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Picher · December 17, 2012, 11:15 AM

When ATVs first came out they were three-wheelers! Talk about instability!

Still the center of gravity of a four-wheeler with a rider is quite high, so it doesn't take much side slope or up-slope to cause a big problem. Everyone should take an ATV safety course before taking one out in the wilds. Still, they're much more stable than a trail-bike, especially in slippery soils.

December 17, 2012, 11:15 AM	#27
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 2,310	When ATVs first came out they were three-wheelers! Talk about instability! Still the center of gravity of a four-wheeler with a rider is quite high, so it doesn't take much side slope or up-slope to cause a big problem. Everyone should take an ATV safety course before taking one out in the wilds. Still, they're much more stable than a trail-bike, especially in slippery soils. __________________ If I can't be with the rifle I love, I love the rifle I'm with!!