Tag: 4×4

Two schools of thought, one machine. Dear ATVC: I have a 2003 Polaris 700 Twin and was wondering which head bolt torque setting you’d advise. According to my service manual it should be done in certain pattern to 0-64 ft. lbs. (81-87 Nm) but I’ve also heard to torque to 25 ft. lbs, back off […] More »

The era of mechanical differentials was real. Dear ATVC: I remember viewing parts-house schematics and finding a locking front differential that was engaged without any electrical element (wires, solenoid) involved. Not to be confused with the viscolok, this diff case showed a small lever that was activated by cable or rod. Is there or was […] More »

A new contender enters the ring. In one of those rare instances of coming full circle – Argo was one of the originators of the ATV/ SxS scene with its line of amphibious all-terrain vehicles (AATVs). Then, a couple years back, they made the shocking announcement that they were going to start producing a 2-Up […] More »

Is it really a Bear? Dear ATVC: I was told this was possibly a 2000-2012 Yamaha Big Bear 400; although the headlights seem too wide-set. Can anyone confirm or provide the correct year range, make, and model? Thank you. Based on the quality of this photo alone, that’s like asking a marine biologist to identify […] More »

What could make fuel spray out of the carb? Dear ATVC: I have Brute Force 650. The other day I was riding and it sputtered and cut off and wouldn’t start. Upon further inspection I saw that the return line had broke – so I fixed it and it still wouldn’t run! I took it […] More »

Meet the rest of the 22 ‘Zooks. Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is thrilled to announce an additional group of dynamic and stylish 2022 Suzuki models. These returning 2022 Suzuki products add to an exciting range of premium Suzuki ATVs including proven and rugged Suzuki KingQuad ATVs, the fun and easy to ride QuadSport Z50 […] More »

Still bossin’. Your ATV Connection editors have to confess a certain degree of bias when it comes to the following review. Back in 2019 Polaris set us up with their Sportsman 850 SP to test. In our time with the machine we were able to press it into service on a ranch, use it to […] More »