Tehachapi Weekend

The big Arellano family spent the weekend in Tehachapi, CA. Kids went ATV off-roading, snow sledding, swimming, etc. You know you're old when fun for you is watching your kids have all the fun!

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After a bunch of rain we took the atv's for a ride!

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The kids having fun..

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Girls can have fun too. Dad got it pretty good!

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How To Buy ATV Helmets For Your Kids Online

Some people tell me that buying ATV helmets online is risky because the best way to buy kids' ATV helmet is to try it on at the shop and get it there and then. However, this is not always possible since most of us working people are tied up in the office the whole day. When we finally have the time to go and check out some kids' ATV helmets, the shops are closed. Such is life. Therefore, for busy folks like us, buying kids' ATV helmets online seems to be the only viable solution.

It's not as difficult and risky as people make it sound. Here are a couple of kids' ATV helmet buying tips to get your going. But first, we would like to remind you that you should never let your kids wear adult-sized ATV helmets even if it's in 'super extra small' size...not even when it's in 'dwarf' size! Kids' ATV helmets have been specifically made to protect delicate heads, therefore, be sure to get only kids ATV helmets made for kids.

First of all, find a reliable online retailer selling kids' ATV helmets. You can do this by asking around among your friends, your ATVing buddies or visit online forums/message boards for ideas. The next thing you should do it to measure your kids' heads. Take the measurements carefully and note them down and include age of your child. Remember, you're going to be using the measurements when purchasing the kids' ATV helmets.

While doing your window-shopping, it would be good if you could do it with your kids. This way, they get to choose their own ATV helmets and you don't run the risk of picking something they detest! Furthermore, kids will be happier to wear an ATV helmet that they have chosen themselves as opposed to something someone else have chosen for them.

When you're shopping around, check the measurements for the kids' ATV helmet to see if it fits your kids' heads. Get as close as possible to the exact size.

Another thing you should always look out for it the ATV retailer's return and exchange policy. Because you don't get the chance to test out the kids' ATV helmet before purchasing, you want to be able to return the ATV helmet back to them for the correct size. Most respectable and experience ATV dealers online have favorable return and exchange policy these days.

When kids' ATV helmet arrives, keep all the packaging intact....don't tear everything apart and throw them away just yet. Some ATV retailers are pretty particular about the packaging because they want the returned product to be in resellable condition. Good enough reason, so, don't forget.

Many people make the mistake of saying 'It's too troublesome to mail it back and wait for the replacement'. DON'T . If the kids' ATV helmet seller have a good return and exchange policy, it's better to get your money's worth instead of wasting the money or forcing your kids to wear an ATV helmet that doesn't fit.

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How To Find Affordable ATVs

How to buy cheap ATV…the perfect question with a perfectly difficult answer. Everyone’s looking for a cheap ATV that won’t break down every other week and admittedly, finding one that is both cheap AND reliable is going to be pretty rough. But there’s a secret to finding it – well, not such a secret-secret that no one knows how to find cheap ATVs except for us but there are ways that the general consumer may not be aware of or is not inclined to try.

First of all, you’ll have to take a look at the manufacturer or the brand of the ATV that you’re trying to buy. OK, so, it’s from a never-heard-before manufacturer and it’s cheap. Let’s try weighing the odds here – it’s cheap but it’s not necessary reliable, so, what’s a person desperate for a cheap ATV to do? Two very important things.

Test drive the machine. Never buy an ATV, no matter how wonderful the sales person is in pitching the ATV at you, without first testing it out first. This is the most important rule you have to remember. Take it for a quick spin and see if any part of the cheap ATV is actually rattling. Now, considering that the ATV is brand new, things might be perfectly in place. And new things rarely come loose or rattle. If they do, run in the opposite direction! Once you’re done with the testing, and you are absolutely in love with the no-brand cheap ATV, here’s the second thing you have to do – get down on your knees and start shaking the machine!

No, of course not. But what we DO mean is that you have to literally get down and examine the parts, the cover, and the intricate details on the cheap ATV, including the screws…well, everything. Cheap ATV is often equated with lousy workmanship. If safety is important to you, make sure everything is as solidly built as you want them to be.

If all is fine and dandy, don’t just pass the guy your credit card. Tell the sales person that you’re happy with the ATV but would still like to do some research on it before you buy it. Ignore the sour face on the salesperson. He’ll live. Perform an in-depth research on the manufacturer of the cheap ATV and find out how long they have been in the industry and how experienced they are. If you can, go to ATV forums and post your question there. ask other ATV enthusiasts if they’ve ever tried out that particular brand of ATV and if the cheap ATV is reliable or not.

If you’re happy with it, go back and get the cheap ATV quick! Cheap things of good quality often fly off the shelves.

Good luck!

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Save Money by Using Used ATV Parts

In our industry, it’s important to be in the know about what consumers want and what they feel about ATV as a sport. And we make it a point to make a few rounds a month talking and dealing with ATV sales people and shop owners. Many more people have decided to take up ATV as a recreational sport and ATV riding has become an extremely popular family activity and we noticed that the demand for used ATV parts have also increased. It’s logical.

Many of the shop owners that we talked to during those rounds expressed an interesting increase in sale of their used ATV parts. Used ATV parts sold in the market are usually of very good quality because some of these used ATV parts come from brand new ATVs. Some local racers and Pro ATV racers like to take their machines apart and modify it with used ATV parts to make their ATVs more powerful. Hence, the left over ATV parts are sold off as used ATV parts.

Another example of how these shop owners source for their used ATV parts is this. Let’s just say a guy wants to revamp his ATV and takes it to the shop and he wants to replace his A-arm with something different – something better. The shop owner will take off the existing A-Arm on the ATV, puts the new A-Arm on and then buys the old used A-Arm from the owner! Accordingly, among all the used ATV parts that are in demand, the A-Arm, footpegs and shocks are very popular.

It makes a lot of sense buying used ATV parts because if you’re an ATV rider on a budget and you just need to replace the shocks on your ATV, wouldn’t it make more sense to buy a used ATV part instead of spending twice the amount of money on new aftermarket ATV part?

Indeed, if you look at things closely, you can imagine the kind of money you’ll be able to save every single year on ATV parts when you use used ATV parts. And if you’re a regular rider, you should know firsthand that the beating that your ATV has to endure is rather severe. Hence, if you want to continue enjoying ATV as a sport, then consider getting used ATV parts when repair or replacement is required. And if you spend time getting chummy with the owner of the used ATV part owner, you might even earn yourself a bit fat discount every time you purchase ATV part from him…or her.

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Kids ATV 125cc--tearing up the countryside...

my 5 yr old son riding around on his 125cc ATV he got for Christmas. He actually does pretty good considering this is his first atv, and he really hasnt gotten to ride alot since Christmas because of bad weather

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How To Keep Our Kids Safe Riding Atv

Safety is the most important thing to keep in mind whenever riding ATV and this is especially true when it comes to kids. Just to prove the point, here are some stats to show you how important safety is when it comes to Kids ATV. In the US and Canada, nearly 25% of accidents, injuries and fatalities related to ATV happens to children under the age of 15. More than 1/3 of SERIOUS injuries as a result of ATV riding involve children under 15. And among these injuries, the youngest reported accident related to ATV safety happened to a child as young as 1-year-old.

There are many reasons why kids are more prone to getting involved in ATV-related accidents is because ATVs were originally designed and developed for adults. In fact, when ATV was first introduced, it was used as a work vehicle. However, ATVs have evolved so much so that now ATVs are used for recreational purposes. Traditionally, ATVs are designed in such a way that they can only be operated off-road, meaning non-public roads. Furthermore, manning an ATV is not an easy task. It requires a tremendous amount of maturity, skill, dexterity and speed. Therefore, kids should be given proper guidance and (if possible) training before they are allowed to operate an ATV on their own.

Before this, we do not encourage parents to allow their kids to operate an ATV on their own. This is because kids below the age of 16 do not have the skill and control necessary. However, if your kids are interested in riding ATVs, you, as a parent, should do everything within your control to make sure that they are using the right kind of ATV suitable for their age, that the ATV have proper safety features and that your kids are well-informed about the ATV that they are riding. These days, there are many ATVs designed for kids…they’re more like toy ATVs but your kids wouldn’t know the difference, anyway. These kids ATVs are much slower and do not require as much skill to operate, so, your kids will be much safer than they would be on a conventional ATV.

If you had a choice, choose a four-wheeled ATV instead of a three-wheeler. Four-wheeled ATVs are more stable and dependable. And of course, never allow your kids to have passengers. Having a passenger on board can cause your kid to lose control over his or her ATV because it’s harder to balance the ATV with a pillion rider.

Never, never, NEVER let your kids ride their ATVs without proper safety equipment…especially not without their ATV helmets and proper riding attire. Arm them not only with attire and helmet, but also with the right attitude, discipline and knowledge.

Last but not least, give your kids lots of encourage and support but also don’t forget advice and training. If possible, send them for coaching if there’s one near your place. Otherwise, you can do your own research on proper ATV riding techniques and impart the knowledge on your kids.

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