Who needs liquid cooling anyway? Dear ATVC: After a lot of driving in this hot weather I notice my engine starts slower (but still starts and runs okay). So to help it out I’ve been putting 2 box fans right near the engine to help it cool after. I hadn’t thought about it but my […] More »

Any of this look familiar? Dear ATVC: I need some help and would appreciate any feedback. I purchased a quad for tinkering around the property. It was cheap and needs work. I have no problems working on it but I would like to know what the hell it is first lol. I will post some […] More »

Getting here starts with a search. Dear ATVC: My 12 year old son (13 in August) really wants to start racing ATVs. Right now he runs around on many different quads ranging from 200cc to 700cc. With his age and no experience, what size quad will he need to be on to compete at an […] More »

Your motor should be like baby bear’s porridge. Dear ATVC: It’s often said heat is the enemy of engines but my buddy was yelling at me for ripping around before my quad could hit operating temperature. Wouldn’t riding it when it was cooler be beneficial? It is true that excessive heat can be very damaging […] 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 »

Six of one, half-dozen of another. Dear ATVC: I recently blew the engine on my Suzuki LTZ-400. I brought a DRZ-400 engine after being told it would fit into my quad. (The seller won’t return my calls). 1) Does the DR-Z engine fit directly into the quad? 2) Does the LT-Z 400 carb mate directly […] 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 »