The Can-Am DS450 – gone but not forgotten. Dear ATVC: Hello, I am looking for a Crankshaft and right-side engine case (magneto side) for 2008 Can-Am DS 450. I believe any year should work. They made them till 2013. Your best bet on this one since OEM parts support has been discontinued is to head […] More »

A common problem with the Traxter. Dear ATVC: I have a Bombardiar 500 Traxter that is having issues. I was driving it when it randomly died. Once in awhile it will start but mostly won’t. There’s fuel going to the carb but no fuel at the plugs after trying to flood it. Is this a […] More »

The code has the problem narrowed down to a specific area. Dear ATVC: I have a Polaris Sportsman ETX that goes into limp mode only while in gear (otherwise runs good). It’s showing engine code 520 194-2. This actually makes sense as 520 194-2 is usually related to steering/ throttle positioning error. The most common […] More »

Where are the wheel weights? Dear ATVC: I have a background in amateur drag racing and my kids are involved in kart competition and I noticed something at the GNCC this past weekend. Why don’t the racers bother with balancing their wheels like we do in all other wheeled powersports racing? I didn’t see a […] More »

Will we see these new beauties in ATVs anytime soon? Dear ATVC: There’s a great trend going on in the MX bike side of the sport right now. Triumph and Ducati have decided to start offering 450cc race machines for the first time ever. Does this mean quad versions will follow? Probably not. And it’s […] More »

We think you have isolated the trouble. Now it’s time to test. Dear ATVC: Good Afternoon. I have a 2022 Kayo Predator 125 Quad that will not start unless I jump the solenoid. I have replaced the battery, ignition switch and solenoid. No Power and will not do anything until I jump the solenoid.. then […] More »

An open and closed case. Dear ATVC: Hey everyone! I want to buy a Pingel electric shifter for my (2006 Suzuki LTZ400 quad). I just don’t know if I need normally open – or normally closed ignition shifter. Anyone know if the LTZ has open or closed one? Thanks to anyone who can help. It’s […] More »