What to feed the legendary smoker. Dear ATVC: My buddy died and I bought his 1992 Quadracer 250 and was wondering what is the best fuel ratio to use? I’ve seen 20:1 and another guy said 50:1. My buddy did modify it by jetting it and an aftermarket pipe.. What do you guys recommend for […] More »

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 »

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 »

Does this do anything? The answer may surprise you. Dear ATVC: I have a 2022 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 equipped with a vacuum air switch valve separator. Does anyone know what this does and if it would cause the ATV to die if that part is bad or going bad? Our first thought, as seeing […] More »

Not a fuse but a fusible link. Dear ATVC: My 2005 Polaris Sportsman has no power. Does this machine make use of a fusible link? And where does it connect if so? Thanks. Most of us understand how a fuse works- too much voltage passes through a circuit and it blows to sever the connection […] More »

It would still be several more years before the 12″ wheel would make its way off-road. Dear ATVC: I need a 12 inch rim for my 83 Honda 200e Big Red without having to use adapter or removing stock hub. PLEASE HELP!!! Well, for starers are you positive you need a 12″ wheel? The OEM […] More »

The stock Dunlops can’t last forever. Dear ATVC: I was curious if folks knew of a good alternative to the stock tires that came on the LTZ400 (and perhaps other models), Dunlop KT331 (fronts) and KT335 (rears). Dunlop doesn’t make them anymore that I can find, so was wondering if there was a good alternative […] More »