What’s in a name? Dear ATVC: Is it true sintered brake pads use metal shavings? Wouldn’t this damage metal rotors? KRand It is true that brake pads are often sold under two banners: Sintered and organic though the labels can be slightly misleading. Organic pads are made from a mix of fibers and fillers bound […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 27, 2017
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 »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 20, 2017
The future is now. Dear ATVC: Why don’t ATVs use lithium ion batteries like cellphones? DavMcNutt We’re in the process of transition even as we speak. Though not exactly like bigger version of the lithium ion units that power your cell phones and laptops (lithium cobalt), we’re seeing more and more lithium (lithium-iron phosphate) designs […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 12, 2017
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 »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 30, 2017
Jumping gigawatts! Dear ATVC: I have a 2010 110cc Tao Tao ATV with a recently replaced CDI box and ignition coil. It turns over but will not fire up. I have taken the plug out and have no spark. I am lost I don’t know what else to replace. Any help is greatly appreciated. Deyles01 […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 9, 2017
Heated situation. Dear ATVC: I’m new to ATVs and the back brake pads on my Honda 400EX are rubbing on the rotor and I don’t know what to do? The pads and rotor get hot I have no idea how to make it stop. I loosen bolts and it stops as soon as I tighten […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 2, 2017
Tranny troubles. Dear ATVC: My 2002-2004 Kawasaki prairie 650 makes a horrible ratcheting noise the second I hit the throttle in low gear. Also in high gear sometimes when I’m going down hills or just letting of the gas, the machine will make another ratcheting noise and pop the gear shifter into neutral. Anyone know […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | September 25, 2017
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