7 Great ATV Accessories

Regardless of whether you use your ATV for work or play or both, it’s always good to boost its usefulness. Fortunately, the market is saturated with lots of different types of accessories that will make your ATV easier to use so you can work more productively or enjoy your recreational off-roading pursuits.

Altus Motorsports is your southwestern Oklahoma ATV dealer. Here are seven of the best accessories you can equip your ATV with for maximum performance and utility.

1. LED Lights

Struggling to see the way ahead when you’re out early in the morning or around dusk? Illuminate your path with a brilliant LED light bar at the front of your ATV, which are becoming more and more commonplace. A light bar is especially helpful for farmers and hunters who might start their work before the sun is fully up. You can find LED lights that will produce a solid beam straight ahead or more of a peripheral light. Just make sure that your ATV’s battery can handle the capacity of the light bar you choose.

2. Winch

Sometimes, you may run into traction issues on the trail or in a particularly sticky patch of mud. A winch can help you to haul a friend’s ATV out of a ditch. It can also haul fresh game out of a difficult area or move a fallen tree off the path. Check your ATV’s weight and battery capacity to ensure that you get a winch that’s not too powerful for your vehicle.

3. Protective Riding Gear

Never ride your ATV without wearing a helmet and some form of eye protection, which could be a face mask attached to your helmet or a pair of goggles. Riding an ATV is risky even if you’re being responsible and a helmet will protect your head in the event of a collision. If you’re going riding in really challenging territory, you may want to invest in protective knee and chest plates, too.

4. Cargo Net

All these supplies can be a challenge to carry on an ATV if you don’t have a storage compartment. Cargo nets are designed to hold in your items and keep them strapped in place as you ride. Bungee cords are a more affordable option, but they’re not as effective as a full cargo net.

5. GPS Unit

Finding your way around a forest or a winding trail can be challenging, and it’s easy to get lost if you’re in a new riding area, and your phone may not always get enough service to orient you. Keep yourself oriented with a good GPS unit that can help you figure out where you are and get you back to wherever you need to be. You can choose from a simple GPS unit that’s under $100 or go for something with extra bells and whistles if your budget has room for it. You should carry extra batteries so that your unit is always powered up.

6. Emergency Supplies

It’s possible that you may find yourself in an emergency situation when riding your ATV, so it’s good to be ready to deal with that. Make sure you have some snacks and plenty of drinking water with you, as well as additional clothing in case the weather turns. A rain poncho or even a garbage bag can help keep you dry. Don’t forget to carry a first-aid kit with bandages, ointments, painkillers and other medical necessities, too. You should always have your phone with you, but you may also want to carry an emergency radio in case you need it.

7. ATV Repair Kit

Finally, you never know what might happen on the trail or out in the field! Pack a small tool kit to bring with you so you can repair your ATV as needed. Some items you may want to include:

• Screwdrivers
• Wrenches
• Spare fasteners
• Vice grips
• Zip ties
• Pliers
• Duct Tape
• Air pump & tire-patch kit
• Extra gasoline

These are only a few of the many options available to you when it comes to outfitting your ATV, but they’re a great place to start. Shopping for a new ATV? Browse our website to see the full stock of new and used ATVs for sale at our Altus, OK, dealership. You can talk to our finance department to get assistance with funding your ATV purchase. Altus Motorsports proudly serves all of our southwestern Oklahoma customers as well as those of you coming east from Amarillo, TX.