5 Great ATV Accessories To Own

All-terrain vehicles (or ATVs) have only become more commonplace since their inception during the latter portion of the 20th century. You’ll see them on nature trails, in mud pits and even on construction sites and at farms. ATVs can serve the dual purposes of work and play which is why so many people have chosen to invest in them. 

But your ATV needs to be equipped with the right accessories in order to be truly useful to you for your work tasks and your recreational off-roading adventures. Interstate Cycles in Lake City is your Florida ATV dealer. Here are just a few of the many accessories you can add to your ATV to improve its functionality, safety and convenience.

1. Safety Gear

No one should ever ride an ATV without investing in the proper safety gear for the task. A helmet is the absolute best protection you can have, since riding an ATV leaves you vulnerable to being thrown from the vehicle in a collision. Opt for a motorcycle helmet with a full face mask or a motocross helmet with a pair of goggles for eye protection from flying debris.

You should also have a pair of sturdy ankle boots and a pair of riding gloves with good grip to help you stay on your ATV. Those who engage in especially extreme forms of off-road riding may wish to invest in protective plates for chests and knees as well.

2. First-Aid Kit

Don’t go out into the wilderness without a way to address injuries! A first-aid kit that’s stocked with all the necessary supplies will prove beneficial to you on the trail. Some options for your kit include bandages, medical tape, gauze, ointments, creams, aloe vera, sunscreen, bug spray, calamine lotion, a pair of tweezers, nail clippers, antacids, painkillers and wraps. These items should help you address minor wounds and ailments until you can seek professional medical attention.

3. Emergency Supplies

You’ll also want to have some supplies in case you become lost or stranded and need to call for help. Water and food are important, as are extra clothes, especially waterproof gear for rainy weather. A small knife will prove useful in case something needs to be cut loose. Trash bags, duct tape and zip-ties are smart choices, too. An emergency radio will let you wire for help if you aren’t getting good cell reception.

4. Cargo Net

Worried about where you’ll put all these items we recommend? Invest in a cargo net! Cargo nets are designed to hold in all of your items and prevent them from falling off no matter how hard you ride. Bungee cords and other, lesser forms of securing items can’t promise that. The cargo net can be draped over whatever you need to carry and is a convenient way to add some storage space to your ATV.

5. Trailer & Hitch

While your ATV has very limited cargo space, you may find that a trailer for your ATV could really come in handy. A trailer can be used to haul extra cargo around or it might be used on a farm or work site as a means of hauling loose materials and debris around a piece of land. You’ll also need a hitch of sufficient strength to carry your trailer.

There are, of course, many more options out there when it comes to accessorizing and upgrading your ATV, but this list should give you a good place to start! When you’re ready to take a look at some ATVs for sale, browse our website to see the new and used ATVs we have in stock at our Lake City, FL, dealership location. We’ve even got financing options available to help you complete your powersports purchase. Interstate Cycles proudly serves the cities of Gainesville and Jacksonville, Florida.