How to start off on the right foot. Dear ATVC: I just got my first UTV, a 2024 Can-Am Defender Max Limited and was wondering if anyone had tips on how to treat it correctly from the beginning so I can maximize its lifespan. Congratulations on your acquisition. Modern ATVs and UTVs are designed to […] More »

Machines that fall in that sweet-spot between performance and maintenance. Dear ATVC: Hey guys, looking for opinions on which one is more reliable, easier to work on, and has longer longevity. My dad is looking to purchase a quad this spring, and he’s considering the following two models. He’ll mainly be exploring logging/fire roads. He […] More »

Outdoor Access Initiative’s Q3 grants support trail building, rehabilitation, maintenance, and more. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, has announced the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) contributed more than $116,000 in grant awards for the third quarter of 2022. This latest funding cycle showcases Yamaha OAI’s mission to protect, improve, and expand access to public land for […] More »

How often do these things wear out? Dear ATVC: I used to ride a 2-stroke years ago and had to change the spark plug once every fifth or so ride. These days when I pull the plug out of my Yamaha 4-stroke, it looks so perfect, I can’t help but think I’m wasting money in […] More »

Be not afraid. Let’s be honest, owning an ATV or SxS comes with certain responsibilities if we want to be able to play long and hard with our equipment. The internet has literally taken the fear out of do-it-yourselfing a lot of maintenance that we wouldn’t have felt confident enough attempting just a few short […] More »

The older Polaris quads were unique to say the least. Dear ATVC: I have been brought a 1995 Polaris 300 4×4 that’s in parts. I have it mostly together now and am trying to find out what type of transmission fluid I can use as well where it goes. I also need to know what […] More »

Do they really need that much attention? Dear ATVC: I was told I should drain and replace the brake fluid in my Suzuki LT300. Is this really necessary if I’ve bled the brakes regularly and made sure the fluid is topped off at the start of each season? This is actually a good question because […] More »