Tag: tech

Ask the Editors: Can’t The Sun Do More?

Ask the Editors: Can’t The Sun Do More?

How about a rechargeable ATV you never have to recharge. Dear ATVC: I am seriously considering getting an electric UTV and was wondering why solar panels aren’t integrated to recovery some battery charge or increase range. This is one of those things that is theoretically possible but not practical in the real world. Why? Because […] More »

By: | February 3, 2019


Ask the Editors: Mysterious Black Goo

Ask the Editors: Mysterious Black Goo

Considering your machine is equipped with a manually-activated, sealed rear drum system, we can immediately rule out common culprits like a leaking cylinder spilling hydraulic brake fluid into the assembly.

By: | January 6, 2019


ATV Industry Facts: Did You Know?

ATV Industry Facts: Did You Know?

These days stock 2-stroke engines are all but mythical in most industries; especially so in ours. However Yamaha can claim some pretty impressive 2-stroke statistics thanks to their Banshee performance quad.

By: | December 20, 2018



Ask the Editors: The Value of a Hot Engine

Ask the Editors: The Value of a Hot Engine

Your motor should be like baby bear’s porridge. Dear ATVC: It’s often said heat is the enemy of engines but my buddy was yelling at me for ripping around before my quad could hit operating temperature. Wouldn’t riding it when it was cooler be beneficial? It is true that excessive heat can be very damaging […] More »

By: | December 9, 2018


Ask the Editors: Do-It-Yourself Heated Helmet Visor?

Ask the Editors: Do-It-Yourself Heated Helmet Visor?

Do it yourself heated visor options? Dear ATVC: Is there a kit out there to add a heated visor element to a non-heated visor? I have a helmet that I don’t want to get rid of but there doesn’t seem to be a heated visor option for it. Was thinking of getting a replacement lens […] More »

By: | December 3, 2018



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