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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »