Tag: ask the editor

Dear ATVC: I was researching tracks for use in snow and came across an article that made it sound like there are track wraps to be purchased for your tires that would give incredible traction in the snow BUT the only place I have been able to find these referenced is in that thread. Help! […] More »

Dear ATVC: What exactly is a “quad-bike”? Is this a specific type of ATV, a slang term or something different entirely? The term quad bike is rarely used in the United States to describe an ATV (though “quad” alone is certainly common enough in reference to the vehicle’s four-wheels much in the same way trike […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m not sure how ATV insurance works. Is it essentially the same as automotive or motorcycle coverage? Is it mandatory? Whether or not ATV insurance coverage is mandatory depends entirely upon where you ride. It is generally required if you’re planning on riding on state owned or public trails. It varies when riding […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m an amateur racer trying to land a few sponsors to offset the high cost of competing. Do you have any tips to help me put together a good resume’? As simplistic as it sounds, make sure you have your name, address, phone number and email address clearly listed at the top of […] More »

Dear ATVC: A while ago you ran a piece on an American quad company that was making custom ATVs and motorcycles for its customers. I can’t recall the name of them right now but was wondering if they were still around? The company was US Highland and, despite suffering some terrible setbacks, we hear they’re […] More »

Dear ATVC: I was wondering if ATV VIN numbers work the same as cars and motorcycles? Like could you glance at the VIN and know when a quad was made and if it was stolen and so on? Thanks. Absolutely. All motorized vehicles manufactured after 1978 contain a 17-digit VIN number. It is made up […] More »

Dear ATVC: Simple question – has anyone ever designed a liquid cooled ATV with the radiator in the back? Would that even work? Based on the idea that a radiator requires the flow of air to function, one would think that only logical place to put one would be the front of the machine (where […] More »