Crossing a fallen tree or log can be a fun challenge, especially in a controlled environment. I recently took some log-crossing photos with one of the elite motorsports photographers in the world, Mr. Frank Hoppen. I figured I should share them with you and a few tips to help you conquer the next log/tree...

Here’s a shortened/paraphrased outline for breaking in a four-stroke ATV engine, according to Toby Reed of Moto-Xperts, engine builder for GNCC team Ballance Racing Yamaha. Reed used to answer the “Wrench This” section of ATV Sport magazine and has grown into a premier engine-builder...

By NOHVCC Getting just about anything done effectively usually requires some education. With that in mind, the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) offers two extremely valuable workshop programs, each of which has already proven to help increase better riding opportunities in the...

Over the years, we’ve learned some tips and tricks when using a winch with ATVs. Keep in mind, these are only some of many tips. Some of the winch manufacturers, like Warn,  have stellar Web sites with vast amounts of info – aside from only product and offer winching and safety tips. (Courtesy...

Here’s a list of seven tips and tricks from seven aftermarket ATV companies with years of experience. From Duncan Racing: Race Fuel Storage: For fuel in sealed metal drums, Duncan Racing says to store the fuel in a cool, dry place on pallets or block of wood. Plastic containers are for short-term...

While looking for ways to help my two young riders learn the proper ways to ride/use and ATV, I often cruise the Internet and hit all the ATV safety sites for info. However, I recently found some great advice from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and I learned something myself. I...

“SEE THE HILL, BE THE HILL” – ATV Hill Climb Veterans Share Some Tips I posted a story on ATVMagblog.com about a recent Minnesota hill climb competition and that got me thinking about an old how-to story I wrote for ATV Sport magazine. Story excerpt: “It looks so simple. Jump...

Since spring has definitely sprung and summer is around the next corner, I figured it was time for a quick reminder on how to wash your ATV. Some of these tips could vary based on the type of machine you own and the mods you’ve done to it. Above all, remember to use some common sense and adhere...

Way back in 1999, I did a story about getting good starts (holeshots) on an ATV. I interviewed one of the best quad racers of all time – arguably the greatest ever – in Gary “The Chino Charger” Denton. The story was called, “Now I am the Master.” The title of the story...

If you plan on giving ATV Supermoto a go this year, be sure to prep you and your quad according to the rules. According to Supermoto USA, a quad bike (ATV) has to have “The technical requirements for quads is the same as motorcycles.” ATV Changes/Mods: Tether kill switch (wrist lanyard...