Dear ATVC: I am having issues with my son’s quad not starting. It has been working fine but not active for about a month. When I go and try to start it, it doesn’t even turn over. The battery is fully charged and I can see no obvious issues with wiring Would I need to […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 20, 2017
Dear ATVC: Anyone ever jury-rig or make an oil cooler fit? I need one for a Yamaha Big Bear but don’t want to sink $200 into a used radiator to make it happen. DoctorQuad You’re in luck- thanks to the global nature of eBay, you can pick up a brand new universal oil cooler for […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 12, 2017
Dear ATVC: I have a chance to go duning up at Glamis over winter break. I’m excited but wonder what to expect riding in deep sand for the first time. Does it require a different technique than riding in other conditions? Absolutely- and the degree of difference in technique has a lot to do with […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 5, 2017
Dear ATVC: I got a 1983 Suzuki ALT 125 that wouldn’t run. So I rebuilt the carb, put new rings and new timing chain on it and it still smokes like crazy and takes a while to idle back down. Any ideas?? Spencer Schambach High idling is simply a matter of further fine tuning your […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | January 30, 2017
Dear ATVC: I have a Honda 400EX that I just ride in the dunes. Want to do a slip on exhaust and decided I want an HMF but am not sure if the Performance series or the Competition series is right one for my quad. Just want a little wake up, I don’t race or […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | January 23, 2017
Dear ATVC: I’m new to the ATV hobby. Can you folks recommend an ATV magazine that might increase my knowledge of the ATV hobby? I’m looking for tests and comparisons, new features, specifications, and stories about ATV riding. David We wouldn’t be doing our job if we didn’t recommend giving our editorial site a look. […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | January 16, 2017
Dear ATVC: Wasn’t there a new American made ATV coming out a few years ago supposed to be on par with the Japanese 450s? What was it called and what ever happened to it? KTEdwards From the sounds of it, we’d guess you were speaking of US Highland. These guys were on the fast track […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | January 9, 2017
