| A stock ATV that is purchased from the ATV or | | | | these ATVs which lets the engine breathe a bit more |
| motorcycle dealership never fails to amaze me how | | | | easy. The result is a few more horsepower, which |
| powerless they are getting. It seems these days | | | | does wonders on a 200 lb bikes. Of course, some |
| that everything is toned down do to the many | | | | of these exhausts violate the decible level restrictions |
| regulations that these vehicles must adhere to. | | | | at some National Parks, be sure to check on this |
| The fact of the matter is, the quads that are being | | | | before changing an exhaust. |
| built now-a-days are becoming more gutless every | | | | Aftermarket jetting and intakes can also increase the |
| year. Quads and dirt bikes now have to qualify for | | | | pep on your ATV. Changing the mixture of air to |
| smog rules in some states where they never did in | | | | fuel ratio will increase your horsepower the came as |
| the past. This may be a good thing for the | | | | leting your engine breathe a little better. But watch |
| environment, but it is not a good thing for fun. | | | | out, having a mixture that is too rich can overheat |
| Since 2005, some quads and dirt bikes have smog | | | | your engine, while having a mixture too lean will make |
| equipment on them that tones down the amount of | | | | the bike bog down or not idle. |
| emissions that the bikes create. The positive of this | | | | One other aftermarket part for ATVs that is |
| is cleaner air, but one of the by products is a bike | | | | common is the rev box. Putting a rev box on an |
| that has less pop on the throttle and a lower top | | | | ATV or quad will increase an additional 1-3 |
| end. The good thing about this, is that the bikes are | | | | horsepower. The rev box essentially raises the rev |
| manufacturered with these on, but they can easily | | | | limiter so that the you can shift the bike a little higher |
| be removed with ATV aftermarket parts that will let | | | | in the power band. The issue with these is that |
| you remove the equipment. | | | | over time, too much over-revving could lead to |
| Here is the disclaimer - This may be illegal in some | | | | damage in your ATV engine. So be forewarned. |
| states, so please check your local ordinances before | | | | There are many ATV aftermarket parts available to |
| performing any smog equipment removals. | | | | pep up your quad or motorcycle. Picking out the |
| All types of ATV aftermarket parts for quads are | | | | right ones and where should not be a daunting task. |
| available to increase the power of your bike. For | | | | Just research what you are looking for and find a |
| years, people have been changing the exhausts on | | | | good quality retailer. |