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 »

This a motor or an engine? Dear ATVC: Can you set the record straight once and for all – do ATVs have engines or motors? What’s the difference? This is a simple question with a complex answer. Right now, today, they have a mix of each. By definition motors run on electricity and engines run […] 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 »