| Making it winter ready: |
Performance Tune-Up: |
| Check the drive belt for wear, replace if required. |
| Clean and adjust carburetor. |
| Remove and inspect spark plugs. It is best if you change them and gap properly. |
| Install new gas filter. |
| Check the throttle cable for rust, kinking and bending. Definitely make sure it is not sized. |
| Must check kill switch. |
| Check oil in chain case, fill if required. |
| Check and fill oil for oil injection models. |
| Check coolant for liquid-cooled models. |
| Install water eliminator to remove water/condensation from your fuel tank. |
| Check battery for electric start models. |
Physical Check-Up: |
| Check all lights, replace if necessary. |
| Check steering and grease it. |
| Check carbide runners and skies. |
| Align front skies to manufacturer's specs. |
| Check the brakes; replace pads and cables if necessary. |
| Check front shocks and front suspension, replace if necessary. |
| Check rear suspension, replace bearings if seized or worn. |
| Lube rear suspension. |
| Check sliders and rear shocks. |
| Check overall track condition. |
| Check for cracks in windshield and body. It is a sign that it will be a bigger problem later. |
Before you head out to the trail: |
| Check oil and coolant levels. |
| Check the drive belt for wear and tear. |
| Check water eliminator, replace if half full. |
| Check throttle and brake cables. |
| Check local trail condition. |
| Check the local weather. |
Necessary things to carry with you: |
| Must have a spare drive belt. |
| Spare set of spark plugs. |
| Small tool kit. |
| Rope. |
| Extra liter of oil and coolant. |
| First aid/survival kit. |
| Extra glove and socks. |
| Cell phone |
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