WINTER

The time of year when we feel like just lying back with a good book.

How many of us get through the work day and then find the comfort

of our favourite sofa.  The evenings used to be for barbecues, friends,

an evening run with the quad, and enjoying the last rays of Sun as it sets.

Hopefully, all of you have serviced your toys to be ready for Spring.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!WHAT!!!!!!!!!!  Serviced?????????

Now is a great time to dig out the quad and have fun learning all about it.

It would be great to have, (or have the use of) a garage to work in.

As Xmas approaches we could mention a service manual, parts, accessories,

that we would love to have.

Basic servicing of your quad can be found in the owners manual but for a more

in depth service you will need the service manual.  I have always been amazed

that we will spend thousands of dollars to buy a toy but will not spend the extra

$50-75 for this book. 

Do you know how many grease nipples and where are they?  What type of oils do you use?

How to look after your battery? How to change bushings? How to look after the

electrical system?  These are required to keep your toy performing.

How many times have you heard someone say that their quad is overheating and

they have cleaned the rad.  Rad cleaning is an art, once learned, is a secure feeling.

The winch is one of those things we take for granted.  Yep.....it’s there.

When was the last time you had it fully unravelled and spooled back in properly?

The cable also needs washing and drying.  All those kinks.   Where did they come from?

Our kits need to also be rechecked.  Tools, tire repair kits, survival, and medical.

Lists are available for beginners to diehards.  If you ride alone most of the time,

you will require more.

Servicing your quad can be a learning experience and also very enjoyable.

Even a sunny cool winter day can be spent just going over the machine looking for

missing clips, nuts and bolts, etc.

Hopefully in Spring you can approach this fun machine and it will be just as eager

to go for a run as you are.  Enjoy the season and stay safe.

Nick Scown