Dear ATVC: I just purchased a Yamaha 225DX, great condition EXCEPT it has been sitting for a while in a garage and the front forks are locked up. Any suggestions on ways to free them up? Thanks! KStarkey When it come to the subject of seized suspension components, your best bet is to either open […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 3, 2017
Dear ATVC: What is the best chain and sprocket setup for a Suzuki LTZ400 that does a lot of on-road riding? And are there any mods that anyone would recommend as this is my fist Z400 and I want to get the most out of it! Thanks in advance. Fuller1301 Congrats on purchasing a very […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 27, 2017
Dear ATVC: I’m looking at an 01 Warrior. I’m told that it doesn’t run and that it’s a “bad magneto.” Pics look good but I’ve not seen it in person yet. I’ve looked online and found parts and videos on how to change that. I’m fairly mechanical so it looks like it would certainly be […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 20, 2017
Dear ATVC: I’m looking for a chest and back protector that will fit me! All the ones I look at don’t have a size or go up to a xl. I’m 6’1 330 pounds with really big shoulders- I mean big. Pants and boots I’ve found I’m like. 3xl in jersey I’ve just been nervous […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 6, 2017
Dear ATVC: I have a 250cc Tao Tao and on the last ride my friend came back with it pouring fuel out of a hole in the carb- see hole above the gold screw? Anyone know if a screw dropped out and should be in this hole or is it something else? Alanrenouf Thanks and […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | January 2, 2017
Dear ATVC: My 2006 Suzuki King Quad 700 stalls sometimes when I turn the lights on or when I push the 4-wheel-drive button what could be causing this problem? kenden Ahh electrical anomalies. Ordinarily we are forced to answer these questions with a whole bunch of questions of our own and this instance will be […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | December 26, 2016
Dear ATVC: I allowed a mechanic to upgrade my 50cc to 80cc . After completing the upgrade, I had it for 12 hours and it stopped working; no longer cranks. His excuse to me was that I messed up the cylinder head and need to buy a new one. Is it my fault? He said […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 31, 2016
