Fuel, spark and air. Dear ATVC: Just picked up an 82 Honda ATV 200. Won’t pull start, even with starting fluid. Will push start but wont idle. How can I get this beast to run? What can I check? Any help and direction will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. The behavior you describe can be […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 31, 2022
Dear ATVC: Just read your article about octane rating and found it very informative. I do have a question, though. Are octane ratings the same all over the world? Here in Europe, our numbers a much higher than yours. You can get 95 and even 98 octane at the pump. Do we just have higher […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 9, 2022
Grilling up a mystery. Dear ATVC: The only id I can find other than the vin # is on the front of my UTV. It is HDS? Can someone help me identify this rig? It came with a lake-house we bought & there is no paperwork for it that we can find. We’re 3rd owners […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | December 5, 2021
Kazuma parts are still plentiful. Dear ATVC: I just bought a 2008 Kazuma Mammoth 800 and I know nothing about this beast except that it’s going to need some work. I got it for a decent price, or at least I think I did. But to say the least, it’s going to need a lot […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | August 29, 2021
Needs a coat. Dear ATVC: Seeking recommendations for a cover for a quad that has both a windshield and a 2up seat/storage box. Thanks!!! A few years ago, people looked at you funny when you said you were looking for a cover for your ATV. These days there are hundreds of solid choices available from […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 29, 2020
Is there power to be gained here? Yes. Dear ATVC: I heard that an aftermarket air filter can result in a gain of 2 horsepower. Is this true or just marketing hyperbole? It seems too good to be true. Believe it or not, it’s true. That’s probably the upper echelon of the type of horsepower […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 8, 2020
Proven with time. Dear ATVC: As much as I’ve searched, I can’t seem to find opinions or discussions about pros and cons of gas tank location on an ATV. Yes I understand the lower center of gravity makes an ATV more stable on off-cambers but I’m really curious about hill climbs and if the fuel […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 1, 2020
