Tag: question

Where should I begin my ATV search? Dear ATVC: Been lurking this site reading reviews etc. but now I’m ready to take the plunge and I could use some help. I’m from Canada but spending this winter in AZ. I’d like to buy a used ATV but have no idea which resource to look. Craigslist […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 1980 ATC110 that fires but is putting out a weak yellow spark at the plug. I have changed the points, spark plug and cleaned the flywheel and stator. Is this a sign of a defective coil? It is possible – but there is an issue you should consider even before […] More »

Do they really need that much attention? Dear ATVC: I was told I should drain and replace the brake fluid in my Suzuki LT300. Is this really necessary if I’ve bled the brakes regularly and made sure the fluid is topped off at the start of each season? This is actually a good question because […] More »

Can I just ditch the whole thing? Dear ATVC: I lost the spring on the decompression lever when I replaced my valves. Can I run the ATV without the decompression lever on the camshaft? Would doing so cause problems? Well without knowing the make/ model ATV and corresponding design of the decompression system, let’s start […] More »

Challenger challenge. Dear ATVC: Regarding the Cub Cadet Challenger; is the wiper a hand operated one or battery and where did you get it? Thanks! There may be manual operated aftermarket wipers available but Cub Cadet offers a battery-operated OEM motor-driven wiper. On the following schematic, the wiper arm is # 29 (YS-9PWA14/16), the wiper […] More »

Can they really burn? Dear ATVC: A mechanic friend of mine said that I should consider having my quad’s valves adjusted so I don’t burn one. Is this a real thing? Can I adjust them myself? This is advice you would be wise to heed. Valve adjustment is a very important piece of regular maintenance […] More »

How many pieces is my rim? Dear ATVC: I have a Honda ATC90 but the frame says US90. I think it may have originally had the balloon tires but someone converted to have all 22x11x8 knobbies. I cut the front tire off and noticed there are what looks like two large o-rings or gaskets next […] More »