Tag: Q&A

Dear ATVC: Just built up a 2008 Can-Am DS450 for trail riding and maybe some enduro racing. I’m a little intimidated by suspension set up though. What exactly is the importance of proper sag, how do I measure it and what am I aiming for? Thanks. D.Avello272 Don’t let sag intimidate you- at its simplest […] More »

Dear ATVC: Where is the location of the neutral safety switch on a 84 Honda TRX200? dhurst1982@yahoo.com If you were looking down upon the machine as you would from the saddle, it can be found on the lower left side of the machine just in front of the ignition coil. In our experience, the best […] More »

Dear ATVC: I recently got a 1987 Yamaha Moto 4 350. Trying to do some restoration on it and I’m having a very hard time finding the front hand brake cable. The couple that I have found online all show the front brake on the left handlebar. However, mine does not have a handle on […] More »

Dear ATVC: Does anybody know if there’s an aftermarket Electronic Power Steering option for the 700 Suzuki King Quad or if the unit from the 750 could be installed on the 700? oppie2 The dealers we talked to say that the 750 kit is pretty specific to the 750’s dimensions and frowned upon trying to […] More »

Dear ATVC: I bought an 86 Honda ATC250sx but the exhaust is broken. Apparently it’s not possible to order a new one. Do any aftermarket companies make one for the 250SX? I would like to know if it’s the same exhaust as for a Honda 250es (Big Red). Searched eBay and found nothing. Help! marcuslachance […] More »

Dear ATVC: I allowed a mechanic to upgrade my 50cc to 80cc . After completing the upgrade, I had it for 12 hours and it stopped working; no longer cranks. His excuse to me was that I messed up the cylinder head and need to buy a new one. Is it my fault? He said […] More »

Dear ATVC: If my ignition was hooked up to all the electrical components on my quad and it the ignition went bad would nothing on the quad work? Njfishermen To answer this question we have to start by reminding that what we generally consider an ATV’s ignition is actually comprised of a few different components […] More »