How to Spot a Good Used ATV

How to Spot a Good Used ATV
By Kenneth Placencia Ragpala

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.

If you are thinking of owning one, then go for it. But before you do cash out and hop on to one,you better know how to check which ATV is the best for you and your money.

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.

Heres a rundown of tips you should follow to get quality products from the pool of used ATVs:

Check the whole bike for rusts. Sweep the vehicle with your eyes for those red things, especially on the shock mounts, intersections of framed components, the gas tank (inside and out), and the A-arm mounts. Rusts in these specific areas could men that the bike has been under severe amount of use. You might shell out a lot of money for repairs and repaint in the long run.

Check the wheels. Raise the ATV up and move the wheels in all directions. This will allow you to see if there are 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 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.

Lastly, look out for the small yet important areas of the vehicle such as engine, brakes, engine oil, shutoff system, handle bars and the lights. These things better be functional if you are to buy the quad bike.

One more thing. You can command a more reasonable price if the parts functional yet old. Prices can be brought down to a more agreeable rate due to wear and tear.

Quad Bike ATV.Com offers great deals and prices for brand new and atvs for sale. The site also features reconditioned yet popular models of Used Honda ATV, Used Polaris ATV, Used Yamaha ATV, and more.

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