Tag: Ask

Ask The Editors: Tall Knuckle Take Down

Can-Am Maverick R Tall Knuckle

The knuckle sandwich. Dear ATVC: I appreciated your coverage of Can-Am’s Maverick R but have to comment on the goofy looks of that front end. What in the world are we looking at here? Is it just me or are those obnoxious metal loops bound to attract trail clutter like it was their job? I […] More »

By: | September 3, 2023


Ask the Editors: Little Help Snow Plow Style

Polaris Sportsman 700 Snow Plow

Preparing for the winter. Dear ATVC: Hi. I’m trying to find a plow kit for my Sportsman 700 but am having a hard time. The Polaris dealer by me says they can order a $999 kit but that seems a bit steep. I have the option to buy a used 66″ Glacier Pro HD for […] More »

By: | August 13, 2023



Ask the Editors: How To Test My Oil Pump

Polaris Predator 500

Predator with a dry top end? Dear ATVC: Hi guys, I’m new here. A few years back I purchased a 2004 Polaris Predator 500cc and I use it like twice every 6 months because I’m busy. Last ride the quad overheated then we had to replace the exhaust cam because for some reason oil wasn’t […] More »

By: | June 25, 2023


Ask the Editors: How to Check an Oil Injector

2-Stroke spark plug neither rich nor lean

2-stroke plugs tell a story. Dear ATVC: I recently purchased an ‘05 E-ton 90 2 stroke, oil injected quad for my daughter. I noticed the oil light stays illuminated while running. The previous owner states it’s always been that way and not to worry about it. My daughter rode it for about 2 hours total, […] More »

By: | June 11, 2023


Ask The Editors: Shock Stiffening

ATV Suspension: shock disassembly

The answer lies within. Dear ATVC: I’m using the front A-arms from an 87 Suzuki LT230s on a small dune buggy project I am working on but the stock shocks are too soft to hold all the weight of the car. Does anyone know of any compatible shocks that are stiffer so I don’t have […] More »

By: | May 21, 2023



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