key parts of owning electric powersports equipment

Sep 30, 2024

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A key part of owning electric powersports equipment is maintaining it through the winter months. When the mercury drops below freezing,, the elements can take a toll on how your rig performs when it’s time to bring it back out and hit the trails the following spring. Follow these steps when preparing your swanky ride for a long winter’s rest:

Have a clean machine. You don’t want anything that could damage your vehicle’s paint sitting around on it for the coldest quarter.
Park the vehicle in a covered, dry location. Exposure to the elements can lead to rust, hail damage, and cracked plastics, not to mention the many other things that could go wrong.
Fully charge the battery. We use lithium batteries in our vehicles, and they keep their charge really well for a long time. Fully charging your batteries before you park your machine will ensure that it still starts in the spring. Every 2 weeks or so, you should check your charge levels, and top them off if they look a little low.
Disconnect battery cables. This is less of an issue with our lithium batteries, but it is still a best practice. If you choose not to do this, that’s ok, just make sure your rig is fully powered off, the key is not in the ignition, and you are checking your charge level every 2 weeks.
Check the tire pressure. Flat tires are one of the worst feelings in the world. I hate flat tires worse than listening to opera music while having dental work done, and I know I’m not alone. Parking your rig with the correct tire pressure ensures that you can roll it around your garage if need be, and it helps to prevent cracking and flat spots.
Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key. This will help prevent battery discharge while you aren’t using your ride. Dead batteries aren’t very swanky.
Turn the power switch under the seat to the TOW position. If your machine is equipped with this feature, longer-term storage in tow mode is a best practice to prevent battery discharge, while ensuring that you can push your vehicle around your garage.