Do it yourself heated visor options? Dear ATVC: Is there a kit out there to add a heated visor element to a non-heated visor? I have a helmet that I don’t want to get rid of but there doesn’t seem to be a heated visor option for it. Was thinking of getting a replacement lens […] More »

Does this have a Japanese cousin? Dear ATVC: What Japan-made brand of UTV is the closest to the Chinese-made Kazuma for parts and accessories? The answer to this question depends heavily upon the model in question. While it is true most Chinese-made ATVs are based upon expired patents of Japanese deign, this is especially true […] More »

Do they really need that much attention? Dear ATVC: I was told I should drain and replace the brake fluid in my Suzuki LT300. Is this really necessary if I’ve bled the brakes regularly and made sure the fluid is topped off at the start of each season? This is actually a good question because […] More »

Challenger challenge. Dear ATVC: Regarding the Cub Cadet Challenger; is the wiper a hand operated one or battery and where did you get it? Thanks! There may be manual operated aftermarket wipers available but Cub Cadet offers a battery-operated OEM motor-driven wiper. On the following schematic, the wiper arm is # 29 (YS-9PWA14/16), the wiper […] 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 »

What oil goes where? Dear ATVC: I accidentally put oil in the side plug by the pull start of my 1986 Polaris Trail Boss 250. Is this bad? Can I drain it or should I drain? What kind of oil do I need? 143 Whether or not it is damaging and should be drained depends […] More »

Making sound waves work for you. Dear ATVC: I keep noticing these odd canisters on modern aftermarket 4-storke pipes. What are these? Expansion chambers? Close! The expansion chamber was a staple of the 2-stroke exhaust system; a place to store the hot gases escaping the engine in every stroke so as to control the amount […] More »