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Help me on a year please. Dear ATVC: Can anyone help me identify the year of my Warrior just by pictures? Also where could I find the VIN? The VIN on the Warrior is on the frame spar located directly under the gear shifter. When you find it, look for the 10th digit, which represents […] More »

Two or nothing. Dear ATVC: I have a Linhai 520efi with 2 cylinders. When I start it, it backfires and won’t run but when I remove the coil cable from the lower cylinder, it starts normally. Then when I reattach the plug cable, it backfires. I have checked timing and it’s okay. What could be […] More »

Some assembly required. Dear ATVC: I recently obtained a 1985 Honda 350x with a bore kit already in the motor. The motor, however, is completely apart in a box with all the parts. Does anyone know of a FREE diagram or a “step by step” manual on putting this motor together? Thanks. Bryonna94 Congrats on […] More »

They aren’t common. But they do exist. Dear ATVC: Is there a gas cap with fuel gauge that would fit a Coolster DX 150 so I can easily tell how much gas is in the vehicle? peekdvm The good news? These things certainly do exist! The bad news is that there isn’t one that we’re […] More »

Are all filters equal? Dear ATVC: Will a Fram PH4967 pro filter work on my 2002 sportsman 500HO freedom series? Jeff Knowles We wouldn’t chance it were it our machine. There’s a very good chance the threads won’t properly match up and cross-threading there can mean big trouble. The correct Fram unit for your make […] More »

No-name troubles. Dear ATVC: I bought a used Bode 500cc side-by-side that needed some transmission work but when I called the local dealers, they told me the machine was non-serviceable. What in the world does this mean? Shouldn’t a mechanic be able to fix such a machine regardless of branding? TIaslle What you are encountering […] More »

Hard to ride when I’m attached to the hood of a car. Dear ATVC: I ran my quad’s battery down trying to start up on a cold morning. Strange thing was I could get it to turn over and fire just fine with a jump start but the moment you disconnect the jumper cables, it […] More »