As close as you’re going to get. Dear ATVC: Searching for my next quad and currently have a Yamaha Warrior. I want to find something not too huge and possibly with a foot shifter/clutch like my warrior. My top choices so far are the Wolverine (used 2006-2009) or Grizzly. Both of these will probably be […] More »

How often do these things wear out? Dear ATVC: I used to ride a 2-stroke years ago and had to change the spark plug once every fifth or so ride. These days when I pull the plug out of my Yamaha 4-stroke, it looks so perfect, I can’t help but think I’m wasting money in […] More »

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 »

Relic from the past? Dear ATVC: What ever happened to compression release levers on ATVs? I remember in the 90s, all my machines had them (even my electric start Suzuki 4×4) and now they are all but non-existent. Have ATVs been designed to run less cylinder pressure in recent years? You are indeed correct that […] More »

BNGs can be considered a feature. Sorta. Dear ATVC: Stupid question. What’s BNG mean? I’ve been looking up my ATV’s model history and some years in the updates section, it just says BNG. I’ve never heard of this, what is it? Sometimes we as the media throw terms around for so long that their origins […] More »

Dear ATVC: Is there a difference between a Kawasaki Lakota Sport and a normal Kawasaki Lakota? I’ve been trying to find the difference between these two and all I notice is a major difference by the looks in the rails . But is there any difference motor-wise or anything? Jacks411 Nope, your investigation is right […] More »