Dear ATVC: I allowed a mechanic to upgrade my 50cc to 80cc . After completing the upgrade, I had it for 12 hours and it stopped working; no longer cranks. His excuse to me was that I messed up the cylinder head and need to buy a new one. Is it my fault? He said […] More »

Dear ATVC: Can anyone advise me on the cylinder head bolt torque settings for a 110cc Chinese quad? I’ve no idea the make of the engine, it has no markings at all. scottbrockwell One of the many dangers of purchasing an off-brand ATV is this, the fact that oftentimes there are absolutely no markings or […] More »

Dear ATVC: Isn’t the Suzuki LT500 (Quadzilla) the largest and fastest 2-stroke ATV ever created? My friend says there was another but can’t think of the name right now. I say the Suzuki was the only one. It would seem your friend is right on this one; while the Suzuki may have the honor of […] More »

Dear ATVC: Was at the local dealership and they told me Can-Am is releasing the industry’s first 1200cc in the fall. I also heard that it may have slightly smaller displacement but be turbo or supercharged. Any truth to any of this and why hasn’t any other manufacturer released a stock turbo or supercharged ATV/UTV […] More »