Riding off-road is an escape from the norm for ATV enthusiasts. It’s their chance to explore nature and put a smile on their face. However, that smile could be replaced with a frown and supporting expletives if a rider takes his sport and machine for granted. Whether it’s a trip through the mountains,...

If you’re reading this you probably have or will have an ATV come deer season. And that makes you one of the lucky ones because there are few things that can add more to the success and enjoyment of deer hunting than an ATV. Taking full advantage of your advantage takes a little thought. Here are my...

In yet another fantastic blog entry, author and frequent poster Jon Rhodig gives us his tips for blister-free hands this riding season. Its a fact of life for most ATV riders, blistered hands. If your not having problems with blistered hands then your probably not riding hard enough! All joking aside...

Friends called it the luxmobile — short for luxury trailer. I called it one of the best toybox trailers I’ve been lucky enough to test.The Adrenaline 29FIB Surge toybox trailer has everything one needs to enjoy the open road and favorite riding areas. Pile up the miles on the pavement, then easily...

One second of inattention could lead to months of regret and excruciating pain. But, in the heat of the moment, it’s often easy to get careless when winching. Much like the ATV itself, winches need to be treated with the utmost respect every time they are in use. Thousands of times a day, ATV owners...

Have you ever tried to ride a snowblower? We didn’t think so. Even if you have tried, don’t admit it. There’s really only one way to move snow and ride at the same time. That’s with an ATV. We can hear some people saying, “What about a lawn tractor?” We usually come back with something like,...

Sure, our ultimate hunting and fishing ATV still sits in our shop, ready for solo excursions, but when we’re ready for an outdoor adventure and we have a partner tagging along, there’s no better choice than loading up an off-road utility vehicle. We selected the Yamaha Rhino not only for its ability...

Billet aluminum parts, such as a skid plate and bumpers, will lighten the ATV, obviously, but they may last longer than the stock products they replaced. Plus, an aluminum skid plate or high-composite plastic skid plate can slide over rocks and logs that often hide in the bottom of the bogs. A properly...

Many ATV owners add a differential lock to their ordinary 4×4 quads. Not all four-wheel drive ATVs have a locking front differential, but by adding one from the ATV aftermarket, even those who own an ATV with a limited-slip differential have more of a chance in the mud. The aftermarket accessory...

Before you jump in a watery bog or drive through your swimming pool you may want to add marine-grade wiring, sealant and dielectric grease to your ATV’s electrical system. You could have the best-looking monster mud machine, but even it can fail in the mud if its electric system tanks. Many ATV manufacturers...