Why no title? Dear ATVC: I haven’t owned an ATV since since my Yamaha Wolverine 15 years ago. I’ve been thinking about picking up something used, along the lines of a 400EX, LTZ400, maybe even a Raptor. There are a decent number of ATVs on Facebook Marketplace, but it seems like very few of them […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 18, 2020
Because sometimes good tunes make good rides great. The new Polaris General XP 1000 Factory Custom Edition is ready to bring the noise for 2021 as the machine is equipped with a Rockford Fosgate off-road optimized Stage-4 audio system. As the industry’s only vehicle factory-equipped with the Rockford Fosgate Stage 4 audio system, the Factory […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 13, 2020
It has been and is being done. Dear ATVC: If development of 2-stroke race quads didn’t end years ago, would have we gotten fuel injected models? Is it possible to fuel inject a reed valve engine? The answer is a resounding yes to both questions. How can we be so sure? Many industries never stopped […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 12, 2020
Not a lot of swap options but still some options. Dear ATVC: My rear shock is shot on my 2000 DS650 and I’m having a hard time trying to get it rebuilt. Anyone know if a rear shock off of a different ATV would work – like off a Raptor or something like that? Well […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 4, 2020
Not tamper-proof. Dear ATVC: Been looking at early (2000 to 2010) ATVs with OEM instrumentation. Is it possible to somehow do a rollback with a programmer or by replacing a module? Is it possible to operate these models from the get-go with the instruments disconnected. I wouldn’t mind paying well over the average price for […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | September 27, 2020
Entry level reliability. Dear ATVC: My 13 year old son is more of a dirt bike rider but we want to get him an ATV to ride some of the nearby trails with us. Someone near us is selling a 2000 Yamaha Breeze 125 for $1400. Is the Breeze a decent quad for a young […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | September 21, 2020
The quintet. Dear ATVC: I just picked up a Yamaha Raptor 660 and it’s the first Yamaha I’ve ever owned. I am really surprised to hear they ran 5-valve heads. Why not the standard 4? It seems like nothing but more complexity. Even though four valves is the commonly accepted norm (two intake and two […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | September 14, 2020
