The future is now. Dear ATVC: Why don’t ATVs use lithium ion batteries like cellphones? DavMcNutt We’re in the process of transition even as we speak. Though not exactly like bigger version of the lithium ion units that power your cell phones and laptops (lithium cobalt), we’re seeing more and more lithium (lithium-iron phosphate) designs […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 12, 2017
The missing piece to the puzzle? Dear ATVC: I’ve got an older Foreman that I picked up for cheap that I’m in the process of modding out for mudding. A friend of mine mentioned velocity stacks. What are these and are they something I should be considering for an advantage? DarYL In the world of […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 16, 2017
Short lived but not forgotten. Dear ATVC: A fellow participant asks who was the subcontractor who made the Deere ATVs. Somehow I was thinking it was Can Am. dbj216 Actually, while the components that comprise all of John Deere’s off-road vehicle are globally sourced (meaning they are a hodgepodge of pieces of bits from manufacturers […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 31, 2017
You down with HUV? Dear ATVC: Going to look at a used Husqvarna HUV for my 95 year old dad. Anybody know anything about them? Guy is asking $3,000. I know they made a Kubota 3 cylinder diesel model, but this is a gas model. Anyone ever see or use one? Where are they made? […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 22, 2017
Dear ATVC: I’m looking at an 01 Warrior. I’m told that it doesn’t run and that it’s a “bad magneto.” Pics look good but I’ve not seen it in person yet. I’ve looked online and found parts and videos on how to change that. I’m fairly mechanical so it looks like it would certainly be […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 20, 2017
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 »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 13, 2017
Dear ATVC: I’m looking for a chest and back protector that will fit me! All the ones I look at don’t have a size or go up to a xl. I’m 6’1 330 pounds with really big shoulders- I mean big. Pants and boots I’ve found I’m like. 3xl in jersey I’ve just been nervous […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 6, 2017
