Mythbusters on the meats. We spend a lot of time and money making our quads and SxSs perform on the cutting edge and yet without fail witness some very odd behaviors when it comes to the four points of rubber that connect machine with planet. Tires are a fact of off-road life and everyone seems […] More »

Extinct parts support solutions. Dear ATVC: Is there any way to buy a crankshaft timing sprocket for a 2005 Polaris Sportsman 500? The part number is # 3084882 It has been discontinued and doesn’t show an alternative part. Here is a link to the part: https://www.partzilla.com/product/polaris/3084882 Does anyone know of a compatible sprocket? Mine chipped […] More »

The big bore state of mind. Dear ATVC: I recently bought a 2007 Honda 300EX that supposedly has a 330 kit on it. Can you take off the 330 kit and go to a 76 mm or stock bore and piston? It also smokes real bad on start up and idling, I haven’t had a […] More »

New things to consider when treating your quad’s fuel for winter storage. Some individuals have the luxury of riding year round, but for many of us, we’re heading into the season where our beloved steeds have to be put away for the winter. The benefits of treating the fuel in one’s tank for a long […] More »

The Pro R and Turbo R styling. Polaris Off-Road, the leader in off-road vehicle innovation, is once again making history for the off-road industry, redefining its wide open lineup with the all-new RZR Pro R and RZR Turbo R. The two new machines are the most powerful, strongest and advanced side-by-sides ever developed by Polaris. […] More »

Hard to tell at a glance. Dear ATVC: I bought a self-made 85cc racing quad. Can anyone tell me which quad the rear axle comes from? While your pictures are nice and clear, the bad news is it’s just about impossible to tell such things by photos alone. Why? Without all of the dimensions (the […] More »

Unidentified towing object. Dear ATVC: My Suzuki Eiger came with a winch already installed on it. I’m pretty sure it’s an aftermarket unit by the awful wiring job. My question is this – How do I identify the manufacturer of a winch if someone spray painted it all? It looks like there was a sticker […] More »