Check Your Batteries

As the winter months wear on, many sports enthusiasts can't wait for that first outdoor ride of s...  More »

As the winter months wear on, many sports enthusiasts can't wait for that first outdoor ride of spring. But before you start breaking out the atvs, motorcycles or water toys, andamp;quot;Interstate Batteriesandamp;quot; of Western andamp;lt;a href=andamp;quot;http://www.kxnet.com/t/north-dakotaandamp;quot; class=andamp;quot;kxInlineLinkandamp;quot;andamp;gt;North Dakotaandamp;lt;/aandamp;gt; wants riders to do a post-winter maintenance check. Experts say months of cold and inactivity can harm their powersports vehicle, or eventually, the driver. Their tips: Check the battery for corrosion, you may need to charge it or replace it altogether. Check the andamp;lt;a href=andamp;quot;http://www.kxnet.com/t/oilandamp;quot; class=andamp;quot;kxInlineLinkandamp;quot;andamp;gt;oilandamp;lt;/aandamp;gt; for leakage, also check the tire pressure and wear, and make sure all lights are working. You should test the brake fluid level, and remember to recycle old batteries. For more information, call Interstate Batteries of Western North Dakota, 221-2400.  « Less