How do you prevent ATFT theft?

How do you prevent ATFT theft?

Securing Your ATV

1. Keep your ATV locked.
2. Don’t keep the ATV far from your house.
3. Have a chain and lock system.
4. Look at getting ground anchors.
5. Put padlocks through the brake rotors.
6. Get a dog.
7. Keep your ATV trailer safe.
8. Remove valve stems from tires when camping.

How do people steal quads?

The number one way of stealing an ATV is simply rolling it away. They are quite easy to roll both forward and backward, but they are definitely not easy to lift straight up and to carry. You would need at least two really strong people to lift and carry an ATV sideways.

Are UTVS easy to steal?

Perhaps what makes these vehicles especially susceptible to theft, is their size. And they are also quite easily stolen. ATV owners can, however, protect their ATVs by installing a GPS tracker directly to the vehicle.

What happens when you gear down on an ATV?

Gear Down You can gear down by installing a larger rear sprocket (with more teeth) or a smaller front sprocket (less teeth). Gearing down will actually increase your gear ratio number. Gearing down will increases acceleration but will decrease top speed.

What’s the best way to lock up an ATV?

DON’T LOCK YOUR ATV/UTV IN THE SAME LOCATION all the time — thieves notice patterns. THIEVES GO FOR THE EASIEST TARGET; lock in a location where there are other vehicles if you have the option. WHEN SECURING YOUR ATV, use a Kryptonite cable to also immobilize the steering function of the vehicle.

Why does my Honda ATV not shift gears?

ATVs with an electric shifter, like the Honda AS models, uses an electric motor to shift through the gears. If the motor does not work, the bike will not shift gears. The only way to make it shift is by using the emergency shifter (a short-shifting shaft sticking out the left lower side of the engine, use the supplied gear change tool).

How can I increase my gear ratio on my ATV?

You can gear up by installing a smaller rear sprocket (less teeth) or a larger front sprocket (more teeth). Gearing up will decrease your gear ratio number. This will increase your top speed, but decrease your acceleration. Tire size plays a big role in your gearing.

What to do if your ATV won’t shift gears?

We recommend that you begin the troubleshooting by testing whether you can shift gears when the engine is not running. This initial test allows you to narrow down the possible culprits of your gear shifting issue.

DON’T LOCK YOUR ATV/UTV IN THE SAME LOCATION all the time — thieves notice patterns. THIEVES GO FOR THE EASIEST TARGET; lock in a location where there are other vehicles if you have the option. WHEN SECURING YOUR ATV, use a Kryptonite cable to also immobilize the steering function of the vehicle.

Where do you put the shackle on an ATV?

When using a pin-style disc lock, place the pin through a hole in the rotor. When using a shackle style disc lock, place the shackle towards the center of the disc brake if possible. When using your primary lock, whether it be a chain or u-lock, it is important to capture both the immovable object, and the frame of the ATV/UTV.

What should I do if my ATV wheel is not working?

If you still haven’t found a definite indicator that something is wrong with either the wheel hub assembly or brakes, you should isolate them from the rest of the driveline. This way, you don’t waste time troubleshooting parts of the ATV that may be working as normal.