Is your UTV ready for riding season?

Your SXS has been sitting in the garage, dreaming of wheelies and rooster tails. But has it been stretching? Hydrating? Going to yoga? Probably not. Do it a favor and check:

• Loose Bolts & Fasteners – SXSs love to rattle things loose like an over-caffeinated toddler. Grab a wrench and tighten ‘em up before they become someone else’s trail treasure.
• Tires & Pressure – Flat tires make terrible shock absorbers. Check for wear, cracks, and ensure your PSI is right for your tire type.
• Belts & Hoses – Look for cracks, frays, or any sketchy spots. A snapped belt in the middle of nowhere is no one’s idea of fun.
• Brakes – Because "I just won’t stop" should be your attitude, not your braking system’s problem.

And if you don’t want to get down and dirty, at least give it a quick glance—you never know what you’ll catch.

Think of your SXS like an athlete—it needs hydration. And just like an athlete, it shouldn’t be running on old, gunky sludge.

• Engine Oil & Filter – If you can’t remember the last time you changed it, your engine is already judging you. Fresh oil = longer engine life.
• Coolant – Some like it hot… engines don’t. Overheating halfway through a ride is a great way to ruin a perfectly good weekend. Top off or replace that coolant so you don’t go into limp mode.
• Differential & Transmission Fluid – Transmission grinding is not the kind we’re into.

Batteries, much like your motivation on Monday mornings, tend to die when left alone for too long. If your SXS won’t start, check the battery charge. Corrosion on the terminals? Clean it up. If it’s been sitting all winter without a trickle charger, you might need to replace it.

Pro Tip: Bring jumper cables. Not for you, of course—you’re always prepared. But your buddy? He’s definitely gonna need ‘em. If you’re out alone a milwaukee battery and some pennies plus your cables will work too.

Even if you’re not riding at night, your lights matter. Check your:

Headlights & Taillights – You wanna see and be seen. Plus, it helps when leading a ride and not accidentally ditching your friends in the woods.

Turn Signals & Horn (If Street Legal) – If you’re running a RAVEK turn signal kit (nice choice, by the way), make sure it’s still working before you hit the road. If it isn’t or any of your other RAVEK gear is having a problem give us a call and we’d be happy to help. Everything we make is backed by our Unlimited Lifetime Warranty and our customer service team is elite. 

You spent good money decking out your SXS—make sure everything still works!

• Winch – A working winch makes you the hero of the ride. A busted winch makes you, well... busted.
• Audio System – If your speakers only play half of "Thunderstruck," that’s a sign they need fixing.
• Molle Bags & Storage – Got your RAVEK Molle bags locked in tight? Good. Now load them with snacks, tools, and whatever else makes you look like the most prepared person in the group.

Bonus Pro Tip: We like to use our dry bags to carry some duct tape, zip ties, and a multi-tool. They’ve saved more rides than we can count. Also, they make a good kit if you need to kidnap someone... but don’t do that.

Before you hit the trails, take your SXS for a quick spin. Any weird noises? Does it handle right? Better to find issues in your driveway than three hours deep into the wilderness.

Once everything checks out, then get out there. And if you didn’t check, and something goes wrong…

WE TOLD YOU SO