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Loading a two- or four-wheeler into the bed of your truck shouldn't be hard but so many, somehow, turn this venture into must-see TV. Two rules come with loading your dirt bike, motorcycle or ATV into a truck bed. One should be hard fastened the other is highly recommended. Don't load it alone Don't ride it onto the truck   These machines are heavy. That's why you should never try and carry out this two to three-person job by yourself. But more importantly, even if you have five people, especially if one is videotaping, don't think for a minute climbing...

  Whether you race ATVs, ride them for fun or use one for good use around the farm it's always best practice to incorporate a pre-ride checklist and include it as part of routine maintenance. ATV owners are notorious for neglecting their quads, for whatever reason. But, an ATV's maintenance needs closely resemble that of a dirt bike, not an automobile. The life of engine oil, coolant, and other lubricants get replaced based on the hour of usage rather than miles. Racers typically stay on top of the maintenance intervals as required by the manufacturers but remembering to double-check the...

Plenty of destinations exist around the country for riding ATVs and if you have the travel bug you just might develop a bucket list of places to ride. Classic MX parks, the dunes or off-road adventures await but you have to get there first. Hauling an ATV doesn't come easy. You need a large pick-up truck or a trailer plus everything to keep your quad running. Accordingly, expect to make room for all the tools, spare parts and fluids. And, depending on your final destination forgetting a crucial component could very well mean the difference between a short riding trip...

Shedding the amount of weight on an ATV might sound more like an attempt to reduce the flying weight of an airplane. Let's face it, ATVs are big and heavy and the idea of dropping a few pounds sounds a bit like wasted time and even wasted money when changing out parts. We'd agree if you use an ATV or Utility ATV for farm work, hunting or just having fun on trails. But when racing ATVs either Motocross or off-road reducing significant weight offers a notable advantage over the competition. Keep in mind, though, that racing ATVs generally requires adding...

Product Reviews The Elka Legacy Shock Series was designed with the recreational ATV sport rider’s needs in mind. This series offers an affordable upgrade or replacement shock for your machine. While most stock ATV shock absorbers are suitable for the casual rider it is highly recommended that the weekend warrior invests in a set-up that meets your aggressive riding requirements and compliments power upgrades. The Legacy Series will most certainly do this as well as also improve comfort and control of your ATV. So what is so special about the Legacy Series that you can’t get out of your stock...