Category: ATV_Tech

Dear ATVC: I have a 1988 Kawasaki Mojave 250. When I set it on timing and try to kick it over, both intake and exhaust valves open when piston is returning to TDC. I’ve got it in a trade so I can’t really tell you the history behind it but all I know is that […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m new to the whole ATV thing. I just bought my son a Kazuma 90cc Mini Falcon (automatic). When I start it, I have to have my foot on the brake otherwise it just takes off. Is that how it’s supposed to be? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Timdaddyo4 Usually when […] More »

Let’s face it, this is the time of year when coming back from a solid ATV or UTV ride almost assuredly means some caked on mud, grime, crud or crust. Really good rides may contain some of each. Before parking it onto the pristine concrete of the garage, taking out the ol pressure washer and […] More »

Dear ATVC: Regarding the 2016 700 Kodiak SE (above) & 700 Grizzly (below), why is the Grizzly $800 more? The only difference I see is 26″ vs 25″ tires, LED headlights and half an inch more “front only” suspension travel for the Grizzly. The Kodiak SE has nicer looking and lighter alloy rims vs the […] More »

We’re always pretty excited about Fox ATV shocks. Why? Well for starters they are one of few aftermarket brands out there pushing for new technology to gain acceptance in the form of an air spring; essentially a chamber of compressed air that does the job of the heavier (and less tunable) coil-over spring. Additionally these […] More »

Dear ATVC: I come from a corn producing area and have been hearing a lot lately about gasoline moving up to E15 being a good thing for the economy & environment. Why is the AMA going out of their way to fight against this? The short answer: It means big trouble for small engines. Politicians […] More »

Dear ATVC: Obviously the expense of regenerating an ATV battery is about 1/2 the cost of replacement. What tests or factual documentation supports a prolonged life for a used battery as opposed to a new replacement? Jaster94 In the near future as lithium ion battery packs and other similar means of getting voltage to our […] More »