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Air pump – The terrain an ATV crosses is usually very demanding. This hard and rocky terrain can cause havoc to your tires. That is why it is advisable to always have an air pump capable of airing up your tires incase you should have a slow leak or a flat.

Gas tank – Obviously your ATV requires fuel to function. Many trails are a sizable distance away from the nearest gas station and it may be very inconvenient to reload your ATV and drive back to the nearest filling station for gas. For this reason, having a full gas tank on hand is very handy.

Wrenches – If you are hitting the trails hard, most likely something is going to get loose or broken on your ATV. Rather than having to call it a day simply because of a minor repair, having the necessary wrenches and screwdrivers to make minor repairs can keep you on the trails all day long.

Owner’s/repair manual – Taking your ATV into the repair shop for service can be an expensive hassle. Learning how to make minor repairs and maintenance to your ATV will increase your riding/owning enjoyment.

Tire repair kit – Tire are bound to eventually meet there match on a trail whether it be a nail a rock or a thorn. Being able to fix a hole in a tire while on the trail will save the day time and time again.

Battery charger/jumper – To keep you battery from dying during storage you may want to purchase a battery charger. This will keep the battery constantly charged or can charge the battery if you discover it has lost charge. It may also be advisable to keep a pair of jumper cables handy just as a last resort.



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