Dear ATVC: I got a 1983 Suzuki ALT 125 that wouldn’t run. So I rebuilt the carb, put new rings and new timing chain on it and it still smokes like crazy and takes a while to idle back down. Any ideas?? Spencer Schambach High idling is simply a matter of further fine tuning your […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 250cc Tao Tao and on the last ride my friend came back with it pouring fuel out of a hole in the carb- see hole above the gold screw? Anyone know if a screw dropped out and should be in this hole or is it something else? Alanrenouf Thanks and […] More »

Dear ATVC:I can’t keep my Yamaha Breeze idling. Anyone have ideas? Cherik The very first place to start with the automatic Yamaha Breeze is to adjust the throttle stop screw. Turn the screw in to increase engine speed, and out to decrease engine speed. If you have access to a diagnostic tach, proper engine idle […] More »

Dear ATVC: Hello I am new to the forms and was looking for opinions on which ATV to get for trail riding. I was looking at a YFZ450 and TRX450 and was wondering if that’s too much for what I need. I want something fast and has a lot of power. Are there any 4×4 […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have 2012 Yamaha YFZ450 with carb. The quad ran fine and all the sudden started dying whenever I would stop. Now it only starts full choke, and dies when I unchoke it. It also dies when I hit the gas any bit. Please help with the problem. Jlbisme The famous catch-22 when […] More »

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 »

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 »