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 »

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 »

They’re pretty and expensive but are they worth making the switch? Dear ATVC: Long time rider, first year racer here. I have some stripped out bolts on my YFZ and was looking at ordering a whole new bolt kit. I found an aftermarket titanium set that is only a little more expensive than OEM stuff. […] More »

Yeah, we definitely borrowed this one. Dear ATVC: Okay here’s one for you. How come some machines are called HVACs? Isn’t that a term for central air furnace repair? That’s actually a good point – we borrowed that acronym directly from the industrial sector. In industry it means Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. In our […] More »

Yes it can be done but no, it won’t be a breeze. Dear ATVC: I was just wanting to make sure it’s possible to put electric start on my Honda Big Red. I have one with the decompression lever but only pull start and it’s a pain. Can it be done? Absolutely. Is it a […] More »

The Mojave in its glory. Dear ATVC: I’ve been looking into getting another Kawasaki Mojave. I had one a while ago for a short time and enjoyed it. Never ridden a Honda 300/400ex. I mostly ride pretty rough rocky terrain and muddy trails. I know for sure the 400ex is faster/ better handling but I […] More »

Optimize me. Dear ATVC: Recently installed an HMF exhaust with their Optimizer on my 2018 Suzuki King Quad 750. I reading that you can tweak the “stock” HMF tune to get a little more out of it. Anyone have a tune or know what I should change any of the settings to? First off, congratulations […] More »