I wanna go bigger! Dear ATVC: My Beartracker uses 22×7-10 front and 22×10-10 rear can I get tires a little taller and retain my same wheels? Contrary to common misconception, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to just how far we can stretch the tires we mount to our ATVs’ rims. […] More »
Are there any downsides to going bigger? Dear ATVC: I am thinking of converting my stock 29″ tire SxS to aftermarket 32″ rubber for extra ground clearance. Before I pull the trigger, wondering if there’s any downsides I’m overlooking? Quite a few actually- while you would indeed gain some additional height and well a smoother […] More »
The x-factor. Dear ATVC: Picked up an 08 DS90 for my kids, It was a cheap craigslist find that didn’t run, jets where plugged with ethanol gas gunk. So on the maiden voyage for my son to see how he likes it he gases it up wen turning around right into the neighbors bumper on […] More »
Six of one, half-dozen of another. Dear ATVC: I recently blew the engine on my Suzuki LTZ-400. I brought a DRZ-400 engine after being told it would fit into my quad. (The seller won’t return my calls). 1) Does the DR-Z engine fit directly into the quad? 2) Does the LT-Z 400 carb mate directly […] More »
Close cousins. Dear ATVC: I just bought a 1993 Honda FourTrax 300EX that needs a ton of work; plastics are toast as is the seat and bars. Then found a 1987 FourTrax 250X in really good condition at a reasonable price; less then what new plastics alone would cost. So, My question is this: Will […] More »
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 »
Will the smaller motor drop right in? Dear ATVC: Will a Honda 300EX motor fit in 400EX frame with no mods done? Italian1 Yes it will fit, actually with room to spare but if you inquiring whether or not it will require some fabrication to be rideable, the answer is yes. Even if you could […] More »