Dear ATVC: I’ve got a YFZ450R and I’m a little paranoid about top-end maintenance and don’t want to blow up my engine. I ride pretty hard and race the open class on weekends. Is there any way to tell if my top end (rings specifically) are wearing or worn down without actually tearing into the […] More »

We know, we know, “Best Of” compilations are usually reserved for the New Year but your ATV Connection editors like to look back at some of the wackiness that is humanity, an ATV, a camera and Youtube. It’s only right then to share our rehashed chuckles with you, our loyal readers. Presenting, for the first […] More »

Prime riding weather is finally upon us and your loyal ATV Connection editors are still searching SprocketList for good deals on previously loved equipment to make getting out there and shredding a reality. That said, this week’s ad takes us to a place called Crystal Lake, IL. According to the listing, this is a 2009 […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’ve been thinking of upgrading the exhaust on my YFZ and noticed that there have been quite a few innovations in materials since the last time I bought a pipe. (Carbon fiber, really??) Anyway, I guess my question is simply are there any benefits to going for titanium over say good old proven […] More »

Spring has sprung and getting out and shredding as the leaves are budding and the creeks are rolling makes the off-season worth enduring. Your ATV Connection editors are still monitoring SprocketList for good deals on previously loved equipment to make those rides a reality. That said,this week’s ad takes us to a place called Chicago, […] More »

We typically devote our Friday Funny clips to riders getting in over their head and eating crow as a result but this week we located a video that’s pretty darn amazing. The scenario entails a Yamaha Raptor 700R outfitted with sand paddle tires out in the dunes happens upon a deep desert pool. Two options […] More »

So you know you need the performance and addictive always-on-hand-thrust of a 450 but can’t decide which one is right for you? We feel your pain. Despite similar spec sheets, each has a very distinct personality. Sadly these are rather dark days for the premier 450cc race class. When the economy tanked in 2008, the […] More »