Dear ATVC: I have a 2000 Honda 300EX and am wondering if a main wiring harness from a 1997 will work on it? tank10rnk Good news, the central wiring harness from a 1997 model 300EX will mate up to the 2000 without issue. In fact it is the same part # (32100-HM3-860) unchanged from years […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | August 9, 2015
Dear ATVC: I need a safe alternative gear oil to Polaris AGL for my 95 Scrambler 400. Do any exist? Djoshuah You are in luck; after placing calls to many of the leading lubricant manufacturers, we’ve discovered that most do offer a direct alternative to the Polaris branded oil. Here are a few: Klotz: KE970 […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | August 3, 2015
Dear ATVC: Hi, I’m thinking about getting a Yamaha blaster for trail riding but I was wondering if it could handle the trails in Colorado. I was wondering specifically if it can handle going over the big rocks. Thanks. drewy2dope The oil-injected 195cc Yamaha Blaster 2-stroke enjoyed a massive following in its 1988 to 2006 […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 26, 2015
Dear ATVC: I’m fairly new to ATVs and picked up a used 1987 Honda TRX250R (2-stroke). The jetting needed a little work and that got me wondering why none of the manufacturers offered a fuel injected 2-stroke. That would forever solve jetting worries and probably create less pollution in the process. Or is injecting a […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 20, 2015
Dear ATVC: I have a 1988 Kawasaki Mojave 250. When I set it on timing and try to kick it over, both intake and exhaust valves open when piston is returning to TDC. I’ve got it in a trade so I can’t really tell you the history behind it but all I know is that […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 12, 2015
Dear ATVC: Regarding the 2016 700 Kodiak SE (above) & 700 Grizzly (below), why is the Grizzly $800 more? The only difference I see is 26″ vs 25″ tires, LED headlights and half an inch more “front only” suspension travel for the Grizzly. The Kodiak SE has nicer looking and lighter alloy rims vs the […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 28, 2015
Dear ATVC: I come from a corn producing area and have been hearing a lot lately about gasoline moving up to E15 being a good thing for the economy & environment. Why is the AMA going out of their way to fight against this? The short answer: It means big trouble for small engines. Politicians […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 22, 2015
