Tag: How To

Dear ATVC: We went to the local motocross races last night at NCMP. Kids were already wanting to try racing. Seeing other kids racing surely didn’t help that urge. So, I had never seen ATV’s race, but I had been reading about the different classes, and I saw they had “70-90cc Production ATV” for kids. […] More »

Dear ATVC: I was recently attempting to mount a new tire on my ATV’s rim and couldn’t get the bead to seat for anything. It seemed like my compressor wasn’t putting out enough air pressure to get the bead to “pop” into place. Have you ever encountered this and if so how do you remedy […] More »

Dear ATVC: I was wondering if you could shed some light on how much oil is normal for a fouled plug in a 1987 Honda 250R? While it’s difficult to determine what classifies as “normal” when it comes to a fouled out spark plug, we suspect the following chart from Atlantic Jet Sports will answer […] More »

ATVs, like cars, houses or whatever else you can purchase, tend to lose their factory-freshness over time. The paint on the walls of your crib fade, the carpets get stained, and just where does that “new car smell” go anyway? Springtime witnesses the annual awakening of hibernating ATVs the world over, and while it’d be […] More »

The second point at which your body meets the ATV is the handlebar/ grip area. Bent, kinked or twisted bars are a sure-fire way to make any ATV feel a lot older than its vintage. As simple as it sounds, a pair of rubber grips goes a long way in keeping things fresh as well.  Keep […] More »

The last point at which you and your quad become one is the pegs. Logic suggests that a severely bent peg will grab your attention for replacement but worn down/ rounded off teeth can be an even bigger obstacle to performance. We’ve had some success in filing worn peg teeth back into service in a pinch.