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Ask The Editors: UTV Windshield Pros and Cons

Side-by-Side flip up windshield

Let’s discuss the pros and cons. Dear ATVC: I’m thinking about adding a flip UTV windshield and wanted to hear some real-world pros and cons. I’m mainly tired of getting blasted by bugs and constant wind when riding at speed. At the same time, I like the idea of being able to flip it open […] More »

By: | March 15, 2026


Ask The Editors: IRS or Straight Axle For Towing

Ask The Editors: IRS or Straight Axle For Towing

Is one design the tow champion? Dear ATVC: I saw an ad for a 2017 King Quad 400 4×4 and notice it has a solid rear axle. It seems like having the trailer hitch directly mounted to the axle might be less stress to the machine then having the suspension have to carry the trailer […] More »

By: | March 1, 2026


Ask The Editors: Is The GENERAL The One For Me?

Polaris GENERAL SxS for work and play

We’ve spent a lot of time behind the wheel of the GENERAL. Dear ATVC: I’m considering upgrading my side-by-side and have been researching different crossover models. I keep coming back to the Polaris GENERAL because it seems to balance work capability and trail performance really well. For those who own a Polaris GENERAL, how does […] More »

By: | February 22, 2026



Ask The Editors: Bayou Fuel System Routing

Kawasaki Bayou 185 fuel line routing help

The help you need is at your fingertips. Dear ATVC: I have a 1986 Kawasaki Bayou 185-a2 and I am looking for the fuel line routing (gas tank to fuel pump to carburetor, plus need to know where the 5 nipples go. I already know where the gas line goes other 2 are on the […] More »

By: | January 18, 2026


SWM: A New Company Where Italy And China Meet

SWM enters powersports market with Italian designs and Asian manufacturing

Sink or SWM. These are interesting times for our industry. More than ever we are a single planet where it comes to design and production and SWM proves the point perfectly. It begins with Italian design and performance. Who wouldn’t want a Ferrari or Lamborghini parked in the garage? The only trouble with Italian craftsmanship […] More »

By: | January 7, 2026


Ask The Editors: Let’s Talk About Linkage

ATV tech - explaining shock linkage

What’s all this down there? Dear ATVC: I am pretty good at rebuilding shocks and even have a decent grasp of valving (you should see my shim collection in the barn). But one thing that gets me without fail is grasping shock linkages and how they work. Can they be tuned to extract extra performance […] More »

By: | January 4, 2026



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