Dirt Bike Won’t Start After Washing (Problem solved)
Who doesn’t like a clean bike! But some muck is just better left where it is. Don’t panic. We’ll get her figured out in the next few minutes. The top …
Dirt Bike Kick Start Won’t Move (Top 3 reasons)
Dirt bikes live hard and die young, but let’s not assume the worst just yet. Top 3 reasons a dirt bike kickstart won’t move to include: In this post, you’ll …
How Often Should I Start My ATV (Don’t, this is why)
I’m a mechanic and I’m often asked about starting ATVs during hibernation, sure it keeps the battery charged, but it can cause some other issues. Prepping your ATV for hibernation …
ATV Sat For 5 Years (Don’t ignore this advice)
Finding and fixing up an old ATV is an exciting journey. I’ve rescued a ton over the years, buying barn finds, fixing, and flipping. An ATV engine that sits for …
How To Start ATV In Cold Weather (Brrr starting tips)
When the temperatures drop, ATVs can struggle to start. There’s a good reason for that, and the fix is usually simple. Starting an ATV in cold weather will require fuel …
ATV Oil Leaking From Exhaust Manifold (3 Reasons why)
Oil leaking from an ATV manifold isn’t a good sign, and you already know that. But the fault could be something simple. Top 3 reasons oil leaks from an ATV …
ATV Leaking Oil Drain Plug (Easy fix!)
Finding black drips under your ATV can be worrying. The best you can hope for is a leaking drain plug, so I guess maybe we’re getting lucky here. So why …
ATV Oil Smells Like Gas (Fixed)
Smelling raw gas from your ATV can be alarming, especially if you park it in the garage hot. A smell of gas from ATV oil is commonly caused by: In …
ATV Dies When Give It Gas (Check these first)
Aragh, I know the feeling. There’s never a good time for a mechanical fault. Not to worry, we’ll get it figured out. The top 4 reasons an ATV dies when …
How to Check ATV Ball joints (Like a pro!)
Clanking noises, vague steering doesn’t fill you with confidence as you give your ATV the beans on a dirt trail. To check ATV ball joints, lift and support the chassis. …