It’s shocking. Dear ATVC: I have a 2001 Honda TRX300EX and want to put a heavier shock on it. 1- Is it possible ? 2- Any recommendations? 3- Can it be done for under $250.00? We have all sorts of news for you. First the good- yes it is very possible and yes, we have […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m looking for a rear shock around 20-inches in length. Anyone got any ideas? jimbo1989 We’re assuming you mean 20″ worth of travel (not eye to eye shock length) as even in that case you’re looking at the very extreme upper end of the shock spectrum. Given that the raciest of quads rarely […] More »

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 »

Dear ATVC: While I was at the dunes I rode a friend’s Kawasaki KFX450R and an other friend’s Banshee. The Banshee’s suspension (which is stock) was way smoother than the KFX. I was thinking of getting a Banshee but I really want a four stroke. So my question is what are some 4 stroke quads […] More »

Imagine it, you and your high-dollar side-by-side are blasting through the dunes. You air it out after having spent thousands on custom valved and aftermarket sprung suspension only to land and experience the same old harsh bottoming as when the machine was bone stock. What’s going on? According to Desertcraft, you’re likely bottoming out the […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a few questions about shock springs. First why when a shock blows does the ATV ride bouncier? Secondly, I had my shocks serviced after blowing the rear and notice the outer spring has more coils than it did stock. Do more coils on a shock spring make it stronger? For starters, […] More »