Category: Feature Articles

Rugged Radios goes retro for its latest build. Custom UTVs are nothing new but every once in awhile, you see something that makes you stop in your tracks and just stare. The new Rugged General does precisely that. This 2016 Polaris General is posing as a World War II Willys Jeep with it’s historically-accurate Willys […] More »

When only steel will do. Dear ATVC: Anyone know where I can purchase stainless steel front brake lines for my 02 Recon TRX250? kyle041991 You’re in luck. While steel braided brake lines are very popular with performance oriented machines, locating them for the Recon 250 is a bit trickier. Fortunately a company known as Speedlinez […] More »

Showroom condition minus the tax Spring is in the air! The sun is coming up earlier, the geese are flying back north and your ATV Connection editors are, like always, digging through SprocketList in the hopes of finding you a good deal on a machine to make those early spring rides a reality without breaking […] More »

Outdoor Access Initiative Assists in Rehabbing Public Lands and OHV Areas Impacted by 2016 Wildfire Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, employees returned to the San Bernardino National Forest last week to volunteer their time in support of projects aiding the fire-damaged OHV trails within the Trestles / Baldy Mesa OHV staging area. Working with members of […] More »

To save or not to save; that is the question. Dear ATVC: Yesterday I broke the shifter of my Honda 250EX about right off the shaft, I went to take the bolt off and the head popped right off! Any recommendations? I see people saying to do the “Hacksaw Trick” but cant find any videos […] More »

Red means stop! While it’s easy to assume that the value of brake lights in the realm of ATVing was fairly obvious from the onset. After all, dim and low-light night riding is generally a staple in the off-roading arena. Not so! Tail lights were strictly optional throughout most of the 80s and brake lights […] More »

Here’s a hands-on lesson in centrifugal force. Nobody said city-bound ATV aficionados have it easy. Take this week’s specimen for example. After gearing up in his usual riding uniform which includes sweatpants, a hoodie and a Chicago Bulls hat, it’s off to the concrete jungle for more donuts than Dunkin’. He thought he was in full […] More »