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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

What To Look For In ATVs San Diego

By Lillian Powell


The ATV is an off-road vehicle that is designed for fun and work. They are used by farmers and construction workers as well as by people who just want to have outdoor fun. When you think of getting one find out first what ATVs San Diego are.

The ATV has a highly recognizable profile. It uses low pressure balloon tires and is steered by a handle bar that looks like that of mountain bike or a motorcycle. The operator sits on it like he would ride a motorbike.

A sport ATV is lighter and faster than a utility model. Being two wheel drive vehicles they do not have the weight found in the more complicated mechanism of a four wheel drive utility ATV. The sport ATV has a low center of gravity to make it more stable.

Installing ATV lift kits are one of the most popular ways of modifying the vehicle. More than four inches of height is added to the vehicle's height. This allows the owner to use bigger balloon tires which results in higher ground clearance.

ATV engine sizes range from 49cc to 1000cc gasoline engines. Models that are ridden by youth usually have small engine sizes. The bigger engine models are often used as utility vehicles in farms and construction sites.

Most utility models are four wheel drive vehicles. They have trailer hitches and racks behind the driver's seat. They have slower top speeds than sport models because of their size and weight.

The ATV has been in the news because of driver safety. Much of the issues in safety can be addressed when protective gear is used. Gears such as helmets, gloves and protective eyewear should be worn all the time.

When looking for ATVs San Diego bear in mind who will be riding it. Youth drivers are not allowed to ride units with engines bigger than 90cc. With suitable protection, ATV riding can be a fun and safe sport.




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