Dear ATVC: So I have a couple questions about the Boss Audio Speaker (reviewed here). The 25B is smaller then the 85B model you tested- is that right? I want to put one on a Polaris Scrambler 500 and wonder which model would be best for my machine? Quadrider4 Yes, you are absolutely correct. The […] More »

The Future of Batteries Has Finally Arrived Anyone who has ever plugged a cell phone into a charger is already familiar with lithium-ion batteries. Known for their reliable use and fairly quick charge times, lithium-ion has been the go-to power source for consumer electronics for years (laptops, tablets, phones) but of late it appears the […] More »

Teixeira Tech unveils new RZR XP 1000, XGC A-Arms and Radius Rods developed to deliver exceptional strength and the additional ground clearance RZR 900 and 1000 owners need. Teixeira Tech is proud to unveil their new X-Treme Ground Clearance A-Arms and Radius Rods for the Polaris RZR and RZR 4, XP 1000. While they are […] More »

Dear ATVC: When I sit on my friend’s Raptor, it feels like the rear shock sinks into half its travel. he says that it’s because he has the sag set to his weight (which is admittedly 85-pounds less than mine). Still, it seems to me like running sag gives up a lot of your suspension’s […] More »

Dear ATVC: I used to race a 250R 2-stroke in the mid 1980s and have gotten the itch to return to the local tracks lately and have been checking around the local dealerships for a good deal. I’ve noticed the 2-stroke race ATV is all but extinct now. I’ve been hearing the major difference between […] More »

When it comes to engine break-in, rumors, rituals and horror stories abound. There is no denying that this is a particularly critical moment in the life-cycle of any engine on account of the fact that wear rates are at their absolute highest. Years ago when machining processes weren’t quite as refined as they are today […] More »

There are many ways to make more power from your ATV’s engine; bigger bore, stroked cylinder, exhaust system and intake, fuel mapping, camshafts, porting. Like most things mechanical, a modern ATV mill can be pushed about as far as the limits of reliability (and the depths of your pockets) will allow. Your power-obsessed editors have […] More »