How-To

30 USES FOR ZIP-TIES Fantastic plastic fabrication, off-road-style By the staff of Dirt Wheels Whether you call them “cable wraps,” “tie wraps” or “zip-ties,” off-road racers are finding more and more creative uses for the tools…
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"Dear Boss, I have a 2005 Yamaha Blaster. For the last few weeks, the only way I can get it to start is to pull it with another quad, my neighbor’s Yamaha Big Bear..."
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As the side-by-side market expands, there are a lot of enthusiasts purchasing new machines and putting their old ones on the market. Those used machines can be where a smart buyer stakes their claim on a handsome deal for a (new to them)…
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As the side-by-side market expands, there are a lot of enthusiasts purchasing new machines and putting their old ones on the market. Those used machines can be where a smart buyer stakes their claim on a handsome deal for a (new to them)…
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HOW TO MASTER SAND RIDING ON YOUR ATV! Almost anyone who loves riding quads enjoys taking them out to the dunes. Sand is one of the safest, most fun and enjoyable surfaces for an ATV. That being said, we want you and your buddies to be…
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Once you master these techniques, trail riding becomes twice the fun and you'll find yourself going for the tougher lines rather than taking the easy go-around.
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Rocky Mountain ATV takes a look at a 1998 Yamaha Banshee. In their hop up video, they remind you about some basic upgrades to our favorite two-stroke Yamaha. If you are wanting to fix up that old Banshee in your garage or start searching…
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When you own something that keeps you comfortable and dry and isn’t exactly cheap, you want it to be in good shape for a long time. That’s what this post is for. We’ll cover how long do waders last and explain how to make your waders…
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By the staff of Dirt Wheels REPLACE KODIAK LIGHT BULBS Yamaha is designing some of the most reliable and smoothest-riding ATVs lately. There is a 5-year-old Kodiak 700 that works daily on a ranch down the street from our shop that…
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Motoring enthusiasts know all the advantages of Smartphones and smartphone technologies. They have made it paramount for us to access the virtual world. These units allow you to consistently stay connected to the internet and enjoy your…
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Find your mojo again By the staff of Dirt Wheels There was a time when it was fairly rare to replace the CVT drive belt on a 4x4 quad, but now some of these models are very powerful and come with large and aggressive tires. What we need…
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Fast and safe fuel By the staff of Dirt Wheels TECH: We recently caught up with Best in the Desert race series competitor Rick Smith who has been racing a 2017 Can-Am X3 with some light modifications suited for racing. While…
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