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Video: Have Winch. Should Have Used It

Video: Have Winch. Should Have Used It

It’s time to test your new tires, bro. Seemingly, this guy had everything he needed for a successful climb out of the gully – a 4×4, fresh Bear Claw tires, a winch, an enthusistic friend and a manly flannel shirt. Unfortunately for him, gravity was not impressed.

By: | June 25, 2020


Ask the Editors: Regulator Acting Like A Kill Switch

Ask the Editors:  Regulator Acting Like A Kill Switch

We have encountered it and it turned out to be this. Dear ATVC: Anybody ever come across a qaud that wont run with the Regulator/Rectifier connected but will run with the R/R disconnected? We have- and usually what that ended up being was a faulty stator. How can you find out for sure? Grab an […] More »

By: | March 1, 2020


ATV Review: 2019 Polaris Sportsman 850 SP

ATV Review: 2019 Polaris Sportsman 850 SP

850cc of #1. Would it surprise you to hear that the Polaris Sportsman line of ATVs is continually the number 1 selling brand of automatic 4×4? We’ve heard a lot of praise for them out on the trails, work sites and even some race courses but wanted to find out for ourselves what all the […] More »

By: | May 28, 2019



Product Review: Bell Eliminator Forced Air Helmet

Product Review: Bell Eliminator Forced Air Helmet

The helmet that can be many different helmets. When it comes to head protection, these are pretty good days to be an off-road enthusiast. Technology is making our helmets better than they’ve ever been and global manufacturing is ensuring that the prices remain as competitive as the individuals wearing them. The trouble is while there […] More »

By: | May 6, 2019


Ask the Editors: Identify This Scratching Sound

Ask the Editors: Identify This Scratching Sound

My solenoid thinks it’s a rap DJ. Dear ATVC: I have a 2003 Polaris magnum 330 4×4 that was sitting for about a year or so. I tried to start it, it just made a scratching noise and a clicking noise from the solenoid, I bought a new battery hoping it would help but it […] More »

By: | August 5, 2018


Ask the Editors: Diagnosing Starter Troubles

Ask the Editors: Diagnosing Starter Troubles

Dear ATVC: I am having issues with my son’s quad not starting. It has been working fine but not active for about a month. When I go and try to start it, it doesn’t even turn over. The battery is fully charged and I can see no obvious issues with wiring Would I need to […] More »

By: | February 20, 2017


Product Test: Quadboss ATV Mitts

Product Test: Quadboss ATV Mitts

The Situation: Winter-time can be brutally cold and the human body needs to maintain a temperature of 98.6 degrees F to function. Cold temps often keep us out of the saddle and being the leading edge of the body in motion, the hands often taken the brunt of the cold moving air. The Product: Quadboss […] More »

By: | February 16, 2016



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