'14 Brutale 800 ABS ITALIA

ATV Safety

1. Wear Gear

Always wear safety gear. Helmets, goggles, boots, gloves - the works. There are no seatbelts on an ATV and flipping over is a lot easier than you might think. Be prepared and go home intact.

2. Inspection

Do a pre-ride inspection every time. Check the tires for wear and rims for damage. Look over your controls and make sure connections and cables are intact. Check the chain for worn links and sprockets for broken teeth and ensure there's enough lubrication.

3. Don't Ride Alone

Participating in any sport or activity where accidents can and do happen, it's never a good idea to do it alone. Always have a riding buddy and better - have two. Running out of gas, getting lost or crashing is never any fun but it's worse and can be life threatening if you're alone. Besides, who wants to ride by themselves? Grab some friends and make a day of it.

Maintenance

Bike Maintenance

A finely tuned bike wins races. After every ride you need to perform routine maintenance to keep your dirt bike running at its potential. Neglecting this vital element to dirt bike ownership at best results in a last place finish, at worst significant damage that may price you out of the next race. See our Routine Maintenance Guide for 2-strokes and 4-strokes.

Riding Tip: Practice

Practice

There is truth in the old saying "Practice makes perfect." Riding on your bike makes you one with your bike. The best way to react to a given situation is to know how your bike is going to respond. Anticipating what's ahead of you goes a long way in whether a trouble area puts you in the dirt or lets you ride on by unscathed. The best way to learn is by doing. Get on your bike and ride.