Dear ATVC: I have a 2001 Kodiak that came into my shop that lost spark. I went through the service manual and got down to the point where it says “Replace CDI”. While I guess that would be the route I would go I hate throwing a $300 part at it to see if it […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | December 18, 2016
Dear ATVC: Just got my first winch installed on my quad and am wondering about proper winching techniques. The dealer told me to consider picking up a snatch block. What exactly is that and what does it do? KTonic Your dealer is giving you solid advice- a snatch block is a fairly simple and inexpensive […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | August 15, 2016
Dear ATVC: I was putting an electric winch onto my 1998 Arctic Cat 300 4×4 (I didn’t touch any wiring at all) and when I went to go start it, nothing would happen. No headlights, neutral light, nothing. I already tried all the fuses with no luck. I have no clue what it could be […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 14, 2016
Tucker Rocky is pleased to announce the addition of the 5,000 lbs. winch to the QuadBoss line of products. QuadBoss is a leading manufacturer of high-quality ATV and UTV gear and apparel. The QuadBoss 5,000 lbs. winch gives the user a three-stage, metal-planetary gear system that allows for a fast line speed and is rated […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 11, 2016
Dear ATVC: I have a Champion ATV winch (model no. 100243 3500) with no solenoid and only a remote. Will running it this way damage my winch or anything else? Olie The starting solenoid to any electrical device performs a very crucial function- it acts as an electrical current valve. To summarize its function as […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | January 17, 2016
John Deere has announced the 2016 John Deere Gator RSX860i, replacing the previous model Gator RSX850i. The John Deere Gator RSX 860i provides enhanced performance and ease of operation for Gator customers. Updated features on the 2016 John Deere Gator RSX860i include a new power steering option and backlit toggle switches, improved manageability of the […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 9, 2015
Go to any auto show and concept cars abound. Here in the ATV sector, pickings are much more slim though every once in a while a cool concept vehicle comes across our desks that we simply have to share. Take this, the Ford Amatoya Offroad Firetruck concept. We can’t help but get excited about some […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 17, 2015
