Dear ATVC: Do throttle cables stretch over time? Mine seems to have become loose. firsttimerider Absolutely- like any manual metal cable, the throttle cable is not immune to stretching over time. Keeping the cable and its housing well lubricated is a means of extending its life. Keeping water out of the rubber housing is another. […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have extended handlebars on my Dinli 450cc off-road quad not sure if I should keep them on or run narrower bars. What has better control guys? Ashley S Ready for the short and generic answer? Run whatever feels more comfortable to you. That’s probably not the type of insight you’re seeking but […] More »

We all know that everything we hear about on commercials can’t possibly be true. We also know that company marketing teams can make a whole lot of promises; oftentimes superseding the capabilities of even the best possible product. Yet when it comes to the fluids in our ATVs, we’re generally presented with the option of […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 2000 Honda 300EX and am wondering if a main wiring harness from a 1997 will work on it? tank10rnk Good news, the central wiring harness from a 1997 model 300EX will mate up to the 2000 without issue. In fact it is the same part # (32100-HM3-860) unchanged from years […] More »

Dear ATVC: I need a safe alternative gear oil to Polaris AGL for my 95 Scrambler 400. Do any exist? Djoshuah You are in luck; after placing calls to many of the leading lubricant manufacturers, we’ve discovered that most do offer a direct alternative to the Polaris branded oil. Here are a few: Klotz: KE970 […] More »

Dear ATVC: Hi, I’m thinking about getting a Yamaha blaster for trail riding but I was wondering if it could handle the trails in Colorado. I was wondering specifically if it can handle going over the big rocks. Thanks. drewy2dope The oil-injected 195cc Yamaha Blaster 2-stroke enjoyed a massive following in its 1988 to 2006 […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m fairly new to ATVs and picked up a used 1987 Honda TRX250R (2-stroke). The jetting needed a little work and that got me wondering why none of the manufacturers offered a fuel injected 2-stroke. That would forever solve jetting worries and probably create less pollution in the process. Or is injecting a […] More »