How Often Should I Service ATV? (Insider tips)
Taking care of your own ATV is its own reward. You’ll save a bag on workshop costs, suffer fewer breakdowns, but more than that, you’ll learn a ton of ATV …
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Air Cooled ATV White Smoke (This will fix it!)
White smoke from the tailpipe looks serious, but usually, it’s a simple problem, easily fixed. Top 4 reasons for white smoke from an air-cooled ATV include: Too much oil Wrong …
Do Four Strokes need Spark Arrestor? (Yes, here’s why)
Spark arrestors on some bikes can look pretty cool, but more importantly, they serve a very useful function. All internal combustion engines operated in the USA must have spark arrestors …
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 …
Why Does ATV Make Popping Noise? (This is why)
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 …
ATV Valve Adjustment (In 6 Steps)
ATV valve adjustment is often forgotten about, and I understand why. Just getting access to the valves on some bikes is a mission in itself. But if you hear a …
Will Mixed Gas Hurt a Four Wheeler? (Don’t do it!)
Putting the wrong gas in your four-wheeler is easy to do. Mixing up your gas cans happens a ton around here, or maybe you’re short on the gas. A thought …
Can ATV’s Go In Water? (Don’t ignore this top tip)
ATVs can pretty much go anywhere. I’ve gotten plenty stuck in mucky ditches. But water always makes me shiver because I’m a mechanic, and I know what water can do …
ATV Blows Blue Smoke (Fixed)
A smoking engine is a worry, not to mention annoying to ride. The smoke is oil, and it needs investigating asap. Top 6 reasons an ATV blows blue smoke: Excessive …
