Because angles mater. Dear ATVC: I’m trying to locate a digital clinometer for my bike and I’m having the hardest time finding one that I think would look good, I have found the RAD-1, but its quite pricey and only gives numbers. Anyone else running a clinometer? cyberhedz Yes digital clinometers are proving quite few […] More »

Dear ATVC: Reagrding the clutch assembly on a Suzuki LT80 , there is a little metal piece at the end of the crank shaft that spins something which drives an oil pump on top of the clutch cover so the metal piece is split in half. but I can’t find the part cause I don’t […] More »

Anyone seen sparky around here? Dear ATVC: I have an 86 Suzuki LT50 that has no spark. The stator is pumping out 30-38 volts, the coil is new and the kill switches are out of the system. What am I missing? dannyp333 Were we to guess, it sounds like an exposed wire making contact with […] More »

Mystery machine. Dear ATVC: So I bought this ATV for a cheap price but need help identifying it. I could not find engine serial # or any kind of VIN on the frame. Don’t know if the pics help. Jorge Ornelas Based upon the pics, particularity the plastic molds, we would guess that you have […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m looking for a rear shock around 20-inches in length. Anyone got any ideas? jimbo1989 We’re assuming you mean 20″ worth of travel (not eye to eye shock length) as even in that case you’re looking at the very extreme upper end of the shock spectrum. Given that the raciest of quads rarely […] More »

The future is now. Dear ATVC: Why don’t ATVs use lithium ion batteries like cellphones? DavMcNutt We’re in the process of transition even as we speak. Though not exactly like bigger version of the lithium ion units that power your cell phones and laptops (lithium cobalt), we’re seeing more and more lithium (lithium-iron phosphate) designs […] More »

The missing piece to the puzzle? Dear ATVC: I’ve got an older Foreman that I picked up for cheap that I’m in the process of modding out for mudding. A friend of mine mentioned velocity stacks. What are these and are they something I should be considering for an advantage? DarYL In the world of […] More »