Where should I begin my ATV search? Dear ATVC: Been lurking this site reading reviews etc. but now I’m ready to take the plunge and I could use some help. I’m from Canada but spending this winter in AZ. I’d like to buy a used ATV but have no idea which resource to look. Craigslist […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 1980 ATC110 that fires but is putting out a weak yellow spark at the plug. I have changed the points, spark plug and cleaned the flywheel and stator. Is this a sign of a defective coil? It is possible – but there is an issue you should consider even before […] More »

Can I just ditch the whole thing? Dear ATVC: I lost the spring on the decompression lever when I replaced my valves. Can I run the ATV without the decompression lever on the camshaft? Would doing so cause problems? Well without knowing the make/ model ATV and corresponding design of the decompression system, let’s start […] More »

Can they really burn? Dear ATVC: A mechanic friend of mine said that I should consider having my quad’s valves adjusted so I don’t burn one. Is this a real thing? Can I adjust them myself? This is advice you would be wise to heed. Valve adjustment is a very important piece of regular maintenance […] More »

How many pieces is my rim? Dear ATVC: I have a Honda ATC90 but the frame says US90. I think it may have originally had the balloon tires but someone converted to have all 22x11x8 knobbies. I cut the front tire off and noticed there are what looks like two large o-rings or gaskets next […] More »

What oil goes where? Dear ATVC: I accidentally put oil in the side plug by the pull start of my 1986 Polaris Trail Boss 250. Is this bad? Can I drain it or should I drain? What kind of oil do I need? 143 Whether or not it is damaging and should be drained depends […] More »

Dear ATVC: My main battery grounding wire got pulled apart from the terminal connector. I tried to re-clamp it but the wire is probably a 2 Guage and impossible to find a big enough terminal connector at Home Depot. It would not stay together from me using pliers so.. Can I solder this type of […] More »