Tag: ramps

Impromptu muffler check. When it comes to ATV loading ramps, the straps serve more than just decoration. This guy demonstrates to the youngsters how leaving the straps disconnected, stalling his quad on the climb then popping the clutch is the perfect formula for checking out the condition of the muffler on one’s pickup truck.

Yellow gloves optional. We’ve seen some pretty unorthodox ATV loading tactics throughout the years but this maneuver here just may take the cake. This guy discovered that slow dancing with the front end of his machine deposits both it and he safely into the bed of his pickup truck. Of course his wife/ cameraman is […] More »

Let me get that for you. Imagine it- the weather is right. The trails are right. Your machine is dialed in. Only one thing stands in the way of you and adventure: the circus act that is setting up the ramps and driving your SxS into the bed of your truck. If, like us, that […] More »

2-stroke, 1 bad plan. The Yamaha Blaster is one of those ATVs that has a long history of service in the industry. That wouldn’t have been the case had these guys been in charge. We think the logic here was to rev the engine and pop the clutch in the hopes of the machine launching […] More »

What the kids don’t know won’t hurt em. The situation: You and your buddy installed new snorkel kits on your ATVs for purpose of maximum mudding potential. The problem: It’s summer, there really isn’t any mud around. The solution: Honey, go get my bathing suit.

Those weird strappy things are getting in my way. If you’ve ever doubted the importance of those chains or straps used to hold your ramps to the back of your truck or trailer, here’s some classic science in action to demonstrate exactly how things can go awry. Also, make sure your ramps aren’t upside down […] More »

Tracker and ramps for one low price. Fall is in full effect. The night air is getting crisper, the green is turning orange and your ATV Connection editors are, as always, scouring SprocketList in the hopes of passing along a good deal on a machine to make those epic late autumn rides a reality. That […] More »