If you think you will be purchasing an ATV, regardless of the reason, some things you really need to remember, of course depends on your purpose, your budget, then your needs, a used model might be OK, or a new one from a dealership could be a somewhat better decision.
Regardless of the place or dealer where you decide to buy your machine, you should not be lax on the amount of research . You should check everything out thoroughly before you make a decision. Your decision should come from you and not the help of a dealer. You just want to be sure and get plenty of good impartial advice.
You certainly do not need to let a salesman influence you in any way at all. Just make sure you know what you want, as well as what you need. This should be determined before you ever enter a showroom to purchase.
Probably the very first thing you should concentrate on is the age or ages and sizes of the riders. If you are purchasing for one of your children or a small person, then you need to go with a smaller model in order for the rider to be most comfortable while riding. If it is for a bigger adult, then quite possibly you will need to look at the larger models.
If you will be getting it for someone other than yourself, you need to make sure that person goes with you to try it on for size. You will find it will always be better to make sure about the size than to make a purchase and whammo, the size is totally wrong, and totally uncomfortable for the person you bought it for in the first place.
Probably the next most important consideration when making a purchase, is the purpose of your buying to begin with. Is the ATV going to be used on the farm or ranch to haul feed or supplies around to where ever they are needed? To bring the kill home when hunting in the woods ? Maybe other purposes ?
Will it be used for fun or maybe you might try a little bit of racing? These machines come in many sizes, styles, colors and they also come with a lot of accessories. So you should make sure the one you decide on, has all the features and stuff on it that you might need or want.
If it is only going to be used for work around the farm or ranch, or maybe the store or warehouse. You probably will need to make sure it is heavy and strong. One that can carry large and heavy loads. You will probably need to get one with all the racks, also a hitch so you can pull a loaded wagon or trailer of some sort.
However, if you are not going to use it for work purposes then you surely will not need all that extra stuff. If it is going to be strictly for fun, get as few of those features as you can. Hey man if you think you might try your hand at racing the machine. The only way to go is light and lighter, with a big engine, that is designed for being used for racing. Once you decide what is going to be the purpose of the ATV, then is the time to choose the tires.
If your going to be a mud hog, get the tires with the deep heavy tread so you can go strong through the mud. If you will only be riding around barn lots, and trails you will only need the cheaper lightweight stock tires, these should be sufficient. As for racing you will need the specially designed lightweight racing tires.
You will really have to look at all the prices and do not let anyone talk you into buying something you cannot afford. Most dealerships will discount the price some. Will depend on how hooked he thinks you are on the machine.
If you believe it might be important to have a service warranty or guarantee after you purchase, then you will need to try and buy from a dealership that has a reputation for good customer service. No matter, always compare prices and try to be fairly exact on the price the dealer should charge you.
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