Predator with a dry top end? Dear ATVC: Hi guys, I’m new here. A few years back I purchased a 2004 Polaris Predator 500cc and I use it like twice every 6 months because I’m busy. Last ride the quad overheated then we had to replace the exhaust cam because for some reason oil wasn’t […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 25, 2023
Almost a crash clip. Class, please take your seats. Today’s physics lesson is brought to you by Joel Hetrick. Let’s begin. To corner aggressively on a motocross track, perform your braking after the last obstacle but before you actually enter the turn while your vehicle is still straight. Then, after you’ve successfully scrubbed enough speed […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 22, 2023
Half a century strong. BRP Inc. is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Can-Am brand. What started off as one championship-winning motocross motorcycle in the early 1970s, immediately reigning over motocross and endurance racing, has evolved 50 years later into Can-Am being a global powersports leader with multiple product lineups. On and off-road, […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 21, 2023
The brief partnership between Polaris and KTM works in this rider’s favor. Dear ATVC: I have an 08 Polaris Outlaw 525 with a slight oil leak coming from the valve cover. I can’t find the gasket anywhere to fix it and Partzilla doesn’t have anything listed and I can’t find the OEM part. Currently sealed […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 18, 2023
The infamous mid-event radiator check. This week’s clip just goes to show – you can have the best bibs, tractor tires, 70s Magnum P.I. mustache, snorkel kit, radiator relocation mount etc. and still end up looking like a chump thanks to Newton’s First Law – Inertia. Everyone should know this one: An object in motion […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 15, 2023
A new player in town enters the ring. SxS racing is steadily becoming a big business and, until recently, the major brands haven’t been dedicating a whole lot of resources to producing race-ready equipment for the masses. Polaris struck first with the race-ready RZR Pro R but off-road legend Robby Gordon’s SPEED brand is taking […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 14, 2023
Fuel cap leak could pose a fire hazard. Check your VIN number. John Deere Recall Summary Name of Product: John Deere XUV590E, XUV590M and XUV590M S4 Gator utility vehicles Hazard: Fuel can leak from under the fuel cap, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Inspect Repair Recall Date: June 08, 2023 Units: About 1,600 (In addition, […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 13, 2023
