Doing a wheelie on a quad might seem hard, but if you practice and do it right it becomes easy. If you use proper technique, doing wheelies on a quad can be done safely, and is a lot fun.
Wheelies can be dangerous, especially if you’re trying them out for the first time. It is important to take your time learning, and wear proper safety gear. A helmet and goggles, gloves, boots, long pants, and a chest piece are all recommended. For the best safety gear check out the recommended gear section of this site.
If you have proper safety gear and feel comfortable on your quad, then let’s learn how to pop a wheelie the right way.
You can learn and perform a wheelie on most any stock quad. You will usually see them mostly done on sport quads or racing/trick type quads. Even though they may look cooler, don’t think you can only pull a wheelie with a sport type ATV. You can pull a wheelie on any type of ATV with or without a clutch if you do it the right way.
Although it can be done on a stock quad, here are some things to consider for optimum setup of your machine.
Most of the time having a low tire pressure is ideal for stunts, tricks, and wheelies. Having your tire pressure lowered a bit will help with turning, balance, and traction. It helps with turning because your tires will squish more on whichever side you shift your body weight too.
When this happens it allows your quad to turn more easily in that direction. When the tire squishes, its diameter shrinks, allowing you to turn by just leaning from one side to the other.
Having that flat spot on your tires allows for more traction when trying to get up into a wheelie too. When more of the tire can make contact with the ground, you will get a better lift. Set your tires to an air pressure lower than stock to increase the flat spot where your tires touch the ground.
For normal trail riding I set mine to 5-6 psi and I can pull wheelies easily. If you want to set your tires specifically for wheelies, start with 3 psi and go from there. It’s best to try different things and see what works best for you.
Here is an article about ATV tire pressure if you want to know more.
Make sure your throttle isn’t loose, and that it operates smoothly without sticking. It can be dangerous to be up in a wheelie and your throttle gets stuck. Nothing special to do here except basic maintenance and make sure everything’s working the way it should.
This is mostly personal preference. Just adjust your clutch so that you are comfortable using it. Leaving it stock is probably the best way to go for beginners, if you want to customize it a little for yourself that is fine too.
Some people want their clutch to grab and release real close to the handle bars. You will be pulling your clutch all the way in most of the time with this setup. Others want the clutch to engage with the slightest touch. It’s all up to the rider and what they prefer.
I like it somewhere in the middle, and that is how the machine comes from the factory. It works, that’s how it was made, so I’m good with it.
You probably don’t need to do anything special to your sprocket for pulling a wheelie. Most stock sport quads are fully capable of pulling up into a wheelie even in 4th or 5th gear.
However, if you want to you can change out the front and rear sprockets to different sizes. Usually known as ‘gearing up’ or ‘gearing down’.
For the purpose of doing wheelies I would suggest gearing down. By installing a larger rear sprocket you are gearing down, which increases the final drive ratio.
This will reduce top speed but increase acceleration, which what you want to be able to pull up into a wheelie.
If you don’t want to hassle with all of that, don’t worry. Like I said, you can get most any stock quad up into a wheelie without any modifications.
The important thing here is to make sure your chain is adjusted to factory specs. A loose chain will cause you to make changes in the way you use your throttle to get into a wheelie. And having a sloppy drivetrain can cause other issues as well.
If you change out your sprocket, it is a good idea to change the chain out with it. It is best practice to let your sprocket and chain wear together. There is no need to go out and buy a special chain just to do wheelies with.
A grab bar is sometimes called a wheelie bar, and it’s the bar on the quad right behind the seat.
You’ve probably used it to pick the ATV tires up off the ground to move it to the side. This is a fairly important piece to have if you plan on doing wheelies a lot. It will stop you from tipping your quad backwards onto yourself.
The idea behind this piece of equipment though is to have it but not need it. You should not consider your wheelie successful if you used the wheelie bar to stop you from getting hurt.
The only thing to do is to check it for cracks and bends. If your wheelie bar is damaged I would consider getting a new one. If you don’t have a wheelie bar, consider getting one, or be really careful.
You can find a grab bar for almost any quad at a reasonable price on Amazon, here is a link to get your search started.
You really don’t need any special modifications to your quad to do a nice wheelie. You could try some of the things I mentioned above if you’re having a hard time, but everything is just optional. Some people prefer different handle bars for added security and better control.
For doing wheelies getting an aftermarket pipe might be something to consider. You will get more low end torque which will help you when trying to lift into a wheelie. This is more helpful on lower powered quads like a 200cc. The higher powered quads won’t need the added benefit of an aftermarket exhaust.
The way you position yourself on the quad makes a big difference in how you do a wheelie. You should keep in mind the different body positions for what type of wheelie you are trying to perform. A few options are the sit down, stand up, split, and seat standing.
This is the most common type of wheelie, and the one most people try to do first. It seems easier because all the controls are easily accessible and you feel comfortable riding in this position. But I don’t recommend this position for beginners.
For beginners just doing a quick pull the front up and set back down wheelie this is good. It is a good way to get a feel for the machine, but I don’t recommend trying to ride a wheelie this way if you’re just starting out.
If you go too far back in the wheelie the quad can tip over backwards, and this is one of the hardest positions to hop off the machine in.
This is how I like to pull up into a wheelie. I spend a lot of my time riding in the standing position anyways, unless I’m going for long distance rides. I like having a clear view of whats ahead of me a better understanding of how high the front end is in a wheelie.
Start in a standing position with your hands on the controls and feet on the foot pegs.
The controls, like the brake and clutch, can be a bit harder to reach, so you might get tired more easily in this position. Your legs will get tired faster while standing also.
If you tip too far backwards, it is easier to hop off in this position so I think it is safe for beginners. You also have more leverage to pull up with to get into a wheelie.
You would want a grab bar for this position. Stand with your right leg on the right foot peg, your hands on the controls, and your left foot on the grab bar. You could do something similar with your left knee on the seat. This is basically the standing position except with your left foot back on the grab bar.
Jumping off in case of an accident is easy in this position, so I would say it’s safe for beginners to try. The gear shift can’t be used in this position so it’s not really good for long riding wheelies. But, for getting a feel for the quad and short or slow wheelies this is fine.
Be careful of your foot on the grab bar catching the ground when you wheelie. It can be dangerous and cause injury if your foot hits the ground and you get pulled off the machine. You can protect yourself by instantly lifting your foot off the grab bar, putting all your weight on the leg using the foot peg, if anything bad does happen.
In this position you are standing with both feet on the seat or grab bar with your hands on the controls. You will have no control over the rear brake or the gear shift so this position is definitely not good for longer wheelies. Stick to short pop-up wheelies with this one.
Although you won’t have access to your rear brake, it is as simple as hoping backwards and letting go to get off the quad in this position. I think it is safe for beginners to try, and you will see success quicker because of how easy it is to pull up the front into a wheelie.
Again, be careful that your feet on the grab bar don’t catch on the ground if you pull too far back into a wheelie. You can protect yourself by immediately getting your knees on the seat and getting your feet off the grab bar if anything bad does happen.
Once you find a position that works for you, you need to turn your focus to balancing your quad and your throttle control. Knowing how to use the throttle and finding the balance point will not only help you get into a wheelie, but will help you ride the wheelie longer.
The balancing point is when you’ve pulled up into a wheelie and no longer need to accelerate anymore to keep the front end up.
Some people like to chop the throttle by quickly giving gas and backing off repeatedly. The idea there is that the machine will be given just the right amount of gas to sustain a wheelie.
I haven’t found that to be the case. In fact what I’ve noticed works best is to just use the throttle as smoothly as you can. I will give it a good amount of throttle to get the front end off the ground, and when I get to that perfect balancing point, I smoothly adjust the throttle down so I can hold the quad steady.
The balancing point will be different depending on your riding position because of your body weight. Speed and incline also play a role in where the balancing point is. If you are going slow, the balancing point will be higher up than if you were going faster.
At first, be ready to use your rear brake to bring the front end back down in case you pull up too much, at least until you learn where your balancing point is.
It really is something you have to find on your own through practice and experience.
The most important aspect of getting the front end up is speed. I don’t mean you need to be going fast to do it, I mean you need to get the front up quickly and smoothly. If you try to slowly bring the front up, you will end up needing to accelerate more than you wanted to.
Getting the front up will be easier depending on the quad, a sport quad for example, will be the easiest. You may have to hit the throttle harder or pull up on the handle bars more on smaller or utility machines, but it can be done.
You will be using the ATV’s engine power and the power of you pulling on the handle bars to lift the front end. Think of it as something like a brute force method. This is the most common method I use, and it’s pretty easy. It’s not all brute force, it takes a bit of timing, but it’s the easiest to master right away.
Just before you hit the power band and get that burst of power, let off the throttle slightly and then hammer it wide open while pulling up on the handle bars. You should be pulling up on the handle bars just as you get that burst of power from the engine. To help you out, you could pull your body weight back to add to the lift from pulling on the handle bars.
This will take some time to get used to. Every machine is different and every rider is different. Take it easy at first and be careful not to over do it by tipping the quad over backwards. Experiment a little before going full throttle and ripping the handle bars off the machine.
Using this method you will use the clutch to help you pull the front up more quickly and smoothly.
Mastering this method will also allow you to more consistently get into a wheelie every time. This is usually done by more advanced riders. I really only use the clutching method when I’m at a dead stop, that way I can get into a slow moving wheelie if I want to.
The benefit of the clutch is the rear tires going from no power with the clutch pulled in, to having a burst of power sent to the wheels immediately. It helps get the front end up quickly even at low speeds, and if you do it enough, it becomes second nature.
I don’t recommend doing this method to beginners, get good at the traditional power method first.
This is the easy part, all you’re doing here is exiting the wheelie.
I would recommend a few pointers to help make the transition softer on you and your quad though.
You want to make sure your wheels are straight when your front tires touch back down. If your tires aren’t straight it could jolt the quad sending you in a direction you don’t want to go, or worse, you could lose you grip and end up in a dangerous situation.
Sometimes there isn’t much time to plan and think about exiting the wheelie. If you forget everything else, just remember, wheels straight and hold on.
Shifting is the same in a wheelie as it is normally.
Smooth transitions from one gear to the next using the clutch. You shouldn’t have to switch gears anyways. Once your in the wheelie, maintain throttle control and balance to keep riding the wheelie. If you want to accelerate while in a wheelie though, you will need to switch gears.
I don’t recommend switching gears and accelerating your wheelie for beginners. Get good at balance and keeping your wheelie at the same speed first. Then move onto accelerating wheelies if you want to.
To do an accelerating wheelie, get the front end up like we talked about above. But this time keep the front end low, like near the lower end of the balancing point. This is helpful because for the next part you need to accelerate up to just before your quad needs to shift.
Right before you need to shift get your quad higher, a little passed the balancing point. Doing that will give you enough time to make the shift without your ATV’s front end coming down out of the wheelie. Release the clutch smoothly while giving a little throttle to keep the machine up in a wheelie.
The main thing to focus on here is smooth deliberate transitions. You shouldn’t feel rushed, and you should have a feel for the quad throughout the process. That will help you compensate after the shift to keep your front end in the air. I typically stay in the same gear when I pull a wheelie. It’s a lot less to worry about and more fun I think.
You should never need to use your rear brake to keep yourself up in a wheelie. It is good to know when to use the brake though. I would say other than finding the balance point and throttle control, the rear brake is the most important thing for pulling off a wheelie. If you don’t properly use your rear brake when you need to, you could end up damaging yourself, or worse, your machine.
The problem here isn’t how you use the rear brake, you would use it just like you would on the ground. The trouble is remembering to use it at all. A lot of people panic if they pull up to high into a wheelie.
You want to keep your foot ready to hit the brake before your grab bar hits the ground. If you have to bail off the ATV to save yourself that’s a different story. But most of the time, hitting the brake instead could have saved you the hassle.
To practice using the rear brake, you could keep popping up into little wheelies and use the brake to come back down just to get used to it. I did this when I first started learning and it helped me remember to keep my foot ready to brake.
Using slight pressure on the brake can help you stay in that perfect balancing point to ride out long wheelies too. If you start to feel like you are tipping past the balancing point, apply a little pressure to the rear brake to bring you back. After a while, you will learn to use the throttle and brake together to keep you up in a wheelie longer.
You got up in a wheelie, great! But now how do you turn? Even though the front tires are up in the air, it is possible to still steer your quad. It’s not all that difficult either really. I talked a little about this in the tire pressure section above.
You will use your body weight to steer the quad. By leaning your body weight to the left or right of the machine you can get your quad to move in that direction. You have to anticipate when and where you will want to turn because the quad doesn’t usually turn immediately after you lean. Start your lean a little before you actually want to start turning.
If you want to, you can still turn the handle bars to help you steer. I’ve had people tell me it works like the rudder of a boat, but I doubt it works that way. The main benefit in using the handle bars is to help you lean. You still need to lean to turn, but using the handle bars may help you lean off to the side a little more.
Alright, now that you’ve got all the steps we can put them together to pull off a wheelie. After you’ve decided what body position you want to be in, you need to know what gear you want to pull up in. When I first learned, I used 2nd gear. For me it was easier to find the power band, and in 1st gear the balancing point was higher so it made me nervous. The higher gear you’re in, the faster your going, the lower the balancing point will be. Find a gear and speed you will be comfortable with.
Now, let off the throttle and punch it right away while pulling up on the handle bars.
This will lift the front end up. Remember, keep your foot ready to hit the rear brake just in case. Now that the front tires are up, you want to get to the balancing point as soon as you can. Stay on the throttle until you reach that point. This is the hard part, getting into the balance point will be the hardest part of a wheelie for beginners.
Slowly ease off the throttle as you approach the balance point. I can typically stay in the balancing position using only a quarter to half of the throttle. Once you’re in this position it’s all about staying there. Keep in the balancing position by using the throttle and your body weight to make adjustments. For me, this was the funnest part about doing wheelies. Once I could get into a balance, I loved to see how long I could stay there.
When you’re done with your wheelie, it’s time to lower the front end back down. Keep your handle bars straight and slowly let off the throttle. When your tires are a couple feet from hitting the ground, give the quad some throttle to make an easy smooth landing.
You aren’t going to read this and all of a sudden be able to pull off amazing wheelies for miles. This stuff takes practice and patience. For some people it can be hard at first, just take it slow and over time you will see improvements. When you start to see improvements, it can be addicting.
Doing tricks like this on an ATV can be dangerous. I always recommend you wear proper safety gear when trying things like this on your ATV. A helmet and goggles, gloves, boots, long pants, and a chest piece are all recommended.
For the best safety gear check out the recommended gear section of this site. Better safe than sorry.
If things go south on you and you think you need to hop off the machine, do it. It’s best to never get into that situation in the first place though. Get a feel for your quad first, and don’t try anything that is above your abilities. Learn the right way, and you will be pulling wheelies in no time.
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by Matt Powell
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Wheelies are always so fun to watch! I love seeing guys that can ride for thousands of feet on their back wheels while going 40-50mph or just ride the slow wheelies around a small patch of dirt.
Wheelies are a staple in any ATV or dirt bikers arsenal of tricks that show off their prowess. The longer you can ride a wheelie, the more you understand the delicate balance that is required to truly master this seemingly simple technique.
There are 4 simple steps you need to know to learn how to wheelie an ATV and they are: have the right body position, popping the front wheels up, using the throttle and rear brake for control, and steering the wheelie.
Just like any technique you want to learn on an ATV, this one will take practice but once you get these simple fundamental steps down, you will be on your way to becoming a master at wheelies. Not only are they cool to watch but they are SO MUCH FUN to do.
**Warning: Make sure you have you riding gear on for safety because this can be a dangerous trick to try for the first time, or even for an experienced rider. Check out the gear I personally recommend for the best gear.
As with all of my articles, I want to stress the safety aspect and be very clear that you need to wear safety gear when riding ATVs, period.
When attempting stunts, this is no exception because you will more likely get hurt learning to do a stunt before you do when you are riding around. But relax! As long as you practice safe riding habits, will have tons of fun! Now let’s get you popping wheelies!
**Tip: Make sure your rear tires have an equal amount of air pressure in them. This will help you maintain a straight line when wheelie for any decent amount of distance.**
One of the first things to focus on is body position. You want to make sure you have the correct body position so that when you have two wheels in the air, your body maintains a good balance point for the wheelie. The balance point is that perfect spot in between your wheelie being too high to maintain without bringing it down and too low of a wheelie causing you to set the ATV back down on four wheels.
If your body is positioned too far back the ATV will tend to want to tip backwards too much causing the wheelie to end too soon because you had to stop it, or it will result in a crash.
If your body is too far forward then you will have to over power your wheelie and you won’t have the right balance to maintain the wheelie for long, or you will be using too much throttle to maintain the wheelie and not have the proper balance point, causing another crash by tipping backward.
As the name implies, you are sitting on the seat a little further back than the mid section of the seat. Sit down wheelies are just a bit tougher to get started and maintain a wheelie versus the stand up variation. This wheelie will produce less stress and fatigue on your body and allow you to ride for a much longer distance once you master it though. All your controls all are easier to get to, which makes this an ideal wheelie to be able to shift gears in. The downsides of a sit down wheelie are that you will need to be able to get the front end up much higher in order to maintain the balance point.
**Note: The sit down wheelie will make it harder for you to jump off the bike should it roll back too far and tip over.
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Stand up wheelies are easier to for most people because you can see over the handlebars and see where you are going much better. Once you reach that balance pointed I talked about, it doesn’t seem like you have to get the quad as high. This wheelie is different than the sit down wheelie because you are in an almost completely different position. Your hands are on the controls and your feet are on the pegs in normal position but you are in the standing position. You will get fatigued faster using this method and it may be harder to use your feet to hit the brake and shift levers but it will be easier to push away should it start to tip over on you. There are several different variations of stand up wheelie.
The Split – The split is a standup wheelie but you have your left leg either on the back of the seat or on the grab bar. This allows you to have better control over the quad and lets you really see exactly how high the front wheels are.
You also still have access to the rear brake which is crucial for maintaining a longer wheelie.
Standing on the Seat – This is similar to the split, but both feet will be either on the seat or in the grab bar. You can achieve much lower wheelies with this stance since almost all of your weight is to the back of the ATV. The disadvantages to this position are that the gear shifter AND brake are not able to be reached. You are basically stuck in one gear until you learn to transition one foot to shift.
Both the split and the stand on the seat variations make it super easy to just step off the quad should it tip too far backwards.
Popping up the front wheels IS the wheelie and there are a couple ways to do this. For both sit down and stand up variations you are going to have to give the ATV extra throttle to get those front two wheels off the ground. Once the wheel are high enough to reach that balance point, it is all about maintaining.
Depending on your ATV engine size and the torque you can get, you may only need to use one of these techniques. These two methods are clutching and powering methods.
Powering – Powering uses the engines power and the torque of the wheels in order to boost your front wheels into the air. Using the power method is good for wheelies when you are already at speed. Simply let off the throttle a bit, then jam the throttle again while simultaneously shifting your weight back and pulling on the handlebars. Once the wheels pop off the ground, they will continue to rise. When you get them high enough to reach the balance point, let off the throttle a little bit and find that sweet spot and try to maintain a smooth riding wheelie by keeping the throttle even. After a few tries you will know about when to let off the throttle and just ride. Both sitting and standing variations can be powered into.
Clutching – Clutching is a bit different but this allows you to get those wheels up quicker and maintain a slower wheelie.
With this method, you can do a wheelie from a stopped position with ease. All you have to do for this method is pull the clutch in, rev the throttle a bit (this takes a bit of practice to perfect), and pop the throttle out while still giving the throttle a mash. Once you hit the balance point, you just need to find that sweet spot again.
Throttle is going to be the key component in starting AND maintaining a smooth looking wheelie. When powering or clutching the wheels up, you need to make sure that once you hit the balance point that you find that sweet spot and MAINTAIN the throttle as best as you can. Constantly blipping the throttle the tapping the rear brake will make your wheelie bob up and down and is not fun to see. It shows a lack of control over the machine and we want to look like pros! Minor adjustments to throttle will always be needed but don’t overdo it.
The rear brake is your second best control method while in the wheelie.
Just a slight tap of the rear brake and the front wheels will start to dip back down. If you see that you are starting to tip backwards too much, just tap the rear brake to find your balance point again. If you are tipping even further, hit that brake a bit harder. You can also use the rear brake to set the front end down after you are done with the wheelie, or just pull in the clutch and the decrease in rpm will set it down.
**Note: Be sure you straighten your wheels before setting the quad back down so you can continue on the path you were going. You don’t want to have your wheels jacked to one side when you touch down and the quad jerk and throw you off or flip over.**
Steering the wheelie is probably the simplest part. Again, make sure your tire pressure is even in your rear wheels before you start. Now that you are in your wheelie, cruising down the road, just shift your body to the left to steer left or right to steer right.
Once you are done turning, just lean a little in the opposite direction to straighten yourself back up and recenter your body.
Some people shift during their wheelies but you really should never have to because once you hit that balance, you can maintain throttle and speed for as long as you want, essentially. For those that may want to try to shift, it is done just like regular driving. Make sure it is a smooth transition from clutch back into the throttle. Now let’s get out there and see those front ends popped up! Stay safe!
ATV riding techniques could be the subject of a full book. In the same article, we want to reveal to you the basics of safe riding. At first glance, there is nothing complicated in driving ATVs - you just need to steer and enjoy riding.
When driving over bumps, for example, those of the "wave" type, the driver must change his position all the time. So, when approaching an obstacle, you must shift your body back, otherwise you can hit the obstacle with your wheels.
When driving over a bump, you need to move the body back forward, thus preventing excessive separation of the front wheels, i.e. rearing up the ATV. Then, when the rear wheels come off the ground, you need to move back again, otherwise you can fall out of the saddle, hitting your knees on the steering wheel.
Moving in a straight line at low speeds (up to 40 km/h), you can afford to relax. But at higher speeds or when passing sharp turns and slopes, the driver must move very actively. Indeed, due to the high center of gravity, short wheelbase and small width, ATVs are very prone to rollovers. In addition, if the motorcycle flies separately from the motorcyclist during falls, then the ATV most often covers the driver. Therefore, in order for ATV riding not to end with serious injuries, it is necessary to study the driving rules and strictly follow them.
ATV rider's weight is an important factor that affects machine handling. By shifting their weight, the driver can unload or load the front or rear of the ATV, thus compensating for centrifugal forces.
The first rule you need to learn is that when riding an ATV, you need to relax your arms. When driving, the driver can always let go of his hands, because his legs are holding him in the saddle.
As the speed increases, the load on the legs also increases.
Conventionally, three racks are distinguished. The middle stance is used when driving in a straight line without turning. When opening the gas, the body must be moved forward to unload the hands. Thus, the front strut is obtained. When braking and closing the gas, the body, on the contrary, must be moved back, i.e. take a back seat. By the way, the word "stand" comes from the word "stand", and this name is not accidental. When actively riding an ATV, you do not have to sit. Standing on an ATV lowers your center of gravity. After all, there is a huge difference between the weight on a high saddle and the weight on the footrests. And the effect of moving the body in a standing position is much greater than from fidgeting back and forth on the saddle.
When going through a turn on a motorcycle, it is tilted inward, thus struggling with centrifugal force. But you can't do that with a quad bike.
Therefore, it is necessary to use the weight of the driver. The main rule here is to always transfer the weight inside the turn. Moreover, it is necessary not only to tilt your shoulders. It is necessary to hang the entire body, including the fifth point. Only the shin and knee hold on to the saddle. Of course, if you turn at minimum speed, then you can limit yourself to turning the steering wheel.
The correct stance is characterized by slightly bent knees, elbows set apart, and a slightly arched and relaxed back. Why not stand on straight legs or keep your back straight and tense? Because bent knees allow you to absorb shock coming from uneven terrain. By the way, the force of these blows is sometimes quite enough to knock the driver out of the saddle. A straight tense back under such conditions can lead to injury to the intervertebral discs and even a compression fracture of the spine. Yes, and the internal organs with the wrong fit will have a hard time.
Active ATV riding requires good physical shape. So, in quad schools, the duration of the lesson does not exceed an hour, and at the end of the lesson, students can literally be squeezed out. And riding an ATV off-road is also an activity worthy of training in the gym.
When riding non-sport ATVs, it is best to avoid jumping. Firstly, this way you can break the ATV. Secondly, in order to safely perform such tricks, the ATV motor must have high-torque and fast response to the throttle. If, nevertheless, the jump could not be avoided, then it is necessary to land in the middle stance, but be ready to move to the back. When the wheels touch the ground, you need to slightly open the gas. It is better not to use four-wheel drive when jumping.
Every time you ride an ATV, you need to practice looking into the distance. This is necessary to develop the habit of evaluating the trajectory of movement in advance. Beginners often do not have time to track the road, and at some point they are not ready to perform adequate actions.
And another, very predictable obstacle, can become a problem for them.
| When moving along a slope, it is necessary to move the body in the direction opposite to the slope. On the steepest sections, full overhang should be used, such as when cornering at speed.
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Before you start climbing, you need to pick up speed. Then the resulting inertia will allow you to smoothly drive into the steepness. If you suddenly open the gas directly on the rise, the ATV may tip over.
Climbing should be in the most forward stance and on medium gas. If the incline is too steep, the ATV may roll backward when the throttle is released. In this case, you should not brake with the front axle, not the rear. If the ATV starts to roll over, you can try to jump to the side, but this acrobatic stunt is unlikely to be successful.
If the driver moves his torso out of the turn, then his centrifugal forces will pull him to the outer radius, and in order to stay in the saddle, he will need to firmly grip the steering wheel. At the same time, the ATV will definitely try to roll over. To avoid such an unpleasant situation, it is always necessary to remember a simple rule - to shift the body only in the direction of rotation. Those. if we turn to the left, then we shift the body to the left side, and vice versa.
Descents must be made in the C-pillar. In this case, the arms must be extended and slightly bent at the elbows.
There is no emphasis on the hands, you can even let them go, holding on with your feet. The steeper the descent, the more the driver must move the body back. The lower photos show the consequences of a descent in an incorrect landing. The main mistakes - the driver shifted the weight forward and pressed his hands to the body.
ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) are compact and versatile vehicles. They are used for extreme recreation and sports competitions. They can effortlessly ride off-road and rough terrain.
Wide wheels and a powerful engine make it easy to overcome dirt roads, potholes, ravines and slopes. Many summer residents, hunters and fishermen prefer to travel on ATVs. They can carry goods. In winter, they replace snowmobiles. A trip on such motor vehicles brings a lot of pleasant emotions. However, quad biking is an extreme form of transportation. And it is better to do it with professional instructors of the QuadRider club. Unlike motorcycles and other vehicles, they have a short wheelbase, narrow width and high center of gravity. Improper driving often leads to rollovers. Important to know how to drive an ATV correctly to avoid dangerous accidents. Appropriate training and compliance with driving rules is a guarantee of safety not only for drivers, but also for pedestrians.
Before driving an ATV, you must do the following:
Accessories should be practical and comfortable. You can buy them in specialized stores. Wearing protective gear greatly reduces the chance of injury. Operating a vehicle without a license and skills is fraught with serious injuries and large fines.
Strictly prohibited:
The rider's weight has a big impact on the handling of the ATV. Centrifugal forces are compensated by transferring body weight to the rear or front of the vehicle. Quads are a powerful technique, prone to tipping over and slipping. Wrong driving can cost lives. In this regard, it is necessary not only to know0126 how to ride a quad bike , but also to learn the basic rack.
When riding an ATV standing up, it is easier to avoid tipping over. There are 3 main stances common among ATVs. Each of them is used in certain situations.
The arms are slightly bent and turned outward. A dangerous stance option is a tense back and straight legs. In this position, the body cannot absorb shocks and shocks. The spine and joints are subjected to enormous loads. In this situation, control over transport worsens.
The main ATV controls are located on the steering wheel. On the right handle are: throttle trigger, differential lock switch (2WD / 4WD / LOCK) and fuse. On all-wheel drive, cargo transportation, off-road driving and slippery roads are usually carried out. The differential lock ensures the synchronous rotation of the wheels. On the left side of the steering wheel is the ignition switch, engine start button, headlight switch and horn button.
Sit in a correct and comfortable position on the ATV. Place your feet on the footrests and place your hands on the handlebars. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the "ON" mark. Then depress the brake pedal and the electric starter button. Hold the starter button for 5 seconds until the engine starts.
When the motor starts, let it run for 1 minute. In the cold season, warm it up for about 5 minutes. Before you start driving, make sure that there are no obstacles in the way (other vehicles and pedestrians). To move off, shift the gearbox to overdrive H. Release the brake pedal and gently press the gas trigger with your right thumb until you reach the desired speed.
Slow down on curves and turns. Turn as far as possible. Entering the turn, lean your whole body and lower body into the turn.
If you turn right, shift your body weight to the right. If you turn left, lean your whole body to the left side. In this way, you will avoid falling and overturning the ATV.
Correct gear shifting and ATV should be carried out after it has come to a complete stop. Release the throttle lever and press the brake pedal. Move the gearshift lever to the desired position. The selected gear indicator should light up on the instrument panel. The gear lever must be in the "H" (normal high gear) or "L" (extreme low gear) position. The "R" mode is used for reverse.
Pick up speed before entering the hillock. Drive only in a straight line. Move your body forward. Maintain a smooth speed after opening the throttle. Don't lose your vigilance. Try not to drive on hills, the angle of which exceeds 25 °. Climbing a hillock or a steep slope, do not step on the gas abruptly.
Drive at medium engine speeds. If the ATV begins to roll backwards while climbing a hill, get up and apply the front brake. In this case, it is not necessary to use the engine power and the rear brake. If the quad has stopped, apply the rear brake and move the gear lever to park. Put the handcuff on the transport, turn around manually and try to repeat the ascent to the hillock again. To descend, take a back stance and bend your elbows slightly. Shift into low gear. To avoid tipping over, apply both front and rear brakes at the same time. Do it smoothly. Do not press the gas trigger when descending. Do not change the set trajectory of movement.
You need to drive down the slope in low gear, moving the body towards the top of the hill. Hang your body completely on the steepest slopes. On the slopes, you can not brake sharply and pick up speed sharply. If the slope is slippery and steep, try to take a different path.
Start braking well in advance before coming to a complete stop. To slow down, release the throttle. ATVs stop quickly. But in an emergency, press the foot pedal or brake lever. Stop on a level, level surface. After stopping, shift into neutral. This will help to avoid unforeseen situations when disembarking from the vehicle.
After learning how to ride the ATV, learn how to drive on flat terrain without obstacles and other moving vehicles. Make sure the brakes are working at low speed when starting, turning and stopping. At first, try to avoid jumps and high speeds. Also, avoid jumping when riding a sports ATV. With a sufficiently high power, quadrics cannot accelerate much. But, if you press the throttle trigger hard and sharply, the torque is quickly transferred to the wheels, and the ATV can jerk forward sharply. Try to avoid dangerous obstacles.
