Riding Your Side-by-Side in the Snow

UTVs or side-by-sides are built for thrilling adventures under tough conditions. The excitement doesn’t have to stop just because it’s gotten a little colder and there’s some snow on the ground. Learn how to equip yourself and your side-by-side to better handle the cold weather and then visit our dealership to check out our selection of UTVs for sale.

Winter Upgrades

If you’ve decided to go riding in the snow, then you must get snow or winter tires. These are designed to give you better traction in slick conditions. However, you’ll still need to slow down when necessary and take turns a little more carefully than you might on a dirt path.

Some helpful accessories can include a plow to help you clear away walkways, and a cover to keep you protected from the biting wind and any precipitation. At the very least, a windshield can help deflect much of the cold winds as you pick up speed.

Preparing Your Side-by-Side

If the weather’s going to get cold enough, it can impact your engine fluids. There are winter-specific products that are designed to combat the harsh temperatures, so you might want to consider switching them out. Of course, you won’t see real damage until the temperature drops well below zero. You can also simply keep an eye on things by periodically checking your engine fluids.

Preparing Yourself

Next, you’ll want to prepare yourself and focus on staying warm. In the summer, we recommend getting a well-ventilated helmet that allows more air circulation, but in the winter, something a little more enclosed, like a motorcycle helmet, will keep you warmer.

The best way to combat cold, as you may already know, is layering. Not only does layering provide better insulation, but it also makes it easier to cool off if you start to get too warm by simply removing a layer.

We hope that this guide has been useful. If you’re still looking for a UTV for your next adventure, visit SoCal Honda Powersports in Carson, CA. Our team will be happy to give you a full tour of our inventory of side-by-sides. We welcome all those in Los Angeles and Long Beach.