Category: ATV_Tech

Can you name the first production ATV? Not so fast. The answer is more complicated than you’d think. Unlike the automotive industry, there is some debate about what really was the first production ATV. The general consensus is that the honor belongs to Honda’s US90 three-wheeler, which was exported to the United States back in […] More »

Dear ATVC: What is the best chain and sprocket setup for a Suzuki LTZ400 that does a lot of on-road riding? And are there any mods that anyone would recommend as this is my fist Z400 and I want to get the most out of it! Thanks in advance. Fuller1301 Congrats on purchasing a very […] More »

ATV Racing is often treated as the side-show event to other forms of powersports racing (be it by our two-wheeled cousins, Monster Trucks, Tractor Pulls etc.) but from a sales perspective, year after year, more ATVs are sold than MX, dual-sport, motorcycle and scooter sales combined. This means many manufacturers can afford to lose money […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m looking at an 01 Warrior. I’m told that it doesn’t run and that it’s a “bad magneto.” Pics look good but I’ve not seen it in person yet. I’ve looked online and found parts and videos on how to change that. I’m fairly mechanical so it looks like it would certainly be […] More »

Dear ATVC: Is there a difference between a Kawasaki Lakota Sport and a normal Kawasaki Lakota? I’ve been trying to find the difference between these two and all I notice is a major difference by the looks in the rails . But is there any difference motor-wise or anything? Jacks411 Nope, your investigation is right […] More »

Dear ATVC: Been looking for some opinions. Currently been riding a Yamaha Warrior 350 for the past 6 years. Only quad I have owned and know em pretty much in and out. That being said I like the quad but been looking for something more.. I’ve been eyeing up the 450 class but the main […] More »

Dear ATVC: I am having issues with my son’s quad not starting. It has been working fine but not active for about a month. When I go and try to start it, it doesn’t even turn over. The battery is fully charged and I can see no obvious issues with wiring Would I need to […] More »