Taking the place of the injector. Dear ATVC: I just bought a 1994 Polaris 400L and I was told I need to mix the gas and oil. I was wondering what the mixture is for my model – is it 50:1, 40:1, 32:1? Let’s start with the obvious – the 400L left the factory with […] More »

Wouldn’t flipping the cylinder around and running a straight pipe be best? Dear ATVC: Can somebody help me understand something about exhaust systems? I have noticed performance pipes seem to have all sorts of twists and bends in them lately. Wouldn’t this be worse for performance? Am I wrong in thinking the best boost would […] More »

Head in the sky but rubber on the ground. The guys in the 4×4 Side-by-Side feared they had their hands full when they lined up to drag against the potent Yamaha Raptor 700R but so much of racing is getting off the line clean. The guy on the Raptor demonstrates what not to do.

Hibernation time. Dear ATVC: I am getting my quad ready for its long winter nap and I heard that the best thing to do is to fill the tank to the top? Why? I always heard you should drain the fluids. Believe it or not, filling the gas tank is the way to go with […] More »

Easy Only On The Budget Whenever we review a Polaris Sportsman we like to remind the Sportsman line of ATVs is continually the number 1 selling brand of automatic 4×4. And in the case of the 450 H.O., it boasts the distinction of being the most popular of the Sportsman line. In short, this means […] More »

Needs a coat. Dear ATVC: Seeking recommendations for a cover for a quad that has both a windshield and a 2up seat/storage box. Thanks!!! A few years ago, people looked at you funny when you said you were looking for a cover for your ATV. These days there are hundreds of solid choices available from […] More »

The 125M ATC. Dear ATVC: I’m in the process of restoring a 125M and discovered there is nothing left of the seat pan. I found a few on eBay but they are missing chunks of metal and are priced thru the roof! I’m honestly surprised in this day in age that no one produces a […] More »