Tag: Q&A

Dear ATVC: Ive been looking for either a Polaris Ranger or JD Gator for around my property to assist in yard work. Now a much lesser quality Asian model is selling locally for 1000.00 It is a Kandi 250. It is two years old and has under 100 hrs. For that price, can I please […] More »

Dear ATVC: Ever use Marvels Mystery Oil as a gas additive? What does it do? How does it work? NGiff Marvel Mystery Oil has been around since the mid 1920s and has been marketed and sold as both a fuel and oil additive designed to increase engine performance (by creating a tighter piston ring seal […] More »

Dear ATVC: Anyone know where I can get replacement parts for Cycle Country Mowers? Since Kolpin bought them they don’t deal with the mowers. gfdeputy2 Sure do try either of these distributors: Blue Manufacturing (MN) 763 444-9225 or Simonsen Iron Works (IA) 712 262-4191. Also they carry most of the commonly replaced parts that can […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 2006 Honda TRX400EX that I love in every regard except for one: I got new brakes put on late last season and they feel mushy to me. Not as crisp as the stock ones were new. Is it because I went with cheaper aftermarket stuff rather than OEM Honda? We’re […] More »

Dear ATVC: Concerning the difference between front and rear suspension travel numbers, does it matter if the rear travels more than the front, or vice versa? Would too great a difference create an imbalance? FindTheBest Interesting question and the short answer is absolutely. When we head to our local dealership sales-floors or browse the product […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m in the market for a new helmet and happened upon one that cost $750. I’m all or safety but what makes a helmet command such a price tag? Is it really 7-times better than the $99 one I’m considering? You are presumably referring to the ATR-1 from relative newcomer to the helmet […] More »

Dear ATVC: If i take the silencer/ quite core out of the stock muffler of my 2007 Yamaha Raptor 700R SE, do I have to make any changes to air or gas flow? peslraptor Generally speaking, no, removing the baffle within your Raptor’s muffler shouldn’t require adjustment of the fuel & air ratios. In the […] More »