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Mar. 5 2021 Ownership Tips By Sky Powersports Lakeland
Exploring nature on your ATV can be the perfect way to spend an afternoon. But when you get far out into the wilderness and you get stuck, you’ll be in a really challenging situation. If you get stuck in the mud or your quad falls into a ditch, you’ll need to have some strategies prepared so you can free yourself and save your vehicle.
As your local ATV dealer, Sky Powersports Lakeland has compiled the following tips for getting your ATV unstuck! Keep reading to learn more, and give us a call at our location in Lakeland, Florida if you have any questions. We also serve both Tampa and Orlando.
One great way to make sure you always have a way to get out when you get stuck is to anchor a winch to your towing vehicle. Small winches attach to the front or back of your four-wheeler, and you can anchor them to a friend’s quad, a heavy tree, or another vehicle to drive or tow your ATV out of the sticky situation.
A small device known as a “come-along” can also be used to haul your ATV out of a ditch. This object is essentially a hand-powered winch that will help you and a friend free your quad. Tow straps are used to anchor the come-along to your vehicle. Most come-alongs fit into a backpack, so it’s quite easy to bring it along on any and all off-roading adventures.
Maybe you’re out in the middle of nowhere and there’s not a strong enough tree to be seen, nothing to attach your towing straps and winch to. What do you do? In this case, you’ll need to create your own anchor point to help you drive your ATV out of the mud. Many riders choose to pack a small steel rod with an eyebolt on it or a set of ice-climbing anchors to use as makeshift anchors.
You should put either of these items into stable and sturdy ground, angled away from your vehicle, and hook up your towing straps to create a solid anchor.
Sometimes, there is no anchor around you and you don’t have what you need to create one. In those situations, you’ll need to use a small shovel to dig out your tires to help them gain purchase on the ground and the ability to drive out of the mud. It’s a good idea to throw a small folding shovel in your backpack. Scooping some of the mud away from your wheels will help them achieve enough traction to get going again.
If it seems like you can’t get unstuck without the use of a winch or you simply have no other option, it’s time to use your strength to generate momentum instead of just hitting the gas and letting your wheels spin out. Try to rock the quad back and forth using your body weight, leaning into the motion to inch your vehicle forward until you can gain some purchase and get yourself out of the ditch.
We hope these tips will help you the next time you get stuck with your ATV! Nobody wants to feel stranded or unprepared, so it’s important to bring the right tools with you on every outdoor adventure. If you have any questions or you want to peruse ATVs for sale, reach out to our team at Sky Powersports Lakeland! We are located in Lakeland, Florida and are proud to serve Tampa and Orlando. Let us help you find the perfect machine for your next off-roading experience!
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You like to think you’re prepared for everything that can happen when you’re out for a ride—you’ve got your winch, a spare tire, spare axles, tire plugs, and even jumper cables.
But even the most prepared riders can end up in awkward recovery-proof situations.
What do you do if your UTV or ATV is stuck in mud with no trees to anchor to? What if you get stuck in the dunes and don’t have a buddy around to get you out? What if your winch craps out? (Go with Black Ops Winches to avoid that problem.)
Here are three ways to get unstuck when traditional methods won’t work.
1. The Deadman Anchor MethodThe deadman anchor method makes use of your winch, a shovel, and some found supplies to give you an anchor point where there is nothing else. This is great for when you get bogged down in a moor or just out of reach of the nearest tree. It’s not ideal for use in loose sand but can work. We’ll cover sand anchors in a bit.
To make a deadman anchor, you need a thick heavy log, another log that doesn’t have to be huge, and, if you have some or can make some, a pair of stakes. If you’re in a really barren location and can’t find an appropriate log for this method, you can use a spare tire or spare axle instead of a log as a last resort.
Step one is to dig a trench in front of your stuck UTV or ATV that’s big enough to bury the bigger of two logs (known as the deadman). The strength of the anchor is dependent on the size of the log and the depth of your trench. So, dig it deep if you’re especially stuck. You can further strengthen your anchor by placing stakes in front of the log. Be sure to dig a small channel for your winch line as well.
The next step is to anchor your winch line to the deadman and run the line over the smaller log at the brim of your trench to keep it from digging into the dirt.
Finally, bury your deadman, stakes, winch line, and winch out as you normally would. If the deadman is deep enough and the dirt is dense enough, you should have no problem pulling out of your sticky situation.
2. The Sand Parachute MethodThis is your method if you’re stuck in the sand with no trees or friends to help pull you out.
You can use this method in most terrains, but it tends to be too labor intensive in everything but sand and snow. For a sand parachute, you’ll need a tarp, a rope, a shovel, and a winch.
Step one is to dig a hole in front of your vehicle and line the hole with a tarp.
Then, fill the hole making sure all four corners of the tarp are still accessible once it’s buried.
Lash the four corners of your tarp together with a rope and anchor your winch line to the rope.
Finally, you can winch on out.
If you’re riding solo in the sand, make sure you bring a tarp, a rope, and a shovel. That’s all you need to get unstuck.Obviously, anchoring to sand has some limitations. If you’re really super stuck, you will probably just pull the tarp right out of the sand, and if you have a cheap tarp, you might end up ripping the corners off. These limitations can be avoided somewhat by making two sand parachutes and connecting them in a “Y” using a snatch block. At any rate, a couple tarps and some rope won’t take up too much space in your cargo, and if you plan on riding solo, they’re well worth the space.
This method is incredibly simple and effective. It can work in any stuck-style situation, but it’s especially useful in the mud.
If your UTV or ATV is stuck in the mud and can’t get traction, you can lash a plank of wood or a branch to your wheel. Just be sure whatever you use won’t interfere with your fender, suspension, or brake lines at any point in your tires rotation.
The plank method is super easy. It’s also easy to tear up your suspension if you’re not careful.Getting the right branch is tricky. In this setup, we’d have to move the branch after every quarter turn to keep it from hitting the shock mount.
Once lashed, give just enough gas to turn your wheels. Every time the plank comes around, it’ll grab the mud like a paddle to move you forward. It’s the same concept behind tank treads, just a little more redneck.
Be sure to move slowly and keep an eye on your wheel to make sure nothing shifts and starts tearing up your fender.
It’s a super easy way to get unstuck, and its much more effective than just throwing crap in front of your wheels and hoping it grabs.
Of course, you’re often on your ATV when you’re riding solo. They’re smaller and more nimble, but they’re just as easy to get bogged down. So what do you do when your four wheeler is stuck in the mud?
If you have a functional winch and shovel on your ATV, the deadman anchor method is the best way to get unstuck. It takes time and some work, but you’re usually not packing the same set of tools and supplies that you would on a UTV.
If you’re stuck with limited options, we highly recommend the put a plank on your tire method. All it requires is a short length of rope and any piece of wood you can find.
You can even use your winch rope. If your winch is busted anyway, cutting the rope off to tie some wood to your wheel isn’t a bad idea. Just make sure you’re easy on the throttle so you don’t tear anything up.
If you insist on riding solo, and a lot of you do, bringing a couple simple tools and a little know-how can keep you from hiking home. One thing is for certain though—you need a good winch to make sure you get home. If you don’t plan on making your own, grab one of our Black Ops Winches and enjoy your freedom. Ride safe when you ride solo. After all, it feels good to know you can take care of yourself.
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I sold it a few years ago without deregistration. Handed over the documents along with the equipment. Didn't take it off the register. Now I started to receive taxes for the ownership of equipment. Can I deregister an ATV for recycling? nine0003
Answer:
- No, unfortunately.
In the absence of documents and equipment, it cannot be removed from the register. To deregister, you first need to get duplicate documents, and for this you need equipment for inspection. In the absence of documents and equipment, you must apply to the court. Based on the decision of the court, the equipment can be deregistered.
Question:
- Is it possible to sell a self-propelled machine to another person or organization without deregistration, as is done in the traffic police,
Answer:
-No, before selling a self-propelled machine must be deregistered at the place of state registration. At the same time, depending on the choice of the owner, a transit sign is issued or not issued.
Question:
- I need to register a bulldozer in Moscow, where I live. Bulldozer stands in the Moscow region. How to organize an inspector visit.
Answer:
- Inspectors of Gostekhnadzor of Moscow have the right to go for inspection no further than 2 km.
From MKAD. If the self-propelled machine is further away, it is necessary to transport it to the Gostekhnadzor department, or to the Moscow Ring Road. Inspectors of the Gostekhnadzor of the Moscow Region also do not have the right to inspect machines that are not registered. Therefore, we recommend that you consult with our specialist before buying. nine0003
Question:
- Are the rules for registering self-propelled vehicles the same throughout Russia?
Answer:
- regarding the basics, yes. In detail, the registration rules differ depending on the region and subject of the federation.
Question:
- what is the peculiarity of the regulations of the Gostekhnadzor of the Krasnodar Territory?
Answer:
- a bold experiment is being carried out in the Krasnodar Territory to introduce a new scheme of work. Thus, registration actions are possible in any district of the Krasnodar Territory, regardless of the place of registration.
On the territory of Russia, this has only been implemented in the Moscow region. Deregistration is carried out, as in the traffic police. nine0003
Question:
- where can I get an ATV inspection?
Answer:
- technical inspection on ATVs (ATVs and snow and swamp vehicles) on wheels, regardless of fit and design, is carried out at instrumental control points (PIK), along with cars. At the same time, a diagnostic card is required only to obtain an OSAGO policy. For new quadrics, OSAGO is issued without a card. Thus, for a new ATV up to three years, technical inspection is not needed, for more than three years, contact PIK. SNOWMOBILE INSPECTION IS NOT PERFORMED. nine0003
Question:
- I lost my PSM. What to do?
Answer:
- it all depends on whether the car is registered or not. Let's consider different situations.
1. The car is registered, the owner is you, PSM is lost. You receive a certificate from the Department of Internal Affairs about the loss, contact the Gostekhnadzor department at the place of residence, show the equipment, receive duplicates of the PSM and COP.
2. The car was registered, you bought it and lost PSM. You receive a certificate from the Department of Internal Affairs about the loss, contact the Gostekhnadzor department at the place of residence. It is necessary to have documents on the right of ownership and the seller's coordinates. The previous registration is checked at the place of residence of the seller (when deregistering in a remote region, the check may take some time), the car is registered with the issuance of a duplicate PSM. nine0003
3. You bought a self-propelled vehicle, lost your PSM. You don't know if she was registered or not. With a certificate from the Department of Internal Affairs and documents on the right of ownership, contact the Gostekhnadzor department at the place of residence. Checking in progress. If the car was registered, see paragraph 2. If the car was not registered or the data of the previous owner is incorrect, there is only one option - to contact the customs authority that cleared this equipment or the manufacturer of the equipment, if the equipment is Russian-made.
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Quadstickers can produce for you a set of graphics on one of three types of films. Here's how they differ:
1. "STANDARD"
Budget option for solving the issue of pasting your equipment. German film with dense lamination! It has a thickness of 180 microns and an ordinary adhesive base, but this does not mean at all that this film can peel off the next day - no! You just need to properly prepare the coating for pasting and follow our instructions during the pasting process, and then this film will serve you for many years and will easily withstand the conquest of light and medium off-road! nine0094 This film will lie very badly on worn and badly worn plastic! We advise you to use it on plastic in good condition, or prepare your plastic for gluing, removing all the flaws in the form of scratches and abrasions!
2.
"PREMIUM"
This is one of the best films for pasting extreme vehicles at the moment! Its thickness is 350 microns!
Due to the very tacky liquid adhesive - this film can be stuck on even the most "worn" coatings! And hybrid (polyurethane + pvc) lamination will protect not only the pattern printed on the film, but also the plastic of your ATV from chips, scratches, burnout and the consequences of hard use of equipment! nine0094 Ideal for wrapping vehicles for competitions or harsh off-road...
Withstands the most difficult applications in the harshest conditions! A huge plus of such a film: it is easy to glue it yourself, since the glue is very sticky and easily sticks to any surface!
3. "PREMIUM 500"
The same as "Premium", except for one moment! We cover this type of film with a very thick lamination, which in total gives a result of a thickness of 500 microns! According to our observation and many years of experience - even 350 microns is enough "for the eyes"! But when you need the most maximum protection from all external factors, then you can use this option! nine0094 We advise you to use this film when you often turn your equipment over.
.. In our practice, there were even such cases when people turned over on their equipment, and this type of film pasted on the equipment did not allow damage to the plastic and "took a hit" on itself!
The next question is often asked like this:
"I liked the film set with the BIOHAZARD design. But you have it on the Stealth Cheetah vehicle, and I have the Polaris Sportsman Touring. Can I order this design for my ATV? Or this design only for Cheetahs?
Our answer:
Of course you can! At your first request - we will adapt this design to your equipment!
Even if you liked the design from a snowmobile, and you want to order a film, for example, for a jet ski or ATV)
We will send you a layout scan so that you can clearly see the location of all the details in this design
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And so we will completely free of charge change colors \ inscriptions \ logos on this layout or add something from this! nine0094 Would you like to add your surname and Russian flag? - No problem!
Or would you like to change the colors from red to black and add orange? - A couple of minutes and you're done!
Don't forget that our goal is not to sell you a finished design! Our task is to make your technique individual!
The next question you will most likely ask is:
"So I chose a set of stickers for, say, my Ski-Doo snowmobile and I want to pay for them.
But I can’t glue it all myself! What should I do in this situation? You can sticker my technique?"
We will answer this as follows:
Of course we have a service for pasting vehicles into our sticker sets!
And here we have several options for implementing this moment)
First: you can bring the equipment to us in the boxes (Zhulebino metro station) and pick it up after a few days, already pasted over.
And the second option: We can come to you, as anywhere in Moscow, and anywhere in the Moscow region, and sometimes even in the regions!
For the cost of all services, please call 8 916 203 70 70
And finally, questions about the time:
"How long will it take you to make the film?
We answer in order:
First: We make the film from 2 to 4 working days! answer to second question : We work only after the full payment of the order, since you order an "individual" kit for pasting your equipment.
This is not a household item or everyday life of a person that every inhabitant of our country needs. This is the most specific product for your personal use!
Answer to the third question: After we have produced your film set, we will agree a date for pasting with you. As for the time frame - everything is individual here ... Let's say it will take 6-8 hours to "roll up" the Can-Am Renegade, but it will take about 10-12 hours for the Ski-Doo Summit on the Gen 4 platform. So everything is very individual ... But usually pasting does not take more than two working days! nine0003
You will be able to ride on pasted equipment already 3-4 days after pasting. But until this moment, immediately after pasting, we strongly recommend not to touch your equipment and leave it to settle in HEAT room for 2-3 days! This is necessary in order for the moisture under the film to dry and the stickers to finally fix on the equipment! - this was the answer to the last question)
If you have any other questions, please contact us in any convenient way.
