What’s all this down there? Dear ATVC: I am pretty good at rebuilding shocks and even have a decent grasp of valving (you should see my shim collection in the barn). But one thing that gets me without fail is grasping shock linkages and how they work. Can they be tuned to extract extra performance […] More »

The companies of our industry give back to the community. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the recipients of its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (Yamaha OAI) third quarter 2025 grants, awarding more than $155,000 to eight organizations across eight states. This quarter’s funding emphasizes critical infrastructure improvements, OHV rider safety, and environmental stewardship, along with two […] More »

MRT is making the Hammers a big payday this year! MRT Tires is proud to announce its 2026 King of the Hammers contingency program, offering more than $50,000 in total payouts to racers running MRT tires at one of the most demanding off-road events in the world. The program includes a massive $25,000 contingency payout […] More »

They call it the World’s Dirtiest Race for good reason. There are a lot of off-road races each year but there’s only one Can-Am Derby! If you missed it, Can-Am Derby is a unique race with Can-Am ambassadors, racers, and celebrities (including MLB star Bryce Harper) going head to head. The competitors tested their driving […] More »

You aren’t the first and you won’t be the last. Dear ATVC: I did something dumb. I was running my 83 250R a little lean for the elevation and seized the top end. I inspected the cylinder for damage and notice a pretty good gouge. Is replacing the entire jug my only option? Obviously they […] More »

The 2026 Dakar Rally is a month away now. Can-Am is ready! Can-Am is rolling into the 2026 Dakar Rally with a heavyweight roster, a deep bank of championship experience, and the latest evolution of its Maverick R platform. The brand has built a reputation on dominating the harshest terrain on the planet, and this […] More »

Rubber and rough trail conditions rarely play nice together. Dear ATVC: I recently caught one of my Pioneer’s CV boots on a sharp stick and tore it deep in a group ride. Without any way to repair it until I got back home, I had to continue getting slop and grit inside for several hours. […] More »