Tag: parts

A grippy situation. Dear ATVC: I have an 05 Suzuki Eiger 400 that one of my kid’s friends decided to see could win against a tree. I need to repair part of it and have identified the part needed (front grip). However, everywhere I’ve checked has to order it from Suzuki and they are on […] More »

What is this? Dear ATVC: I recently picked up a 1983 Yamaha YTM 175 and got it running only to seize it up. So I rebuilt the top end and got it running but something in the clutch cover was sounding horrible so I took it apart again. Can anyone tell me what this piece […] More »

New windshield choice arrives. Western Power Sports (WPS), a nationwide distributor of powersports industry brands and products, announced that it is introducing a new line of UTV windshields which will be available to dealers and consumers. Exclusively manufactured in the USA for its Open Trail brand of ATV and UTV accessories, the new windshields will […] More »

Tracking down the correct gearshift drum. Dear ATVC: I have a 2001 Honda Fourtrax 350 and my gearshift drum broke. Unfortunately they discontinued the gearshift drum and made a new model. And I’m wondering if I can still use the new model in my old crankcase. We’re not entirely sure what you mean by “new […] More »

Ultimate bike hauler. For Brandon Semenuk, four-time and defending Red Bull Rampage champion, gear matters. As such, Polaris GENERAL tapped Jefferies Performance to build Semenuk’s dream mountain biking side-by-side. At its core, Polaris GENERAL enables adventurers to confidently explore the most remote backcountry terrain and tackle the toughest tasks. With the amount of work that […] More »

The extinct DS650. Dear ATVC: Does anybody know where I can get a full crank shaft or which BMW crank would fit my 2005 Can-Am DS650? Parts for the mighty DS are becoming ever more scarce so the few places that do carry them are able to command a pretty penny. Our searches even of […] More »

A parts giant topples. Dear ATVC: I just went to order a new shifter for my Bayou and even though Bike Bandit’s site is still up, I heard they are out of business. Is this true? How is that possible? On February 7th, Bike Bandit filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in San Diego. They were […] More »