Yes it’s real. No it isn’t the same as the CDI. Dear ATVC: I have a 2002 Yamaha Big Bear 400 with electrical problems. I am trying to find out the purpose of the Motor Control Unit. It is different from the CDI box and I am trying to determine whether or not it’s functioning […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 19, 2022
Where to begin when your hubs aren’t playing nice. Dear ATVC: I am new at this, bear with me. I have a 2001 Polaris Sportsman 400 and the front hubs wont engage. The switch (all wheel drive) light will not work, either. I am thinking electrical problems? The fact that neither hub is engaging and […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | January 30, 2022
Pumping up the compression. Dear ATVC: I have a 1996 Honda Foreman 400 TRX400FW. It’s runs great. But I’m wondering what I can do for more power? I was thinking of shaving the cylinder head to increase the compression ratio. As of now it’s 8.2:1. Using 93 octane wouldn’t be a big deal to me. […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | December 19, 2021
Refusing to fire up. Dear ATVC: I have a Honda 400EX that turns over but won’t start. I already cleaned the carb. Some of the jets were clogged and I thought that would be it but no difference. Fuel is flowing but not sure why it still won’t start. Please help. It sounds like you […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 10, 2021
Is it really a Bear? Dear ATVC: I was told this was possibly a 2000-2012 Yamaha Big Bear 400; although the headlights seem too wide-set. Can anyone confirm or provide the correct year range, make, and model? Thank you. Based on the quality of this photo alone, that’s like asking a marine biologist to identify […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 25, 2021
Meet the rest of the 22 ‘Zooks. Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is thrilled to announce an additional group of dynamic and stylish 2022 Suzuki models. These returning 2022 Suzuki products add to an exciting range of premium Suzuki ATVs including proven and rugged Suzuki KingQuad ATVs, the fun and easy to ride QuadSport Z50 […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 22, 2021
The only thing he didn’t replace yet. Dear ATVC: I installed a new battery, solenoid and starter on my 1996 Kawasaki Bayou 400. It will crank only when I jump it and purrs like a kitten until I disconnect the cables. Then it cuts off and just clicks when I try to crank again. Here’s […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 24, 2021
