This is a drive belt but the machine is not belt driven. Dear ATVC: I’m sorry if this is a stupid question but I don’t know much about mechanics and I’m afraid to post it on a public forum for fear of getting lambasted by those who do. When an ATV has a belt transmission, […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 3, 2021
Decoding the digits. Dear ATVC: Polaris 96-53884 & EC38PLE05 Any information? There was a time when ATVs hadn’t yet adopted the standard VIN number system used today. Your numbers seem to point back to the 1996 Polaris Scrambler 400, the second of which is the crank shaft identification code. The Polaris Scrambler 400 boasted a […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 10, 2021
This is the spindle you’re looking for. Dear ATVC: I got a 1986 Honda 200X and the main problem is the kick start shaft; it´s broken in the end, where the kick start pedal goes. So I´m trying to buy a new OEM part (28251-HB5-010) but when I search the part the Honda Fourtrax TRX200 […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 10, 2019
To save or not to save; that is the question. Dear ATVC: Yesterday I broke the shifter of my Honda 250EX about right off the shaft, I went to take the bolt off and the head popped right off! Any recommendations? I see people saying to do the “Hacksaw Trick” but cant find any videos […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 10, 2017
Dear ATVC: I just purchased a Yamaha 225DX, great condition EXCEPT it has been sitting for a while in a garage and the front forks are locked up. Any suggestions on ways to free them up? Thanks! KStarkey When it come to the subject of seized suspension components, your best bet is to either open […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 3, 2017
Winter is here- the days are shorter, the nights are colder and your editors are, as always, digging through SprocketList to make some snow riding a reality without breaking the piggy bank. That said, this week’s ad takes us to a place called Edgewater, FL. According to the listing this is a 1985 Yamaha YFM80cc […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | December 28, 2016
Dear ATVC: I have an 02 Yamaha Blaster that shakes like crazy in low gears. I barely press the throttle and it is shaking. Anyone know how to fix it, or if this is normal? XblasterX 2-strokes are known for excessive engine-induced vibration and the Yamaha Blaster is certainly no exception. Yamaha did attempt to […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 10, 2016
