Tag: CVT

Welcome to 2022, Arctic Cat style. Arctic Cat Inc., a Textron Inc. company, previewed a new ATV today as part of its Model Year 2022 lineup available in authorized dealerships in July. The all-new Alterra 600 EPS features an all-new engine, drivetrain and chassis offering increased power, better handling, more durability, and easier servicing. The […] More »

The Gates catalog just got fatter for 2020. Gates, a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, is launching over 40 new G-Force RedLine (CVT) belt sizes to now cover the majority of modern high-performance off-road applications. This portfolio expansion builds upon the successful performance of an initial 10 G- Force […] More »

Because even the mere risk of stalling sucks. Dear ATVC: Do manual transmission quads that you can shift without engaging a clutch use a centrifugal clutch to accomplish this? I believe you can stop these quads in gear without killing the engine. Can these quads be left in high gear and accelerate from a standstill? […] More »

Easy breezy. Dear ATVC: I just bought my son a 2000 Yamaha Breeze 125 for his first 4-wheeler. When I bought it, it wasn’t running so I put in a new ignition, new spark plug, and new battery. I got it running but it is idling high, that is an easy fix I believe. However, […] More »

It doesn’t take as much as you think. Dear ATVC: During a recent trail ride I managed to splash through a small pool of standing water, a puddle really, and almost instantly lost power. I think my belt started slipping but is that possible in so little water? Believe it or not, it isn’t only […] More »

Good for 10. In an industry where even aftermarket CVT belts come equipped with a one-year warranty, Yamaha has shaken up the status quo by offering the industry’s first 10-year OEM belt warranty. Eligible 10-year belt warranty units featuring Yamaha’s Ultramatic CVT transmission include the 2019 Wolverine, Viking, Grizzly, and Kodiak models. Qualified vehicles must […] More »

CVT. It’s easy as 1-2-3. When it comes to ATV transmissions, the CVT reigns supreme. The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) was known primarily for snowmobiling prior to making its way to the ATV scene. It’s an automatic system that uses two cone-shaped pulleys connected by a V-shaped belt. The taper of the pulleys can be […] More »