The x-factor. Dear ATVC: Picked up an 08 DS90 for my kids, It was a cheap craigslist find that didn’t run, jets where plugged with ethanol gas gunk. So on the maiden voyage for my son to see how he likes it he gases it up wen turning around right into the neighbors bumper on […] More »

Leaning into the US soon. Taking a page from Polaris and Can-Am’s books, it looks like Swiss vehicle maker Quadro Vehicles S.A. announced it is entering the U.S. market with a leaning road-legal vehicle all their own. The company’s flagship — the QOODER — is the only four-wheeled tilting street vehicle in the world, and […] More »

Case of the stalled out electrons. Dear ATVC: I have found numerous posts about loss of electricity, but nothing quite like I am experiencing. I have a new battery, new ignition switch, new breaker, and a new solenoid. My problem is that I have 12 volts going to the battery, but I have no voltage […] More »

The elusive ATV diagnostic scanner tool. Dear ATVC: I have a 2012 750 Brute Force that has intermittent fits and dies like turning the key off. after it cools off over night it good for another 60 km,s. Do I’m looking for an interface cable for my code reader. Google was no help. The answer […] More »

Too hot to handle. Dear ATVC: Hello all. I am a “car guy” mostly, but attempting to fix an ATV issue that someone here may be able to assist with. Attempted to install a new battery in a 2003 TRX250EX and some of the electrical wires got extremely hot to the point of melting. Immediately […] More »

Boss in need of 4×4. Dear ATVC: I have a 1991 Polaris 250 Trail Boss 4×4 and the 4 wheel drive will not engage. Any help regarding this matter would be amazing. Because of the vagueness of the question, we can only offer some universally applicable suggestions in diagnosing the problem here. We’re assuming of […] More »

The 84 250R in its prime. Dear ATVC: This is my first post here and am pretty desperate and hoping ANYBODY could help me out. I bought a 1984 Honda ATC 250R (disassembled) and decided to restore it. When trying to install the swing arm, I realized the pivot side bearings were completely shot and […] More »