Push the Pedal to the Metal!
By james | July 27, 2010
When purchasing a pit bike, it is usually all assembled – minus the pedals. This is something you can do yourself in just six easy steps and with only one tool, a pedal wrench or 15 millimeter wrench.
Step One: After removing all parts from the packaging, set the bike upside down on its handles and seat in the “ready to work” position.
Step Two: Find the drive side pedal, marked with the letter “R” or with clockwise threading, and lace it through the crank pedal-hole.
Step Three: Locate the non-drive side pedal and thread it into the pedal-hole in a counter-clockwise motion.
Step Four: Use your pedal wrench or 15 millimeter wrench on the drive side pedal and turn in the counter-clockwise direction to tighten into the crank.
Step Five: Use the same tool and tighten the non-drive side pedal spindle with a clockwise motion.
Step Six: Test your pit bike on an easy ride to ensure your pedals are properly tightened. If it feels right to you, start riding!
To purchase your very own pit bike and to test out your pedal assembly skills, visit the XT Powersports website here or call 866-8414206. And always remember, work hard, play harder!
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Riding Your Youth ATV
By james | July 13, 2010
The ATV Safety Institute, a part of the ATV industry, advises these safety precautions for those who ride all-terrain vehicles:
1. Always wear a helmet and other protective gear that is fitted properly.
2. Never ride on public roads; another vehicle could hit you. The vehicles aren’t street legal.
3. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
4. Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle, especially not a small child on the front.
5. Ride an ATV that’s right for your age.
6. Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys. They don’t provide healthy exercise and pose great danger.
7. Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed. Private property owners have a right to forbid access. The ATV and property owners are responsible.
8. Take an ATV Rider-Course; call toll-free at 800-887-2887 or go to www.atvsafety.org to register. An online e-course can be taken at www.atvsafety.org.
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The State of Ohio Mandates New ATV/UTV Laws
By james | June 8, 2010
Yesterday the new law went into effect which makes it mandatory for all ATV and UTV (this includes youth ATVs and UTVs too) vehicles in Ohio to be registered and display a license plate. Just because your ATV is registered doesn’t allow you to legally drive it on the road. You can still get a ticket for operating one on a highway or street. I imagine this type of law will spread nationwide.
The registration will be $34.50 per ATV.
You can check out Ohio ATV Safety to see the complete list of rules.
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Popular ATV Manufacturer, “Polaris” Closes Osceola Plant
By james | May 21, 2010
“Polaris Industries, manufacturer of popular ATVs, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles, announced Thursday it will close its massive Osceola plant and move the engine manufacturing operations to sites in Minnesota, Iowa and Mexico” RiverTowns.net
It is reported that 500 employees will be loosing their jobs once the plant closes and as you can imagine, many Americans are not happy to hear that a new plant will be opening in Mexico. I am not against foreign made parts (obviously) but Polaris used the marketing strategy of “Made in America” for it’s Victory Motorcycle campaign. Will they now advertise their products as being “Partially Made in America”?
It was unclear which new plant will be manufacturing their adult and youth ATV engines.
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The Difference Between Youth and Adult ATVs.
By james | May 11, 2010
You may have purchased an ATV recently and your 10 year old son or daughter can’t wait to ride it by themselves. Being the good parent you are, you have them wear a helmet and tell them not to go to fast. You might wonder what the difference is between youth ATVs and adult ATVs and does your child really need one of his/her own because they do just fine on yours.
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Your child should absolutely be riding an ATV made for children. Why? Because most children under 16 are not big enough to comfortably ride an adult sized ATV. It is imperative that your child can easily reach the handle bars and ground for optimal control of the vehicle. Control is the key word here. If your son or daughter can not properly reach the controls, they can not properly control the ATV and are in danger of having an accident.
Youth ATVs have lower ccs and are not able to reach the speeds of an larger adult ATV. Mixing increased speed and increased weight with a rider who is not able to have proper control of the ATV because their size simply wont allow it, can be an accident waiting to happen.
If you would like more information on youth ATVs or UTVs please contact XT Powersports at….866-841-4206
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An Essential Part of ATV Safety
By james | April 28, 2010
When it comes to ATV safety, the easiest thing you can do to greatly reduce the risk of serious injury is to wear a helmet. I personally know many riders that choose not to wear a helmet while riding their ATV because to them it is just a hassle. What they don’t realize is that when an accident happens, your head is the most vulnerable body part in a crash. Even if you are lucky enough to not land directly on your head, the head is often whipped to the ground after the back, shoulders or chest hits.
So what if it’s inconvenient-this is your brain we are talking about. The motto around here is to always protect your head. Even when we hop on the skateboard or go rollerblading we put our helmets on.
Here are some safety tips from ATVSafety.Gov
- Take a hands-on safety training course
- Always wear protective gear – especially a helmet – when riding ATVs.
- Do not drive ATVs with a passenger or ride as a passenger.
- Do not drive ATVs on paved roads.
- Do not permit children to drive or ride adult ATVs.
- Do not drive ATVs while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
One last thing, different types of activities require different types of helmets. When riding ATVs, UTVs or Pit Bikes make sure your helmet is appropriate for these types of vehicles. You wouldn’t receive the same type of protection from a skateboard helmet as you would for a helmet specifically designed for riding an ATV. Also, make sure the helmet fits properly, especially when fitting your youth ATV rider.
If you need help finding the right helmet….Call XT Power Sports…...866-841-4206 or check out our ATV and Pit Bike Helmet Page!Be safe!
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Spike Strips Found on RidingTrail
By james | April 7, 2010
Someone has been setting spike strips out on a trail in the Nova Scotia area in the hopes of flattening the tires of ATV, Pit Bike and UTV riders! This is not cool.
For the last 4 years an unknown individual(s) have been setting these “traps”. Police have received complaints about the noise that the ATVs and pit bikes make from certain homes near the trail.
The trail is approved for use by ATVs and pit bikes and any other activity. Devices like the one found Sunday could affect anyone.
“A jogger could drive one of these spikes right through their foot and have a life-long disability because of it,”. “If a horse steps on it (that) could affect the animal but also (the rider) who could be thrown and you could be talking a broken neck.”
I can’t believe someone could do this. Hopefully they will be caught soon-before someone gets hurt.
Read the full article.
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Pit Bike Racing and The Tumbleweed
By james | March 31, 2010
Stillwater, Oklahoma features pit bike racing around, through, and perhaps in a bar named the Tumbleweed. How much fun is this?!?
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Identity Theft and ATVs
By james | March 24, 2010
A Houston couple has been using bogus Driver’s Licenses to open a line of credit and purchase ATVs! They hit one dealer for over $17,000 and attempted to try it again at another local ATV dealership. The second dealership requested another form of ID and the two suspects took off. Stealing ATVs, UTVs and Pit Bikes (new and used) seems to be a trend these days.
To read the full article and get a look at the man suspected of stealing two ATVs please read the Houston chron.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 713-222-8477 or on-line at www.crime-stoppers.org
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Man Issued a $17,500 Fine for Building an ATV Track
By james | March 18, 2010
Vincent Mofford of Middleboro, MA built an ATV track on his 20 acre property only to be slapped with a $17,500 fine! Unfortunately the spot he chose to build the track on crossed over several electric company easements and skirted land that was federally protected. Mr. Mofford cleared land that was close to a wetland conservation area.
Before building a track for your UTV, ATV, pit bike, etc., be sure to check the survey of your property for any easements and find out about the property that surrounds you. Is it protected wetlands and how does that effect what you can do on your property?
Read the ATV track article.
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