Newbie questions - What accessories do I really need?

[Pharcta2]

Hi all - thanks for all of your previous answers to my posts. I find myself the owner of a new ATV... What accessories are "can't live without" and which can wait?

[Kostoglotov]

Helmet & Eye Protection
Leather Gloves
Winch
Tow Straps
Tie downs for transport
12V Air Pump/Emergency Tire Repair kit
Small tool kit – Metric
Gas Can
Oil
Some type of bag/storage

Depending on where your riding I would say GPS as well.

[Fishing Junky]

Hey Pharcta2. What wheeler did you end up buying? Junky..........

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A fishing guide is just a fishing junky who takes others with him to support his habit.

[Pharcta2]

I ended up going with the Yamaha Kodiak 450. True Automatic tranny and true 4 wheel drive overruled Honda's Foreman ES shift button tranny and limited slip front end.

OK - and my wife said the seat height was more comfortable for her!

[TV BOY]

Pharcta2 - I too recently acquired a Kodiak 450. I have added a Moose plow and a Warn winch --- What a blast I'm having pushing snow. The only problem is that my wife is accusing me of having too much fun I also added a auger carrier to the front rack. I'm considering a bucket rack to help with the ice fishing equipment.

BTW - if you notice that the diff/lock doesn't want to shift out just move the handle bars back and forth a little to dissengage it.

I'm just a curious to hear what accessories are must haves and which ones are a waste of money.

[Fishing Junky]

I purchased a Honda Rancher AT 400 a month ago. The only thing I have added was hand and thumb warmers. Nice addition. Will be adding a winch in the future. Other than that, I can't think of anything else I would need. Just bought it for some trail riding. Good luck, Junky..............

[Dave]

Congrats on the new machine, Pharcta. An important accessory is joing ATVAM and maybe an ATV Club....

A windshield really is nice to have. If funds are tight, bolt a Action Packer plastic box onto the rack.

All the guys mentioned some good add-ons.