Tag: ATV

When your ATV and helmet race without you. This is one of those weird crashes where the quad itself seemed to come after its rider with a purpose. And while there is no question the helmet saved his melon from the crushing impact, we also witness why the chin strap is essential.

GNCC U. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces registration is now open for the 2022 Yamaha Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) University. All up-and-coming off-road racers and riders are invited to hone their skills with hands-on help and tutelage from some of the greatest ATV and off-road motorcycle racers of all time – both past and […] More »

We’re all for spreading the positive side of the sport. When someone on the street mentions “shooting” or “a shooter”, it’s very rarely in a positive light. A few lunatics can taint the reputation of the many. Off-roading and the shooting lifestyle often go hand in hand whether it’s for hunting, target or sport/ range […] More »

An escape from these wacky times needed most. We’ll come right out with it – these are very strange times no matter where you happen to live. You see it whenever you go to put gas in your car, when you stop by the store to get groceries or even just to grab a bite […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have 2003 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO that I put 26″ Mud Lites. Its sluggish now. What weights and spring can I put in to make my own clutch kit without spending $350 on an EPI clutch kit? That’s insane money for a spring and 3 pieces of metal. What is the stock […] More »

Landing, not a launch. Fact – even if we don’t realize it, we’re experiencing the nature of physics every time we ride. What makes huge air possible is the fact that landing on a steep decline (transition) turns downward momentum into forward momentum. When you see a giant landing ramp, the goal is always to […] More »

Let’s separate fact from fiction. Myth: Higher Octane Number Means Greater Engine Performance We’ve all heard that one, right? Pump in some 93 rather than 87 and hold on tight. This is actually quite untrue. What a higher octane rating is good for is allowing an engine to be tuned for greater compression without preigniting […] More »