Category: Community News

Chopper tech arrives to our UTVs. Remember a few years back when ever time you turned on the TV you were greeted by a custom chopper reality show? And powering these pricey one-offs was almost always a big fat S&S Cycle V-Twin? Well it turns out, S&S Cycle has been eyeing up our industry with […] More »

A parts giant topples. Dear ATVC: I just went to order a new shifter for my Bayou and even though Bike Bandit’s site is still up, I heard they are out of business. Is this true? How is that possible? On February 7th, Bike Bandit filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in San Diego. They were […] More »

Is it a vital tube? Dear ATVC: I have a 1993 Suzuki LT230 that I’m making a DIY airbox for because I have the materials. On the top left of the diagram, you see number 9, the smaller air boot that connects to one of the open tubes on the frame of the ATV. Would […] More »

And the 2022 riding season is underway. Statistically Memorial Day weekend is one of the most dangerous times for ATV/ SXS riders all year. This isn’t sheer coincidence, though, as the occasion generally marks the beginning of summer and for many of us, the official start of the riding season. The CPSC reports that 92% […] More »

How are they doing this? Dear ATVC: I just got back from Round 5 of the ATVMX National Championships and have a question about jumping. I notice when the riders go f or the big leaps, the take-off sends the nose of the quad skyward then they swing the machine in the opposite direction to […] More »

Think of it as taking a class. Dear ATVC: I found a Honda 300 on Facebook not running for $600. The owner says it turns over and has spark but won’t start. I don’t have a lot of money to put into it – should I take a chance or pass on it? If it […] More »

The all-time best smokers. These days it’s getting increasing more difficult to even buy a 450cc pure sport ATV for trails or racing, a very sad fact when you consider that a little over a decade ago there were 12 of them from which to choose. What’s even crazier is this isn’t the first time […] More »