Tag: Ask

What is the best way to deal with this? Dear ATVC: I’m an amateur XC and MX ATV racer and I was looking for some input on quad setup for particularly muddy courses. It’s better to reduce rear tire pressure for additional traction? I’ve heard you also want to stiffen up the suspension but wouldn’t […] More »

Wanted to Buy: New in Box. Dear ATVC: I want to buy a new ATV but the last “new ATV I bought when I went to pick it up the dealership was riding it and burnishing the brakes on it. The guy was going wide open and then stopping really quick. I know he was […] More »

Need more performance but also want a silkier experience. Dear ATVC: I am new and looking for some input. I’ve got got a Honda TRX250EX and am running a 660 rear shock and 4-6 psi in the tires. I LOVE the quick nimble performance of the sport quad I have. I DO NOT enjoy the […] More »

Hub troub. Dear ATVC: Does anyone know a 4/110 hub that will fit a 24 spline LT230s axle? I think I saw somewhere that the 200x rear hubs might fit but I’m not sure. I am using the axle for a small dune buggy I am building, so any bolt pattern that has a common […] More »

Honda’s unique transmission explained. Dear ATVC: How does the Honda DCT transmission differ from other CVTs and how does it work? Well, the ends result (the Continuously Variable Transmission) isn’t really unique with Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission, but rather the interaction between the rider and the machine is different. How so? The DCT allows the […] More »

The power of the sprockets. Dear ATVC: I’m an amateur racer and have been experimenting with various great ratios for the best power out of corners without revving out too early. I’ve been told to be careful to avoid overreaching in my sprocket choices. How do you do that? Overreaching in this instance refers simply […] More »

A common scenario. Dear ATVC: Which forum should I ask for help in? Was given a 4 wheeler, trying to rebuild it and get it up and running. The VIN number found and try to search the internet for says its invalid. The guy who gave it to me knew nothing about it. We’re assuming […] More »