Why these can never see production again. Dear ATVC: With companies promising electric 3-wheelers and companies like Can-Am offering 3-wheeled road bikes, it got me wondering about the CPSC ban. Has that expired by now because if you look it up, it says the ban is still in effect. This is an excellent question. To […] More »

Not a fever dream. Dear ATVC: I remember reading that there was a street legal 3-wheeler coming but then couldn’t find anything more about it. Do you have any info? How much it will cost? Is it road legal everywhere? When and where can I get one? Thanks. Absolutely. What you’re referring to is the […] More »

When you’re sure your ATV is trying to tell you something. Dear ATVC: I just picked up a 2003 Prairie 650 from my stepdad. It has not been used very much, but has been sitting in the garage for about 20 years. My stepdad purchased a new battery for it the other day and accidentally […] More »

The mini Kawie and its CDI wiring colors. Dear ATVC: I have a 2007 KFX 50 – does anyone know or have the color coded wire diagram for the CDI? It is a 6 pin/ 4 wire unit. We sure do – the pin out on the KFX 50 CDI looks like this: And the […] More »

Don’t need to be a pro to have need of a GoPro. Dear ATVC: I noticed GoPro just came out with an all new helmet camera. At $400, I’m debating picking one up but wonder just how much better it is than the Hero 12 I have. Better in these instances is always a matter […] More »

The Yamaha Timberwolf 250. Dear ATVC: I have a Yamaha Timberwolf 250 and am wondering if anyone could tell me the proper timing & valve lash spec? From the service manual for the Timberwolf 250: Intake: 0.05mm~0.09mm (0.002″~0.004″) Exhaust: 0.11mm~0.15mm (0.004″~0.006″) These specifications apply to top dead center on the compression stroke. Be sure to […] More »

Dear ATVC: Over the weekend my Polaris Trailblazer was running great for hours. Then I heard a pop and it wouldn’t climb hills. All you hear is a grinding noise. The noise is coming from the right side. Just noticed today that the chain is extremely tight! Help!! Questions like yours are very difficult to […] More »