One plow to rule them all. Dear ATVC: I have a Honda Rancher and I’m looking for a blade for snow and gravel. Rear or front blade? BlueEagle As we’re sure you’ve discovered- finding an ATV plow good for snow removal detail is pretty easy. Finding one rated to move heavier material like dirt, sand […] More »

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 »

Limited-slip in all of its many labels. Dear ATVC: Help settle a bet for me. Do modern ATVs have Posi-Traction like cars? Thanks. Well “Posi-Traction” is actually a trademark phrase of GM’s that was applied specifically to the Chevrolet line describing vehicles equipped with a limited slip differential. In a normal rear-drive scenario, power is […] More »

Price check on aisle 1. Dear ATVC: Hi, I was wondering if anyone on here could give me an estimate on how much they think my 2011 Honda Rubicon (500) would be worth. 150 hours/ 452 miles on it, automatic with ESP option and power steering. It has a 2″ Highlifter lift kit, stock tires […] More »

Now an OEM option. Dear ATVC: I was big into ATVs in the late 80s when turbos were rare aftermarket accessories, seldom seen and very unreliable. Now I notice turbo engines come right from many of the factories. I’m wondering if they are more reliable now than they were and if so, what changed? The […] More »

Close cousins. Dear ATVC: I just bought a 1993 Honda FourTrax 300EX that needs a ton of work; plastics are toast as is the seat and bars. Then found a 1987 FourTrax 250X in really good condition at a reasonable price; less then what new plastics alone would cost. So, My question is this: Will […] More »

Tic. Tic. Boom. Dear ATVC: I’ve got a 2016 Yamaha Raptor 700R. It has started to make a tapping noise which is coming from near the water pump. I personally think it is valve clearances. Out of curiosity, do out of sync valve clearance cause a lot of power loss? Jimbo333 While you don’t specify […] More »