16 Jun The Essential Tool Kit To Fix Any Repairs In The Field
Owning an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or quad should be followed by investing in an essential tool kit considering all the uncertainty of mechanical failures like to occur and require ATV repairs. It takes going above and beyond to maintain a fairly good machine and keep it up and running. So, having a fully equipped ATV tool kit for minor and perhaps even major repairs is a no-brainer. Here is a list of tools that will guide any quad owner looking to put together a good selection of tools for the essential tool kit:
Tire Plug Kit
Tire problems are next to impossible to avoid especially for any quad rider on an adventure and that is why the plug kit comes is handy for tire related ATV repairs. These plug kits are also easy to carry either in the compartments of the machine or even in a back pack.
Tire Pressure Gauge
ATV tires are susceptible to damage because of the rough roads they are constantly on. And it’s for that reason an essential tool kit will require a low-pressure tire gauge and preferably the kind with a bleeder valve that will ease checking the tires and making the necessary pressure adjustments accordingly and depending on the riding conditions.
Chain Repair Tools
With possibilities of chain failures, an ATV tool kit is better off with a chain repair in case something went wrong during an adventure. Most ATV machines come with low maintenance O-ring chains but that cannot be an excuse not to have tools like a chain breaker or chain press in the event that installing a new master link is the only option.
T-Handle Wrenches
The ATV tool kit may not require the whole set of wrenches but the T-Handle size wrenches that are used regularly are a must-have. And these are a life saver for quick ATV repairs or for simply checking and tightening nuts and bolts before hitting the trail.
Air Compressor
This is a great tool worth investing in as far as ATV repairs go. An air compressor will save quad owners the trouble of always having to make the trip to the gas station each time the tires need to air up. It’s also one of the tools that serve different repairs purposes even when it comes to other vehicles or repairs around the house.
Multimeter
This is a device that works on an ATV’s electrical system by measuring the electrical conductivity like amperage and voltage readings. It’s a small that fits in the hand and tells the rider what could be possibly wrong with the electrical system.
Other Items
Other tools like screw drivers both Philips and flat head, good sets of pliers and a tow strap are equally important for ATV repairs in the field.
You never want to have your ATV breakdown in the middle of nowhere. With the proper tools, you can be prepared for anything and get back on the trail again.
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