Rubber and rough trail conditions rarely play nice together. Dear ATVC: I recently caught one of my Pioneer’s CV boots on a sharp stick and tore it deep in a group ride. Without any way to repair it until I got back home, I had to continue getting slop and grit inside for several hours. […] More »

Does sprung versus unspring matter? Sure does. Dear ATVC: Last week’s question and answer about centralization of mass was interesting but you never mentioned that another reason engine location is such a big deal is because it’s sprung weight. Can you explain this concept a bit? You’re absolutely right and sure can. So we typically […] More »

The last quad standing also happened to be the recipient of some impressive mass centralization. Dear ATVC: I remember a few years back now all the companies were talking about “centralization of mass”. Then it sort of just disappeared. What happened? Was it just a fad? Actually, no. You’re right in that you don’t hear […] More »

Polaris 500 EFI diagnostic codes tell the tale. Dear ATVC: I’ve been fighting my 2007 Polaris 500 EFI always stalling at idle. You can hold the throttle and it will keep running. No, it’s not the safety adjustment in the cable. I’ve changed and tested so many parts I’m walking in circles. No matter what […] More »

This stuff does work but is it always a good idea? Dear ATVC: I have always used Loctite when putting bolts on my ATV after maintenance but have been told it’s a bad idea to do so. I run the blue stuff which is designed to be removable with standard tools so what’s the harm? […] More »

An affordable and practical way to customize your ride. Polaris and Can-Am side-by-sides dominate the dunes and trails but do we ever stop to consider the beating the OEM seats are taking in these environments? Sand, mud, sun-exposure and our bodies sliding around all do their part to ugly things up in a hurry. With […] More »

This machine existed for three years unchanged. Dear ATVC: Hello, I am new to the ATV scene. I have a 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4×4 with a blown engine (ran out of oil). Wondering if anyone knows what model years will fit the 2005 500 non-EFI chassis. Thank you in advance. You can plug & […] More »