Maintenance Tools for Your Powersports Vehicle

Now’s the time to start thinking about investing in a powersports vehicle. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while and need to just sit down and do it. We can tell you that now’s the time to buy, before nice weather inspires other interested buyers to snatch up all the best models. But there’s a lot more to owning a powersports vehicle than just the fun and the work. It’s a major investment, and like any major investment, you need to be ready to care for it. That’s why Stoneham's Motorsports has provided a list of essential maintenance tools you’ll need to care for your machine.

Tire Pressure Gauge

One of the more common checks you’ll need to perform is making sure your tires are properly inflated. Even if you have a system that updates you electronically on your tires’ psi levels, it’s a good idea to have a tire pressure gauge handy. Reference your owner’s manual for specific psi information for your machine and be wary of how elevation affects pressure levels.

Repair Kit

A compromised tire needs to be replaced as soon as possible, but sometimes you’ll need a quick fix to help you make it to a trailer or service center. A repair kit should include items like CO2 cartridges, glue, patches, and plugs to tide you over until you can replace it.

Iron, Jack, and Spare

Then again, sometimes tiding yourself over means replacing the busted tire with a spare, before heading into the shop for torquing. In this case, you’ll want to have a tire iron and jack handy, as well as a spare. You might also want someone who can go get these things and bring them to you if you break down on the road or on a trail.

Torque Wrench

If you want to go the extra mile, get a torque wrench so you can do this part at home. This will get those lug nuts fitted nice and tight.

Your Toolbox

Many necessary tools come in your standard toolbox that you can find at the store. Just make sure you have all the right tools available for your powersports vehicle. Screwdrivers and wrenches sound pretty basic, but sometimes basic is all you need. They’re incredibly useful for small fixes like loose bearings or rusty screws. Keep in mind that most toolkits come with a hammer, which probably isn’t great for your metal machine, so think about switching that out with a wood or urethane mallet. It’ll give you the driving force you need while lowering the risk of damaging your machine.

Testing the Electrical Features

Modern powersports vehicles come with a wide variety of electrical parts, so you might need to update your maintenance checks to include things like a test light and multimeter. These are both important, not only for making sure that everything is working in general, but also for making sure that everything is working efficiently. One poor connection and you might be robbed of the high-quality performance you expect from a powersports vehicle.

Once you’ve got all the important, practical responsibilities out of the way, it’s time to start checking out powersports vehicles for yourself. Stop by Stoneham's Motorsports in Waynesboro or Everett, Pennsylvania to browse our amazing selection of powersports vehicles for sale, and take advantage of our many helpful powersports products and services.