Tag: help

Ask The Editor: Fanning My Hot Engine

Ask The Editor:  Fanning My Hot Engine

Who needs liquid cooling anyway? Dear ATVC: After a lot of driving in this hot weather I notice my engine starts slower (but still starts and runs okay). So to help it out I’ve been putting 2 box fans right near the engine to help it cool after. I hadn’t thought about it but my […] More »

By: | September 30, 2019


Ask the Editors: Help Me ID My ATV

Ask the Editors:  Help Me ID My ATV

Any of this look familiar? Dear ATVC: I need some help and would appreciate any feedback. I purchased a quad for tinkering around the property. It was cheap and needs work. I have no problems working on it but I would like to know what the hell it is first lol. I will post some […] More »

By: | September 23, 2019



Ask The Editors: Where Is My Electricity Going?

Ask The Editors:  Where Is My Electricity Going?

Case of the stalled out electrons. Dear ATVC: I have found numerous posts about loss of electricity, but nothing quite like I am experiencing. I have a new battery, new ignition switch, new breaker, and a new solenoid. My problem is that I have 12 volts going to the battery, but I have no voltage […] More »

By: | September 9, 2019


Ask The Editors: ATV Diagnostic Scanner Cables

Ask The Editors:  ATV Diagnostic Scanner Cables

The elusive ATV diagnostic scanner tool. Dear ATVC: I have a 2012 750 Brute Force that has intermittent fits and dies like turning the key off. after it cools off over night it good for another 60 km,s. Do I’m looking for an interface cable for my code reader. Google was no help. The answer […] More »

By: | September 1, 2019


Ask The Editors: 4×4 on the Fritz

Ask The Editors: 4×4 on the Fritz

Boss in need of 4×4. Dear ATVC: I have a 1991 Polaris 250 Trail Boss 4×4 and the 4 wheel drive will not engage. Any help regarding this matter would be amazing. Because of the vagueness of the question, we can only offer some universally applicable suggestions in diagnosing the problem here. We’re assuming of […] More »

By: | August 19, 2019


Ask the Editors: Need Bushings for my 250R Project

Ask the Editors: Need Bushings for my 250R Project

The 84 250R in its prime. Dear ATVC: This is my first post here and am pretty desperate and hoping ANYBODY could help me out. I bought a 1984 Honda ATC 250R (disassembled) and decided to restore it. When trying to install the swing arm, I realized the pivot side bearings were completely shot and […] More »

By: | August 12, 2019



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:37 AM.