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 »

Dear ATVC: Last weekend I rebuilt the carb, cleaned the gas tank and valves on my 86 Suzuki LTF230. I was able to crank it by hooking up a car battery – I put the negative to the negative lead and touched the positive directly to the starter. Vroooom…. things are looking good. This was […] More »

Dear ATVC: I bought a DS 650 with no CDI box. Last owner wired in new box that did not work. I since got a factory CDI but don’t know where wires plug in. I have a connector but don’t know order in which to place wires. Can anyone send me picture please? sailorjack50 Why […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a 2000 Honda 300EX and am wondering if a main wiring harness from a 1997 will work on it? tank10rnk Good news, the central wiring harness from a 1997 model 300EX will mate up to the 2000 without issue. In fact it is the same part # (32100-HM3-860) unchanged from years […] More »