Tag: tech

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 »

So close but so far away. Dear ATVC: Original problem: Been sitting up for a while, says Check Engine and Hot immediately after turning the key (engine tries to but fails to turn over). Figured I might get a OBDII code reader to check the diagnostic codes. Replaced fuel injector already, probably going to replace […] More »

Pros and cons? You got it. Dear ATVC: I have Yamaha Rhino 660 and am thinking about getting a hood rack for it. Can you give me some pros and cons? Thanks in advance. Absolutely – hood racks can be a very useful edition to the front end of a SxS but unless they arrive […] More »

Digging deep on this one. Dear ATVC: I’m looking for this left handlebar switch. I need buy new but cant find it on internet. Perhaps someone knows a brand and model? That is an older Shineray switch – likely the ones used on most of their ATVs regardless of displacement. See when it comes to […] More »

What is the best way to deal with this? Dear ATVC: I’m an amateur XC and MX ATV racer and I was looking for some input on quad setup for particularly muddy courses. It’s better to reduce rear tire pressure for additional traction? I’ve heard you also want to stiffen up the suspension but wouldn’t […] More »

Probably not the problem. Dear ATVC: I just picked up a 2002 Suzuki LT80 for my son. I have noticed the carb choke plunger only moves about 2mm up and down when pulled or pushed. It seems that the plunger should move more like an inch but I haven’t been able to find an answer […] More »

Stroking along. Dear ATVC: This is probably a stupid question but I’m taking Intro to Mechanics in school and all we learn about are 4 stroke engines. I know 2 strokes came first. What determines how many strokes an engine can have? Do they always have to be even numbers? Well for starters, that is […] More »