Performing a Pre-Ride Inspection of Your Powersports Vehicle

Riding powersports vehicles is one of the most enjoyable ways to go off-roading and adventuring in the Texas summer. However, it’s important that you always ensure your powersports vehicle is in good condition so that you can experience your adventures without incident. A poorly-maintained quad or side-by-side is liable to break down on the trail and leave you with expensive repairs and a ruined day.

Cowboy Powersports in Beaumont is your Texas powersports dealer. Read on to learn what you should do to prepare your powersports vehicle for your upcoming rides.

1. Check Your Owner’s Manual

First, before following any of our general advice, you should see what your owner’s manual says about maintaining your particular make and model of powersports vehicle. While our advice is broadly applicable to many types of vehicles, it’s best that you use the guidelines in your owner’s manual where applicable. Refer to your owner’s manual often and use it as the place where you note down any maintenance or repairs made.

2. Top Up Fluids

Your powersports vehicle’s engine needs several fluids to be filled up and in good condition in order to operate properly. Fresh, clean fuel in the gas tank will keep you going for miles. Clean oil will lubricate every part of your engine and help it run smoothly. Coolant prevents overheating and brake fluid keeps brakes functional. Check on all these and change or top them off as needed.

3. Check Tires

Your powersports vehicle’s tires need to be in great shape whenever you use your vehicle. Riding on bad tires is never recommended, as they are liable to blowout unexpectedly, causing you to injure yourself or damage your vehicle. Use a tire-pressure gauge to get accurate psi readings on cold tires, then air them up to the manufacturer’s recommended psi levels. Inspect each tire for balding treads, embedded objects and sidewall cracks. Replace all poor tires.

4. Test Controls

Take a test ride on your powersports vehicle in your yard to make sure that the brakes function correctly, the accelerator works smoothly and that the vehicle turns well. Note any weird noises you hear or grinding you feel. If you come across any issues you can’t address at home, get in touch with the service department here at Cowboy Powersports so we can take a look.

5. Keep It Clean

A clean powersports vehicle is easier to maintain, so make sure that you’re scrubbing and hosing off all that mud every so often. A good, thorough cleaning will help you to notice any glaring issues that might otherwise be hidden by grime, and you can also prevent damage in the form of rust or corrosion by keeping your vehicle clean.

Searching for a new powersports vehicle? Drop by our dealership in Beaumont, TX, today to check out our selection of new and used powersports vehicles for sale. We can even help you with financing options if you’d like to use them to fund your purchase. Cowboy Powersports proudly serves the cities of Lake Charles and Pasadena, TX.