Currently 41 Posted September 18, 2022 Question for all you longtimers out there. Dealer is 65 miles away … we are experiencing unprecedented supply chain issues. When I was into motorcycles, I had a ‘stash’ of spare parts such as filters, lubes, set of tires/rims, chain and sprocket so that maintenance was quick, convenient and available when needed. What are the common points of failure for ATV’s in general? I already have a 2 year supply of oil/filter changes and the OEM tires/rims. From what I am reading … Axles Wheel bearings … other bearings? Air Filter/filter oil kit - so I can just swap it out instead of waiting 24 hours for it to dry after washing out. Differential fluids spark plug Am I missing anything? Trying to keep everything OEM as my days of modding for incremental gains are over. Just want reliability and maintenance convenience. @shadetree @Fishfiles @jeepwm69 @_Wilson_™ @retro Thank you in advance for all responses! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 19,707 Posted September 18, 2022 Tie rod ends !! P.S. ball joint Valve stems for rim 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,543 Posted September 18, 2022 a good list !, but unless you rebuild engines ?, you got most parts on hand. i would keep any gaskets, engine parts, bearings if you have them ?, brake shoes, brake pads ( disk brakes ) if ya have them ?. never..EVER..get rid of honda parts !..lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,431 Posted September 19, 2022 Plz pardon me for missing the page out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Currently 41 Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) That is a good start! Can’t really call myself a mechanic, but I’m a good part replacer. I say that because I have been humbled by some great mechanics I have met that showed me it can be an art. Always had the mindset if I have the tools and learn something new, being self reliant is a good thing. Just hate having downtime waiting for parts that may take weeks to come in. Thank you for the suggestions I missed. 👍 As for bearings, are there other bearings that commonly fail? I know wheel bearings go bad due to mud and water. Forgot to mention the rubber grommets that hold the plastic on. Already have a couple spares as they seem to ‘disappear’ on me. Edited September 19, 2022 by Currently 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,732 Posted September 20, 2022 You have a newer Rubicon with the DCT correct? If so I would keep a spare angle sensor on hand since they are fairly cheap and possibly a shift motor. Boots for the axles (All Balls are cheap and good) would be another thing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Currently 41 Posted September 22, 2022 Thanks for all who replied. I’m going to edit the OP with part names/part numbers as time allows. Been rather busy fixing a house I just bought getting it ready for winter. ‘As soon as things settle down, will try to make this post as good as retro’s shifter post. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
