Category: ATV_Tech

Dear ATVC: I have a Champion ATV winch (model no. 100243 3500) with no solenoid and only a remote. Will running it this way damage my winch or anything else? Olie The starting solenoid to any electrical device performs a very crucial function- it acts as an electrical current valve. To summarize its function as […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’ve always added a few cap-fulls of dry gas to my ATV’s tank to keep condensation from freezing during the winter months. The gas station attendant told me that there’s no longer a need to do this with modern blends. Is this true? Believe it or not, yes but depending on what kind […] More »

Dear ATVC: When it comes to jacking up a full-size side-by-side to change tires, are automotive jacks the only safe bet to dealing with that kind of weight? We’ve used them with decent results but there is often the risk of damaging the UTV’s under body by lodging a jack plate designed for a car’s […] More »

Dear ATVC: My ATV has to be put into long term winter storage while I spent some time abroad. What is the best technique for storing it until I come back in a couple years? Unless you enjoy replacing expensive batteries, the first investment we’d make would be for a good battery tender/ maintainer/ trickle […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 1999 Yamaha Blaster I bought on kijiji in October and there is no key. You just kick start it. I have seen videos on YouTube and you can sometimes see people turning a key. I am wondering if one of the previous owners of my blaster took it off or […] More »

Dear ATVC: Can someone please please point me in the right direction to speed the Kawasaki KFX50 up? I’m looking for an aftermarket CDI. Dirty South We have some good news for you. The aftermarket does offer a high performance adjustable racing 12v DC CDI box designed to eliminate that irritating rev-limiter that is keeping […] More »

Dear ATVC: Have an 03 650 Kawasaki Prairie. I left the key on, now it wont start. Turn the key on and everything is normal. Battery fully charged, has real good spark, lots of gas, fuel pump works, good compression. I reset the valves, cranks real good but wont start. Took the plug off by […] More »