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 »

What is it and where do I find it? Dear ATVC: Re: 2003 Polaris Sportsman 500, how do I go about locating the fusible link? I can’t find anything like it. K9kodi Most of us understand how a fuse works- too much voltage passes through a circuit and it blows to sever the connection before […] More »

Honda’s still got your back. Mentalblock Dear ATVC: I have an 86 Honda TRX350 4×4. Anybody know how to replace stock CDI ignition with a system that has better parts availability? We hate to break it to you- but from the ignition key switch to the CDI box to the coil itself aren’t only readily […] 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 »

Dear ATVC: Anyone know where the regulator/ rectifier is located on a 2006 Yamaha Kodiak 450? Bobbyray You’ll find the rectifier on the left side of the machine (if you were in the saddle) just past the rear fender. The following diagram demonstrates it well- # 16: Got questions for us? Ask them here!

We’ve got your back. Dear ATVC: I bought a used 2005 TRX400EX. The reverse and neutral light sensors don’t connect anywhere. If I touch them to the frame, they light up. Anyone know where these are supposed to terminate correctly? JIMMY223 Sure do- fortunately the 400EX is one of those machines that’s been around a […] More »

Tranny troubles. Dear ATVC: My 2002-2004 Kawasaki prairie 650 makes a horrible ratcheting noise the second I hit the throttle in low gear. Also in high gear sometimes when I’m going down hills or just letting of the gas, the machine will make another ratcheting noise and pop the gear shifter into neutral. Anyone know […] More »