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 »
By: admin | January 1, 2006
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 »
By: admin | January 1, 2006
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 »
By: admin | January 1, 2006
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 »
By: admin | January 1, 2006
Dear ATV Connection: I was wondering if you could help me with the term stiction when pertaining to my quad’s suspension. What is it and how does it affect performance? Are there any steps to take to prevent it? Stiction is derived from the words static and friction and it refers to a momentary […] More »
By: admin | January 1, 2006
Yes, Where the Weight is Located on Your ATV Makes a Difference Dear ATV Connection: Could you clarify what is meant by sprung and unsprung weight and which has greater impact on an ATV’s handling? The concept of sprung and unsprung weight is often the source of great misunderstanding despite the fact that the […] More »
By: admin | January 1, 2006
Dear ATV Connection: I have a 2005 Yamaha Raptor that’s just about due for a new chain. I was wondering if you could help me in defining the fearing difference if I were to change the number of teeth on the countershaft sprocket (instead of the rear sprocket). I was told the quad works […] More »
By: admin | January 1, 2006
