December 4, 2008 By: Jason Giacchino If you’re anything like us, the first thing that comes to mind when you think of innovations in today’s high performance four-stroke engines probably wont be the piston. However, to overlook the quintessential “beating heart” nestled within the cylinder bore would certainly be downplaying a major design development. […] More »
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Ask the Editors Week of August 15, 2011 By: ATV Connection Editors Hello ATV Connection readers! Here’s your chance to get some expert advice from our crack editorial staff. If you have an ATV related question, create a forum account (if you don’t already have one) then start a new thread in our Ask […] More »
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March 26, 2009 By Jason Giacchino When it comes to the manual clutch of a modern sport ATV, all of the power in the world is only as good as what makes it to the ground certainly applies. Engine modifications, frame geometry changes, and lighter components all amount to nothing if a worn out clutch […] More »
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A Guide to Tuning Your ATV’s Drum Brakes When it comes to brakes on a modern ATV, there are typically two options: Hydraulic disc or manual drum. While disc setups have become commonplace on sport/ performance models and upper-echelon utility steeds, drums are still incredibly popular on entry-level and mini ATVs. Drums are often […] More »
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The Mysterious Magneto And you thought he was just the villain in X-Men Dear ATV Connection: I’m not very mechanically inclined but I’ve been tinkering with small engine repair in my spare time and have begun wondering why ATV’s, with their primarily 4-stroke small-bore engines, lack such items as coils or magnetos. The simple […] More »
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A Look at the Engine Configurations Adorning the Modern ATV Now that the world that is the ATV industry has officially made the transition to four stroke engines exclusively, the editors of ATV Connection feel we’re long overdue in assembling a handy guide for identifying the various configurations gracing quads these days. From […] More »
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Maximizing Your Riding Pleasure / Minimizing Your Risk In a Crash You don’t have to be an atv racer or even a recreational rider to benefit from some of the many techniques and innovations throughout the years that have been perfected to enhance the riding experience. The following is a collection of riding tips […] More »
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