Tag: gas

Is cooler gas better? We’re always looking for ways to sneak extra performance from our rides – from pipes to big bores, from weight shaving to race fuel. But did you know that a very naturally occurring phenomenon is yielding you a little gain (or loss) in horsepower every single time you ride? We;re talking […] More »

New things to consider when treating your quad’s fuel for winter storage. Some individuals have the luxury of riding year round, but for many of us, we’re heading into the season where our beloved steeds have to be put away for the winter. The benefits of treating the fuel in one’s tank for a long […] More »

What could make fuel spray out of the carb? Dear ATVC: I have Brute Force 650. The other day I was riding and it sputtered and cut off and wouldn’t start. Upon further inspection I saw that the return line had broke – so I fixed it and it still wouldn’t run! I took it […] More »

$20 gas cards for anyone who pre-registers to ride. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC is continuing their 3-year partnership with Racer Productions by sponsoring the Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship for 2021. GNCC has a reputation for being one of the most challenging and versatile race series. It has […] More »

A new law snuck in with the spending package. According to NBC News, we have a whole bunch of lawsuits to thank claiming that a can of highly explosive gasoline is in fact highly explosive resulting in new government regulation. The article states that the new bill was tucked away inside the large spending legislation […] More »

Taking the place of the injector. Dear ATVC: I just bought a 1994 Polaris 400L and I was told I need to mix the gas and oil. I was wondering what the mixture is for my model – is it 50:1, 40:1, 32:1? Let’s start with the obvious – the 400L left the factory with […] More »

Hibernation time. Dear ATVC: I am getting my quad ready for its long winter nap and I heard that the best thing to do is to fill the tank to the top? Why? I always heard you should drain the fluids. Believe it or not, filling the gas tank is the way to go with […] More »