Category: ATV_Tech

CVT. It’s easy as 1-2-3. When it comes to ATV transmissions, the CVT reigns supreme. The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) was known primarily for snowmobiling prior to making its way to the ATV scene. It’s an automatic system that uses two cone-shaped pulleys connected by a V-shaped belt. The taper of the pulleys can be […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m looking for a rear shock around 20-inches in length. Anyone got any ideas? jimbo1989 We’re assuming you mean 20″ worth of travel (not eye to eye shock length) as even in that case you’re looking at the very extreme upper end of the shock spectrum. Given that the raciest of quads rarely […] More »

Will the glory days return? Dear ATVC: My friend says Honda is manufacturing an all new fuel-injected, environmentally friendly 2-stroke engine for racing. Does this mean we expect a return of the 250R? Your friend speaks the truth- Honda did indeed file for a patent for a unique (modern) 2-stroke engine design back in 2015 […] More »

32-years experience and counting. FEMO ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. has been manufacturing and exporting automotive and ATV engines since 1985 but it wasn’t until 2010 that the company established its own in-house brand: BEARINGWORX. BEARINGWORX offers an ever expanding line of off-road hard products such as bearing kits, fork bushing kits, engine oil seal kits, gasket […] More »

Dear ATVC: Anyone know where the regulator/ rectifier is located on a 2006 Yamaha Kodiak 450? Bobbyray You’ll find the rectifier on the left side of the machine (if you were in the saddle) just past the rear fender. The following diagram demonstrates it well- # 16: Got questions for us? Ask them here!

What’s in a name? Dear ATVC: Is it true sintered brake pads use metal shavings? Wouldn’t this damage metal rotors? KRand It is true that brake pads are often sold under two banners: Sintered and organic though the labels can be slightly misleading. Organic pads are made from a mix of fibers and fillers bound […] More »

Hunter’s delight. Prey’s nightmare. The full-featured Kymco UXV 700i LE Hunter edition is exclusively available in the favorite color of fauna browsers: Matte Green. All game, from deer to elk will be impressed. Based on the revised 2018-version of the UXV 700i line of UTVs, the UXV 700i Hunter also has: 695cc fuel-injected engine; push-button, […] More »