The only thing he didn’t replace yet. Dear ATVC: I installed a new battery, solenoid and starter on my 1996 Kawasaki Bayou 400. It will crank only when I jump it and purrs like a kitten until I disconnect the cables. Then it cuts off and just clicks when I try to crank again. Here’s […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 24, 2021
Dear ATVC: Picked up an 08 LTR-450 recently in pieces that runs like an absolute beast now that I got it fixed up. Only issue is starting. It has a difficult time turning over unless its hooked up to a booster or roll started. I know I need to do the valves – the exhaust […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 18, 2021
The 125M ATC. Dear ATVC: I’m in the process of restoring a 125M and discovered there is nothing left of the seat pan. I found a few on eBay but they are missing chunks of metal and are priced thru the roof! I’m honestly surprised in this day in age that no one produces a […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 23, 2020
Are they lasting longer than before? Yup! Dear ATVC: Had a Yamaha Blaster way back in the teen years and remember having to replace the spark plug a couple times per summer. After over a decade and a half away from ATVs, I picked up a used Sportsman that is still on its original spark […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 6, 2020
Don’t chance it. Dear ATVC: So recently I purchased a 2010 Yamaha Raptor 250 for very cheap knowing it had problems. The previous owner said it had a tick when running. Upon further inspection I found a hole on the top of my cylinder head that looks like it was JD Welded. Do I have […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 12, 2020
This is what you want to check. Dear ATVC: I have a low hour 2WD Rancher ES that won’t shift, the indicator shows 1st gear although it seems to be in neutral because you can roll it. I checked all of the fuses and the battery is new with good connections. I tried the Emergency […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 17, 2019
It is doable indeed. Dear ATVC: I have been wondering what lighting upgrades can be installed on the Suzuki Quadrunner LT230E? Also are there any led or better bulbs to use instead of stock replacement? I am only planning mild trail riding and some light work on my farm for the Quadrunner but extra or […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 11, 2019
