today’s blog, we’re talking about the different types of roofs you can put on your ATV and how to install them or get them installed. The Different Kinds...
Can You Drive a UTV on Snowmobile Trails?
As far as winter sports go, driving a UTV on snowmobile trails is a great way to pass the time. But before you hit the trails, we want you to stay safe. So, here are some tips for driving your UTV on snowy trails. UTVs in the Snow Not every off-highway vehicle (OHV) is made for the snow. We don’t recommend riding a UTV in a blizzard, but UTVs can handle several inches of snow if you want to have fun with the flakes on some snowmobile trails. UTVs can be driven in the snow because of how they’re built–their...
Are UTVs Safe? What You Need to Know
Driving a UTV is an absolute blast, but are UTVs safe? After all, they are large vehicles that don’t offer a ton of protection. The good news is you can cautiously operate your UTV, which will significantly reduce your risk of injury. Here’s everything you need to know to stay safe while having a ton of fun in your UTV. Treat driving your UTV like you would driver’s ed. Before obtaining your driver’s license, you carefully study the driver’s manual and learn how to drive the car you’ll use for your driving test. Now, you don’t typically need a license...
How To Prepare Your UTV For Trails
Now that spring is almost here and the weather’s getting warmer, it’s time to prepare your UTV and get it ready to ride once the snow melts. But before we head out, this is what we are doing to prepare our machine for the open air, trails, and dunes. Let’s go over a quick checklist of items any UTV rider should do before hitting the rocky mountain trails. Scan Your Machine Make sure you give your UTV a thorough scan before hitting the hills. You will want to make sure your machine is in tip-top shape before going out. We...
Can You Drive a UTV on Snowmobile Trails?
As far as winter sports go, driving a UTV on snowmobile trails is a great way to pass the time. But before you hit the trails, we want you to stay safe. So, here are some tips for driving your UTV on snowy trails. UTVs in the Snow Not every off-highway vehicle (OHV) is made for the snow. We don’t recommend riding a UTV in a blizzard, but UTVs can handle several inches of snow if you want to have fun with the flakes on some snowmobile trails. UTVs can be driven in the snow because of how they’re built–their...