When it comes to smaller off-brand ATV parts and accessories, the market is significantly smaller than it was just a few short years ago.

Do it yourself heated visor options? Dear ATVC: Is there a kit out there to add a heated visor element to a non-heated visor? I have a helmet that I don’t want to get rid of but there doesn’t seem to be a heated visor option for it. Was thinking of getting a replacement lens […] More »

Does this have a Japanese cousin? Dear ATVC: What Japan-made brand of UTV is the closest to the Chinese-made Kazuma for parts and accessories? The answer to this question depends heavily upon the model in question. While it is true most Chinese-made ATVs are based upon expired patents of Japanese deign, this is especially true […] More »

Two or nothing. Dear ATVC: I have a Linhai 520efi with 2 cylinders. When I start it, it backfires and won’t run but when I remove the coil cable from the lower cylinder, it starts normally. Then when I reattach the plug cable, it backfires. I have checked timing and it’s okay. What could be […] More »

Some assembly required. Dear ATVC: I recently obtained a 1985 Honda 350x with a bore kit already in the motor. The motor, however, is completely apart in a box with all the parts. Does anyone know of a FREE diagram or a “step by step” manual on putting this motor together? Thanks. Bryonna94 Congrats on […] More »

What oil goes where? Dear ATVC: I accidentally put oil in the side plug by the pull start of my 1986 Polaris Trail Boss 250. Is this bad? Can I drain it or should I drain? What kind of oil do I need? 143 Whether or not it is damaging and should be drained depends […] More »

Making sound waves work for you. Dear ATVC: I keep noticing these odd canisters on modern aftermarket 4-storke pipes. What are these? Expansion chambers? Close! The expansion chamber was a staple of the 2-stroke exhaust system; a place to store the hot gases escaping the engine in every stroke so as to control the amount […] More »