Needs a coat. Dear ATVC: Seeking recommendations for a cover for a quad that has both a windshield and a 2up seat/storage box. Thanks!!! A few years ago, people looked at you funny when you said you were looking for a cover for your ATV. These days there are hundreds of solid choices available from […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 29, 2020
It’s all about traction. Dear ATVC: This is probably a stupid question but my local Can-Am dealer was talking about Visco-4Lok on the new machines. What is this exactly? I looked it up and read it’s a limited slip differential? Explain to me what that means as well if you can. Absolutely – let’s start […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 16, 2020
Is there power to be gained here? Yes. Dear ATVC: I heard that an aftermarket air filter can result in a gain of 2 horsepower. Is this true or just marketing hyperbole? It seems too good to be true. Believe it or not, it’s true. That’s probably the upper echelon of the type of horsepower […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 8, 2020
Proven with time. Dear ATVC: As much as I’ve searched, I can’t seem to find opinions or discussions about pros and cons of gas tank location on an ATV. Yes I understand the lower center of gravity makes an ATV more stable on off-cambers but I’m really curious about hill climbs and if the fuel […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 1, 2020
Can you magically erase scuffs? Yup! Dear ATVC: I notice my boots leave black scuffs all over my 450R’s plastics after a ride. I heard Magic Erasers get these off but am afraid to try it. Are there chemicals in these that can fade the plastic? You heard correct – Magic Erasers are wonderful inventions […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 26, 2020
It has been and is being done. Dear ATVC: If development of 2-stroke race quads didn’t end years ago, would have we gotten fuel injected models? Is it possible to fuel inject a reed valve engine? The answer is a resounding yes to both questions. How can we be so sure? Many industries never stopped […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 12, 2020
Not a lot of swap options but still some options. Dear ATVC: My rear shock is shot on my 2000 DS650 and I’m having a hard time trying to get it rebuilt. Anyone know if a rear shock off of a different ATV would work – like off a Raptor or something like that? Well […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 4, 2020
