It doesn’t take as much as you think. Dear ATVC: During a recent trail ride I managed to splash through a small pool of standing water, a puddle really, and almost instantly lost power. I think my belt started slipping but is that possible in so little water? Believe it or not, it isn’t only […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 22, 2019
Silver in the black pool. Dear ATVC: I recently drained my quad’s oil for a change and was shocked to discover metal filings within the old oil in the catch pan. Does this mean the end of my engine is near? We’ve certainly been there before but surprisingly, no, the presence of metal particulates in […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 14, 2019
Mystery machine. Dear ATVC: Yes I’m new here and looking for any help. Just picked up this ATV (above) today and I have no idea what it is! If anybody could help me out with any tips that would be awesome. It’s tough to tell without any VIN or manufacturer markings -and this situation is […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 7, 2019
Time to do some investigating. Dear ATVC: My grandson drove our ATV with no gear oil, it locked up. I filled it up, it unlocked, rolled fine. The gears changes slightly hard at times, but now I’ve got a leak on the bottom left side of the crankcase cover. What is the problem and is […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 25, 2019
Not winch-cable proof. Dear ATVC: We have a 2002 Arctic Cat 400 4×4 with a winch and blade on the front. While pushing snow this winter the winch cable broke and went through the radiator. We are having the hardest time trying to find a replacement. Every website says N/A and they have everything else […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 11, 2019
Becoming ever more difficult to find. Dear ATVC: I need help finding parts for the Eton Vector 250 I just nought for $350. The company is no longer in business and there are 2 websites that have some parts and then of course eBay. My question is what other make/model ATV is compatible or similar? […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 4, 2019
Welcome to the future. We’re here in 2019 and the sad reality is many of us are using some pretty outdated technology in our helmets. The idea of foam and Styrofoam used in impact absorption has been proven time and again but some helmet developers say we live in a time where much more advanced […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 14, 2019
