Tag: help

Is it a vital tube? Dear ATVC: I have a 1993 Suzuki LT230 that I’m making a DIY airbox for because I have the materials. On the top left of the diagram, you see number 9, the smaller air boot that connects to one of the open tubes on the frame of the ATV. Would […] More »

How are they doing this? Dear ATVC: I just got back from Round 5 of the ATVMX National Championships and have a question about jumping. I notice when the riders go f or the big leaps, the take-off sends the nose of the quad skyward then they swing the machine in the opposite direction to […] More »

Dear ATVC: Just read your article about octane rating and found it very informative. I do have a question, though. Are octane ratings the same all over the world? Here in Europe, our numbers a much higher than yours. You can get 95 and even 98 octane at the pump. Do we just have higher […] More »

Opportunity to upgrade. Dear ATVC: Looking for a place to buy rear tires for 1994 Yamaha Blaster. Your Blaster came standard with 8″ rims and a tire size 21×10-8. That means 21″ tall when inflated, 10″ wide and that 8″ diameter rim. You can find tires in this size just about anywhere ATV tires are […] More »

Dear ATVC: Did some trading and ended up with a 1995 Suzuki LT250 Quadrunner 4×4. I went through the carb, cleaned it and threw in a new battery. When I fired it up, I noticed the air box filling up with gas/oil mixed and discovered it was coming from crank case through the vent tube […] More »

An aftermarket ATV intake. Dear ATVC: I bought a 1993 Suzuki LT230 Quad Sport and the dude said he did some “mods” because he raced a little. He took off the air box and left only a small air filter. It’s not protected from water or dirt and connects straight to the carb. I’ve cleaned […] More »

Why isn’t the motor of the future available now? Dear ATVC: Any news of the big boys (Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki) coming out with an electric utility quad yet? The market seems to have been left to Chinese cheapos for kids and overpriced machines made by “specialists”. Tesla’s offering is priced right where you would expect […] More »