Dear ATVC: I have a 1988 Kawasaki Mojave 250. When I set it on timing and try to kick it over, both intake and exhaust valves open when piston is returning to TDC. I’ve got it in a trade so I can’t really tell you the history behind it but all I know is that […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m new to the whole ATV thing. I just bought my son a Kazuma 90cc Mini Falcon (automatic). When I start it, I have to have my foot on the brake otherwise it just takes off. Is that how it’s supposed to be? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Timdaddyo4 Usually when […] More »

Dear ATVC: Obviously the expense of regenerating an ATV battery is about 1/2 the cost of replacement. What tests or factual documentation supports a prolonged life for a used battery as opposed to a new replacement? Jaster94 In the near future as lithium ion battery packs and other similar means of getting voltage to our […] More »

Dear ATVC: Long story short I tried hooking up the new battery in my 07 Honda Recon 250 in a hurry in the dark and hooked it up backwards. I fried the piece that goes in the battery cable with the 2 wire plug that comes out the bottom and each end of the positive […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’ve been away from the sport for a solid decade and was surprised that Splitfire spark plugs aren’t around anymore. What ever happened to them? TennorZ Welcome back. If you were involved in the mid to late 1990s; indeed Splitfire was quite the rage in spark plug technology at the time. For those […] More »

Let’s be honest, how often do we really stop to contemplate the seat on our ATVs? Perhaps we make a fleeting mental note of its comfort the day we straddle up on it on the showroom floor and then again the day the seat cover has finally worn through enough to show raw foam. The […] More »

Dear ATVC: My Rubicon’s exhaust is starting to get a little rusty and crappy looking! Want to clean it up and have been wondering if it’s possible to hydrographic (dip) the muffler? If not what is an alternative option? ATVrider199 We made a few calls to hydrographic printers in our area and believe it or […] More »