9 Must Have Tools for ATV and UTV Repair

When you're ready to hit the trail, the dunes, or even just put in a hard day of choring, the last thing you want is a machine that won't start or isn't working. Regular ATV and UTV maintenance and repair is vital and will keep your powersports vehicles running smoothly and in peak condition for years to come. Polaris® of Benton, in Benton, near Paducah, Bowling Green, Lexington, and Louisville, Kentucky, wants you and your family to enjoy your time on the trails without waiting around for costly and untimely repairs, which is why we've prepared a list of tools to keep handy when performing maintenance on your ATVs and UTVs.

Impact Wrench

If you're trying to spin off a lug nut, an electric impact wrench is the perfect tool. These tools are made by just about every manufacturer out there, so pick up an electric impact wrench that fits the batteries you've already got in your tool bench and get to work!

Bead Breaker

Mounting and unmounting your tires can save you plenty of money in the long run, and if you're the kind of rider who's on the trail one day and in the sand the next, then you need to get a bead breaker to help unmount your tires.

Air Compressor

No, not a little 12V air compressor for roadside flats, get yourself a serious unit to power any tools you might need, as well as filling your tires. Impact wrenches, air chisels, air ratchets, the list goes on. Get a blow gun too and you can get loose dust dislodged from the nooks and crannies of your ATV when you're cleaning it up for storage.

Lots of Wrenches

The most common struggle in DIY repair, "I swear I had the right size of wrench right here!" outfit your workbench with allen and torx wrenches of just about every size. Sure there are a few that you'll rely on more often, but it's better to have extras for when you find that one odd sized bolt.

Screwdrivers

You will always, always need a screwdriver at one point or another when repairing your ATV. Any time you try and get into the nitty gritty of your fix-it job you're going to see a little phillips head screw holding something directly in front of what you need to get at.

One Big Wrench

Yeah, you've got your huge collection of wrenches to fit a bolt of any size, but what about that stubborn lug nut that just won't give? A giant adjustable wrench gives you the weight and leverage you need to power through stuck components.

Ratchet Wrenches

ATVs and side by sides aren't known for size, so when you get in to try and loosen some of the out of the way bolts you may be in for an aggravating hour of turning one degree at a time. Ratchet wrenches allow you to get these tricky spots taken care of quick and easy.

Tire Irons

If you're going to be mounting your own tires, this one is pretty obvious.

Tire Pressure Gauge

A tire pressure gauge is a no-brainer. Get yourself a good electric gauge for quick accurate readout, and adjust your tire pressure according to the terrain you're going to be riding that day.

Remember, there are a wide variety of tools that will come in handy when performing regular ATV and UTV maintenance. Don't feel like you have to buy them all at once--you can even make an appointment with our Service Department for repairs that may take more time or specialized equipment--but pick things up as you need them and soon enough your toolkit will be ready for any task! Visit Polaris® of Benton today and let our helpful and friendly staff get your ATV or UTV ready for riding season!