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As the weather warms up, people will start to take their powersports back to the water by getting out their personal watercraft. PWC, whether they’re a Jet Ski® or a Sea-Doo®, provide you with hours of on-the-water fun and high-speed thrills. These machines can give you the same adrenaline burst of a land-based ride, but instead you’re at the beach. What could be better?

All-terrain vehicles are a great addition to a camping trip. You can spend all day exploring the trails (while getting powerful adrenaline rushes). Then return to your campsite to fall asleep under the stars – and repeat the next day. We rounded up the top tips for ATV camping below. For everything related to all-terrain vehicles, visit Cross Country Powersports. We proudly serve those in Metuchen, Newark, and New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Without your tires, you are going nowhere fast. Tires are an essential part of your motorcycle. The better you take care of them, the longer they will last and the less money you will spend on tire replacements.

It’s the height of snow season, and you know what that means: snowball fights for the kids and snow shoveling for the adults. In the modern era, snow shovelers across the country who are fed up with the daily grind that the snow season brings they invest in a snowblower. A machine that does all the work for you by picking up the snow and throwing it to the side should solve all your problems, right? Actually, there is a right way to use the snowblower, and the wrong way can add more time to the chore. To give you some pointers on the most helpful snow blowing techniques, Cross Country Powersports has provided some of our tips and tricks we’ve learned over the years. If you still need the right snowblower, then stop by our location in Metuchen, New Jersey to see what we have in stock right now. We proudly serve the areas of Newark, New Brunswick, Paterson, and Trenton, New Jersey.

If you get frustrated by your daily commute, why not try using your motorcycle for your commute? Motorcycles turn the humdrum process of getting to work into an exciting ride. You’ll arrive more energized and ready for the day after getting your adrenaline pumping on your commute.

Your UTV is a powerful force to be reckoned with, whether you’re hauling heavy payloads on the construction site or transporting materials across the farm. These workhorse side by sides are capable of handling weighty cargo and all the workers needed to distribute it, plus they can be absolute beasts when it comes to their towing capability. If your particular utility vehicle is able to tow, then you’ll want to make use of that asset as often as possible when you have cumbersome equipment and cargo to transport. They can also be easier to maneuver than a pickup truck or tractor on certain sites, too, especially over rough terrain.

Your all-terrain vehicle takes you off roads and onto trails, over dunes, through the forest and over the plains on mud-spattered, fun-packed adventures. ATVs perfectly embody the thrills offered by the powersports lifestyle. However, riding a quad is risky business, requiring some planning and gearing up as well as adherence to safety guidelines. To ensure that you navigate your off-terrain ride as safely as possible and come back in one piece, Cross Country Powersports has created this quick safety guide for you to follow. Our dealership can be found in Metuchen, New Jersey, if you find yourself wanting to check out some of the latest ATVs we have for sale!

For a little extra stability and control, many motorcyclists choose to expand their ride from two wheels to three. 3 wheel motorcycles can offer a lot of great benefits, but they also come with their own challenges. It’s going to take a little practice and a slightly different mindset from what you may be used to, but in time you’ll be able to ride your 3 wheeler as easily as others ride two-wheeled motorcycles. If you’re thinking about getting one of these models for yourself, then stop by Cross Country Powersports in Metuchen, New Jersey, near Newark.

As fun as it might be to speed down the city streets on your bike, it’s important to remember that owning a motorcycle is a privilege. There is a certain level of responsibility you accept when you choose to own a motorcycle. If you neglect this responsibility, then your bike will inevitably suffer the consequences. Lucky for you, basic motorcycle maintenance is relatively simple. When you run into a more complex maintenance issue, Cross Country Powersports has got you covered.

Buying a used motorcycle is a great move. You get a quality machine at a fraction of the cost. But not all pre-owned motorcycles are created equal. You’ll need to be intentional about how you approach the shopping process to ensure you find a gem and not a dud. We created a guide to buying a used motorcycle below. When you are ready to look at different models, visit Cross Country Powersports. We are located near Newark, New Jersey.