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Spring Maintenance Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Vehicle

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Say goodbye to the cold winter months! Warmer weather is approaching, which means it is time to make sure your off-road vehicle in mid-Missouri is in the best condition to use all summer long! The winter weather can create some havoc for you as your ATV near Lebanon, MO has been sitting in the cold for months. It is important to perform annual maintenance and inspection on your powersport vehicle at LSK Lebanon, to avoid any expensive long-term damage. Here are some maintenance tips to follow that will prolong the life of your off-road vehicle and keep you safe: Replace Tires If you use snow tires during the winter, you need to make sure you swap out those out for your summer choice of tires. If you use all-season tires, you should consider getting those rotated every season.  Testing the Engine        To test the overall health of the components that seal your engine, use the cardboard trick. Place a piece of cardboard under the engine and let it sit for a d...

Tips For Teaching Kids To Safely Operate ATVs

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August is Family Fun Month and enjoying time together outdoors is a great way to have all kinds of family fun while making lasting memories to share. Our ATV dealership in Southwest Missouri offers ATVs in a variety of sizes for all ages. The experts at  LSK Lebanon can help you find the right Powersports vehicles for your family but before picking one up, you should make sure everyone knows how to safely operate an ATV.  ATVs are not toys (even though they are so much fun, you feel like a big kid with the most awesome toy ever!) Riders need to understand that these are powerful vehicles. A person needs to be mature enough to take on the responsibility of riding safely. The following tips will help you get the whole family prepared. Prepare Yourself, Then the Kids Even if you've been riding ATVs your entire life, each one can be slightly different. You as the parent should read the owners manual to familiarize yourself with the ATVs in Southern Missouri that you hav...