Four Steps to Protect Your New Yamaha® Vehicle

A Yamaha® powersports vehicle is a major investment. The sooner you protect it, the better. Whether you are planning to buy a new Yamaha® vehicle or recently purchased one, this brief guide can help increase peace of mind and reduce risk. For more information, visit Advantage PowerSports in Kansas City, Missouri, serving Columbia and St. Joseph.

Check Your Warranty

First, double-check that your new purchase comes with a warranty. Then determine exactly what that warranty covers. Yamaha offers several different warranties for new bikes, ATVs, scooters, and utility equipment. An Advantage PowerSports associate can help you choose the right one for your vehicle type and intended use. It’s important to remember, however, that a warranty is only the first layer of protection for your vehicle. Warranties target defects and other surprises, but they don’t protect against everything.

Get a Service Plan

Even if you have a good warranty, you need an excellent service plan. A service plan helps counter day-to-day wear-and-tear. Our Advantage Plan helps keep your new Yamaha® vehicle in top condition by covering things like oil changes on top of the manufacturer’s recommended service for three years. The warranty protects against surprises, and the service plan keeps things in good working order. We can also help find replacement parts when you need them down the road. It’s always a good idea to have a good relationship with a service and repair team before you actually need them.

Consider Upgraded Insurance

No one likes to think of something going wrong, especially in a prized motorsports vehicle. Accidents do happen, though, and it’s important to know your insurance will do its part if you’re ever in a collision. Collisions aside, insurance can help protect your Yamaha® vehicle (and your wallet) from falling trees, loose rocks, and bad weather. Basic insurance rarely insures against anything outside of collisions with other vehicles. Comprehensive coverage, on the other hand, addresses threats like storm damage, accidents, and vandalism. Double-check with your insurer before purchasing a new plan to ensure you can still take your vehicle to the servicing center you prefer.

Create a Safety Checklist

Before you ride, review your list. If you don’t have one, invest in your own safety and your vehicle’s integrity by writing one. Keep it pinned in the garage, tucked in a glove compartment, or copied on your phone. The list doesn’t need to be too complex, but it should address parts of your vehicle most likely to take damage or need regular maintenance in addition to high-risk components. Yamaha provides owner’s manuals for each vehicle, and each includes a pre-operation safety checklist. Key parts and systems to check before using your vehicle should include: 

• Wheels.
• Brakes.
• Fuel level.
• Engine oil.
• Throttle.

The best investments are ones you don’t have to worry about. To learn more, visit Advantage PowerSports in Kansas City, Missouri, serving Columbia and St. Joseph.