Dear ATVC: I have heard that my 450 pops when decelerating on account of a mesh screen in the airbox. Is this possible and would removing the screen be harmful to the machine? It is possible that restricted airflow through the airbox is responsible for causing backfires during deceleration but it’s highly unlikely that factory […] More »

When we say “all-terrain vehicle”, we usually mean “most terrain” but there’s a Honda 400EX out there that can actually boast skimming the surface of ponds as a part of its repertoire. Though in all fairness this is no ordinary 400EX- as it features a Honda CBR600RR engine, has been converted to 4×4 with a […] More »

The Situation: Springtime riding has arrived. What was piles of snow a few weeks ago is likely now piles of mud. Those April showers bringing on the May flowers have caused streams to swell, puddles to become swamps and turned trails into endless ribbons of muck. Is This a Bad Thing? Absolutely not. So long […] More »

Warmer weather is arriving, riding facilities are opening by the day and your loyal ATV Connection editors are still scouring SprocketList in the hopes of finding someone a sweet deal on a previously loved ATV. That said, this week’s find takes us to a place called Morrison, IL. According to the listing, this was a […] More »

The new Outback 5000 lb ATV / UTV winch from ProMark Offroad is one of the toughest, most powerful winches available for ATVs, UTVs, and side by side vehicles. This electric winch is specifically engineered for the toughest jobs an ATV owner can throw at it. From offroad recovery to yard work and ranch jobs, […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’ve noticed that running my ATV without its air filter in the air box results in a noticeable increase in power. When I ride alone on days that aren’t overly dusty or muddy, am I risking damage? Absolutely. The dust your filter is catching before it can enter your engine is often so […] More »

As far as we can tell, there are two types of people in the world: UTV racing addicts and those who haven’t tried it yet. There is just something about the combination of open-air competition reminiscent of ATV racing coupled to the interior security associated with auto racing that makes taking a side-by-side to the […] More »