Dear ATVC: I have a 2001 Yamaha Kodiak 400 4×4. On the speedometer there is a counter what is that reading? Is it a trip meter- miles or hours? Drewg821 What started out in our opinion to be a simple question actually revealed some interesting facts. Not all 2001 Yamaha Kodiak 400s came equipped with […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m wondering why ATV batteries are called “maintenance free”. It’s my understanding that they require as much maintenance as any other battery. LenC487 You’re absolutely right, a majority of the batteries nestled within our ATVs are the same lead-acid boxes that have been firing up automobiles and lawnmowers for decades (there are some […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m looking for help choosing a used SxS with 4×4 grip and the torque to climb steep hills with a load of grapes and brake with all four wheels (btw, does any machine give 4 wheel parking brakes for steep hills?) Reliability is a huge concern. Speed is not. Dump bed would be […] More »

Dear ATVC: Bought a National Motor Co 300cc extreme ATV that says it has a Suzuki motor can anyone help me with wiring diagram? I need to know what wires go to ignition coil just trying to run the ATV & don’t care about lights reverse indicators etc. Jeremiah E Thomas We’re assuming that model […] More »

Dear ATVC: Where is the location of the neutral safety switch on a 84 Honda TRX200? dhurst1982@yahoo.com If you were looking down upon the machine as you would from the saddle, it can be found on the lower left side of the machine just in front of the ignition coil. In our experience, the best […] More »

Dear ATVC: I recently got a 1987 Yamaha Moto 4 350. Trying to do some restoration on it and I’m having a very hard time finding the front hand brake cable. The couple that I have found online all show the front brake on the left handlebar. However, mine does not have a handle on […] More »

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 »