| Q: |
What licence
do I need for a road legal quadbike or
buggie? |
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A full UK
car licence is all that is required. |
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| Q: |
Do I need
to wear a helmet? |
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Classed as
PLG (Private light goods) there is no legal
requirement but we Strongly recommend you
do for safety reasons! |
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| Q: |
Are they
fast? |
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Yes! the
250cc to 300cc models will do around 65mph
and it is possible to further inrease power
with performance upgrades. Please call
for further information. |
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| Q: |
Are they
safe for on road use? |
| A: |
Yes all ram
quad bikes meet with DOT safety requirements
and are fully legal for on road use.We
do however advise extreme caution particularly
in the early stages of learning to handle
your bike. |
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| Q: |
Are they
economical to run? |
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Yes! depending
on your age insurance is cheap and you
can fill the tank for around £6! |
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| Q: |
Where do
you deliver? |
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Centrally
located we are ideally placed to cover
the whole of the UK and offer Nationwide
delivery. With free delivery to many areas. |
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| Q: |
How many
passengers can I take? |
| A: |
All Quadzilla
170cc,200cc,250cc and 300cc quads are licenced
as two seat vehicles so can legally transport
two people. |
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| Q: |
What fuel
do they take? |
| A: |
Just pull
into your local garage and fill up with
unleaded |
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| Q: |
How long will delivery
take? |
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We Fast track the entire
DVLA Registration process and advise on
the cheapest available insurance.The DVLA
are currently handling our registrations
in 2/3 days. |
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| Q: |
What is a Quadricycle? |
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Under EEC Directive 92/61/EC
(superseded to 2002/24/EC) a new vehicle
category was created. Quadricycles are
defined as having a maximum unladen mass
of 400 Kg and with a maximum power of 15KW.
Quadzilla® machines are specifically
designed and manufactured to meet the above
legislation. |
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| Q: |
Can I convert my off
road ATV for the road? |
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In Brief no, to adhere
to the European Whole Vehicle Legislation
the vehicle must be homologated at manufacturer
or importer level. Other registrations
routes are possible such as "Light
Agricultural Vehicle" or
"Limited use" but these methods
have restrictions and are intended for
legitimate use in Agricultural, Horticultural
or Forestry applications. |
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| Q: |
What licence is needed
to drive a road legal Quadricycle or Buggy? |
| A: |
A full UK car licence,
or a full Motorcycle Licence if granted
before Feb 2001. The actual category required
is B1. |
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| Q: |
What type of helmet
should I buy? |
| A: |
Classed as PLG (Private
light goods) there is no legal requirement,
but we strongly recommend that both driver
and passenger always wear a suitable approved
head and eye protection. It's critical
your helmet fits you (this may seem obvious
but you will be surprised). In a crash
your helmet could well be a lifesaver,
so you should spend time sizing it up.
Make sure that when the strap is done up,
the helmet cannot move in any direction
but it isn't so tight, you lose all the
feelings in your ears. Ensure the lid is
approved to United Nations Standard ECE
22.05, Quadzilla® Off road style helmets
are also ACU Gold approved to allow you
to use them in off road competitions sanctioned
by the ACU. Never buy a second hand helmet,
as you never know its history. |
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| Q: |
Do I need any other
riding gear? |
| A: |
In addition to head and
eye protection we strongly recommend suitable
boots, clothing and gloves similar to those
used by an experienced motorcyclist. |
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| Q: |
Can I ride a 50cc Quadricycle
as a moped? |
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Unfortunately not, unlike
the rest of Europe the UK do not recognise
a four wheeled moped. |
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| Q: |
Is a Quadricycle exempt
from congestion charges? |
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No Quadricycles are not
exempt from congestion charges. |
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| Q: |
Are there any restrictions
when riding on the road like an agricultural
vehicle? |
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All QUADZILLA® Quadricycles
are fully Whole Vehicle Type Approved in
accordance with latest European Legislation.
As PLG Status the Quadricycles can be legally
used the same as any normal car or motorcycle
without restriction. |
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| Q: |
Are there any custom
accessories available? |
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Quadzilla® (QZ) provide
a full range of performance accessories
and custom parts from Exhausts to Nerf
Bars, Alloy Wheel, Spacers, Wider Axles,
Alloy Handle Bars, Twist Grips, Skid Plates
and QZ hard and soft compound tyres! See
our accessories page or call 0870 7575
911 for further details. |
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| Q: |
What training is required
for on road? |
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There is no mandatory
training to drive a Quadricycle, however
as with all motorised vehicles we strongly
recommend that you fully read the owners
manual, familiarise yourself with the importance
of all warning labels displayed on your
ATV, take proper notice of the machines
controls during the dealer handover procedure
and undertake a training course on Quadricycle
handling and operation. Contact The European
ATV Safety Institute on 01903 816286, www.quadsafety.org or
email: andy@quadsafety.org and/or
LANTRA on 024 7641 9701, www.lantra.co.uk email: claire.smith@lantra.co.uk |
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| Q: |
How should I choose
a suitable leisure Quad for a child? |
| A: |
Quads come in all shapes,
size and power. It is important to choose
a Quad/ATV that's right for your age and
experience. We strongly recommend that
you visit your local approved dealer for
advice and review the full range. No one
under the age of 16 should operate a Quad
or ATV capable of exceeding 30 Miles per
hour and or without adult supervision.
Never ride under the influence of alcohol
or other drugs. |
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| Q: |
Where can I find an
insurer that will cover my quadbike for
road use and theft cover? |
| A: |
As the UKs leading ATV
insurer we recommend bikesure on 0845 367
9000 give them Ref G813. If requested they
will email us a copy of your covernote
speeding up the entire DVLA registration
process greatly. |
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| Q: |
I've got
my Quad/ATV/Quadricycle, all the gear,
anything else? |
| A: |
Security
- Buy at least an approved (Thatcham or
Sold Secure) disk lock and chain and always
lock your Quadricycle to something secure. |
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| For further
questions please contact our sales team
on 0870 7575 911 or email sales@ramquads.com for
a quick response. |
