If you’re fairly new on the scene, it’s easy to take for granted the fact that 2-up ATVs exist. In fact, we live in a time where a wide variety of side-by-sides and UTVs make off-roading with passengers a fact of life. This wasn’t always the case, however. In fact, before the popularity of side-by-sides […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 2001 Yamaha Kodiak 400 4×4. On the speedometer there is a counter what is that reading? Is it a trip meter- miles or hours? Drewg821 What started out in our opinion to be a simple question actually revealed some interesting facts. Not all 2001 Yamaha Kodiak 400s came equipped with […] More »

When we think virtual reality and the potential of the Oculus Rift, we usually immediately think video games. And while it’s true that loads of developers are writing software for 3D entertainment for this hardware, we happened upon a project going on at the University of Iowa where researchers have created a virtual reality ATV […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m wondering why ATV batteries are called “maintenance free”. It’s my understanding that they require as much maintenance as any other battery. LenC487 You’re absolutely right, a majority of the batteries nestled within our ATVs are the same lead-acid boxes that have been firing up automobiles and lawnmowers for decades (there are some […] More »

Dear ATVC: Where is the location of the neutral safety switch on a 84 Honda TRX200? dhurst1982@yahoo.com If you were looking down upon the machine as you would from the saddle, it can be found on the lower left side of the machine just in front of the ignition coil. In our experience, the best […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 92 Honda TRX250X, and about to buy an 87 250X that smokes a lot. I’m thinking rings, but anything else it might “commonly” be? Bclamp Go with your gut on this one – the air cooled Honda TRX250X is a relatively simple design. It is possible, however, to get smoke […] More »

Dear ATVC: I just got an 07 Yamaha YFZ 450 SE and it has extended A-arms (which makes it lower). I was wondering if TRX A-arms would fit or what site go I go to to get stock A-arms? XxS0ccerstarxX First off, unfortunately stock Honda TRX450R A-arms are not compatible with the Yamaha YFZ units. […] More »