Not getting breezy. Dear ATVC: I have a 2020 Tracker 300 radiator fan that ONLY works when hooked up to a 12v battery directly. When the ATV is running and getting to a hot temp, the ATV sends anywhere from 12v up to 14v to the fan and the fan should turn on in that […] More »

The only thing he didn’t replace yet. Dear ATVC: I installed a new battery, solenoid and starter on my 1996 Kawasaki Bayou 400. It will crank only when I jump it and purrs like a kitten until I disconnect the cables. Then it cuts off and just clicks when I try to crank again. Here’s […] More »

Not tamper-proof. Dear ATVC: Been looking at early (2000 to 2010) ATVs with OEM instrumentation. Is it possible to somehow do a rollback with a programmer or by replacing a module? Is it possible to operate these models from the get-go with the instruments disconnected. I wouldn’t mind paying well over the average price for […] More »

No such gauge here. Dear ATVC: Does anyone know where I can find a pdf version maintenance manual for a Linhai 520? The engine light comes on after a couple of seconds after starting it (it flickers). Then after shutting it down and waiting 10 seconds and then starting it again (2 or 3 times) […] More »

When it comes to missing spark, grab the meter and start checking. Dear ATVC: I have a 2001 Suzuki LTF160 with electric start, brand new battery, and new solenoid. When I use the electric starter, the engine will just keep turning over. I pulled the plug during and its not getting spark. However when I […] More »

We have encountered it and it turned out to be this. Dear ATVC: Anybody ever come across a qaud that wont run with the Regulator/Rectifier connected but will run with the R/R disconnected? We have- and usually what that ended up being was a faulty stator. How can you find out for sure? Grab an […] More »

Over 20,000 units affected. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that John Deere is recalling 19,730 Gator XUV835 utility vehicles. In addition, about 840 were sold in Canada. The plastic sheathing on the throttle cable can melt due to improper routing, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being […] More »