Sometimes logic has no place in the rough and tumble conditions of a modern ATV engine operating at full tilt. Logic would suggest that as your engine’s valves open and close millions of times, they would slacken up, become loose and sloppy. However, the truth of the matter is that often valve clearances actually become […] More »

Dear ATVC: So I was shopping around and saw this CDI Rev Box for a Yamaha Warrior: Big Gun Rev Box CDI/ECU Yamaha Warrior 350 2002 – 2004. I was wondering if this would fit on a 2003 Yamaha wolverine 350 4X4 since they have the same engine? Thanks! 2003Wolverine350 Believe it or not, while […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a ’05 Honda TRX400 (yellow plastics) and I’ve been wanting to paint or powder coat the frame. I was thinking flat black would look good, any suggestions? Also, any helpful hints or parts I may need to replace would be great. Loki1699 ATV frame painting can indeed be an affordable means […] More »

Dear ATVC: I just bought a CDI engine but my three wheeler had a points ignition system. Can I just convert everything so it corresponds with my CDI? Connor Miele Excellent question. The answer depends entirely upon what electronics componentry came with your new CDI-equipped engine. If the complete digital ignition was included, then indeed […] More »

Dear ATVC: We went to the local motocross races last night at NCMP. Kids were already wanting to try racing. Seeing other kids racing surely didn’t help that urge. So, I had never seen ATV’s race, but I had been reading about the different classes, and I saw they had “70-90cc Production ATV” for kids. […] More »

Dear ATVC: I was recently attempting to mount a new tire on my ATV’s rim and couldn’t get the bead to seat for anything. It seemed like my compressor wasn’t putting out enough air pressure to get the bead to “pop” into place. Have you ever encountered this and if so how do you remedy […] More »

Dear ATVC: I took my first trip to the dunes the last couple days, and had a great time. I had never ridden in the sand let alone went up large inclines or attempted jumps before. My friends said I did excellent for my first time out, but I am sure I have much more […] More »