It’s all about those descents. Dear ATVC: Hi, I’m researching oil for my quad and some recommend oils for quads with and without ADC. I’d like to know what ADC is and if my quad may have it. It’s a 2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI with a 2008 800 EFI engine. Thanks. ADC stands for […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 23, 2023
Here’s what to do. Dear ATVC: Recent (new-to-me) ATV owner/rider. I have a 2003 Bombardier 650 4×4 Quest and recently my speedo just decided to stop working. The odometer doesn’t tick up either but that makes sense considering it thinks I’m going 0mph all the time. I found some links online that mentioned there was […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 9, 2023
Predator with a dry top end? Dear ATVC: Hi guys, I’m new here. A few years back I purchased a 2004 Polaris Predator 500cc and I use it like twice every 6 months because I’m busy. Last ride the quad overheated then we had to replace the exhaust cam because for some reason oil wasn’t […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 25, 2023
The answer lies within. Dear ATVC: I’m using the front A-arms from an 87 Suzuki LT230s on a small dune buggy project I am working on but the stock shocks are too soft to hold all the weight of the car. Does anyone know of any compatible shocks that are stiffer so I don’t have […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 21, 2023
Something isn’t right here. Dear ATVC: Ok, what’s the secret to getting the belt cover off and on? I swapped my belt and managed to get the cover out after some twisting around. Problem was I couldn’t get it back on. I eventually took the tire off, backed off preload and pulled the lower end […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 7, 2023
A Honda 250R only by name. Dear ATVC: I read with great interest your look back at the Kawasaki Tecates and wondered about something. See, I was pretty young when the 2-strokes disappeared but remember clearly my local track’s gate filled with Honda 250Rs and nothing else for years (all the way until the race […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 23, 2023
Legendary sport quad. Dear ATVC: I have a 2003 Kawasaki KFX400 and driving across a combined bean field in even second gear is really bumpy. I assume the shocks are just really stiff. How do I adjust the suspension on it? The Kawasaki KFX400 (and Suzuki LTZ400 on which it is based) did indeed start […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 16, 2023
