We here at ATV Connection assume you realize A.T.V. stands for all-terrain vehicle. And while it’s certainly true that these machines are capable of traversing a wide variety of conditions, it turns out that there are a few places stock ATVs aren’t designed to go. Not to worry, creative riders around the globe have figured out, with a few modifications, there isn’t much the ATV can’t do. Thanks to ATVCourse.com for the inspiration!

Example 1: G-Rider

Let’s face it; chicks love those guys on crotch-rockets cruising along the strip in the summer months, but dang if it can’t all go bad if, while attempting a stoppie, you realize you have too poor a sense of balance for motorcycling. The solution: Slap some mag-wheels on your Yamaha Raptor, polish to a high sheen, add some low profile street slicks and away you go. The only problem is that in most states, prepare for a lot of your “cruising” as trying to outrun the authorities.

Example 2: Tank Wannabe

The simple fact is that only a very small percentage of the population will ever experience operating a Sherman tank. However, the appeal of treads lives on in ATV form. Snow? No problem! Water crossings? Yea right! Getting on and off this thing? Yea, that can be a bit of an issue. Get a pair of stilts if you have to, the tank wannabe is way too much fun to let the risk of a pulled groin hold you back.

Example 3: The Get Away Quad

After hours of watching The Godfather films, it’s entirely possible the ATV rider among us will find himself walking around saying clichéd quotes like “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”. When they get sick of that, the most dedicated among us will head out to the workshop to finish their “Corleone Cruiser”. We’re not sure if the windshield is in fact bulletproof glass, but the radiator is genuine chrome!

Example 4: The Arnold Schwarzemudder

When not making manly movies, running the state of California and having affairs, everyone’s favorite actor-turned-politician found the time to develop his own ATV. Rumored to be powered by a V16 turbodiesel, the Schwarzemudder was painted to desert camouflage scheme when the original “traditional” camouflage paint worked so effectively the engineers couldn’t find the prototype. For a limited time, customers will have the option of adding factory accessories such as the house-leveling winch and horn that bellows, “I’ll be back” for a slight up-charge.

Example 5: Quadcycle

Environmentalists love to cause ATV riders grief, but savvy riders living next door to Al Gore’s sprawling mansion have developed a quad that targets many of the “tree-hugger’s” greatest complaints: Among these loud exhaust pipes, pollution, and well, an engine. The bad news is that out-of-shape riders reported being sorely disappointed in the vehicle’s short range of operation and lack of cup-holders. Additionally, rare cases of methane pollution due to overexertion have been reported.

Example 6: Boeing RZR 747

To counter complaints of fuel approaching the per gallon threshold, a clever Indiana rider/ part time physicist has developed a UTV that runs exclusively on Nitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) and hydrazine (N2H4). The good news is per gallon for good ol petrol now seems like a steal to him. Additional benefits include the ability for sustained flight and compatibility with all Independence class aircraft carrier catapult launchers.

Example 7: Quad-Ski

Sometimes it’s tough as an ATV rider in these trying economic times to decide whether impressing ladies on the beach with your jet-ski abilities is worth parting with that wicked-prepped TRX450 out in the garage. To solve these dilemmas Gibbs technology says you can have it all while simultaneously capitalizing on the appeal of Michal Bay’s recent Transformers movies. We’re just not sure what kind of helmet looks best when operating one of these things.

Example 8: Double O-71

Inspired by James Bond’s complaints that knobby tires on his 1971 T1-18 Assault Trike would have given away his approach to enemy headquarters, Q was brought in to develop the 1971 T2-18 or as it was more commonly known, the “Bulbous Wheeled Wheeler”. Handling was said to border on atrocious but thanks to some clever engineering, enemy spies were quite unable to detect the machine’s approach due to do the crunching sound of knobby tires and instead relied upon the giant whip-flag on the rear and unorthodox riding gear to identify Bond’s approach.

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