RING IN SPRING

Spring is around the corner and you know what that means!  It’s time to pull the ATVs or Dirt bikes out of the garage and try to start them up.   What?  It won’t start?  Don’t worry; we have the parts that you need.   Unlike other ATV and Dirt Bike Importers, we actually have parts and stock parts that you need.  We know, the dealer you bought it from won’t call you back or help you, but we will.   We stock hundreds of parts for off-brand ATVs, Dirt Bikes, Pocket Bikes, Scooters, Go Carts and more.    So let’s start with the basics; fuel and spark.    We recommend a good maintenance program to keep your recreational vehicle running great year after year.   First, install a new plug, new air filter, new fuel filter and change the oil.  We sell a kit with an NGK plug, Performance Air and Fuel Filter and Castrol GO ATV Easy Start Oil for under $50.00.   The first thing we need to check is do you have spark?   Without spark, all the fresh gas and new plugs will leave you with the same thing, a BIKE THAT WON”T START!   So, how do you check for spark?  You can buy a spark plug checker at a local automotive shop, or you can do it the old fashioned way.  Remove the spark plug and plug the coil back to the top of the plug so that you can see the end of the plug that screws into the engine.  Now hold the plug against the frame to ground it, make sure that you have metal to metal connection.    Now turn the engine over, do you see a spark?   Did you feel the spark? If you felt the spark, bad news it hurts but good news your CDI , coil and magneto are not the problem.    If you didn’t see a spark you are looking most commonly at the CDI.  The CDI is the Capacitive Discharge Ignition module that controls spark and timing.   We have them for hundreds of models so go to www.extrememotorsales.com/parts.htm and find the one that matches yours.    Next lets look at fuel.  Did you drain the fuel out before you let the atv sit?  An easy way to check fuel is to locate the carburetor.   At the very bottom of the carburetor you will see a flat screw and a rubber hose .   That flat screw drains the bowl of the carburetor and that hose is where the gas will go once you open that screw.  Get a clear, empty container and open the screw.   Check the gas color, is it clear, yellow or dark brown?   If it is anything but clear you have old stale gas and it needs to be drained out of the tank.    If nothing comes out at all and you are sure that the gas tank is full and the petcock (fuel Switch)  is open then your carburetor is clogged.   We recommend getting a can of Carburetor Cleaner, removing the air filter from the back of the carburetor and spray small short bursts while turning the Vehicle over.  WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PLACE YOUR VEHICLE ON BLOCKS OR ON A JACK BEFORE DOING THIS!    Repeat this step until your vehicle starts on its own without the Carburetor cleaner. 

If you still cannot get your vehicle to start you will have to rebuild your carburetor or we sell brand new carburetors starting at $35.00.   SO LET SPRING RING IN and if you need parts just contact us at www.extrememotorsales.com and we can help you get going!

Holiday Procrastinators

Every year during this time we run into the same situations, parent’s waiting until the last minute to order their ATV or dirt bike.   A few days before Christmas the inevitable phone call sounds something like this “Hi, I ordered from another company and I still don’t have my product.   This is my child’s main present and I am starting to panic that it isn’t here yet.   If I order from you can you have it to me by Christmas?”  The million dollar question…..Can I have it here by Christmas?   Christmas falls on December 25^th each year, same time and same date.   It’s as if some people are surprised by its annual appearance and are shocked when it shows up.    How can you prevent your ATV or dirt bike from showing up late or not at all?   You need to choose the right company.   When looking on a company’s website can you easily find a phone number or address?  On our site www.extrememotorsales.com, we have our phone number on each and every page of our cart system as well as our address.  We have a contact page with our phone numbers, emails and our physical address.    We even have LIVE HELP for those of you that do not want to pay for a long distance call or just for the mere convenience of having your questions answered quickly without having to write an email or place a call.  Can you say that of other websites offering similar products?   If there is no phone number or address, then you are looking at someone who merely drop ships products.  What does that mean for you?  They do not have a physical location, which means NO REAL INVENTORY and it means NO PARTS.   It also means that odds are they have never seen most of their products and they cannot provide any type of service or support to you.   They have no idea what it sounds like, how to help you assemble it, how it drives and that means that you will spend the next few months frustrated that you cannot get the service that you expected.    Armed with the information above the next step is how to make sure that your order gets to you on time.    The holidays are a hectic time of year and we encourage you to order early.  If you have a specific color like our new pink or blue Camouflage then you definitely need to order as early as possible.   We recommend placing your order by the first week of December to ensure you reserve the color and style ATV or dirt bike that you want.  Our shipping policy is you should receive your unit 7-12 days after your payment has been received.  We can expedite your product, but be aware it is very expensive to rush freight shipping, but we do have it for you procrastinators out there.     We at Extrememotorsales.com wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday.   Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you with your holiday purchases, we are here help with questions, orders or shipping.    Extrememotorsales.com is located at 1025 Sunshine Lane, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.  Our phone number is 321-207-0880 and we can be reached Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm.  We have a showroom, so come in and see our products and let our experienced sales staff answer all of your questions.

ATV’s and Dirt Bikes are not just for Boys, Girls Ride TOO

Finally, manufacturers are starting to realize that girls ride ATVs and dirt bikes too.  How do we know?  In past years, ATVs and dirt bikes were made in 4 basic colors; Blue, Green, Yellow and Red.  If you were a girl you had to choose red or yellow as the “Girl Color”.    What was the fun in that?  Being able to personalize your off-road product is what makes you an individual and we didn’t think girls should have to settle for red or yellow any longer.
Three years ago we asked our manufacturers in China to make pink plastics so that we could target female riders.   They basically looked at us like we were crazy, but each year we continued to champion the fight for girl themed products.  We wanted PINK, pink dirt bikes, pink ATV’s, pink helmets and pink riding gear.   Six months ago we got our wish and we began selling girl themed products.  On our Just for Girls page, we offer ATV’s and Dirt Bikes in pink, purple and pink camouflage.  The sizes range from a small 50cc – 110cc for girls and 150cc-250cc for women.  We offer matching pink helmets and pink gear to keep them safe and stylish.     In a 2006 national survey 37% of new ATV and dirt bike sales are to the female demographic, roughly 350,000 units.    Female ATV and dirt bike ownership is on the rise with new colors and design options to entice the young and old riders alike.   We can happily say that the Female demographic is no longer being ignored.

I want to buy an ATV for my child, but is it safe?

This is the tough question that parents must face when purchasing a youth ATV.    Is it safe for my child to ride an ATV?    Like anything else there are certain risks involved and elements of danger.   A bicycle is dangerous and can cause injury, a skateboard, a trampoline and even walking to school.    We tell our children to ride a helmet when riding a bike and staying on the bike path and away from cars.  This is how we manage risk and minimize injury risk.   The same approach needs to be followed with ATV riding.  

First, buy an appropriate sized ATV.   We have ATV’s from 50cc – 110cc for youth ATVs.   We see all too often parent’s wanting to buy an ATV’s that is too powerful and too large for children.   The reason they give us, “I want him/her to grow into that ATV so I don’t have to buy another so soon”.     Our ATV’s are so reasonably priced that you can purchase a 50cc ATV for $600.00.  Allow your child to learn how to ride on a size appropriate unit and once they have mastered the mechanics for safe ATV riding you can move them up in size.   Small ATV’s hold their resale value and you will be able to recoup those costs while keeping your child safe.    Our ATV’s come with fantastic safety features to keep your child safe while learning to ride.  Our units have throttle limiters or governors’, which is a small screw attached to the throttle box that allows you to limit the speed of the unit.    Tighten the screw down and the ATV can be slowed down to a max of 5 MPH, loosen it to increase the speed as your child becomes more experienced.    We have units with remote controls, the remote allows you to start, stop and set an audible alarm on the ATV.    If your child is driving towards a dangerous area and you want them to stop, you don’t have to yell or chase them down, just hit the stop button also known as remote kill switch and the engine shuts off and the ATV comes to a gradual stop.   Our units also come with foot wells, which are foot guards that connect from the front wheel fender to the rear wheel fender, that prevent your child from putting his or her feet down and getting tangled in with the wheels.  If you remember the old 3-wheelers, they only had foot pegs, and if you put your foot down the rear wheel could and did run over them causing injury.  Not the case any more.
Next, think safety gear.  We recommend a quality dot approved helmet.   Our DOT youth helmets start at $60.00.  We hear these famous words all the time….”What is the cheapest helmet you have?”  Don’t make the same mistake, spend the money on a good helmet now and keep your child safe forever.   We offer complete gear packages including helmet, goggles, chest protector, boots, jersey, pants and gloves for $299.99.  We have the RSVP program, which is Ride Safely Value Program that gives you an extra 10% of youth gear purchases when purchasing a youth ATV.    Purchase the safety gear and enforce the rules of wearing safety gear while riding or no riding at all.  If you do not reinforce the importance of safety then your child will not either.
Finally, an ATV is not a babysitter or a way to keep your child busy while you do other things.  Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.  There is no substitute for adult supervision to keep your child safe while riding.   Do not allow your child to ride passengers at any time.   If you are not familiar with proper ATV riding there are local groups that provide ATV safety courses. 

Parent’s, ATV riding is a great self-esteem booster, a healthy way to exercise and a great leverage tool for say keeping grade up.   We at Extreme Motor Sales believe that ATV riding is a sport that all children and families can and should enjoy.   Buy a Youth ATV from us between now and December 24, 2006 and get a free helmet!   Ride

Safe, Ride Smart and Ride Forever.

The Family that Rides Together Stays Together!

When was the last time you spoke to your children without the phone ringing, the TV blaring and the internet dinging in the background?  It’s probably been forever or the last time the power went out after a storm.   When as the last time that you laughed with your children and really enjoyed the time spent with them?

Extreme Motor Sales believes that recreational ATV and dirt bike riding is the answer.   Just imagine, packing up the SUV, hooking up a trailer of ATVs or dirt bikes and enjoying the great outdoors with a little family bonding.   There are thousands of miles of trails that you can explore with your family, whether exploring the natural beauty of forests, deserts, mountains or canyons.    Get out and take in the fresh air, get some exercise and burn 150-250 calories per hour while enjoying the scenery.  Create memories that will last you and your children a lifetime.    Riding is a great self-esteem booster, a way to work off stress and enjoy nature.  

Each State has designated recreational riding areas for beginners to the advanced; some even offer camping locations so that you can combine your favorite activities.  Florida has Croom’s Motorcycle Area that has 2,600 acres of riding trails and a campground.   

A family of four does not have to take out a home equity loan in order to buy ATV’s when buying from www.extrememotorsales.com.  We can put you in quality machines with all the bells and whistles of the name brand machines for less than half of what you pay at the name brand locations.  

We could put you in 2 - RFX-250 ATVs and 2- RFX-110cc ATVs and deliver them to you for $5,900.00.  How does that compare to say Honda?  2-TRX-250 and 2-TRX-90 would cost you $13,900.00 without the cost of dealer prep included.   What about the Warranty? Honda has a six month warranty and so do we.  Our units come with electric start, fully automatic, throttle limiters, front and rear lights, disk brakes and more! 

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