Top 10 ATV Maintenance Tools
ATVs get put through a lot, and as owners, it’s important to make maintenance a priority. If you consider yourself a handy person, you might be inclined to want to do that work yourself. A small toolbox filled with about ten different types of tools will give you the ability to accomplish the vast majority of maintenance projects. Below, we’ve listed the top ten ATV maintenance tools. Of course, you don’t have to maintain your ATV yourself. Instead, you could bring it into Joe’s Cycle Shop. Our location in Bolivar, Tennessee proudly serves that areas of Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee, as well as Oxford and Corinth, Missouri. Stop by today!
Tire Pressure Gauge
Tire pressure is extremely important on ATVs because the tires face such aggressive terrain. A tire pressure is a cheap tool that will help you make sure you’re keeping your tires at the proper inflation at all times.
Wrench Set
For many jobs, a quality set of wrenches will be all you need. Make sure to check to see if your ATV is made with standard or metric fasteners and stick with those when you’re shopping. Ratcheting wrenches are available, but only buy them if you have faith in the manufacturer, otherwise, they might not be reliable.
Allen Wrench Set
Allen wrenches are small, hexagonal pieces of metal that work basically in the same way a screwdriver would. Many smaller parts are secured with Allen wrench fasteners. A set of Allen wrenches will help you accomplish quite a bit of detailed work.
Socket Set
Sockets work for most of the same jobs that wrenches do, but they have a few key advantages. First, they grasp fasteners more securely and are less likely to strip painted or chrome finishes. Second, they help you remove the fastener more quickly thanks to their ratcheting design.
Screwdrivers
Everyone has used a screwdriver before because standard Phillips and flathead screws are extremely common. Try to find a set of comfortable, ergonomic grips. These will help you maintain better control of the job when you have to put more pressure onto the fastener.
Torque Wrench
When you need to tighten a fastener to an exact tension, a torque wrench is the perfect tool. These wrenches are crucial for tasks all around the engine and transmission, and there’s no other tool that gives you the same capabilities.
Air Compressor
An air compressor is a more expensive tool but it’s also very helpful. It will allow you to keep your tires inflated to the proper degree at home. But it will also come in handy for a number of other tasks around your property.
Breaker Bar
Breaker bars are necessary for when you need to get extra leverage on a fastener. Sometimes get frozen in place due to time and rust, and sometimes they’re just put on so tight it’s impossible to get off without a hand. Most breaker bars will use the sockets from your standard socket set.
Dead Blow Mallet
A hammer isn’t always the best tool to use on an ATV, but it can be helpful. A dead blow mallet is the perfect answer when you need to get something a hard tap because it’s urethane design won’t cause any damage to the part you’re hitting.
Test Light
Test lights are cheap and highly useful when you’re working on the electrical system. They allow you to see if a connection or wire is carrying electrical load. Pick one up and you’ll be able to increase the amount of parts you’re able to work on by quite a bit.
Hopefully, this short guide introduced you to the best tools for ATV maintenance. If you’re not sure you’re ready to take on the maintenance yourself, or you have a project that’s bigger than what you can handle, take your ATV to Joe’s Cycle Shop. We’re located in Bolivar, Tennessee, near Memphis, Jackson, Columbia, Collierville, and Germantown, Tennessee, as well as Oxford and Corinth, Mississippi.
