Knock, knock. Who’s there? Dear ATVC: I picked up a 2011 Can-Am DS90x and it’s got an engine knock. Funny thing is that it doesn’t do it in neutral. I checked the clutch and it looks normal, I tightened the chain, I topped off the fluids. Starts right up, runs strong but only in forward […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 20, 2020
How much is too much? Dear ATVC: My son is 10 years old and I started out looking at 125cc Chinese ATVs and they just looked too small. I then started looking at 150cc units. Then I saw a CFMOTO 400 online. Based on the pic I saw of someone standing next to one, it […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 8, 2020
No such gauge here. Dear ATVC: Does anyone know where I can find a pdf version maintenance manual for a Linhai 520? The engine light comes on after a couple of seconds after starting it (it flickers). Then after shutting it down and waiting 10 seconds and then starting it again (2 or 3 times) […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 25, 2020
Don’t chance it. Dear ATVC: So recently I purchased a 2010 Yamaha Raptor 250 for very cheap knowing it had problems. The previous owner said it had a tick when running. Upon further inspection I found a hole on the top of my cylinder head that looks like it was JD Welded. Do I have […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 12, 2020
Too much of a good thing. Dear ATVC: I’m looking at buying a 1999 Suzuki LT80 and the current owner says it is a hard starting quad. He says the petcock is broken and that to start it, he has to pull the spark plug and then blow the gas out of the top end […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 24, 2020
Fully synthetic, high performance. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today introduces the GP Racing Spec and Hi-Performance full synthetic Yamalube engine oils for superior performance applications. Yamalube is the only oil specifically made for the unique demands, operating characteristics, and specifications of Yamaha engines. These two new additions round out the Yamalube engine oil lineup, providing […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | December 2, 2019
What you need exists. It looks like this. Dear ATVC: Can anyone recommend a digital engine temp gauge for a Tao Rhino? Thanks. Well the bad news is Tao Tao never offered an OEM unit so you’re pretty much limited to universal aftermarket kits. The second dilemma is that most universal kits operate by having […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 25, 2019
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