Dear ATVC:I can’t keep my Yamaha Breeze idling. Anyone have ideas? Cherik The very first place to start with the automatic Yamaha Breeze is to adjust the throttle stop screw. Turn the screw in to increase engine speed, and out to decrease engine speed. If you have access to a diagnostic tach, proper engine idle […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 20, 2016
Dear ATVC: I bought an 86 Honda ATC250sx but the exhaust is broken. Apparently it’s not possible to order a new one. Do any aftermarket companies make one for the 250SX? I would like to know if it’s the same exhaust as for a Honda 250es (Big Red). Searched eBay and found nothing. Help! marcuslachance […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 6, 2016
Dear ATVC: I allowed a mechanic to upgrade my 50cc to 80cc . After completing the upgrade, I had it for 12 hours and it stopped working; no longer cranks. His excuse to me was that I messed up the cylinder head and need to buy a new one. Is it my fault? He said […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 31, 2016
Dear ATVC: I have a 92 Honda TRX250X, and about to buy an 87 250X that smokes a lot. I’m thinking rings, but anything else it might “commonly” be? Bclamp Go with your gut on this one – the air cooled Honda TRX250X is a relatively simple design. It is possible, however, to get smoke […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 25, 2016
Dear ATVC: So recently I’ve been crowned the lucky owner of a little atv- 110cc Bravo. I am hoping someone could possibly help me out with 1) a wiring diagram in full detail, 2) where to find the necessities needed to make it at least some what safe to ride ie:seat housing for foot pegs […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 18, 2016
Dear ATVC: I was last into ATVs in the early 2000s . I’ve decided to get back into them and would like to get a sport quad. But looking around I see hardly any offered by any manufacturer. I was thinking about the plethora of 400/450 cc models that used to be available. What happened? […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 11, 2016
Dear ATVC: I have 2012 Yamaha YFZ450 with carb. The quad ran fine and all the sudden started dying whenever I would stop. Now it only starts full choke, and dies when I unchoke it. It also dies when I hit the gas any bit. Please help with the problem. Jlbisme The famous catch-22 when […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 4, 2016
