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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Accessorizing With ATV Lift Kits

By Lana Bray


The way an all terrain vehicle is built gives it a versatility that few other bikes can offer their riders. They skim the mud and water covered ground with the smoothness of a hydroplane, sail over rough and ragged trails with no problems and even conquer estate tending, hunting and camping needs with ease. All of these activities are incredible experiences that can be made even more enjoyable or have their overall performance enhanced by the addition of ATV lift kits.

There are many types of accessories that may be applied to the bike to increase its thrill level or to enhance its performance rating. Some are meant for specific purposes only while others have multiple uses and functions. The lifts are members of the later group as they manage to make the ride more enjoyable as well as safer.

Installing these kits is typically not complicated or overly difficult. Generally speaking, if a person has a little bit of tool knowledge, a basic understanding of mechanical terminology and knows how to read and follow directions, they can perform the task in no time. On average, it normally takes less than two hours to complete.

Kits are generally one size fits all models so the purchasing process is also quite simple and just a matter of choosing a brand. They are attached near the shock absorbers, just under the fender area. This positioning is what makes them effective tools and gives them them versatility of purpose.

The installation brings the bottom of the bike's body, the fender in particular, an additional two inches higher. That bit of space is important because it means that there is more open area between the fast moving rubber tires and the rough metal fenders. This lessens the chances that they will meet while in motion and create weak spots in the wheels that may rupture on the ride.

One of the more popular combinations among those who actively seek to amp up the thrill is to put on larger tires after having the lifts installed. In most cases, about four inches are added to the overall height for the bike. Though it may not seem like much at first, those few inches can make all the difference when running over they type of terrain that these vehicles are famous for traversing.

Wider tires provide an added measure of stability on turns and landings and the extra fender space gives wheel safety. They help raise the fun factor because the seat is lifted higher and the bouncing is stronger. Not many people would pass up the opportunity to increase the enjoyment of such an experience and reduce their risk of injury at the same time.

The addition of ATV lift kits does not guarantee one never has an accident or scrapes a wheel, but it is a sure bet that the rider will smile more. Though there are many options to choose from, this is one of the more popular, mostly because it makes the ride so much more fun. Safety and performance are a winning combination that any rider would appreciate having on their journey.




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