Tag: answer

Not tamper-proof. Dear ATVC: Been looking at early (2000 to 2010) ATVs with OEM instrumentation. Is it possible to somehow do a rollback with a programmer or by replacing a module? Is it possible to operate these models from the get-go with the instruments disconnected. I wouldn’t mind paying well over the average price for […] More »

Do brands really equal performance? Dear ATVC: I built up a 250R with plans of racing when life gets back to normal and have a question that never seems to get addressed. How come when testing quads, especially high performance ones, nobody ever mentions the brand and octane of the fuel being run through them. […] More »

I wanna go bigger! Dear ATVC: My Beartracker uses 22×7-10 front and 22×10-10 rear can I get tires a little taller and retain my same wheels? Contrary to common misconception, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to just how far we can stretch the tires we mount to our ATVs’ rims. […] More »

The chain King Midis would run. Dear ATVC: I’m trying to get a good x-ring chain for my 09 Honda TRX450ER and I’ve had a few questions the shops won’t answer. I’m looking at getting a Max X x-ring they had for $69.99 or they had a gold series for $104.99. What’s the difference in […] More »

Want to do things right. Dear ATVC: I have a 2002 Yamaha 350 Wolverine and I can’t seem to find a Haynes or Clymer repair manual for the Wolverine. There are plenty of manuals for Raptors, Warriors, and other yfm350 but none that specifically mention Wolverine. I may have found some digital ones but I’m […] More »

Charger boost required. Dear ATVC: My Yamaha Warrior will start no problem while I have the battery connected to the charger but once I unplug it, it’s hard to get started again. The battery is new 210cca so I’m not sure what’s going on here. What you’re going to want to do is to put […] More »

Who is this man and what is his steed? Dear ATVC: Has anyone ever heard of atv rider Joshua Kritzeck? And is that a Honda 700xx? Josh Kritzeck is still an active ATV enthusiast and tuner and, amazingly, has authored several books on extracting power from performance quads under pen-name JR Kritz. And you are […] More »