There aren’t many, but they do exist. Dear ATVC: Hi all. I need a rear brake drum for this 1999 Bear Tracker 250. There doesnt appear to be any available – ZIp, Zero, Nada. Previous owner(s) were brutal to this thing. They hacked up the wiring, lost the carb and exhaust system, and when the […] More »

We call this a pipe and it definitely makes music. Dear ATVC: Let me start by saying I am not a mechanic. But I do hang out with some guys who like to tinker. They were telling me that the sound waves in an ATV’s exhaust pipe affect the delivery of power. This doesn’t seem […] More »

Affordable but always at a cost. Dear ATVC: I am having trouble finding replacement left front wheel hub studs for a TaoTao Rhino 250cc ATV. Cannot seem to reach VMC for parts replacement and need other sources. These 4 studs are full thread with torx type drive 7 with compatible flanged nuts. Your help would […] More »

Clutch clunk normal? Dear ATVC: I have a 2016 Polaris Sportsman 570 and have been experiencing a clutch clunking sound when accelerating and slowing down. Is this normal? The ATV only has 700 miles on it. Thank You for your help. Without hearing the actual sound, it’s tough to say whether or not it’s normal […] More »

What you seek does exist but will take a little searching around. Dear ATVC: I am trying to find a -60 inch UTV that has more legroom. I don’t really want a 50 inch trail model because those are too narrow. I have tried the Pioneer 700, 1000, Ranger 1000 but they are too wide […] More »

Polaris doing its part. In response to the recent flooding disaster in Texas, Polaris has donated four Polaris RANGER Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Edition Premium vehicles to Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR), a premier disaster response organization. These vehicles play a critical role in navigating tough terrain or hard-to-reach areas, enabling crews to better support […] More »

Home repair can be tricky. Dear ATVC: My Honda has a crack in the rear fender that I was able to fix using a fiberglass repair kit. What I did was repaired the underside with the kit then put a bit of epoxy on the top where everyone sees to keep things tidy. The thing […] More »