Dear ATVC: I have a 1980 ATC110 that fires but is putting out a weak yellow spark at the plug. I have changed the points, spark plug and cleaned the flywheel and stator. Is this a sign of a defective coil? It is possible – but there is an issue you should consider even before […] More »

Can I just ditch the whole thing? Dear ATVC: I lost the spring on the decompression lever when I replaced my valves. Can I run the ATV without the decompression lever on the camshaft? Would doing so cause problems? Well without knowing the make/ model ATV and corresponding design of the decompression system, let’s start […] More »

Two or nothing. Dear ATVC: I have a Linhai 520efi with 2 cylinders. When I start it, it backfires and won’t run but when I remove the coil cable from the lower cylinder, it starts normally. Then when I reattach the plug cable, it backfires. I have checked timing and it’s okay. What could be […] More »

Dear ATVC: My main battery grounding wire got pulled apart from the terminal connector. I tried to re-clamp it but the wire is probably a 2 Guage and impossible to find a big enough terminal connector at Home Depot. It would not stay together from me using pliers so.. Can I solder this type of […] More »

What is it and where do I find it? Dear ATVC: Re: 2003 Polaris Sportsman 500, how do I go about locating the fusible link? I can’t find anything like it. K9kodi Most of us understand how a fuse works- too much voltage passes through a circuit and it blows to sever the connection before […] More »

Price check on aisle 1. Dear ATVC: Hi, I was wondering if anyone on here could give me an estimate on how much they think my 2011 Honda Rubicon (500) would be worth. 150 hours/ 452 miles on it, automatic with ESP option and power steering. It has a 2″ Highlifter lift kit, stock tires […] More »

Goes on easy. Comes off hard. Dear ATVC: I’ve got an 18-year-old 2wd Honda four wheeler. It rides and runs just like new. The one problem I have with it is the gas cap. It’s so tight I can’t remove it and have to have a very strong friend do it for me. I’ve tried […] More »