Challenger challenge. Dear ATVC: Regarding the Cub Cadet Challenger; is the wiper a hand operated one or battery and where did you get it? Thanks! There may be manual operated aftermarket wipers available but Cub Cadet offers a battery-operated OEM motor-driven wiper. On the following schematic, the wiper arm is # 29 (YS-9PWA14/16), the wiper […] More »
4×4 diesel workhorse, er, work-reptile. We’re on our way toward fall with shorter days, warm nights and endless trails of green. And like always, your ATV Connection editors are scoping out SprocketList to find good deals on machines that can make those memorable rides a reality. That said, this week’s ad takes us to a […] More »
The 2019 Prowler line welcomes a sixer. Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the addition of three new vehicles to its Textron Off Road Prowler Pro lineup. The new, six-passenger Prowler Pro Crew XT brings quiet power and performance to the multi-passenger market, while the new three- and six-passenger Ranch […] More »
Can they really burn? Dear ATVC: A mechanic friend of mine said that I should consider having my quad’s valves adjusted so I don’t burn one. Is this a real thing? Can I adjust them myself? This is advice you would be wise to heed. Valve adjustment is a very important piece of regular maintenance […] More »
ATVs and SxS segment still growing. When we think powersports, there are many entries under the umbrella from snowmobiles to personal watercraft, from motorcyling to offroad trucks. In recent years, combined sales of SxS and ATV vehicles has risen dramatically, and it now comprises nearly half of the overall powersports marketplace. In addition to the […] More »
Protection and air flow unique to the SxS environment. Bell Helmets, an industry leader in innovative head protection, officially signaled its entry into the rapidly growing recreational UTV space with the launch of two new helmets, the Qualifier DLX Forced Air and Qualifier Forced Air. Over the span of its storied 65 years, Bell pioneered […] More »
A decade of something good. In the past decade, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative granted more than $3.5 million supporting the program’s mission of guaranteeing responsible access to land for outdoor recreation, staking a clear claim in the powersports industry as the unprecedented leader in supporting those who work and play outdoors. “Now 10 years […] More »