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No matter how long you have been riding recreational vehicles or how experienced you believe you are, you need to know how to safely maintain your recreational vehicle in case you have a mishap on the trails. While some situations are easier to remedy than others, they all need to be handled with care. If you are in a wooded or secluded area, you are more than likely difficult for other riders to see, so you need to do what you can to stay safe until you either repair your machine or get the help you need.

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If you are an avid ATV rider, you know how much fun it is to partake in large-group rides. While riding alone gives you time to think and just enjoy time by yourself, group riding allows you to form bonds with your closest friends and family members and make memories to last a lifetime. However, there are many logistical factors you need to consider before planning a large-group ATV ride. Paperwork needs to be done, locations need to be chosen, meal plans need to be decided, and more. Here, our experts at CFMOTO will discuss what you need to do while planning your group ride, as well as some of the best places to have a group ride.

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To ensure your ATV or other off-road vehicle functions as it should throughout the year, you have to conduct regular maintenance checks. During each maintenance check, you should make sure the main aspects of your vehicle are working, and also conduct other tests based on the season you are approaching. When you are approaching winter, you are going to conduct a different maintenance check than you would for the spring or summer.

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When you purchase your state-of-the-art ATV, the first thing you want to do is take it out and start riding. While there are plenty of trails to ride in Minnesota, there are hundreds of superior trails spread throughout the Upper Midwest. These trails vary in level of difficulty and are great for all riders.

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Though pickup trucks, tractors, horses, and other farm tools and livestock are great when it comes to getting work done on the farm, smaller, more agile vehicles are just as productive, if not more more productive than larger machines. Not only are ATVs great for farm work, but they are also a lot cheaper than traditional tractors and other machinery. Unlike utility task vehicles (UTVs), our ATVs are agile and capable of navigating tight spaces that other machines cannot. Here, our experts at CFMOTO will discuss why you should consider purchasing an ATV for your farm work.

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In the excitement of owning an ATV or side-by-side for the first time, many riders make simple mistakes that cause them to wreck, rollover, or get seriously injured. Before you take your off-road vehicle out for the first time, you should become acquainted with how it works and how to properly handle it so you stay safe.

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ATVs are some of the most popular and enjoyable recreational vehicles out there. Hitting the open terrain is especially popular during the warm, summer months. Whether you’re a beginning rider or a veteran, it’s important to learn about proper ATV safety, or touch up on your knowledge as rules and regulations change. Below, our experts at CFMOTO will discuss tips to stay safe while driving your ATV.

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No matter if you’re a seasoned rider or a new rider, there is a checklist you should prepare before you go on any riding excursion. In addition to making sure your ATV or side-by-side vehicle is in working order, there are other key pieces you should pack and double check before heading out. Not only will being prepared help ease your mind while you’re on the trail, but it will also protect you if something were to actually happen. Here, our experts at CFMOTO will discuss some things you should do and prepare for before taking your recreational vehicle out.

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As freeing and fun as it is to ride your ATV in the rain, there’s a lot you need to consider while you are riding. Normal conditions change when the rain starts to fall. There are a different set of best practices to help you stay safe when the terrain gets slick. Keep in mind that after days or weeks without rain, oil buildup on the terrain makes the first rainfall even more treacherous.

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Whether you’re a new rider or a veteran, it’s important to follow the unwritten rules of the trails while you’re on your ATV or side-by-side vehicle. The unwritten rules ensure you keep yourself, other riders, and wildlife safe. Where you’re riding is the animal’s their natural habitat and respecting that is vital. Here, our experts at CFMOTO will walk you through some of the unwritten rules of the trails.

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