ATV Tips for First-Timers

Getting your first ATV is something you will probably remember for the rest of your life. Knowing how to use your new ATV, as well as understanding the other aspects of ATV ownership, will help you get the most out of your new toy.

Familiarize Yourself with the Controls

If you’ve never driven an ATV before, it is important to understand the role of everything on the dashboard. Your ATV dealer should be more than happy to go through everything with you to get you up to speed, but you may need to take some time on your own and read the owner’s manual.

Understand How it Handles

Some ATVs pack a lot of power and have speeds topping out at around 75 MPH. While most will not go that fast, understanding how much gas to give your ATV in order to get to your desired speed is important. Knowing how it handles on steep slopes, on different surface types, and with passengers will help keep you from getting in an accident.

Develop a Maintenance Schedule

When you keep everything on your ATV running smoothly, you will find that the engine will turn over easier, and you will get good gas mileage. Most routine maintenance can be done by yourself, but you can always schedule an appointment with your dealer for things like brake pads and engine checks.

Get Your ATV Properly Insured

Having enough insurance on your ATV is vital to making sure you are covered if it gets stolen, or it gets damaged. The team at Front Range Insurance Services can work with you to determine how much insurance you need, and get it for you at a reasonable price.