UTV And Side-By-Side Maintenance Tools
A utility terrain vehicle, also referred to as a UTV or a side-by-side for its bench-style seating, gives you the power you need to do heavy-duty tasks with ease. This means that you should do everything you can to keep your UTV in good working order. One way you can do that is with regular maintenance, but you’ve got to have the right tools for the job. That’s why your local UTV dealer, 2Brothers Powersports in Onalaska, Wisconsin, has created this guide to UTV maintenance tools. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it’s a good place to start when you’re building your side-by-side tool kit.
Tire Pressure Gauge & Repair Kit
Checking your tires is a vital part of maintaining your side-by-side. Since the tires hold up your vehicle’s weight, along with you and your cargo, you don’t want to suffer a blowout by riding on bad tires, particularly over difficult terrain. This would increase your risk of rolling over or suffering injury. Check the pressure in all four tires before each ride by using a tire pressure gauge. Carrying a repair kit on your UTV that has tire plugs or patches and glue is a smart way to be prepared for a puncture when you’re in the middle of nowhere.
Air Compressor
In order to fill up your tires to the recommended pressure, you’ll need a source of air. Sure, you could load your UTV up and take it to the nearest gas station, but it’s far more convenient to have an air compressor of your own that will quickly inflate your tires to the right pressure. Get one that’s portable and carry it with you on rides so you can address any low pressure or air up after fixing a flat. While these machines can be somewhat costly, they’re useful for inflating any vehicle or bike tires you have, as well as air mattresses and other items, so they’re a worthwhile investment.
Multimeter
This small, handheld device helps you see issues with your side-by-side’s electrical connectivity. A multimeter can give you readings for your machine’s resistance, amperage, and voltage that will assist you when it comes to figuring out where problems with your electrical system might be lowering your side-by-side’s performance.
Breaker Bar
The fasteners on your vehicle can get stuck, requiring more leverage than the average wrench can provide. A breaker bar is the tool you’ll need to handle this. These long-handled and tough wrenches let you put more force into those frozen nuts and bolts to work them loose without hurting yourself.
Torque Wrench
Whether you’re working on your UTV’s engine or replacing a tire, you’ll want to have a way to tighten fasteners enough that they won’t come loose. That’s where a torque wrench comes in handy, helping you to adjust the tension with a high degree of accuracy.
Screwdrivers & Wrenches
Any tool kit needs a wide array of screwdrivers and wrenches. Plenty of engine parts are attached with screws, so you’ll need both flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers in a variety of sizes. As for wrenches, you should have allen wrenches as well as standard wrenches and a crescent wrench.
In Closing
We hope this this guide to UTV maintenance tools has been a good resource for you. If your side-by-side needs more extensive work done that what you can handle, give us a call, we can take care of all of your side-by-side needs, so stop in to see us if you have any questions about UTV maintenance! Or if you’re considering buying your first UTV or looking to upgrade the one you have, visit our Onalaska dealership today to see our vast selection of new and used side-by-sides for sale. 2Brothers Powersports also proudly serves the cities of La Crosse, Madison, and Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Rochester, Minnesota.
