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ATVs or All Terrain Vehicles are definitely a hit among men, and even among women and kids. How could they be not? Not only are they suited for various purposes, such as leisure or some sort of rugged transportation, they are also efficient in giving you that exciting and comfortable ride that no other vehicle can give.

You might be thinking of buying one and roll into the Great Outdoors. But before you fish for your wallet, make sure you know how check the thing before you cash it out.

With a real tight economy these days, it is quite a logical move that you settle with a previously owned ATV. There’s nothing wrong with buying a reconditioned quad bike. Little tweaks here and there could spell a lifetime of all terrain riding. You just have to know how to spot a good ATV inside and out.

The following are tips you need to do if you want to get your hands on a used yet fully functional ATVs:

Check the whole bike for rusts. Sweep the vehicle with your eyes for those red things, especially on the shock mounts, intersections of framed components, the gas tank (inside and out), and the A-arm mounts. Rusts in these specific areas could men that the bike has been under severe amount of use. You might shell out a lot of money for repairs and repaint in the long run.

Test the wheels for loose ball joints and worn out wheel bearings. Raise the ATV so you could move the wheels in all directions.

The air box under seat should not be overlooked. Take the lid off and check for dirt and water in the air box. If you spot any, better turn the offer down as the engine may be potentially damaged.

If you are looking at 4×4 ATVs, then you better check for the gear lube and CV joint boots. Chocolate brown gear lube and dilapidated joint boots are deal breakers. Unless you want to spend your cash for major repairs in the not so distant future, then look somewhere else.

Check the little essentials. Make sure the engine oil doesn’t look contaminated. The handle bars, head lights, tail lights, brakes and engine shut off switch should work well.

Take note of the ATV parts if they are too old, though still functional. You could use such knowledge in commanding a better, more amiable price.