Tag: ATV Tech

Dear ATVC: Wasn’t there a new American made ATV coming out a few years ago supposed to be on par with the Japanese 450s? What was it called and what ever happened to it? KTEdwards From the sounds of it, we’d guess you were speaking of US Highland. These guys were on the fast track […] More »

Dear ATVC: So I have a 110cc semi-auto atv (only foot shifter). Anyway. As soon as I press the gas in, roughly 1 second later I have to upshift gears. Then about 3-5 seconds later I have to shift to third (top gear). I was wondering if by changing the sprockets I could maybe make […] More »

Dear ATVC: I was wondering why reed valve petals aren’t made of something more durable, like thin metal. This is the second time I’ve had to replace them on my 89 LTR250 in five years. You’re logic is sound but you’re thinking is taking you in the wrong direction. Early reed valves were indeed equipped […] More »

Dear ATVC: Last weekend I rebuilt the carb, cleaned the gas tank and valves on my 86 Suzuki LTF230. I was able to crank it by hooking up a car battery – I put the negative to the negative lead and touched the positive directly to the starter. Vroooom…. things are looking good. This was […] More »

Dear ATVC: I bought a cheap off-brand 4-wheeler for my stepson and I to play around on. I bought it at an estate sale so not much info came with it. It’s a 110cc 3-speed with reverse and electric start. It’s a big 4-wheeler but have no clue what it is. Clueless110 When it comes […] More »

Dear ATVC: Does anyone know what the proper/original decals for a 1981 Honda ATV 200 look like? When I look online it shows different kinds. Jarret You’re right, it seems throughout the years there have been countless aftermarket variations of the Honda lettering or wing littering the metal tanks of the ATCs that have survived […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m looking for help choosing a used SxS with 4×4 grip and the torque to climb steep hills with a load of grapes and brake with all four wheels (btw, does any machine give 4 wheel parking brakes for steep hills?) Reliability is a huge concern. Speed is not. Dump bed would be […] More »