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GPS is the new wave of navigating, and motorcycle GPS is no exception. But what exactly is GPS and why would you want it on a motorcycle?

GPS stands for global positioning system. It’s a high tech way of saying that it tell you where you are on the globe, and if you’ve got a motorcycle GPS system it tells you where your motorcycle is.

A GPS, including a motorcycle GPS, works by receiving radio signals from a series of satellites that are positioned in orbit around the globe. By cross referencing these satellite signals your motorcycle GPS unit can work out, to an accuracy of around 6 meters or less, exactly where you are.

In order for your GPS to work you need to be in a location where you can pick up the radio signals from a number of different satellites so that they can be cross referenced. Too few satellites and the accuracy goes down, none, or one, and it’s useless.

Early GPS systems, whilst accurate, had limited usefulness for the motorcyclist or car driver because they gave you your position on the globe in latitude and longitude. Whilst it was accurate, it wasn’t really user friendly, because you couldn’t really use it to plot your position on a map unless you were extremely map savvy and had the resources to do so. However modern motorcycle GPS systems have advanced way beyond this, and the best motorbike GPS units have now become a total motorcycle navigation solution.

The GPS technology has been combined with modern mapping software to eliminate the problem of being given only a latitude and longitude. Now you have a visual display that shows you exactly where you are on the map. So at a glance you can tell where you are.

And where you are wanting to go. Because high quality modern motorbike GPS systems are sufficiently high tech to allow you to rely on them 100% for your complete navigation needs.

So along with a map display showing you where you are you are also able to ask your motorcycle GPS to tell you how to get to where you want to go. It will do this with extraordinary accuracy, and will do so with both visual map pointers and voice prompts via bluetooth technology direct to your motorcycle helmet.

A good GPS motorcycle unit will come preloaded with a massive number of maps, and so you can navigate your way right across the country with the maps supplied. It should also have points of interest loaded as well, so that you can ask it to tell you the nearest fuel stop, motel or food stop.

And a dedicated motorcycle GPS unit should come with a properly designed handlebar mount so that you can mount it right there in front of you on the handlebars. However you shouldn’t need to look at it regularly, this isn’t safe, it should tell you direct to your helmet when you need to turn right or left.

It will also be able, if you have the correct subscriptions, to tell you when there is a traffic problem up ahead, and also tell you how to navigate your way around it. So by relying on your GPS navigator you should save both time, fuel and frustrations.

And make phone calls or listen to music along the way too if you wish.

A modern motorcycle GPS unit is one of the best tools a motorcyclist can have if he or she likes long rides. It does away with the need to carry, and consult, maps, and makes navigating a breeze.

And then at the end of the day you can download your ride and store it to recreate in the future. Or share it with your friends.

Kids just want to have fun on their ATVs

ATV riding can be really fun and unfortunately, dangerous too, if precautionary steps are not taken to ensure that you have a safe ride – especially for kids. As adults, we know and are able to sense danger and yes, we even have the ability to avoid them (most of the time!) – but are you confident that your kids are able to do the same? The answer, to be brutally honest is, no, they can’t. They may be able to detect “danger” around them from time to time but when they are having too much fun, their ability to sense “danger” seem to turn off automatically.

The following are some scenes that you may have witnessed before :-

1. Two boys, probably no more than 7 years old, riding and bouncing on an adult ATV around a farmyard. 7-year old boys are definitely not strong or big enough to be riding on an adult ATV – one sure wonders how they were able to manage that machine.

2. Three girls, with the oldest probably about 14 years of age, riding on a quad on a paved road, totally oblivious to the traffic around them. Doesn’t it make you sick to the stomach if they met with an accident?

3. Two boys probably in the ages of 10 or less, hanging on to the ATV utility carrier along the highway – and mind you, going at high speed too!

In some cases, kids who were riding on their ATVs were spotted doing so without their helmets too. Doesn’t it make you wonder what were the parents of the kids thinking when they allowed their children to go out to play unsupervised or when the parents allow their kids to ride on ATVs that were designed for adult riders?

Sure, all kids want to have fun with their ATVs – who wouldn’t? But we would like to remind you that fun could lead to danger, and in some cases, death too, if precautions are not taken. Here are some safety measures to take when your kids wants to go ATV riding :-

a. Never let a kid under 16 years of age ride an adult ATV. There are specially designed youth atvs for young riders. One of such dealers is Jackel Motorsports. They have great designs for youth ATVs – even a pink one for the girls!

b. Always make sure that the ATV rider is wearing his or her helmet. Do not let them ride on their ATVs if they are not wearing their helmet. Wearing your protective helmet when riding on an ATV could really save your “head” in the event of an accident.

c. ATVs are built for off road riding – so don’t try to be adventurous and ride it on paved roads. It is a huge and costly mistake that you will ever make.

d. Most ATVs are designed for one rider – that means, you do not carry any passengers at all. This is a big no-no for ATV riding.

e. Take lessons on safety riding for ATVs. It doesn’t hurt to learn more about the safety issues of riding an ATV. Sign up your kids (or even yourself!) for a hands-on safety course – you will not regret it.

Our children are precious gifts – sure, they should have fun and all, but bear in mind, their safety and protection should always be priority, even in the name of fun. Once you are able to drill the safety measures into your kids’ minds, you can have a peace of mind knowing that when they next ride on their ATVs and are having fun, they will not neglect to be careful and take all the necessary steps to ensure their own safety.

Here are some great fun ideas on ATV riding :-

a. Riding around the backyard – this is one great way to keep an eye on your kid while he’s riding around the backyard – especially for beginners. Kids simply love being able to ride a machine and feel the wind in their faces.

b. A trail in the woods – let your kids explore the wilderness in the woods with their ATVs and learn to appreciate Mother Nature too. If you think that just riding in the woods isn’t good enough for you and the kids, try camping in the woods – a family camping trip to the woods with ATVs is a fantastic way of family bonding. Not only will your kids be able to enjoy their rides on their ATVs, they also get to explore and enjoy the beauty of nature. It’s fun to be out in the sun during the day and sleep under the stars and moon in the night once a while.

c. Go ATV riding with your kids. Even though it’s fun for them when they are riding on their own, but it is more fun when parents ride together with their children. It gives a sense “belonging” and “bonding” between parents and children. Who knows, you may even be able to pick up a trick or two about ATV riding from your kids!

For more ideas of having ATV fun, check out www.atvoudoors.net or if you want to check out more ATV models for youths, you could also try www.kazumausa.com And remember, have fun riding with safety in mind too!

I want my Kid ATV and I want it now!

Another weekend is approaching and you simply dread it because you know your son’s going to ask you the same question, “Where is my Kid ATV you promised?” The thing is, it’s not that you do not want to keep your promise to your son, but it’s just that you are confused. You are confused because there are so many different types of ATVs out there in the market, Kid ATVs, Youth ATVs, Adult ATVs, with various prices and sizes and what-nots. So you are trying (and probably struggling too!) to do some homework before you get the ‘perfect’ Kid ATV for your son. Besides, kids probably will change their minds about what they want from time to time, so you are not even sure if your son really wants a Kid ATV. But after 3 months of waiting, wailing, begging and crying, I am sure by now you’d know that he’s pretty serious about wanting a Kid ATV.

And since you would want to get him the most perfect Kid ATV in town, so where do you go? You could, for one, take a look at www.kidatv.com because they specialize in producing ATVs for kids and youths alike. They know what they are doing because each and every Kid and Youth ATVs that they produce are made with their thoughts on kids and youths of this generation. The colors, the sizes, the models, the features of their ATVs are all made to the preference and liking of the kids these days. With so many ATV dealers, it is not a surprise at all if you do “bump” into one or two unscrupulous dealers – so, be really cautious. Never do business with an ATV dealer who is unable to understand your needs and instead tries to get you to buy what they have instead – and yes, they can be quite persistent about you buying what they have even before you tell them what you need. It is advisable to go to dealers who specializes in Kids ATVs because they would have more choices and they are more focused on what they are selling – Kids ATVs!

If you are a little apprehensive about buying a branded Kid ATV for your son (mind you, they do cost quite a bit), consider buying an off brand Kid ATV. They are a lot cheaper and the performance of off brand Kid ATVs matches those that are ‘branded’ too. Take a look at www.jackel.com and you will know what I mean. Not all off brand Kid ATVs are cheapskates. In fact, some of them use “expired patents” of ‘branded’ ATVs to produce their machines – and this only means that an off brand ATV is just as good! Don’t let the name of an ATV fool you, it’s more important to get something you can afford and that your son will love than getting him the most expensive one that he may not really like.

So, now that you know where to go to get your son his Kid ATV, I suggest you do it quickly – because not only will you be able to keep your word, your son will get off your back about it too! Happy ATV hunting!

If You Want Cheap ATVs, Get It At Wholesale Prices!

ATVs have become a “household” sports and almost every person in the country have either heard of it or rode on one. With the popularity of ATVs growing, it is no wonder that the prices of branded ATVs could hit as high as tens of thousands, but do you really have to pay such steep prices for family recreation fun? The answer is “No” – ATVs do not have to be an expensive family sports, if you know the right places to get good quality ATVs at bargain prices. And just where would that be? Why, get your ATVs at wholesale prices, of course!

If you and your family members have been itching to get your hands (or legs, for that matter!) on good ATVs with reasonable prices, I suggest that you take a look at www.jackel.com and www.kidatv.com and see for yourself what you can get from them at wholesale prices. Not every ATV dealer in town is able to offer you ATVs at wholesale prices, but only ATV dealers that manufacture and produce their own machines are able to do that and Jackel Motorsports (www.jackel.com) is just that kind of ATV dealer.

ATV wholesalers such as www.jackel.com or www.kidatv.com are also one stop centers for all your atv needs. All you need to do is just give them a call or visit them at their websites to see what ATV models and warranty for their machines that they have to offer. In fact, a reliable ATV dealer or wholesaler is one that is able to provide you with after sales service and assure you that no matter what your needs are for your ATVs, they are always ever ready to assist you.

Of course, while you are on your hunt for ATVs be it from wholesalers or retailers, there are a few things about ATVs that you should know too. Questions like your budget for the ATVs that you are looking to buy (assuming that you intend to get one for each member of your family), the type or model of ATVs that you and your family members are interested in (may I remind you that for children under the age of 16 are not allowed on adult ATVs), the kind of features that you want on your ATVs and the list goes on. It would be a great idea if you sit down with your family members and get their thoughts all written down so that it would make your search for an ATV wholesaler a lot easier, because with the list, you would be able to gauge if the ATV wholesaler that you are dealing with is able to meet the needs of you and your family members.

Another great thing about going straight to ATV wholesalers for your ATVs is that they are usually able to meet the budget that you have set aside for the purchase of your ATVs. With retailers, the prices are usually fixed and you can’t really squeeze them for more discounts. And if you are buying for the whole family, every cent counts!

So, what are you waiting for? Go check out www.jackel.com and www.kidatv.com and let them show you what they’ve got!