Tips on Choosing A Used ATV
Rugged men who breathe the great Outdoors and love the cruising the terrain are certified ATV nuts. That said, women and children are getting hooked to the craze too, for reasons more than conventional but practical such as running errands or some leisure ride on a lazy afternoon. Truth be told, mo other vehicle can offer the riding experience an ATV can.
You might be thinking of buying one and roll into the Great Outdoors. But before you fish for your wallet, make sure you know how check the thing before you cash it out.
With a real tight economy these days, it is quite a logical move that you settle with a previously owned ATV. There's nothing wrong with buying a reconditioned quad bike. Little tweaks here and there could spell a lifetime of all terrain riding. You just have to know how to spot a good ATV inside and out.
If you really want to get your hands on a used but totally working ATV, you just need to follow these tips:
Check out for rusts. Look closely the shock mounts, intersections of frame components, inside of the gas tanks and A-arm mounts. If you find a speck of rust in these areas, you better be wary, they maybe signs of a previous stress and cracks. You will have to spend for welding and repainting to repair them.
Try to see if you can move the wheels in all directions smoothly. Do this by raising the ATV. This will also enable you to check for loose ball joints and worn out wheel bearings.
The air box under seat should not be overlooked. Take the lid off and check for dirt and water in the air box. If you spot any, better turn the offer down as the engine may be potentially damaged.
If you are looking at 4x4 ATVs, then you better check for the gear lube and CV joint boots. Chocolate brown gear lube and dilapidated joint boots are deal breakers. Unless you want to spend your cash for major repairs in the not so distant future, then look somewhere else.
Check the little essentials. Make sure the engine oil doesn't look contaminated. The handle bars, head lights, tail lights, brakes and engine shut off switch should work well.
If the parts are still in good working condition but are already too old, take note of them because they can be a reference point in negotiating the price of your soon-to-be ATV. - 21393
You might be thinking of buying one and roll into the Great Outdoors. But before you fish for your wallet, make sure you know how check the thing before you cash it out.
With a real tight economy these days, it is quite a logical move that you settle with a previously owned ATV. There's nothing wrong with buying a reconditioned quad bike. Little tweaks here and there could spell a lifetime of all terrain riding. You just have to know how to spot a good ATV inside and out.
If you really want to get your hands on a used but totally working ATV, you just need to follow these tips:
Check out for rusts. Look closely the shock mounts, intersections of frame components, inside of the gas tanks and A-arm mounts. If you find a speck of rust in these areas, you better be wary, they maybe signs of a previous stress and cracks. You will have to spend for welding and repainting to repair them.
Try to see if you can move the wheels in all directions smoothly. Do this by raising the ATV. This will also enable you to check for loose ball joints and worn out wheel bearings.
The air box under seat should not be overlooked. Take the lid off and check for dirt and water in the air box. If you spot any, better turn the offer down as the engine may be potentially damaged.
If you are looking at 4x4 ATVs, then you better check for the gear lube and CV joint boots. Chocolate brown gear lube and dilapidated joint boots are deal breakers. Unless you want to spend your cash for major repairs in the not so distant future, then look somewhere else.
Check the little essentials. Make sure the engine oil doesn't look contaminated. The handle bars, head lights, tail lights, brakes and engine shut off switch should work well.
If the parts are still in good working condition but are already too old, take note of them because they can be a reference point in negotiating the price of your soon-to-be ATV. - 21393
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