It gets a little complicated, but it is all connected. Dear ATVC: This is probably a stupid question but I see a foot-pound rating on certain manufacturer spec pages. While I realize it’s telling us torque instead of horsepower, what does it mean exactly? Is there a translation? Not a stupid question at all. Horsepower, […] More »

Chopper tech arrives to our UTVs. Remember a few years back when ever time you turned on the TV you were greeted by a custom chopper reality show? And powering these pricey one-offs was almost always a big fat S&S Cycle V-Twin? Well it turns out, S&S Cycle has been eyeing up our industry with […] More »

Yes it’s real. No it isn’t the same as the CDI. Dear ATVC: I have a 2002 Yamaha Big Bear 400 with electrical problems. I am trying to find out the purpose of the Motor Control Unit. It is different from the CDI box and I am trying to determine whether or not it’s functioning […] More »

The way this works is truly amazing. True story – the original line of this article was going to say: “Your ATV Connection editors remember a time when the best ATVs came equipped with simple oil damped shocks”. That’s making us look too young. We actually a remember a time when our three-wheelers came with […] More »

The Optimus Prime of UTVs. Until now, UTV drivers have had to choose between 2 and 4 passenger models when buying their machine from the dealer but Kawasaki is about change all that. The iconic Kawasaki MULE family of side x sides has a Trusted, Tried and True machine for any need you may have […] More »

How are they doing this? Dear ATVC: I just got back from Round 5 of the ATVMX National Championships and have a question about jumping. I notice when the riders go f or the big leaps, the take-off sends the nose of the quad skyward then they swing the machine in the opposite direction to […] More »

Think of it as taking a class. Dear ATVC: I found a Honda 300 on Facebook not running for $600. The owner says it turns over and has spark but won’t start. I don’t have a lot of money to put into it – should I take a chance or pass on it? If it […] More »