Six of one, half-dozen of another. Dear ATVC: I recently blew the engine on my Suzuki LTZ-400. I brought a DRZ-400 engine after being told it would fit into my quad. (The seller won’t return my calls). 1) Does the DR-Z engine fit directly into the quad? 2) Does the LT-Z 400 carb mate directly […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 18, 2018
Dear ATVC: Reagrding the clutch assembly on a Suzuki LT80 , there is a little metal piece at the end of the crank shaft that spins something which drives an oil pump on top of the clutch cover so the metal piece is split in half. but I can’t find the part cause I don’t […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | January 28, 2018
Anyone seen sparky around here? Dear ATVC: I have an 86 Suzuki LT50 that has no spark. The stator is pumping out 30-38 volts, the coil is new and the kill switches are out of the system. What am I missing? dannyp333 Were we to guess, it sounds like an exposed wire making contact with […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | January 22, 2018
Why is there gas going into my pipe? Dear ATVC: After just rebuilding the top end of my 87 Suzuki LT250R, I put it all back together and now when I kick it a few times the exhaust fills up with fuel. I’ve checked over the whole carb and it’s working fine. I’m unsure of […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | September 11, 2017
Suzuki unveils its ATV line for 2018. 2018 Suzuki QuadSport Z50 The 2018 Suzuki QuadSport Z50 is designed for adult-supervised riders age 6 and older and includes many features that make learning to ride a safe and fun experience. The QuadSport Z50 features a throttle limiter to control engine output, a tether switch to remotely […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 17, 2017
First of its kind. A majority of the ATV manufacturers didn’t take development of four-wheelers seriously until 1988 when, after a lengthy investigation by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, it was deemed distributors would no longer be allowed to market three-wheel ATVs and manufacturers had to repurchase any unsold three-wheel models from dealer inventory. […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 4, 2017
Dear ATVC: What is the best chain and sprocket setup for a Suzuki LTZ400 that does a lot of on-road riding? And are there any mods that anyone would recommend as this is my fist Z400 and I want to get the most out of it! Thanks in advance. Fuller1301 Congrats on purchasing a very […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 27, 2017
