Your machine is geared too low for what you are looking to do with it; or another way of saying it – the current gear ratio is designed less for low and mid range torque and instead for top speed.

They turn 70. We get a gift. Warn Industries has an important anniversary this year. The Oregon-based manufacturer, best known for truck and powersports accessories, is celebrating 70 years in business and will offer a host of special items throughout the year to commemorate the milestone. The festivities will kick off at Easter Jeep Safari […] More »

Tranny troubles. Dear ATVC: My 2002-2004 Kawasaki prairie 650 makes a horrible ratcheting noise the second I hit the throttle in low gear. Also in high gear sometimes when I’m going down hills or just letting of the gas, the machine will make another ratcheting noise and pop the gear shifter into neutral. Anyone know […] More »

Dear ATVC: What is the best chain and sprocket setup for a Suzuki LTZ400 that does a lot of on-road riding? And are there any mods that anyone would recommend as this is my fist Z400 and I want to get the most out of it! Thanks in advance. Fuller1301 Congrats on purchasing a very […] More »

When it comes to important riding gear, boots are often overlooked. Bates Footwear is hoping that by combining the style and functionality of a military boot with the protection and usefulness of a dedicated riding boot, ATV recreationalists and UTV pilots alike will take notice. Bates Footwear’s highly anticipated Bomber riding boot is now in […] More »

Dear ATVC: Last weekend I rebuilt the carb, cleaned the gas tank and valves on my 86 Suzuki LTF230. I was able to crank it by hooking up a car battery – I put the negative to the negative lead and touched the positive directly to the starter. Vroooom…. things are looking good. This was […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have an 02 Yamaha Blaster that shakes like crazy in low gears. I barely press the throttle and it is shaking. Anyone know how to fix it, or if this is normal? XblasterX 2-strokes are known for excessive engine-induced vibration and the Yamaha Blaster is certainly no exception. Yamaha did attempt to […] More »