Tag: question

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 »

Why is there gas going into my pipe? Dear ATVC: After just rebuilding the top end of my 87 Suzuki LT250R, I put it all back together and now when I kick it a few times the exhaust fills up with fuel. I’ve checked over the whole carb and it’s working fine. I’m unsure of […] More »

Nobody told me I had to be an expert in math. Dear ATVC: I need help. I recently put 27x9x12 front and 27x10x12 rear tires on my 2014 Suzuki Kingquad 500axi. I understand I have 12″ rims. I’m want to purchase aftermarket rims for it but am not understanding what 12 x 7 5+2 means […] More »

Short lived but not forgotten. Dear ATVC: A fellow participant asks who was the subcontractor who made the Deere ATVs. Somehow I was thinking it was Can Am. dbj216 Actually, while the components that comprise all of John Deere’s off-road vehicle are globally sourced (meaning they are a hodgepodge of pieces of bits from manufacturers […] More »

How can I get my ATV to sing? Dear ATVC: I have an 04 Kawasaki KFX400 and with the gutted stock exhaust and it sounds horrible. I am considering an HMF system but don’t know whether to buy the Performance or Competition slip on. I want something really loud, something that has a deep sound […] More »

You down with HUV? Dear ATVC: Going to look at a used Husqvarna HUV for my 95 year old dad. Anybody know anything about them? Guy is asking $3,000. I know they made a Kubota 3 cylinder diesel model, but this is a gas model. Anyone ever see or use one? Where are they made? […] More »