Good or too good to be true? Dear ATVC: Forgive me – I searched with no results. New owner of an old machine – 2001 Polaris sportsman 500 HO. The one thing I don’t love is the AWD – I think I would prefer being able to engage it myself when needed. I found a […] More »

They play a role but it’s probably not what you think. Dear ATVC: I was reading your review of the Polaris XPEDITION and got to the part where you said the suspension has to be able to hold up the 3,000 pound machine in even flat corners and got to thinking about the shock springs. […] More »

Let’s discuss the pros and cons. Dear ATVC: I’m thinking about adding a flip UTV windshield and wanted to hear some real-world pros and cons. I’m mainly tired of getting blasted by bugs and constant wind when riding at speed. At the same time, I like the idea of being able to flip it open […] More »

Your degree of success depends on material and which dimensions are off. Dear ATVC: Okay, so I might be pushing it here… has anyone ever tried fitting a Polaris Ranger Midsize 500 rear windshield that didn’t exactly come with the Ranger? I grabbed one from a random online auction and, well, it’s close enough…maybe. I’m […] More »

Nerves are highest here but use this to your advantage. Dear ATVC: I just started racing last year and botched just about every single start of every moto I was in. I get nerved up, make stupid mistakes then find myself at the back of the pack playing catch up. Do you have any tips […] More »

Sometimes even new components fail – let’s dig into how to check. Dear ATVC: My Polaris 250 Trailblazer has stopped turning on months ago. It stalled in the street multiple times, until finally it no longer powered on at all anymore. The lights didn’t come on, it didn’t crank, nothing. Since then, I’ve replaced the […] More »

The help you need is at your fingertips. Dear ATVC: I have a 1986 Kawasaki Bayou 185-a2 and I am looking for the fuel line routing (gas tank to fuel pump to carburetor, plus need to know where the 5 nipples go. I already know where the gas line goes other 2 are on the […] More »