Suspension setup, stetting the sag

Of all the mechanical things that people “mod” on an ATV, suspension is one that seems to be the most intimidating.  It seems to me that most riders I meet are afraid to mess with all those funky clickety screw thingys and rings with teeth on them.  I cringe anytime I see an obviously over... [Read more]

Pro Rider Fitness Secrets Revealed

 Most of us have seen top-level racers in action.  For those of you that haven’t, it’s amazing to witness how long and fast these men and women can lay down the rubber.  To do that, they have to be SUPER FIT!  Tons of riding is an important ingredient for racer success at the top pro... [Read more]

Chain drives, too tight, too loose???

Make sure you have the counter shaft, swing arm pivot and axle in a straight line. Ever since the ATVs inception,  the chain drive (adapted from motorcycles) was and still is the most affordable, lightweight, most efficient and easily engineered type of final drive system.  Sure they get a bad rap... [Read more]

Save your brain, Always wear a helmet

The inspiration for this article comes from an unfortunate incident over the July 4th holiday weekend that I hope to never witness again.  A man and woman were riding two up on a section of trail near the trail head parking area.  Apparently the driver lost control some how overturning the ATV throwing... [Read more]

Best ATV Hunting/Fishing Destinations

Our upcoming September issue of ATV Magazine (mails out July 14th, newsstands August 4th) is our annual hunting issue and it’s packed with great stories, including a hunting-type build project on our new camo Grizzly 550 with power steering. Putting it together, we spent a lot of time thinking... [Read more]

Back to the old stomping grounds

As this holiday weekend approaches a lot of us will be celebrating our freedom to vacation when and where we choose by traveling to that hallowed riding spot that we have some eternal connection with.  For many the reason may be because it is with in a 5 minute drive from the house, a scenic place with... [Read more]