| Maintaining your ATV | | | | to do your own engine work, it is best that you invest |
| Many people take for granted that just because they | | | | in a high quality torque wrench because your engine |
| paid a hefty sum for their ATVs, it will last as long as | | | | will definitely last longer when it is properly assembled |
| they want it to but they fail to realize that in order to | | | | with the correct torque on the fasteners. |
| prolong the life span of their ATVs, it is important that | | | | Recycling is the key |
| they maintain their ATVs with proper care. Or, in some | | | | The next time you are done with using aerosol cans, |
| cases, there are many who do not even know how to | | | | don't just throw the plastic caps away - keep them as |
| properly maintain their ATVs! At Jackel Motorsports, | | | | they make great containers for sorting parts for your |
| we strive to provide excellent after sales service to | | | | ATV as well as small quantities of chemical for dipping |
| our customers and we believe in sharing with ATV | | | | and cleaning your machine. In this case, recycling is |
| riders the importance and proper maintenance of their | | | | certainly the way to go! |
| ATVs at all times. | | | | Polish your ATV to keep the mud stain away |
| Keep it clean | | | | It is been said that floor polish used on the plastic parts |
| It is best that you wash your ATV after each ride and | | | | of your ATV will not only keep your machine shiny - it |
| not wait till the dirt becomes too difficult to be washed | | | | will also keep the mud away. Even if you do get mud |
| off. While you dry it off, do remember to check all the | | | | stain on the plastic, you can easily wipe it off with a |
| fasteners and levers and always ride your machine | | | | damp cloth. Another way of cleaning the stains off if |
| for about a minute to dry out the brake pads. We also | | | | your machine has white plastic is to use an SOS pad - |
| recommend that you apply WD40 to all the pivots, | | | | but be warned, this don't work on red plastics as the |
| levers and exhaust pipe to prevent rust and premature | | | | pad will leave on white streaks. |
| wear. To remove stubborn gasket remnants or rust | | | | Check the tires! |
| from exhaust pipes, try using Scotch-Brite (or | | | | Yes, this is a very important part of the ritual of |
| something of similar material) pads. Don't throw away | | | | maintaining your precious ATV. Before you ride on |
| your old toothbrushes as they make wonderful small | | | | your machine, check the tire pressures, as ATV tires |
| parts cleaners! | | | | are inherently leaky. If you intend to ride on rocky |
| Use the right tools | | | | conditions on your machine or if you are going for high |
| It is important that you use the proper tools for | | | | speed riding, you need to run higher tire pressures for |
| different parts of your ATV. Wrenches ratchets or | | | | your ATV. |
| your hands do not make good hammers. If you intend | | | | |