Tag: help

Help me figure out where this came from. Dear ATVC: I’m not an avid ATC rider (too old now) but I did pick up a 85 200x about 18 years ago to play around with here and there. Fast forward to now and, being in the “if I’m not using it, it’s time to sell” […] More »

The extinct DS650. Dear ATVC: Does anybody know where I can get a full crank shaft or which BMW crank would fit my 2005 Can-Am DS650? Parts for the mighty DS are becoming ever more scarce so the few places that do carry them are able to command a pretty penny. Our searches even of […] More »

A common scenario. Dear ATVC: Which forum should I ask for help in? Was given a 4 wheeler, trying to rebuild it and get it up and running. The VIN number found and try to search the internet for says its invalid. The guy who gave it to me knew nothing about it. We’re assuming […] More »

A likely culprit. Dear ATVC: I have just replaced the wiring harness, stator, starter and electrical components (rectifier, CDI box, starter relay, coil and plug) on a Yongkang Easy Vehicle mini-quad 110 cc, and it is not starting or even clicking. I have it on a jump pack as the battery is weak. It does […] More »

Dear ATVC: My 09 Yamaha Kodiak 450 spits and sputters and has no power when I try to accelerate in forward and reverse. It sounds like it is flooded or not getting enough fuel. I Took the fuel tank off cleaned out the fuel tank clean and the fuel pump filter, cleaned the carburetor, replaced […] More »

Running great. For a few minutes anyway. Dear ATVC: Took my ATC 185s out recently and it died after about an hour of riding. Wouldn’t fire back up without sitting for a while. Then it died again shortly after. New carb + jetted, DG exhaust & Uni filter. Just like as if it won’t start […] More »

What carb did I get? Dear ATVC: How can I determine if my carb is from a 300EX or a 400EX? I ask because I just got a 400EX and the main jet is only 127. Stock on the 300EX is 122 so I was wondering if this means someone installed a 300EX carb on […] More »