Digging into the world of gears and shafts. Dear ATVC: Among the various makes and models, I have noticed: There are AWD which are really 3 wheel drive machines. These will not have an actuator. There are AWD with a locking front differential for a true 4 wheel drive. These will have 1 diff lock […] More »

Our suspension is about to get a whole lot smarter. As much as we hate to admit it, the days of heading out to the backyard with an adjustable wrench and screwdriver to fine tune our ATVs are all but relegated to memory and for those few individuals with a functioning time machine. For the […] More »

Two schools of thought, one machine. Dear ATVC: I have a 2003 Polaris 700 Twin and was wondering which head bolt torque setting you’d advise. According to my service manual it should be done in certain pattern to 0-64 ft. lbs. (81-87 Nm) but I’ve also heard to torque to 25 ft. lbs, back off […] More »

A new player enters the game. Recreational vehicle disruptor, RINDEV, announced today the opening of preorder reservations for their exciting and futuristic electric side by side, designed to address issues of global warming and overall experience. RINDEV is the first company of its kind to produce an all-electric, high-performance, and long-range vehicle in this market. […] More »

The era of mechanical differentials was real. Dear ATVC: I remember viewing parts-house schematics and finding a locking front differential that was engaged without any electrical element (wires, solenoid) involved. Not to be confused with the viscolok, this diff case showed a small lever that was activated by cable or rod. Is there or was […] More »

2022 at the Can-Am camp. BRP (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOOO) maintains a constant focus on improving the rider experience across its entire lineup of powersports vehicles. Can-Am Off-Road is a shining example of that, and the results speak for themselves – continuously sweeping podiums at the most grueling races across the globe, helping to drive […] More »

Technically a Kawasaki powered UTV. Dear ATVC: A few years ago my dad bought a Snapper Grounds Cruiser (model GC9520KW) from someone he knew. I have bought it from him for work we are doing on our property although I haven’t picked it up yet. The problem is there is hardly no information out there […] More »