How important is a VIN? Dear ATVC: So I bought a 2003 Honda 400EX in really bad condition just to resell it. I fixed it up and did so and now the buyer who bought it is messaging me saying that the VIN number is wiped off. He is threatening me that he will come […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | December 4, 2022
Honda’s unique transmission explained. Dear ATVC: How does the Honda DCT transmission differ from other CVTs and how does it work? Well, the ends result (the Continuously Variable Transmission) isn’t really unique with Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission, but rather the interaction between the rider and the machine is different. How so? The DCT allows the […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 28, 2022
Tracking down the correct gearshift drum. Dear ATVC: I have a 2001 Honda Fourtrax 350 and my gearshift drum broke. Unfortunately they discontinued the gearshift drum and made a new model. And I’m wondering if I can still use the new model in my old crankcase. We’re not entirely sure what you mean by “new […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 20, 2022
Not like that from the factory. Dear ATVC: I recently had a shop down the road from mount some tires for me on new ITP rims and they totally trashed one of the rims and damaged the bead on the tire. Claimed they were that way when they opened the boxes. Anyway, I’m wondering if […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 13, 2022
You want rims? We’ll show you rims. Dear ATVC: I have 2 somewhat older toys that I’m having a hard time finding rims for. Rocky Mountain ATV is my normal go-to, but they have failed me for my two older quads. I’m trying to find rims for my son’s 2005 Kawasaki KFX80 (LT80 clone) and […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 7, 2022
Help me figure out where this came from. Dear ATVC: I’m not an avid ATC rider (too old now) but I did pick up a 85 200x about 18 years ago to play around with here and there. Fast forward to now and, being in the “if I’m not using it, it’s time to sell” […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 30, 2022
The extinct DS650. Dear ATVC: Does anybody know where I can get a full crank shaft or which BMW crank would fit my 2005 Can-Am DS650? Parts for the mighty DS are becoming ever more scarce so the few places that do carry them are able to command a pretty penny. Our searches even of […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 23, 2022
