Tag: tech

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 »

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 »

Does this have a Japanese cousin? Dear ATVC: What Japan-made brand of UTV is the closest to the Chinese-made Kazuma for parts and accessories? The answer to this question depends heavily upon the model in question. While it is true most Chinese-made ATVs are based upon expired patents of Japanese deign, this is especially true […] 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 »

Dear ATVC: I have a 1980 ATC110 that fires but is putting out a weak yellow spark at the plug. I have changed the points, spark plug and cleaned the flywheel and stator. Is this a sign of a defective coil? It is possible – but there is an issue you should consider even before […] More »

Do they really need that much attention? Dear ATVC: I was told I should drain and replace the brake fluid in my Suzuki LT300. Is this really necessary if I’ve bled the brakes regularly and made sure the fluid is topped off at the start of each season? This is actually a good question because […] More »

Can I just ditch the whole thing? Dear ATVC: I lost the spring on the decompression lever when I replaced my valves. Can I run the ATV without the decompression lever on the camshaft? Would doing so cause problems? Well without knowing the make/ model ATV and corresponding design of the decompression system, let’s start […] More »