Narrow diameter bars need more support. Dear ATVC: I noticed some race machines have handlebars that curve down into the clamps with no crossbar while others have a cross member usually with a pad on it. What’s the difference and which is better? “Better” in this case is a tough one to answer because it […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 19, 2024
Machines that fall in that sweet-spot between performance and maintenance. Dear ATVC: Hey guys, looking for opinions on which one is more reliable, easier to work on, and has longer longevity. My dad is looking to purchase a quad this spring, and he’s considering the following two models. He’ll mainly be exploring logging/fire roads. He […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 11, 2024
Round 2 results below. Winter can be a bit depressing for we off-roading types but fortunately, right as conditions for much of the nation are at their bleakest, that’s when the race season really starts heating up. Round 2 of the nine-round WORCS series headed to sunny California on January 26th, 2024 and reminded us […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 5, 2024
Fly(wheel) like a Falcon. Dear ATVC: Hi Folks, new here. Does anyone know what size of puller is needed to remove the flywheel on a Kazuma Falcon 110cc? The vast majority of small bore Chinese ATVs (50-125cc) were designed to use a 28×1.0 RH size puller. We say “most” because, and we discuss this often […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 4, 2024
See you at the top. Hill-climbers are a separate breed. They don’t concern themselves with trails, mud pits, MX tracks, dunes, or snow. Theirs is a simple mission – be the fastest up a treacherous slope that we can promise is far more intimidating and steep in person than it appears on video. With swingarm […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 1, 2024
We’re hoping this one gets the ball rolling. Again. We’ll come right out wit hit – manual clutch, full sport ATVs are among your ATV Connection’s favorite machines ever made. You can imagine our disappointment, then, when the 450cc premiere race class nearly evaporated entirely, leaving only Yamaha to hold down the fort (after a […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | January 31, 2024
The choices are many. Dear ATVC: Just picked up a new 7×14′ single axle ATV trailer with the removable sides that turn into ramps so you can load one up top left to right and one up the rear ramp straight forward. Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for installing permanent tie downs. So […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | January 21, 2024
