Ask The Editors: How to Mount A Stubborn Tire
Dear ATVC: I was recently attempting to mount a new tire on my ATV’s rim and couldn’t get the bead to seat for anything. It seemed like my compressor wasn’t putting out enough air pressure to get the bead to “pop” into place. Have you ever encountered this and if so how do you remedy [...]
Read more...Ask the Editors: The Secret Techniques of Jumping an ATV
Dear ATVC: I took my first trip to the dunes the last couple days, and had a great time. I had never ridden in the sand let alone went up large inclines or attempted jumps before. My friends said I did excellent for my first time out, but I am sure I have much more [...]
Read more...Ask The Editors: Lifting my Ranger on the Cheap
Dear ATVC: I’ve been considering giving my 2010 Polaris Ranger XP700 a lift for a few extra inches of clearance but funds for the project are tight this year. What is the most affordable route to take? Have you checked into Extreme Metal Products’ RZR Lift Kit? At $149, it’s perhaps the most economical means [...]
Read more...Ask The Editors: That Screen Making My Quad Pop?
Dear ATVC: I have heard that my 450 pops when decelerating on account of a mesh screen in the airbox. Is this possible and would removing the screen be harmful to the machine? It is possible that restricted airflow through the airbox is responsible for causing backfires during deceleration but it’s highly unlikely that factory [...]
Read more...Ask The Editors: Ditching My Air Filter?
Dear ATVC: I’ve noticed that running my ATV without its air filter in the air box results in a noticeable increase in power. When I ride alone on days that aren’t overly dusty or muddy, am I risking damage? Absolutely. The dust your filter is catching before it can enter your engine is often so [...]
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