Something isn’t right here. Dear ATVC: Ok, what’s the secret to getting the belt cover off and on? I swapped my belt and managed to get the cover out after some twisting around. Problem was I couldn’t get it back on. I eventually took the tire off, backed off preload and pulled the lower end […] More »

We understand and miss them too. Dear ATVC: I run local MX and harescrambles and am noticing that we fans of manual clutches can either get a Yamaha or go well used. Do you think we’ll ever have a swing back to the days when every major brand offered a race-ready 450? That’s a really […] More »

We wouldn’t go much smaller than the 300EX. Dear ATVC: I am wanting to get a quad so I can go riding with friends. I have a Honda FL250 but really need a quad to keep up with my friends. I have been looking at the TRX250EX, 250X, and 300EX, and cant seem to decide […] More »

As close as you’re going to get. Dear ATVC: Searching for my next quad and currently have a Yamaha Warrior. I want to find something not too huge and possibly with a foot shifter/clutch like my warrior. My top choices so far are the Wolverine (used 2006-2009) or Grizzly. Both of these will probably be […] More »

What is this? Dear ATVC: I recently picked up a 1983 Yamaha YTM 175 and got it running only to seize it up. So I rebuilt the top end and got it running but something in the clutch cover was sounding horrible so I took it apart again. Can anyone tell me what this piece […] More »

Honda’s unique transmission explained. Dear ATVC: How does the Honda DCT transmission differ from other CVTs and how does it work? Well, the ends result (the Continuously Variable Transmission) isn’t really unique with Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission, but rather the interaction between the rider and the machine is different. How so? The DCT allows the […] More »

The aftermarket has been good. Dear ATVC: I have a really nice, all original 1986 LT230S that I’m trying to retrofit some new parts onto… I’m looking to add foldable style levers to my stock quad; something like ASV or ARC or something similar… Does anyone know of any aftermarket front brake levers that will […] More »