Keep Your ATV Running Smoothly With These Tips

Summer is the season of the ATV. If you're taking your ATV out of storage to enjoy the summer weather, you want to make sure it's running smoothly. Follow these tips to be sure your ATV is running right:

Before you take your ATV out for a ride, do an inspection. Visually evaluate your ATV to find signs of damage, excessive wear and tear, leaks, loose chains, wobbly nuts and bolts, and so on. If you find something that doesn't seem right, have it repaired before riding. If everything looks good, start the vehicle to make sure the battery works. If all is well, you're ready to ride.

Washing your ATV can help maintain its quality. This is especially true if you love riding on muddy trails. While riding in the dirt is fun, build-up of dirt can damage your ATV. Riding in the mud is fine, just make sure you're cleaning dirt and debris from your ATV after your ride to avoid damage, premature corrosion, and unnecessary repairs.

Riding smart can extend the lifespan of your ATV. Don't tackle terrain that is too tough for your skill level, as this can not only damage your ATV, but it can put you in a dangerous situation. You also don't want to put too much pressure on your ATV, so avoid overly rocky stretches of trail that can damage your tires.

Following these ATV care tips can help your ATV last for years and keep you safe. If you need ATV maintenance or you're in the market for a new ATV, check out Hap's Cycle Sales. We are located at 2530 17th Street in Sarasota, and you can reach us by phone at 1-800-303-4277.