Need new hoops for the big DS. Dear ATVC: Anyone know where to find rear rims for my 2001 Bombardier DS650?? We have to answer that question with some more questions, but don’t worry – we’ve got the answers to those questions too. What, specifically are you looking for? New/ used? Stock/ aftermarket? If you’re […] More »

ARGO saw a gap in the market: No 2Ups coming out of Japan. Dear ATVC: Been thinking hard about getting a 2Up ATV. Anyone heard much about ARGO ATVs? I researched and saw they were made by a Taiwanese company called TGB (Taiwan Golden Bee). They make the TGB BLADE. Not sure if the ARGO […] More »

They only made them in 87 and 88. Dear ATVC: I just picked up a 1987 Kawasaki Mojave 110 that I want to clean up for my grand kids. It seems to run good but I want to go through it and make sure there aren’t any issues before I give it to them. I […] More »

JetMoto parts do exist online. Dear ATVC: How do you find replacement plastics for a JetMoto 250 ATV? Jetmoto, like most Chinese ATV manufacturers, doesn’t have a dedicated dealer presence so the only way of obtaining parts like plastics is to order online from a reputable importer. We’d recommend using someone like KasumaUSA who claims […] More »

The only thing he didn’t replace yet. Dear ATVC: I installed a new battery, solenoid and starter on my 1996 Kawasaki Bayou 400. It will crank only when I jump it and purrs like a kitten until I disconnect the cables. Then it cuts off and just clicks when I try to crank again. Here’s […] More »

HISUN says it’s their most asked question. Dear ATVC: HISUN’s 1000cc motor is a knockoff of what name brand engine? While it is true that many Chinese off-road manufacturers simply create clone engines from older Japanese patents, HISUN prides itself on relying upon no such trickery. HISUN Motors (Chongqing Huansong Industrial Co. Ltd.) manufactures all […] More »

Decoding the digits. Dear ATVC: Polaris 96-53884 & EC38PLE05 Any information? There was a time when ATVs hadn’t yet adopted the standard VIN number system used today. Your numbers seem to point back to the 1996 Polaris Scrambler 400, the second of which is the crank shaft identification code. The Polaris Scrambler 400 boasted a […] More »