Buying an ATV Questions and suggestions about what to buy, financing, insurance, etc.

Thinking about family ATV's, what other expenses do I need to concider?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 12:15 PM
  #1  
bananaman's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Range Rover
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
Default Thinking about family ATV's, what other expenses do I need to concider?

Other than what i have guestimated:
$300-400 each for safety gear
$1200-1600 for a 16' trailer

what else? Insurance?

Thanks
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 12:59 PM
  #2  
mywifesquad's Avatar
KTM Patrol
Former Chinese POW!
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 78,326
Likes: 56
From: Hat Creek, Ca
Default Thinking about family ATV's, what other expenses do I need to concider?

Welcome to the forum bananaman, It sounds like youve got a good grip on expenses. I dont have to buy insurance for toys here and dont. Registration fees could apply in your area. But mostly its the little stuff. New spark plugs, chain lube,oil, grips, goggle lenses, etc... And gas money will always be necessary.
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 01:07 PM
  #3  
Catterman's Avatar
Got Milk!
Blaming Guns For Crime Is Like Blaming a Spoon for Rosie O'Donnell being Fat!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,656
Likes: 0
From: East Grand Forks, MN
Default Thinking about family ATV's, what other expenses do I need to concider?

Insurance is a must around here, it is even the law for ATV's. Your homeowners will cover you if it is stolen from your house, but not if you are on the trails and crash. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

Also you will need mods! Tires are the most popular. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Hotel expense for trips [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

membership fees to online ATV fourms. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

Paying Catterman $100 for his great advice. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

Membership fees for local ATV club. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 01:11 PM
  #4  
bananaman's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Range Rover
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
Default Thinking about family ATV's, what other expenses do I need to concider?

On another subject, can you give a quick eval on the Jetmoto 200quad?
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 01:52 PM
  #5  
bananaman's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Range Rover
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
Default Thinking about family ATV's, what other expenses do I need to concider?

What type of insurance? Is it expensive? What's an estimated cost per adult ATV ?
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 01:54 PM
  #6  
squeege's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,250
Likes: 0
Default Thinking about family ATV's, what other expenses do I need to concider?

Originally posted by: bananaman
On another subject, can you give a quick eval on the Jetmoto 200quad?
Hope you are a mechanic
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 03:33 PM
  #7  
twentycharacters's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,387
Likes: 0
Default Thinking about family ATV's, what other expenses do I need to concider?

always get insurance. its not that expensive. i pay like $150/yr for full coverage, collision, theft, comprehensive, liability, etc... its worth it i think. quads cost too much money to risk NOT having it.
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 03:50 PM
  #8  
reconranger's Avatar
Red Rider
Honda, accept nothing less!
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,733
Likes: 1
Default Thinking about family ATV's, what other expenses do I need to concider?

I get liability coverage on all my quads. What if one of the kids runs into somebody, etc.??? $30 per year.

And, full coverage only on the more expensive ones. About $100-150 per year.

Allstate
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 03:57 PM
  #9  
mywifesquad's Avatar
KTM Patrol
Former Chinese POW!
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 78,326
Likes: 56
From: Hat Creek, Ca
Default Thinking about family ATV's, what other expenses do I need to concider?

Originally posted by: reconranger


And, full coverage only on the more expensive ones. About $100-150 per year.

Allstate
What kind of a deductable do you pay reconranger? And do you use it for all damage? or just big time damage?

I have never insured a OHV in my 33 years of riding off road.
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 03:58 PM
  #10  
nwcutie's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 0
Default Thinking about family ATV's, what other expenses do I need to concider?

Originally posted by: squeege
Originally posted by: bananaman
On another subject, can you give a quick eval on the Jetmoto 200quad?
Hope you are a mechanic
I had 2 Kazumas. Dumped em! Get a GOOD used quad.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:53 PM.