Prepare Your Offroad Vehicles for Desert Season

It’s that time of year again. The crisp smells of autumn, the trees shedding their summer green for hues of gold and crimson; and for those of us who love to shred sand, it’s time to pull that dusty Offroad Vehicle out from its spot in the garage.

If the fuel is old or gets water in it you could have a poor running engine, or worse, a no running engine.  But there really is a lot more to it than just fillin' her up, especially if your ATV has been sitting for any length of time.  Your tires are your only connection to the ground. They not only allow your ATV to roll, they can also allow it to slide, which is important when riding offroad.  The drier the sand, the lower you will want to set your tire pressure.  What may have been the right pressure settings for your tires in March may not be right after a long dry summer in October.  Your quad won't run without a good supply of clean air.  Taking a few minutes to remove and clean your air filter and air box at the beginning of a new season will go a long way to allowing your quad’s motor to reach its’ maximum potential. Your drive chain is what take power from the transmission and sends it to the rear wheel.  If your chain fails while your out in the middle of the desert or miles into a wooded trail it could be a long trip back. If your quad has a mechanical issue which needs to be dealt with, I PROMISE you it’s better to figure it out at home in your (relatively) clean garage surrounded by your tools than fixing it out on the trail when all your buddies are revved up and waiting to go ride.

So there you have it, these few simple TLC chores before the season begins will have you ready to hit the trail with a ride ready to purr and growl.

I Use  Nerf Bars  for offroad tours and travelling to rough roads. Protects the sides of my vehicles and also keeps their tires from becoming entangled.