We’re finally seeing brands making sure it’s done right. If you’re familiar with our weekly “Ask The Editors” feature, you hear us warning of the dangers of going off the beaten path and taking your chances with a Chinese off-brand ATV often but the reason for the warning is rarely what people think. Contrary to […] More »

Polaris 500 EFI diagnostic codes tell the tale. Dear ATVC: I’ve been fighting my 2007 Polaris 500 EFI always stalling at idle. You can hold the throttle and it will keep running. No, it’s not the safety adjustment in the cable. I’ve changed and tested so many parts I’m walking in circles. No matter what […] More »

Hammer time! There was a time when eBay was trying to get into the complete vehicle scene with their eBay Motors platform but, over time, it sort of went away and returned to the division listing parts and accessories. We have online marketplaces like Facebook and ATV Trader but, until now, there hasn’t really been […] More »

And away they go. Engines roared to life beneath a pale autumn sky as hundreds of riders lined up on the starting field of the 2025 Yamaha Racing Ironman GNCC, the grand finale of the 2025 Progressive Grand National Cross Country Racing (GNCC Racing) Series, an AMA National Championship. The air was thick with anticipation […] More »

Can-Am came to win and win they did. Can-Am racers delivered a standout performance at the 2025 Rallye du Maroc, sweeping the podium after five grueling days of racing through Morocco’s punishing dunes and rocky terrain. Francisco “Chaleco” López and co-driver Álvaro León secured the overall win, followed by teammates Jeremías González Ferioli with co-driver […] More »

This stuff does work but is it always a good idea? Dear ATVC: I have always used Loctite when putting bolts on my ATV after maintenance but have been told it’s a bad idea to do so. I run the blue stuff which is designed to be removable with standard tools so what’s the harm? […] More »

From the comfort of the couch? Yes please! The dilemma: You look outside to find the fifth consecutive day of freezing rain and your trusty steed is getting ready for its long winter’s nap complete with trickle charger cords a dangling. The possible solution: Grab a good off-roading video game, a cup of coffee and […] More »