Tag: Ask the Editors

Dear ATVC: I have a Honda 400EX that I just ride in the dunes. Want to do a slip on exhaust and decided I want an HMF but am not sure if the Performance series or the Competition series is right one for my quad. Just want a little wake up, I don’t race or […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m new to the ATV hobby. Can you folks recommend an ATV magazine that might increase my knowledge of the ATV hobby? I’m looking for tests and comparisons, new features, specifications, and stories about ATV riding. David We wouldn’t be doing our job if we didn’t recommend giving our editorial site a look. […] More »

Dear ATVC: My 2006 Suzuki King Quad 700 stalls sometimes when I turn the lights on or when I push the 4-wheel-drive button what could be causing this problem? kenden Ahh electrical anomalies. Ordinarily we are forced to answer these questions with a whole bunch of questions of our own and this instance will be […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 2001 Kodiak that came into my shop that lost spark. I went through the service manual and got down to the point where it says “Replace CDI”. While I guess that would be the route I would go I hate throwing a $300 part at it to see if it […] More »

Dear ATVC: So I have a 110cc semi-auto atv (only foot shifter). Anyway. As soon as I press the gas in, roughly 1 second later I have to upshift gears. Then about 3-5 seconds later I have to shift to third (top gear). I was wondering if by changing the sprockets I could maybe make […] More »

Dear ATVC: Last weekend I rebuilt the carb, cleaned the gas tank and valves on my 86 Suzuki LTF230. I was able to crank it by hooking up a car battery – I put the negative to the negative lead and touched the positive directly to the starter. Vroooom…. things are looking good. This was […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m due for an air filter clean and the last time I used dish soap, the sponge started to crumble apart shortly thereafter. What do you recommend that is strong enough to clean up a pretty dirty filter but gentle enough not to destroy the material? AsterIk You’re in luck – the perfect […] More »