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BNGs can be considered a feature. Sorta. Dear ATVC: Stupid question. What’s BNG mean? I’ve been looking up my ATV’s model history and some years in the updates section, it just says BNG. I’ve never heard of this, what is it? Sometimes we as the media throw terms around for so long that their origins […] More »

Not as bad as you fear. Dear ATVC: Does anyone know how to best remove the foot shifter from an 05 Yamaha Wolverine 350? I am trying to replace it with a heel/ toe shifter and it looks like the engine has to be removed. I am hoping this is not the case. The good […] More »

Technology: Can’t live with it, can’t live without it. Dear ATVC: They changed some of the software they use at work, and now this site is blocked. But it says you’re blocking it and not our software. I’m dead in the water during the day. Any clues? Yes – Typically an Error 1005 occurs when […] More »

Do parts exist for the SSR Motorsports SRU170RS? Thankfully, yes. Dear ATVC: Have one or have info on the SSR SRU170? I own a 2019 and need to find parts without going to dealer. I like to do my own work. SSR Motorsports has a nice variety of off-road vehicles but the SRU170RS represents their […] More »

Was it all a dream? Dear ATVC: I have a question that nobody can answer. I remember there was a new sport quad coming from a new American manufacturer about a decade back that seemed never to have made it to market. Everyone keeps telling me I’m thinking about the ATK 440 but this was […] More »

Taking the place of the injector. Dear ATVC: I just bought a 1994 Polaris 400L and I was told I need to mix the gas and oil. I was wondering what the mixture is for my model – is it 50:1, 40:1, 32:1? Let’s start with the obvious – the 400L left the factory with […] More »

Wouldn’t flipping the cylinder around and running a straight pipe be best? Dear ATVC: Can somebody help me understand something about exhaust systems? I have noticed performance pipes seem to have all sorts of twists and bends in them lately. Wouldn’t this be worse for performance? Am I wrong in thinking the best boost would […] More »