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When you have a family and own an ATV, it brings up an interesting predicament.  When do I allow my child to ride?  When are they ready to ride?  These are very important questions to consider before allowing your young loved ones to get on an ATV. First of all, children ARE NOT too young [...]

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Like any other kind of vehicle, motorcycles have many working parts.  And when it comes to having a bike that runs smoothly, it is necessary to be able to identify different problems and have a reasonable knowledge of what to do.  When it comes your bike, your motorcycle chain is integral to the health of [...]

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It doesn’t need to be understated how important a well-fitting helmet is to your safety when riding your bike.  Traveling at high speeds with very little between you and the ground, making sure you have the right protection is of the utmost importance.  While style might be important for most people above all, there are [...]

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When commuting long distances to work, family or wherever you may be going,  you need to be extra careful how you handle yourself on your bike.  When riding in groups, you tend to be able to rely on the people around you to look out for all of your best interests.  However, when it is [...]

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Riding an all-terrain vehicle can be a rush. Doing stunts, trail riding and racing an ATV can be adrenaline inducing. Remembering that you don’t have super powers can be life-saving. The thrill of the ATV hobby is world-wide, but this sport isn’t any different from the others when it comes to taking precautions and acquiring good [...]

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Just like everything else in life we have to maintain, and take care of our belongings so we don’t end up paying for them twice. The same goes for our Yamaha and Suzuki motocross bikes. Each brand is different, so it is important to refer to the service manual for your particular bike. You want to [...]

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With sport-touring hitting the highways, you want to make sure that your bike fits that lifestyle. Performance, storage, and being comfortable are all very important on an overnight road trip. But, what do you do if your bike isn’t considered a “touring” model? You don’t have the Kawasaki Concours, Vulcan Voyager, or the Suzuki Boulevard [...]

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Social Media is here! As some of you may know, I am the owner and operator of Destination Powersports in Punta Gorda, Florida. In the spirit of keeping up with modern communication trends and avenues, I just wanted to remind all of my thrill seeking friends to help us with this endeavor. Just this week, [...]

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     In the past 15 years there have been major advances in hunting, but one of my favorite improvements is the “Hunting” ATV! Now you can get to places that were previously too far or too rough by travelling on foot or other vehicles. I just felt like discussing a few big time advantages of hunting [...]

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Once you have made the decision to join the exhilerating lifestyle that is know as being a “Biker”, your next step is to find the right model and make that best suits you. As always, I strongly recommend that your first step is to become familiar with Florida motorcycle laws and take a motorcycle safety [...]

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