Preparing Your ATV For Mudding

If you asked people why they owned an ATV, chances are the answer involves mudding—but ATVs aren’t always properly equipped for the job. We here at Escondido Cycle Center want to make sure you have fun without swamping your quad, so we’ve put together some ways to prepare your ATV for mudding, below. To learn more, or to see the ATVs we have for sale, contact our store in Escondido, California, today!

Snorkel Kits

No, your ATV doesn’t need to breathe like you do, but the engine’s air intake and exhaust system are still vulnerable to moisture. Snorkel kits help by extended air intakes and CVT inlets and outlet exhausts. That way you won’t damage your engine just by splashing around.

Mudguard Kits

If you’re mudding with friends and don’t want to soak them accidentally, mudguard kits are a must. Like mudflaps on a larger vehicle, these plastic fender extensions help reduce spray when your tires kick mud up off the ground. They even give your ATV a further boost in mud protection, making them a good investment all around.

Mud Tires

Your ATV’s tires technically can handle any terrain as the name advertises, but being a jack-of-all-trades means being a master of none. Mud tires are specifically designed for mud riding, utilizing a greater surface area for increased buoyancy and spaced metal lugs for maximized grip on the slippery surface. Just avoid driving on hard surfaces with these tires, as it damages the lugs.

Ready to hit your favorite mud hole? Contact us at Escondido Cycle Center for more information, or to see the ATVs we have for sale. We proudly serve the people of San Dieog and Oceanside, California—let us serve you today!