Tips on Choosing A Used ATV
ATVs or All Terrain Vehicles are definitely a hit among men, and even among women and kids. How could they be not? Not only are they suited for various purposes, such as leisure or some sort of rugged transportation, they are also efficient in giving you that exciting and comfortable ride that no other vehicle can give.
So, if youre one of the millions jumping into the ATV bandwagon and planning to buy your own all terrain bike, you need to know how to pick the best among the pack.
Before moving any further, you have to admit upfront that money is really tight these days. From an economical point of things, buying a used ATV seems to be logical. Used ATVs don't have to mean poor quality vehicles, but still, you have to do some mechanical check before cashing in on one.
The following are tips you need to do if you want to get your hands on a used yet fully functional ATVs:
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.
Look for dirt and water in the air box. If it does contain them, it is best that you look for another ATV as presence of these two in the air box can potentially damage the ATV engine.
If you have 4x4 ATVs in mind, then better spot for chocolate brown-colored gear lubrication and busted joint boots. If you find them, better turn the deal down. gear lube of such color and joint boots in not so mint condition can mean more dollars for repairs.
Finally, look out for the small things such as engine oils, handle bars, the head and tail lights, engine brakes and shut off mechanism. These things should work well if you intend to buy the ATV.
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. - 21396
So, if youre one of the millions jumping into the ATV bandwagon and planning to buy your own all terrain bike, you need to know how to pick the best among the pack.
Before moving any further, you have to admit upfront that money is really tight these days. From an economical point of things, buying a used ATV seems to be logical. Used ATVs don't have to mean poor quality vehicles, but still, you have to do some mechanical check before cashing in on one.
The following are tips you need to do if you want to get your hands on a used yet fully functional ATVs:
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.
Look for dirt and water in the air box. If it does contain them, it is best that you look for another ATV as presence of these two in the air box can potentially damage the ATV engine.
If you have 4x4 ATVs in mind, then better spot for chocolate brown-colored gear lubrication and busted joint boots. If you find them, better turn the deal down. gear lube of such color and joint boots in not so mint condition can mean more dollars for repairs.
Finally, look out for the small things such as engine oils, handle bars, the head and tail lights, engine brakes and shut off mechanism. These things should work well if you intend to buy the ATV.
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. - 21396
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