Better together but sometimes the quad has to do it alone. Ordinarily it’s the combination of man and machine to the finish line that comprises a victory – but sometimes rider gets separated. That’s when it helps to have an ATV that’s just fine going on without you.

A different type of swap meet. If you’re not familiar, swapping is a dreaded situation where the back end of your machine kicks out unexpectedly so you pull a quick course correction to try and bring it back. Only, rather than straighten out, you cause it swing in the opposite direction so again you correct. […] More »

George of the Jungle style. We’ve head of some creative solutions before to getting an ATV with a sudden brake failure to a stop but this guy takes the concept to new heights. Or maybe depths.

If a quad stalls in the desert and no one is around to witness it, does the rider make a sound? 2-strokes like the Yamaha Banshee can be an absolute blast in the desert but, if you’ve never had the pleasure, experience something we call “falling off the pipe”. Because 2-strokes tend to make their […] More »

The physics behind going big. Time for everybody’s favorite – a little physics lesson. Do you ever wonder how we’re able to air out or ATVs into low Earth orbit and touch back down safely as if they were meant to fly? If you answered suspension, you’re partially right. Shocks do absorb landing impact but […] More »

Hey guys, watch me run the emotional gamut. Let’s be honest – a good day on the trails can stir up all sorts of emotions. Every once in a while, though, a sequence of events can string them all together almost at once! This guy experienced confidence, victory, terror, hopelessness then relief in rapid succession.

The coil isn’t a terribly complicated piece of equipment but it as important one. Dear ATVC: I have a 2003 Honda Recon 250 and am wondering why the coil stops firing when you plug ground wire to it. This is a bit of a tough question as we’re not exactly sure what situation you’re describing. […] More »