Engine Timing

Cranking and cranking and nothing, what a pain! I hear you. I’m a mechanic and very shortly we’ll check your timing and we’ll be well on the way to figuring …

Stators are the unseen component, indeed most riders don’t even know it exists. Without the stator, we going nowhere, a stator is the birthplace of your dirt bike’s ignition system …

Good spark and fuel are, as you know not enough to start an ATV engine. That said, you are on the right track and as a mechanic, I too would …

Engine timing is mission-critical. Getting this stuff wrong can spell big trouble. If you suspect timing is out, best not to run the motor. Checking ATV engine camshaft and crankshaft …

Aragh”, want to ride, I know the feeling, it’s a pain in the ass, but we’ll get it figured out, and you’ll be riding shortly. The top 5 reasons a …

Kicking, kicking, and nothing, you’ve checked the gas – it’s on and fresh, the plug wire is on, and the air filter is clear. Top 5 reasons a dirt bike …

Dirt bikes live hard and die young, but let’s not assume the worst just yet. Top 3 reasons a dirt bike kick start won’t move include: Seized engine Hydro-locked engine …

Riding an ATV on difficult terrain and balancing the throttle to prevent it from stalling can be quite the challenge. The top 5 most common reasons an ATV only runs …

Popping and banging noises from your ATV is annoying, but it’s also a warning sign that you probably shouldn’t ignore. An ATV makes a popping noise because the engine is …

You can’t mistake the smell of raw gas, and in the case of a gas leak, that’s a good thing. Leaking gas and hot exhausts aren’t a good mix. There …