How often do these things wear out? Dear ATVC: I used to ride a 2-stroke years ago and had to change the spark plug once every fifth or so ride. These days when I pull the plug out of my Yamaha 4-stroke, it looks so perfect, I can’t help but think I’m wasting money in […] More »

Making it look easy. We don’t know about you, but here at ATVC headquarters, gloomy winter months make us long for those endless summer days of blasting around a well-groomed track. Since that’s not an option at the moment, the next best thing is watching clips from YouTube of berm blasting, whoop charging, high flying […] More »

Seems like a dream now. The ATV industry is weird. Back when it gained mainstream in the 1980s, racing motocross was a major attraction. Companies like Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki all manufactured high performance 2-stroke race equipment and offered sponsorship and contingency programs that rivaled the best in 2-wheel and snowmobile sectors. Then lawsuits […] More »

Is cooler gas better? We’re always looking for ways to sneak extra performance from our rides – from pipes to big bores, from weight shaving to race fuel. But did you know that a very naturally occurring phenomenon is yielding you a little gain (or loss) in horsepower every single time you ride? We;re talking […] More »

This a motor or an engine? Dear ATVC: Can you set the record straight once and for all – do ATVs have engines or motors? What’s the difference? This is a simple question with a complex answer. Right now, today, they have a mix of each. By definition motors run on electricity and engines run […] More »

Ho ho hoing like a boss. Everyone knows about the sleigh with the reindeer but we off-roading types sometimes get paid a visit by Santa’s other transporter. Happy and Safe Holidays to all!

The All Balls Racing Group will be re-branding the Complete Engine Rebuild Kits previously from Wrench Rabbit to the more well-known Vertex brand. These kits are known for “all-in-one-box” shopping thereby saving hours of time searching OEM line items to rebuild a motor. Not only will a dealer, rebuilder or DIY mechanic save an average […] More »