Tag: Q&A

Dear ATVC: After just dropping $30 on oil from my dealership (not counting filter cost), I began to wonder, are there any real benefits to running ATV oil as opposed to say automotive oil in my quad? Or to put it an other way, which is worse? Dirty ATV oil or fresh auto oil in […] More »

Dear ATVC: I am 14, and I really want to start quad racing like my dad did when he was 16 I just want to know how I can do this. I live in Northwest Ohio, and I have been riding quads for a few years. I don’t know what program to join in order […] More »

Dear ATVC: I was wondering if ATV VIN numbers work the same as cars and motorcycles? Like could you glance at the VIN and know when a quad was made and if it was stolen and so on? Thanks. Absolutely. All motorized vehicles manufactured after 1978 contain a 17-digit VIN number. It is made up […] More »

Dear ATVC: Hello, I’m a new user from KY looking to purchase a new four wheeler this Thursday but I’m stuck between a few different ones. I loved the 2014 Suzuki Z400, but I’ve also looked at a Yamaha YFZ450, a Raptor 250 and 350. Any opinions? By the way I’m 6’1, 220-pounds. Jtmartin93 Well […] More »

Dear ATVC: So I was shopping around and saw this CDI Rev Box for a Yamaha Warrior: Big Gun Rev Box CDI/ECU Yamaha Warrior 350 2002 – 2004. I was wondering if this would fit on a 2003 Yamaha wolverine 350 4X4 since they have the same engine? Thanks! 2003Wolverine350 Believe it or not, while […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a ’05 Honda TRX400 (yellow plastics) and I’ve been wanting to paint or powder coat the frame. I was thinking flat black would look good, any suggestions? Also, any helpful hints or parts I may need to replace would be great. Loki1699 ATV frame painting can indeed be an affordable means […] More »

Dear ATVC: For the last 5 years or so, side-by-sides have been a hot market. Can anyone chime in on the current market for ATVs and if they are stale or are coming back to popularity? I ask because I have recently seen some cheap Rangers/RZRs. Norf Georgia Well the good news is that while […] More »