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 »

Why not more of these? Dear ATVC: As automotive mechanics tells us, more cylinders mean longer lasting engines. I’m wondering then why so many ATVs still come equipped with single-cylinder motors. Well for starters the assumption that more cylinders always means increased engine lifespan isn’t accurate. While it is true that engine RPM may be […] More »

Going to be a tight fit. Dear ATVC: I want to convert a 1250 Suzuki Bandit into 4-wheeler. What would be the best frame to mount my 2007 1250 Bandit engine into? jeremyb93 Well for starters, no matter what ATV frame you decide to go with, plan on EXTENSIVE modifications to be in order for […] More »

Won’t be here for long. Summer is upon us! The leaves are green, the sky is blue and your ATV Connection editors are, like always, digging through SprocketList in the hopes of finding you a good deal on a machine to make those warm weather rides a reality without breaking the bank. That said, this […] More »

Banshee on the clean side. Summer is upon us! The leaves are green, the sky is blue and your ATV Connection editors are, like always, digging through SprocketList in the hopes of finding you a good deal on a machine to make those warm weather rides a reality without breaking the bank. That said, this […] More »

First of its kind. Last of its kind. All ATVs were single-cylinder until 1987 when Yamaha released the Banshee. It made use of a 349cc, 2-stroke, liquid cooled, twin-cylinder engine configuration. While many manufacturers have since followed up with twin cylinder engines in the time since, the Banshee remains the only factory 2 cylinder 2-stroke […] More »

Laundry basket not included. Spring is in the air! The sun is coming up earlier, the geese are flying back north and your ATV Connection editors are, like always, digging through SprocketList in the hopes of finding you a good deal on a machine to make those early spring rides a reality without breaking the […] More »