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Ask the Editors: Torque Specs on a 110cc ATV

Ask the Editors: Torque Specs on a 110cc ATV

Dear ATVC: Can anyone advise me on the cylinder head bolt torque settings for a 110cc Chinese quad? I’ve no idea the make of the engine, it has no markings at all. scottbrockwell One of the many dangers of purchasing an off-brand ATV is this, the fact that oftentimes there are absolutely no markings or […] More »

By: | November 8, 2015


Ask the Editors: Swapping a Carb for Fuel Injection

Ask the Editors: Swapping a Carb for Fuel Injection

Dear ATVC: I have a 2007 Suzuki Eiger 400 4×4 automatic and was wondering if its possible to go from a carb to fuel injection? New person We encounter this question often and contrary to common misconception, there is actually a company called Ecotrons that will sell you the complete kit to turn your 400-800cc […] More »

By: | November 2, 2015


Ask the Editors: How Many Miles is too Many?

Ask the Editors:  How Many Miles is too Many?

Dear ATVC: I recently purchased a 98 Honda Foreman 400. It has 1169 hours/ 6038 miles on gauge. ATV is two owner and in fair shape. Are the hours and mileage about average for this old an ATV ? Thx! MSN Well let’s do some simple calculations for a closer look at just what’s been […] More »

By: | October 25, 2015



Ask the Editors: ATV Tire Tears

Ask the Editors: ATV Tire Tears

Dear ATVC: I was riding mud tires on a bit of hard pack and came home to discover that some of the lugs had cracks at their bases afterward. Did I destroy my tires by riding them in conditions that they weren’t designed for? HighL422 It is possible that aggressive riding on hard pack or […] More »

By: | October 19, 2015


ATV Tech: Let’s Talk About the Clutch

ATV Tech: Let’s Talk About the Clutch

Choices, Choices We live in a world where there are a lot of transmission choices on our ATVs. Automatics and CVTs have gotten very popular among the utility and side-by-side scene but when it comes to the type of pure performance demanded by ATV racing or aggressive trail riding, the manual clutch is still king. […] More »

By: | October 15, 2015


Ask the Editors: Suzuki 230 Cover

Ask the Editors: Suzuki 230 Cover

Dear ATVC: I have a 1987 Suzuki LT230E and I need to know the name of the cover behind the chain. The case saver and all is missing but the mag case is not cracked.. Thinking transmission cover but not really sure? I also need to buy that part if anyone can help.. Please my […] More »

By: | September 28, 2015


Ask the Editors: Disappearing Antifreeze

Ask the Editors: Disappearing Antifreeze

Dear ATVC: I have a 2004 Kawasaki KFX400 that is losing antifreeze after a short ride. While idling it doesn’t smoke, but when you rev it while idling it will blow out white smoke from the exhaust, not a lot but the first rev can be quite a bit. It doesn’t completely lose antifreeze but […] More »

By: | September 21, 2015



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