Will the smaller motor drop right in? Dear ATVC: Will a Honda 300EX motor fit in 400EX frame with no mods done? Italian1 Yes it will fit, actually with room to spare but if you inquiring whether or not it will require some fabrication to be rideable, the answer is yes. Even if you could […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 1996 Honda TRX300EX that does okay keeping up with my friends’ newer and bigger sport quads on the trails in the engine department but I need to go wider to slide around corners like they do. What is the easiest way to widen an ATV? HonFan1984 When it comes to […] More »

Dear ATVC: Hi, I’m rebuilding an 82 Honda Big Red with hi/lo range and it looks like I can get an ’84 motor and transmission with shaft drive and reverse. So is there much difference in the frames or is the ’84 completely different? I’m handy with a mig welder but don’t want to rebuild […] More »

Dear ATVC: Why are there no carbon fiber ATV frames out there yet? Is the sport too hard on the material? Contrary to common misconception, carbon fiber is plenty strong enough to handle the rigors of even the most brutal off-road experience and would likely be much lighter in the process to boot. So why […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a ’05 Honda TRX400 (yellow plastics) and I’ve been wanting to paint or powder coat the frame. I was thinking flat black would look good, any suggestions? Also, any helpful hints or parts I may need to replace would be great. Loki1699 ATV frame painting can indeed be an affordable means […] More »