Tag: Carb

Dear ATVC: Picked up a Honda carburetor off eBay. Inside is beautiful but the outside is completely oxidized. Before I mount I was wondering what’s the best method of cleaning it up. I fear if I ever need to adjust the external screws, there won’t be much left in this condition. Mr.Steele We typically view […] 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 »

Spring is in the air and while the rest of the world may be thinking about walks on the beach, drinks by the pool or firing up the ol barbecue, your ATV Connection editors are, like always, contemplating ways to make long-neglected ATV maintenance a tad bit less painful. The following are 5 tips of […] More »

Dear ATVC: My quad had been sitting a few years and when I opened up the float bowl to clean out the carb, the inner walls were coated in green crust What is this and how do I get rid of it? Green is the telltale sign of corroded cast aluminum. Contrary to common misconception […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m building up my son’s Honda TRX90 with the following engine mods: Ported head, TBQ Race cam from Beatrice cycle and a 114cc cylinder kit With Flat top piston, stepped header pipe to stock muffler. Here’s the question; Do I run the stock carb and jet it up (I think it comes stock […] More »

The California Air Resources Board has told the American Motorcyclist Association that even if it approves the sale of the new E15 ethanol-gasoline blend in California, the blend wouldn’t appear in the market for several years. If you’re wondering why this is important- consider this: Ethanol has been steadily being incorporated into the gasoline we […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 1987 Suzuki Quadracer 250 that pings every time I crack the throttle. It has a fresh top end but is still stock spec. The only other mods are a pipe and vented airbox lid. Any ideas? Pinging is actually the result of pre-ignition of the fuel in your engine’s top […] More »