A Beginner's Guide To ATV/UTV Vocabulary
Aug 26, 2021
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If you want to start riding an ATV or UTV, you should get to know some basic vocabulary. When you know the words, it will be easier for you to communicate with fellow drivers, ask for help or find the necessary spare parts on sale. From this article, you'll get to know the names of common ATV accessories as well as a few other useful terms.
Bump Start
This term means that instead of using the starter switch, you start your quad manually. This might come in handy when your four-wheeler's electrical system fails to function properly. Thanks to a bump start, you'll be able to kick-start your ATV.
CCs
This acronym stands for cubic centimeters. This unit is used to measure the volume in reference to the size of the quad's engine. The higher it is, the more powerful your ATV.
Four-Stroke
It's an engine where the piston completes four separate strokes while turning the crankshaft. The term "four-stroke" describes the way in which a piston travels along the cylinder in either direction.
Hydrolocking
This term denotes the situation when water gets inside your four-wheeler's internal combustion engine. The engine wasn't designed to handle water in excessive amounts, so you should be careful when riding through puddles.
Knobby Tire
It's a tire with a slightly rounded footprint. It provides more power and increased traction on an ATV.
Mudding
It's riding that deliberately takes place in the mud. The more mud there is, the more fun you'll have!
Side-by-Side (SXS)
This is just an alternative name for a UTV. An ATV accommodates only one person, while in a UTV, two or four people can sit side-by-side.
Track Kit
You might want to install this kit on your quad for more rigorous trail riding. In the colder months, it will enable your ATV to work its way through heavy snow.
Winch
Drivers install this mechanism on their four-wheelers to be able to tow items.
Paddle Tire
It's also known as a sand tire. It was designed for riding through sand and sand dunes.
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, this short vocabulary came in handy, and now you better understand the specific terms that ATV and UTV owners use. As you make friends among quad riders, you'll learn many more slang words and you'll enjoy the sense of belonging to this wonderful community.