Category: “Dear Ralph”

Dear Ralph: I am looking for technical help with an ongoing problem on my ’05 Renegade 800 HO. Since new I’ve had problems with my

Dear Ralph: I own a Yamaha RX-1. My problem is I don’t like the abrupt deceleration that occurs when I cut the throttle. If I’m

Dear Ralph: I have an ’02 ZR 600 Cross Country EFI that isn’t running very well. I was told by a buddy to check the

Dear Ralph: We have a couple of the new 2007 Polaris IQ 600 CFIs and we are very concerned with the oil consumption. More accurately,

Dear Ralph: First off, I love your magazine! I own a 2007 Yamaha Phazer FX and am considering installing studs into the track. My dealer

Dear Ralph: There have been many claims about replacing plugs on the Apex for a claimed 2-3 HP gain. One experienced rider even claims to

Dear Ralph: I love the magazine, read it cover to cover twice. Have you any idea why an ’89 Ovation would be getting too much

Dear Ralph: When should I turn on and/or turn off the valve that lets the heated coolant run through the carb bodies? I know this

Dear Ralph: I was wondering if you have heard of any problems related to faulty ECMs in 2004 Firecats. I have a 2006 F-6 and

Dear Ralph: I have a 1998 Yamaha SX 700 with about 4,000 miles on it. Should I be replacing the rings, or pistons and rings?