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Child wearing ATV safety gear while riding youth ATV

When you're offroading you don't want to hit the ground without having the right ATV safety gear on.

The Basic ATV Safety Gear
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Preview of the 2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750

Sunday February 12, 2012
Image by Matt Finley
2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750
Image by Matt Finley

Preview the 2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 and find out why it helps Kawasaki take the next step in utility quads. Awesome performance makes sure these quads are ready for anything.

They also handle better than ever before and bring comfort along with it. Find our more reading the 2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 Preview.

The Aries Front Bumper Gets a Review

Tuesday December 27, 2011
Aries Front Bumper for Jeep Wrangler by Matt Finley
Aries Front Bumper
Image by Matt Finley

The Aries front bumper replacement for a Jeep Wrangler is a great looking bumper. It's got these 'flares' that bend back towards the tires and up, and there are tube guards that go over the headlight and hang off without support or a loop back down to the bumper.

Pretty awesome looking for sure, but how does it function as a bumper? Was the install as easy as it sounds? Find out that and more by reading my review of the Aries Replacement Front Bumper for 2011 Jeep Wrangler.

Front Bumper Swap on 2011 Jeep Wrangler

Monday December 26, 2011
Jeep Front Bumper Replacement by Matt Finley
Installing the Aries Front Bumper on Jeep Wrangler
Image by Matt Finley

One of the first mods we did on the Jeep Wrangler (after tinting the windows) was to install a replacement front bumper. By switching to a custom/aftermarket front bumper we'll be able make it more functional and also make it look more original.

Not all front bumpers are the same so if you're going to swap out your original Wrangler bumper be sure to shop around. Get one that you like the looks of and that will provide you adequate functionality.

Here is step by step guide on the Aries Front Bumper Install on 2011 Jeep Wrangler.

Keep a Safe Distance Between You and Your Buddies

Wednesday December 14, 2011
Riding with a friend by Matt Finley
Buddies riding ATVs together. Image by Matt Finley

There's hardly a more effective way to ruin your weekend than to wreck not one but TWO machines from the same camp. Most people like to ride and fool around with their friends and loved ones. In fact, if you're a regular reader of this page, you know that I actually advocate riding with buddies for not only enjoyment but safety purposes as well.

Read more about why it's important to keep a safe distance between you and your buddies when riding.

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