Barnes Bros. Motorcycles & Off Road Blog
Barnes Bros. is a family owned, full service powersports dealer located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, just south of Pittsburgh. We are a premier dealer of new and pre-owned Motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs and Scooters from Polaris® , Yamaha, Kawasaki, KTM and Suzuki.
Must-Have Tools for ATV Maintenance
Owning an ATV, also called a 4 wheeler, means you have the keys to fun, thrilling rides whenever you want. Your vehicle can tackle the toughest terrain, tearing up fields, gravel, mud and more. Whether you spend every weekend on your four wheeler or you just ride it every so often, you’ll need to keep it maintained. Fortunately, home maintenance is pretty easy, provided you have the correct tools. To help you fill your toolbox, we’ve created this quick list of must-have tools for ATV maintenance. Barnes Bros.
UTV Summer Riding
Riding your side by side is a great way to take family and friends on a fun off-roading adventure, whether you’re heading through the woods or over the prairies. Side by sides are also useful for many jobsite applications, from construction zones to farm and ranch jobs. But with the summer upon us, UTV riding becomes a little riskier due to the heightened potential for sunburn and heat exhaustion to set in.
Suzuki Motorcycles
Year after year Suzuki continues to make important strides in motorsports. New releases and revised designs offer up performance and new levels of versatility for their bikes. These Suzuki motorcycles are made with passion and precision, and based on your particular needs, there’s sure to be a model that’s the right fit for you.
ATV Winter Riding
This winter is shaping up to be one of the coldest for the country, and trends are suggesting conditions will only get worse in the years to come. There’s plenty to worry about when it comes to adjusting to these new conditions, but there’s plenty to be excited about as well. For those who love the outdoors, lots of powder means lots of opportunities to enjoy the snow, including ATV riding. You may not have thought of your ATV as being the perfect way to experience the powder, but with the right upgrades and smart preparation, you may find it’s the only way you’ll want to hit the snow from here on out. Here at Barnes Bros. Motorcycles & Off-Road, we’ve provided some quick tips and tricks for ATV riding in the snow. If you’re still looking for the perfect ATV, then stop by our location in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburg.
Tips for Safe Riding in the Rain
The seasons change, and with the arrival of winter often comes a major dose of rain and precipitation. This brings new challenges for motorcycle riders. Slippery roads can easily lead to accidents if you’re not careful. We here at Barnes Bros. Motorcycles & Off-Road care about our customers’ safety, so we created this short guide to provide some basic tips for riding a motorcycle in the rain.
A Guide to Motorcycle Tires
Tires are one of the most important parts for a motorcycle’s performance. They provide the friction necessary to grip the road on turns and during acceleration, and they make your ride much more comfortable through the small pillow of air that’s built into their design. There’s also no quicker way to take a spill on your bike than to have a blowout or other problem with your tires.
Tips for Riding in Warm Weather
The summer offers some of the year’s best riding, but it’s not without its risks, too. The hotter the weather, the harder riding is on your body. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stay home, but you’ll definitely want to take some precautions and learn a few tips for staying safe while riding in the heat. From keeping the sun off your skin, to knowing how to stay on top of your hydration, this short guide will show you some of the most important elements of safe hot weather riding. Here at Barne’s Bros. Motorcycle & Offroad, we love motorcycle riding and setting our customers up to have a safe and enjoyable riding experience.
Choosing a UTV Helmet
Protecting your head is probably the most important part of driving safety, especially when you’re riding in a UTV. These helpful and fun-to-drive vehicles can tear apart just about any terrain you throw at them. But having all that speed and performance can sometimes open you up to danger. If you do crash, you’ll want to make sure you have a well-built, correctly-fitted helmet to protect yourself. This short guide will explain some of the ins and outs of UTV helmets and hopefully by the end you’ll feel a little more confident about buying your first helmet.
Taking Care of your ATV/UTV
To enjoy riding the trails, you need a high-powered machine with consistently functions at the top level. ATVs and UTVs are great for this purpose, but even these four-wheeled vehicles need occasional service in order to continue running properly. With the help of this guide, you can learn a few DIY maintenance tricks that'll keep your side by side riding like new for years to come. While many of these tasks are easy to do yourself, if you're not comfortable performing your own maintenance, or need more complicated repairs like driveline service and parts replacements, come on into Barnes Bros. Motorcycles and Offroad in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, serving Washington and PIttsburgh, Pennsylvania.
ATV Safety
ATVs are naturally fun to ride, but they can be dangerous if you aren't prepared. Whether you're carving up the sand dunes or rumbling down rocky mountain trails, there's always a mix of pleasure and hazard. If you want to stay safe while riding, you'll need to plan ahead, follow a few simple rules, and always use common sense. Here at Barnes Bros., we want our customers to have everything they need to make ATVing a fun and safe experience, so we created this short guide with a selection of what we consider to be the most important riding tips and best practices. If you need further advice, gear, or service for your ATV, stop by our shop located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
Motorcycle Maintenance
Motorcycle maintenance doesn't have to be a boring chore, and if you learn to take an interest in it, it can become as crucial to motorcycle ownership as riding. That may sound like a stretch, but the way you maintain your motorcycle directly affects its performance, and it also affects its safety. A poorly maintained engine will come up short on horsepower, and may break long before it's meant to. A neglected set of tires that blows out on your next ride will quickly demonstrate how important maintenance is.
Protecting Your Bike
Motorcycle security may not be your top priority now, but if your bike gets stolen, you’ll wish you’d thought more about it from the beginning. Whether you have a brand new sport bike or an ancient bagger, you’ll figure out exactly how much you miss your bike when it’s gone. On the other hand, learning a few tips for keeping your bike safe can help you deter any would-be thieves. Here at Barnes Bros. Motorcycles and Off-Road, we know that you value your motorcycle because we value our own. We’ve developed this brief guide to give riders the best chance to outsmart thieves. Stop by our Canonsburg, Pennsylvania location to check out our selection our collection of motorcycles and accessories.
Buying the Right Riding Gear
When it comes to riding your motorcycle, you need to make sure you have more than just your motorcycle. Riding Gear is important to keep you safe and comfortable whether you are going out for a short trip to the store or hitting the open road across the states. From Helmets to a riding jacket, you want to make sure to pick out the right one for you style of riding. Barnes Bros Motorcycles is here to help you and provide you with all the information for choosing the right riding gear. Located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania proudly serving Washington and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we are happy to answer all your questions you still may have.
Winter ATV & UTV Accessories
When winter comes a knocking, it's time to put that ATV to some good use other than playing around in the snow. Some of the top accessories you can attach to your ATV would be the plow and winch. These tools can help easily clear that driveway or path for you, or help get some much heavier obstacles moved. Here at Barnes Bros Motorcycles, we want to assist you in finding the perfect plow and/or winch for your ATV or other Powersports vehicle. Give us a call or stop by our dealership in Canonsburg, PA proudly serving the areas of Washington and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
ATV Accessories
If you spend hours at a time on your ATV, you know that things can go wrong. Whether you're riding the trails or knocking out chores, having the right equipment for any situation can save you hours of stress. Barnes Bros Motorcycles has put together a quick list of the five accessories you should have if you're planning on spending significant time on your ATV. Barnes Bros Motorcycles offer our expertise and services to the areas of Washington and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from our location in Canonsburg, PA.