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In late June, our adventure began in Réserve faunique des Laurentides where we met up with Mathieu from Chassomaniak who was excited to lead us on the bear hunt. I have been on several guided hunts in the past but have heard so many fantastic reviews about Chassomaniak. We loaded up the all-new Segway Powersports Snarler ATV and set out for our hunt. Chassomaniak has over 100 hunting spots within Réserve faunique des Laurentides, offering premium experiences for hunters, wildlife photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Each day, we would head out around 3:00PM to the hunting spots and spend hours in the blind patiently awaiting the arrival of a bear. I found this part of the process to be so peaceful and serene, well as peaceful as it could be when you have my short level of patience!! This was the first time I had left my wife and kids for an extended period of time within the last three years, so it was a big commitment for me. With little conversation and no noises except those of nature, it was an experience where you could truly disconnect from everything. I would head out with Mathieu each morning (apart from the two that I slept in through) to check the hunting spots, reload and stock each one, and learn more about the process of establishing these sites. I wanted to do my best to contribute to the hunt and the process rather than just showing up to sit in the blind and take a shot. On one of our trips out to restock, we encountered our first bear along the road, it was awesome! We also saw three moose, countless rabbits, and several other wildlife species.

On our final day, I was beginning to think that we were going to have an unsuccessful hunt and was becoming discouraged. Like I said, sitting in a blind for 6+ hours of day is hard for someone like me to do, normally I am so go-go-go and I lose patience easily. We had only seen the one bear while heading to restock the sites, and after hours and hours of patiently waiting, I was beginning to lose hope. We listened to Fred Bear by Ted Nugent for some good luck as a final hope, and just as I signalled to Mathieu that we should start to wrap it up, a beautiful and majestic black bear walked into the site. I was blown away by the size of the bear, it looked huge as it came towards the site. We took our shot successfully and celebrated the accomplishment in the final minutes of our hunt! We hauled the black bear out on the new Segway Snarler ATV, the perfect companion for our hunting adventure!!

The experience with the Snarler ATV led by Chassomaniak was incredible. Mathieu and his team offered a class A experience and it was so fantastic. This was an absolute bucket list item for me. I can't wait to get back out into the wilderness on the next hunt this fall!

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inally, finally the leaves have begun to change, and the smell of Fall is in the air. Although this past summer has been nothing short of amazing, as we were able to do a lot of riding and attend many organized rides, we are all patiently awaiting the change of season.

We welcome the change from just a year ago when it seemed like almost everything was cancelled or had a closed sign propped up. These rides have helped us keep in touch with the industry, and these types of organized rides made it possible to stay connected with our fraternity of riding friends.

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ride around the map of North America, you may not have gone without a largescale event with exhibits and crowds…

However, most of us unfortunately have gone without, and are still suffering the closers and consequences. These largescale events are typically held in the Fall and are events we look forward to meeting up with friends. These events are slowly coming back, and the enthusiasts like myself couldn’t be more excited.

One of our “go to” events that we never miss is Haydays in North Branch, Minnesota. And after missing it last year we couldn’t be more excited to board that plane and get there. Haydays

will mark our office’s first real large gathering of powersport enthusiasts in almost two years.

If you can attend an event like Haydays you won’t be disappointed, but if you missed the 2021 edition of Haydays you’ll find a recap of the event covered for you in the next issue of OSM in the Scene It feature where you will be able to see the highlights and the reasons why you should have made it out to attend.

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HAYDAYS ATTRACTS LARGE CROWDS SEPTEMBER 2021!

The 54th Annual Haydays in North Branch, Minnesota returned in 2021 and attracted tens of thousands over the weekend of the event. Haydays saw miles of foot traffic, where hungry powersports enthusiasts came out to enjoy and see exhibits, grass drags, mud bogs, Snowmobile and ATV freestyle and of course the famous swap meet. Be sure to mark your calendars for next years event, a must do for any bucket list. www.haydays.com

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HISUN INTRODUCES NEW COLORS HISUN is introducing an entirely new color lineup for the Sector Series, including Tactical Tan, Destroyer Grey, Fresh Avocado and their new signature color: HISUN Red! HISUN has also partnered with TrueTimber, one of the leading camo brands in North America to deliver a fresh look, utilizing the Viper Woodland Camo pattern. While reimagining a new palette of color choices, HISUN decided on a more aggressive aesthetic. The bold new look includes sleek new graphics, blacked-out emblems, and the introduction of their new HISUN Badge. www.hisunmotors.com

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ALL TERRAIN CONCEPTS UTV LEGENDS CHAMPIONSHIP HEATS UP THE DESERT The 2021 All Terrain Concepts UTV Legends Championship had over 200 UTVs, Motorcycles, and Quads showed up to compete on the semi-short, super-tough 17-mile desert course set up near downtown Laughlin, Nevada along the scenic Colorado River. Despite hot days with temperatures over 115 degrees, racers, fans, and staff had a great time watching some of the best in the industry go head-to-head for double points to go toward the coveted season-long Best In The Desert Series Class Championship.

Action kicked off Thursday afternoon with Time Trials for the UTV Turbo Pro and UTV Pro Open Class. Red Bull’s Mitch Guthrie let everybody know he was ready to race with the fast time of 3:24:828 followed by Bruce Binnquist, Ryan Piplic, and Dustin Jones. Top Pro Open was Mitch Alsup, finishing in ninth place overall.

Race 2 would feature the ultra-competitive UTV Rally Class, UTV Pure Stock, and UTV Sportsman classes. They would go six laps around the 17-mile course, getting rougher by the minute. In the end, #U987 Mikey Kelly came home with the overall and Rally Class win in 1:50:52. Coming home second place, in yet another impressive race finish was Jack Olliges-led team which included Mike Bollig and Dustin Orth. The final step on the podium would be occupied by UFC Legend Donald Cerrone who came home third in the Rally Class. The “Cowboy” has been steadily improving, each race quickly becoming a threat for the overall win in his first full season of racing.

Race 3 featured the UTV Unlimited, UTV Pro NA, and UTV RS1 NA Classes, and they did not disappoint. Defending BITD UTV Unlimited Series Champion Michael Isom came out on top of a dogfight for the Unlimited Class win just ahead of Michael McFayden and Chris Blais with barely one minute separating the top three in class.

In Pro NA competition, Kawasaki’s Carson Wernimont, and Reid Nordin proved once again why they are the cream of the crop in Pro NA competition taking home the class win over Jimmy Rodriguez and Richard Sain in a time of 2:30:24. First in the RS1 NA class and first overall in Race 3, went to Brayden Baker in a time of 2:27:32. Brayden was on the gas all day finishing over seven minutes ahead of second place RS1 NA finisher Johnathan Mcvay and three minutes up on Isom in second overall position.

The final race of the day proved to be more than worth the wait. A talent-laden field of the fastest UTV Turbo Pro racers in the world lined up to claim bragging rights as UTV Legends Champion. Mitch Guthrie pulled the hole shot and led for the first four laps, but it didn’t come easy. Ryan Piplic, Dustin Jones, and a host of other Turbo Production racers were pressuring Mitch like a freight train.

The Brett/Christian Sourapas team got caught up in a first-turn pile-up and had to work from a pretty big deficit, playing catch up all day. As the race entered the final laps, Guthrie unfortunately blew a shock causing him to fall back. From there, Ryan Piplic took over the lead with a very determined Dustin Jones hanging on to his tailpipe. This would go down to the final two laps until Jones lost his power steering, giving Piplic just enough of a cushion to sail home with the win. Sourapas, meanwhile, put in an impressive charge to come back to take third overall.

Piplic’s winning time for eight laps around the super-tough Legends course was 2:19:35, followed by Jones in 2:20:21, and Sourapas in 2:21:42. Bruce Binnquist put in a great race as well, coming home fourth in 2:22:40. Fifth place overall and first in the Open Pro UTV division went to Mitch Alsup finishing in 2:25:50.

The racing activities finished up with Sunday’s Short Course races which were won by Brayden Baker in a time of 46:18:928. Braden took home the UTV Production 1000 Class and the overall with Jeremiah Wagner taking the win in UTV Production Turbo and finishing second overall. “Cowboy” Donald Cerrone put in another great race taking second place in UTV Production Turbo and third overall, just three minutes off the overall winning time. The UTV Production 900 Class was won by Ryan Prosser.

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WHEEL PROS WELCOMES DRIVEN LIGHTING GROUP Wheel Pros has acquired the Driven Lighting Group (DLG) and is bringing it under the Wheel Pros brand family. DLG is an industry acclaimed designer and online retailer of aftermarket automotive and off-road lighting products. This acquisition will serve as a significant addition to Wheel Pros product portfolio. DLG’S proven track record and performance-forward philosophy, paired with a reputation for quality, aligns perfectly with Wheel Pros’ commitment to their brand.

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KAWASAKI RAMPING UP NORTH AMERICAN OFF-ROAD PRODUCTION Kawasaki announced that construction will begin on new production facilities at its Mexican subsidiary Kawasaki Motors de México S.A. de C.V. (KMX). The new production facilities will be added to the current Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. (KMM) facilities which will also build new, enhanced production capabilities at the Lincoln, Nebraska facility.

Kawasaki will be investing a total investment around $265 Million for production facilities at KMX and KMM. KMX will expand Kawasaki’s production capacity and start producing off-road vehicles in fiscal 2023. In addition, KMM also plans to increase its production capacity for new models by March of 2023.

In addition to off-road vehicles, KMM’s production for consumer products such as personal watercraft and general-purpose gasoline engines includes Lincoln, NE, Maryville, MO as well as the Boonville, MO plant scheduled to start operation and production of generalpurpose gasoline engines in 2022. The new KMX plant will bring the number of Kawasaki production facilities in North America to a total of four. www.kawasaki.ca

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ARGO WELCOMES 07 INDUSTRY VETERAN BRIAN DICK, AND ANNOUNCED THE EXPANSION OF U.S. HEADQUARTERS Many industry insiders will recognize the name Brian Dick, as he was previously leading a number of engineering, research and development initiatives at Arctic Cat. Brian’s role at ARGO will be Product Team Manager reporting directly to Mark Esala, VP of Engineering.

Brian expressed his excitement by saying, “It is refreshing to be working with an OEM that values the differentiated needs of their customer base and a leadership team that prioritizes their network of established dealers. The team of engineers at ARGO have taken tremendous steps forward and I am happy to contribute to the progression this company has demonstrated.”

Excited to be expanding his team with such a credible veteran such as Brian, Esala happily remarked, “We have a strong team of engineers, and the addition of Brian symbolizes ARGO’s commitment to becoming a driving force making lasting impacts within the powersports industry.”

ARGO celebrates its first anniversary in the Thief River Falls, MN facility and now staffs multiple departments including Engineering, Parts Inventory Management, PG&A Development, and Promotions. The office space recently concluded extensive renovations that cater to the growing company.

ARGO has experienced a year with record sales, new staff and new products. When asked about the growth ARGO has shown in the past year and the expansion of the US headquarters, President and CEO, Brad Darling responded saying, “We are working to expand the business through multiple avenues. In doing so, we must also expand and enhance our resources made available to our teams. By investing in the right people and the right work environments, we believe we can continue to take this company to new heights.”

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“We are excited to bring the RideReady service platform to Canada and allow more riders the opportunity to connect with dealers in a manner like never before,” said Vic Koelsch, Polaris chief digital officer. “We know that 50 percent of existing RideReady users schedule service appointments outside normal dealership business hours, showing the importance of flexible options. This expansion will help bring that convenience to additional owners and in turn help enhance dealer relationships.”

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“I am pleased that all our employees are safe and followed our health and safety protocols. We appreciate the quick assistance from the firefighters, local businesses, and authorities. We do not anticipate any material impact to our business”, stated José Boisjoli, President & Chief Executive Officer, BRP.

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PROWLERS

The word Prowl is a very predatory and means to move in a stealth like quiet mode normally in like an animal situation looking for its next meal. The word Prowler usually refers to a person that moves quietly, stealth like and secretly looking to commit a crime more often than not it’s a break and enter followed by a burglary. Police, older people, comic books, movies and even tv shows like Scooby-Doo have long been using the name “Prowler” referring to a person.

Companies have also adopted the name Prowler, however their use of the name more often than not refers to an animal on the hunt looking for its next meal.

ARCTIC CAT PROWLER SIDE-BY-SIDE With the highly lucrative off-road market experienced a growth spurt in the 1990s and with motorcycle manufacturers leading the market and the important market share of vehicles.

This growth spurt had the three of the four snowmobile manufacturers (Yamaha was already manufacturing ATVs) scratching their heads on why they were not already in the lucrative market like the motorcycle manufacturers were. This was a no-brainer decision as snowmobile manufacturers as Yamaha was already doing it. They all had strong dealer networks, supply chains, engineers, designers, factories, etc. and in 1996 Arctic Cat made the headfirst jump into the ATV market with success. Nine years later in 2005 they introduced their first side-by-side, the Prowler. The Prowler was a utility/farm use side-byside that featured two bucket seats, raised floorboards, 12.5”” inches of ground clearance and 10” of suspension. Other key features included a tilting cargo bed that was fully composite and could hold 600 pounds. Since Arctic Cat introduced the Prowler it remained in the line-up until 2017 when Textron purchased the company and renamed the vehicle.

However, in 2019 both the Arctic Cat brand was reintroduced and also the Prowler name which now features three models, the Prowler Pro, the Pro Crew and the Prowler 500.

ARCTIC CAT PROWLER SNOWMOBILE Back in 1990 Arctic Cat came to the market with a new breed of Cat, featuring a 440cc liquid cooled engine producing around 65HP. The Prowler was designed to be a trail sled and later a special race model was released. It didn’t fair off to well against the competition on closed course racing or cross-country. The faring mounted windshield on the Prowler was the first snowmobile that Arctic Cat would try this on before moving it across the line-up to other models like the EXT, Pantera, Wildcat and Thundercat. Thankfully they abandoned the faring windshield for the model year 1994 and soon after they abandoned the Prowler snowmobile. While there was nothing really wrong with the snowmobile, customers opted for more appealing Arctic Cat models in the mid horsepower trail class like the Cougar, EXT and ZR.

PLYMOUTH/CHRYSLER PROWLER CAR This car had a futuristic feel to it with a throwback look and it all based off a 1993 concept car.

According to automobile guru’s the design came from a loose leashed engineers that were allowed to do anything they wanted to capture and deliver a “hot rod” from years ago. It does have a lot of “updated” similarities to the hot rod cars from the Capone era. However, it’s important to also note that also in 1993 when the concept was originally released it would have been on the heels the blockbuster movies Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992).

If you take a long look at Batman’s car you might be able to draw some similarities.

The Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler most powerful available engine was a 253 horsepower V-6 which gave the rear wheel drive, indy inspired, open wheel front wheeled car enough acceleration to keep drivers entertained. However, many wished that a larger big block V-8 engine would have been offered and production ultimately ended after five years. Production only ran from 1997 to 2002 for a total of 11,702 Prowlers.

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NORTHROP GRUMAN EA-6B PROWLER AIRCRAFT

The Northrop Gruman EA-6B Prowler was a twin engine four seater designed for electronic warfare and was also capable of carrying anti-radiation missiles. The primary use of the EZ-6B Prowler was to jam enemy radar systems, gather radio intelligence on enemy air defence systems and to command and control aircrafts for air strike missions.

The aircraft was in service from 1971 but was disbanded at different times with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corp., and the U.S. Air Force through 2019. The Prowler was used in military conflicts of Vietnam, the Invasion of Grenada, the interception of the Achille Lauro high jacking, Desert Storm and as recently as the operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. Boeing’s EA-18G Growler started replacing the Prowler in 2009.

THE PROWLER MARVEL COMIC BOOK CHARACTER

Comic book collectors everywhere are thanking Stan Lee for his creation of the “Prowler”. The Prowler was first featured in the Spectacular Spider-Man (October 1980). In this Comic, the Prowler is a teenage genius named Hobart “Hobie” Brown. Unfortunately for Hobie, he didn’t have any superhuman powers but he was naturally inventive and created special “prowler technology”. “Prowler technology” was basically technical gimmicks such as small explosives, gas pellets, etc. Most recently, the fictional character named Aaron Davis played the Prowler in the Ultimate Comics: Spider Man #1 (November 2011). Aaron Davis didn’t have quite the run at being the Prowler like Hobie did. In the end, Davis sacrifices himself to help the world be a better place. Hmmmm…

Sounds similar to Arctic Cat sacrificing their Prowler snowmobile to make way for the ZR 440.

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global pandemic has been a right pain in the ass. And that we’re all ready to get back to normal (even if we’ve forgotten exactly what normal means) is, in the charge d political climate of today, perhaps the only thing on which we can all agr ee. But now we can add one more thin g to the list of what we agree on—the great caterpillar invasion of the summer of ’21 is running a close second to the pandemic in terms of aggravation for offroaders.

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ot being able to ride your ATV or side-by-side is, admittedly, a first-world problem. But (most of us, anyway) have adhered to public health regulations and stayed at home and off the trails, or kept to our regions, or ridden only with family members. No cookouts, campouts, mud-bogs or club runs. To finally return to the woods is like returning home. But not this year. And, unimaginably, it has nothing to do with the pandemic.

Instead, it’s those caterpillars. But that’s not our only problem.

As we unload the $18,999 CF Moto ZForce 950 EPS Sport from our trailer (along with our Can-Am ATV photo mule) on the eastern shore of Ontario’s Georgian Bay, we’re not yet aware of what we’re in for. And it’s hot. Really hot. The kind

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of heat that makes the roll cage of the ZForce, when you lean against it, feel like the grill of a barbeque.

Suited up and ready to go, we blast onto a new-for-us trail system (and yes, we’ve got passes) and immediately run into our first roadblock. To say the trails are gnarly is to grossly underestimate reality. The ruts are deep enough to strand a giraffe on its belly and the trail is so tight that there isn’t any way to circumnavigate the ruts. And, despite being in the midst of a drought, the ruts are muddy. But it’s not just any mud.

It’s mud masquerading as quicksand, and Ontario, on this day, is doing its best to emulate a Florida swamp in August’s heat.

And just like that, we’re stuck. Really stuck. It’s as we unfurl the winch and walk toward the stoutest tree we can find that we become aware of the caterpillars. They

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hang from branches like sinister Christmas ornaments. Some are the height of your head (all the better to get stuck in your hair) while others cling to your body, your gloves, and your boots. They’re everywhere. And in the silence of the early morning you can hear them crunching on leaves, shredding the foliage until the trees are bare.

As surroundings to test a side-byside it’s borderline unfair, but the trails we—most of us—ride aren’t the carefully chosen ones you see in manufacturers’ brochures and videos. The trails we ride are the trails we ride. Simple as that. And today’s trail is a short trip to hell for a sideby-side.

Due to the burgeoning popularity of side-by-sides, most trails today have been subtly tweaked to allow wider, less maneuverable side-by-sides to play in the woods alongside ATVs. But not this trail.

Unlike our tag-along ATV, which can thread through trees—even if it, too, struggles in the quicksand—the ZForce has a much wider turning radius, which necessitates three-point turns to keep it on the trail.

Unfortunately, all the back-and-forth to keep the ZForce between the trees means forward momentum is sacrificed. Did we mention the ZForce has a winch? Thankfully, it’s a very good 3,500 lb capacity

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winch. And it’s standard, too.

While a compromised turning radius isn’t solely the ZForce’s fault (the competition is scarcely better) a wonky driver’s side seatbelt is making life difficult. When you’re in and anxious to go, the seatbelt must be withdrawn with the speed that a fish climbs a tree or it locks solid. Had we been chased by bears we’d have been lunch meat by now.

With an 8-valve, 963 cc V-twin that claims 79 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 60 lb ft of torque at 6,200 rpm, the ZForce isn’t lacking for gumption. It doesn’t have the eyeball flattening power of the boldest and brightest from the major OEMs, but outright power, on most

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of the trails we ride, is as useless as trying to fully exercise a 700-plus-horsepower Hellcat Charger in Monday morning commuter traffic.

Often, on machines we test, it’s the little—and not so little—details that make the difference. And today, when frequent hydration is a necessity, the rear box (a $673 option) mounted in the bed is a lifesaver.

Instead of jamming water and power bars into backpacks that’ll get covered in caterpillars, we keep our goods and our camera high and dry in the box, which has a generous 100 kg capacity.

Too bad we can’t say the same for our feet.

While we acknowledge half-doors give most side-by-sides a lighter, more athletic look, the charm wears off the first time you hammer through water. Or quicksand. Fortunately, it’s a problem rectified in the way most problems can be fixed—by an infusion of cash. Dry feet and legs are yours for the $673 required to buy the optional door kit. Make it standard, CF Moto, and the world will beat a path to your door.

If the arduous trail conditions had an upside it’s that we were able to determine that the ZForce’s CVT transmission is a gem. Even in the intense heat, power was always available and thrust instantaneous, and credit must also

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go to the excellent calibration of the Bosch fuel injection.

We didn’t get enough high-speed running in so we can’t confirm the acceleration in sport mode is “startling” (CF Moto’s words), but a spell on a fire access road let us know the ZForce has more than adequate power.

Suspension wise, 280 mm of front-end travel is facilitated by a double A-arm system while 300 mm of rear travel is via a trailing arm setup. Both front and rear suspension is adjustable for compression and rebound damping. Wheels are aluminum, with 14-inch rims with a width of 7-inches up front and 8-inches out back. Tires are 27 x 9 x 14 front and 27 x 11 x 14 rear.

Shifting between two-wheel-drive and fourwheel-drive is smooth and effortless, and the differentials lock electrically. And, speaking of electricity, we just couldn’t live without the electric power steering.

The ZForce, to our eyes, is a handsome machine, with a notable exception. The dual air intakes to the aft of the cabin look like the kind of rocket launchers you see in low-budget, straight-to-video sci-fi movies. They made us think of some of the questionable styling flourishes on the cheap electric scooters that clog bicycle commuter lanes in the inner city.

At first blush it would appear that the

A STEERING-WHEELMOUNTED HORN BUTTON ISN’T OBTRUSIVE AND CAN BE OPERATED WITH THE MOST CUMBERSOME GLOVES. WE CHALLENGE ANYONE, WHEN FACED WITH THE URGENCY THAT THE USE OF A HORN WARRANTS, TO FIND THE ROCKER SWITCH THE INSTANT YOU NEED IT.

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externally-mounted rearview mirrors, turn signals, and horn are out-of-place on a dirt machine. But even if you aren’t able to ride on public roads where you live, they’re surprisingly useful, as a short stint on a secondary road confirmed. While driving back to our tow vehicle (we weren’t up to the challenge of retracing our route through the woods) we were trailed by a man in a Ram who felt the urge to rule the road. Instead of simply swerving around us, he hovered his massive grille two-feet off our tailgate. But a simple application of the right turn signal and the gentle but progressive application of the brakes deterred him enough that he passed. With the demon trucker passed, is was easy enough to rejoin the road.

Our only reservation with the roadgoing equipment is its integration into the ZForce’s design. For the last near-century horn buttons have been successfully placed in the centre of steering wheels.

Why side-by-side manufacturers (CF Moto is not alone in this) continue to have the horn and turn signals operated by switches in the centre console puzzles us. A steering-wheel-mounted horn button

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isn’t obtrusive and can be operated with the most cumbersome gloves. We challenge anyone, when faced with the urgency that the use of a horn warrants, to find the rocker switch the instant you need it. You won’t. Ah well, you can always revert to the old standard and yell obscenities instead.

While we liked the view from the ZForce’s externally-mounted mirrors, they’re vulnerable to damage from branches knocking them out of position.

Eventually, we stopped readjusting them and marveled at the view of the forest floor as we trundled along. At the very least, the roll cage exoskeleton should have protrusions to protect the mirrors, or maybe a better option—at least if you don’t opt for the rear storage bin which would block the view—is to opt for the $173 mirror that

mounts inside the cabin.

We almost felt bad for the conditions we put the ZForce through. But tough conditions immediately bring the weaknesses of a vehicle to the fore. And the ZForce comported itself extremely well. Yes, CF Moto has a few minor issues it could address (couldn’t we all) but the ZForce is a sound machine. Best of all, it has a limited five-year warranty—and a company willing to stand behind its machine gets our vote every time.

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hings you should never say to your partner—at least if you’re not looking to make your partner your former partner—should begin with this: Don’t praise them for having a “mid-sized body”, even if it’s true, and even if it’s considerably kinder than true. And yet, when our Kodiak 450 rider held his breath, and didn’t slow for two trees that were closer together than he first thought, as soon as he passed between them—and once he got his breath back—he praised the 450 for having what Yamaha refers to as a “mid-sized body.”

With that challenge met, our 450 rider put his foot to the floor (well, his thumb to the handlebar, but that doesn’t sound nearly as good), and in a few minutes, he was on the tail of the wild-child Raptor. Had we been aggressively running rail trails or fire

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roads, this likely wouldn’t have been the case, but on the tight-n-twisty forest trails that are typical of our riding, and likely your riding too, the 450 more than held its own.

And when you consider that the Kodiak 450 EPS SE isn’t even a full 450 cc—its displacement is a humble 421 cc—it’s even more impressive. Lest you think this is some kind of high-strung, motocrossinspired son-of-Raptor engine, think again. With a single overhead cam and two-valves per cylinder, this ATV is no spec-sheet darling, but it gets the job done impressively well. (Yamaha, on its website, clarifies the valve situation on the Kodiak 450. It has “1 intake and 1 exhaust” valve, they write, as if options to this were a possibility).

Even odder than Yamaha’s valve clarification is the startling admission, one we have never witnessed from an OEM before, that the 450’s cylinder “can be over-bored in the event of an issue.” In the age of planned obsolescence, the idea of a manufacturer stating that the life of your ATV can be extended by the purchase of a first- or second-over piston is starling, and welcome.

In other nods to practicality, the Kodiak 450 has a hole in the plastic skid plate to ease oil changes, and the oil filter is an automotive-style spin-on item. Additionally—and you’ll appreciate the importance

of this if you have ever stood up to your shins in mud, attempting to diagnose an electrical glitch after running through a water crossing with too much enthusiasm—the main electrical connectors are marine-style, waterproof fittings. And since off-roading is either done in the mud or the dust, the Kodiak’s air filter is washable and reusable.

The EPS in the Kodiak 450’s name is for Electric Power Steering, and it’s a game changer. Unlike rudimentary systems that leave you without feeling for what the tires are doing beneath you, the Kodiak’s power steering is speed sensitive. When you’re crawling over rocks at a walking pace, it’s at full strength. At speed, assistance is dialed back to facilitate confident, predictable, sure-footed handling.

The system works brilliantly. But perhaps the biggest advantage to EPS is that it ends the misery of having the handlebar ripped from your hands in the rough going.

Elsewhere on the Kodiak 450, the drivetrain is 2WD/4WD, with a locking differential and “ultramatic” engine braking. This eliminates the most aggravating aspect of traditional CVTs;

AS ATVERS, OUR BACKSIDES DEPEND ON TWO THINGS; SUSPENSION TRAVEL AND GROUND CLEARANCE. THE KODIAK 450 HAS 171 MM OF FRONT TRAVEL WITH 189 MM OUT BACK, WHILE GROUND CLEARANCE IS A GENEROUS 245 MM

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when revs drop, the transmission disengages right when you could use the engine to slow your machine. Yamaha also claims that because engine braking allows you to go easier on the brakes, it extends their life.

Other features on the Kodiak 450 are a standard factory winch and aluminum wheels, with 25 x 8-12 front tires and 25 x 10-12 skins out back. The two-inch receiver hitch facilitates towing up to 600 kg, and keeping an eye on your progress is an LCD gauge cluster with readouts for speed, odometer, hours running and fuel level. The latter has a feature where the gauge flashes to let you know you have burned through the 16.8 litre tank and are about to have to hoof it out of the woods.

As ATVers, our backsides depend on two things; suspension travel and ground clearance. The Kodiak 450 has 171 mm of front travel with 189 mm out back, while ground clearance is a generous 245 mm. A major retooling has endowed the machine with a much roomier cockpit vs. the previous generation Kodiak too. The seat is 110 mm longer (and can be removed without tools), and there is more leg and knee room, because never have we met an ATV or side-by-side that couldn’t benefit from more spacious surroundings.

OK, let’s get down to money. At $9,999, the Kodiak 450 EPS SE is fairly priced. But let it be known that you can buy a Kodiak

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450 for less. The base model without EPS is a slight $7,899. Next up on the ladder is the 450 EPS for $9,099. Finally, on top of the heap is our test model with its SE designation. The difference in spec between the EPS and the EPS SE comes down to two-tone paint, a nice set of aluminum rims and—wait for it—colour matched springs on the shocks. Whether it’s worth the extra $900 is your call, but the EPS is essential in our books as it adds a degree of comfort, control, and safety that’s truly worth the money.

Accompanying us on our test ride was the big brother to the Kodiak 450—the Kodiak 700 EPS SE. With a 686 cc, singlecam, single-cylinder four-valve engine (wait, don’t tell us—it must have two intake and two exhaust valves), it’s a $2,500 upgrade to the 450, and comes in handsome copperhead orange metallic. Can’t get down with orange? Budget an additional $200 for covert green.

In many ways, the two machines are near-identical. The 700 has a larger fuel tank, and like the 450, benefits from an enlarged radiator with over 50 percent more capacity vs. the previous Kodiaks. What’s most surprising is how similar the two machines feel on the trail. More than once we had to look down at the machine to remind us whether we were riding the bigger or the smaller ATV. They’re that close. At least in the kind of tight and muddy riding

that dominated our testing session. On fire roads, predictably, the 700 would walk away from the 450, but not as markedly as you’d expect.

We wouldn’t have predicted before riding the pair that we would have been so attracted to the 450, which truly punches far above its displacement. But that’s just us. If your body-type long ago surged past “mid-size”, or if you tow or haul the spoils of your hunting expeditions out of the woods on an ATV, then the big machine is the better choice.

And, just as with the 450, the Kodiak 700 comes in a trio of models, from the non-EPS $9,899 base model, to the $11,199 EPS, to our EPS SE tester. But take note—the 450 EPS SE comes with a winch, but the 700 EPS SE does not. It’s

an option that’ll set you back—give or take—about $500. And an ATV without a winch is like Halloween without a sugar rush—it just doesn’t make sense to pinch pennies here.

Irrespective of your preference for big or small, Yamaha’s Kodiaks are wellbuilt, impressively engineered machines.

Yamaha, wisely, has kept body dimensions in check, and its clutching—aside from durability, the most important aspect to any ATV—is flawless. As ATV displacements balloon (a 686 cc single isn’t as impressive sounding as it once was), it’s important to remember what kind of riding you’ll be doing. We’re as susceptible as anyone to becoming wrapped up in the bigger-is-better syndrome—but sometimes all it takes to make you question your preconceptions is a 421 cc machine that does everything you ask of it without a single complaint.

450 OR 700? GAP BETWEEN MACHINES IS CLOSER THAN YOU’D IMAGINE.

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Steering and control is made easier on the Alterra with Electronic Power Steering which helps at all speeds and when going through obstacles like mud. The body design of the Alterra also keeps the rider cooler from the exhaust heat with a unique engine orientation and exhaust routing.

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Last April, Arctic Cat their new ATV, the all-new Alterra 600 which was built from the ground-up. The new Alterra features an new engine, drivetrain and chassis to deliver increased power, better handling,

The Alterra comeS standard with a 2” rear receiver and a towing capacity of 1,050lb.

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The all new Alterra 600 SE features 12.25” of clearance, 27” inch tires with aluminum wheels, front and rear racks and bumpers plus a 3,500lb Warn winch all with a MSRP $12,299.

The Alterra’s all new 600cc, 45 horsepower engine is manufactured in the USA at Arctic Cat’s St. Cloud, Minnesota facility.

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more durability. The all new 600cc, singlecylinder, fuel-injected engine is even built

by Arctic Cat in the United States. The single-cylinder engine makes a total of 45 horsepower while the new chassis with a lower center of gravity which provides better balance, increased stability.

The CVT system features a set of Arctic Cat-tuned CVTech Trail bloc drive and Invance driven clutches that have a smooth low-speed engagement, which does actually provide less strain on your belt, and this ultimately provides longer belt life.

Another item that is worth pointing out for 2022 is that the exhaust which is routed down and out of the middle of the vehicle to keep heat off the rider, which is really noticeable on longer rides and especially on those hot days. Electronic 4WD engagement for switching from two-to four-wheel drive, and easily accessible storage under the handlebars. The Alterra 600 is available in four different models: EPS, XT, LTD and SE.* Arctic Cat has also made significant improvements to the three-person Prowler Pro and six-person Prowler Pro Crew side-by-sides for Model Year 2022. The Prowler Pro is known for its quiet 50-horsepower, 812cc EFI engine, comfortable ride, unmatched capabilities, ample storage, and durability. To build upon these features, the2022models feature a new suspension with more ground clearance —up to 13inches —to better navigate worksite obstructions or trail hazards. The suspension is tuned for enhanced comfort and control, no matter the terrain. Arctic Cat also beefed up the half-shafts to match the added capabilities of the revised suspension.

The vehicles also feature a new performance-tuned CVTech clutch that is perfectly suited to utility applications, with Arctic Cat-tuned Trail bloc drive and Invance driven clutches for increased performance, smooth low-speed engagement, and long life. Operators will enjoy consistent performance with faster acceleration, smoother power delivery, and a throttle response that will not fade over time. Arctic Cat also improved the engine cooling system to reduce fan run time and enhance engine performance. All models are equipped with an aggressive new bumper with integrated headlight protection and new aluminum, SLEDARAMA • FAMOUS SWAP • NOV 21, 2021 • PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO • sledarama.ca

The Prowler Pro XT features a $19,249 MSRP and comes nicely equipped with standard equipment such as a premium front bumper, a hard top, a 4500lb Warn winch and Powergrip tires with black wheels.

The Prowler Pro Crew Ltd., HAS AN MSRP OF $22,949.00 and comes from the factory featuring both front and rear bumpers, a hard top roof that covers the entire cab, an overhead console kit, plus a 4500lb Warn winch and features Powergrip tires with black wheels.

Prowler Pros feature an 812cc 3 cylinder EFI engine that delivers 50 horsepower and 48 foot pounds of torque.

The selectable-locking rear differential option is controlled by a button on the dash which allows the rear wheels to rotate independently.

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The 2 passenger Prowler 500 (443CC EFI engine) features lots of storage, a 1500lb towing capacity and a tilting rear cargo box that has a capacity of 500lb.

With up to 13” of ground clearance and 10” of front and 9.5” of rear suspension travel, the Prowler Pro will be able to go where you want while giving you a comfortable ride.

seven-spoke wheels that provide the perfect finishing touch.

The Prowler Pro and Crew are available in three models: •EPS in Medium Green.•XTin Phantom Grey featuring a premium front-bumper, Medium Green springs, 4,500-lb.Warn®winch, LED-accented front lights, and standard roof.•LTD in Fossil with color-matched Spark Orange front bumper, springs and ROPS; premium seats;4,500-lb.WARN Winch; LED-accented front lights; standard roof and overhead storage console.

The Wildcat™ XX side-by-side was built for a superior ride in every aspect and has the only true trailing-arm rear suspension in its class. Its off-road racing-inspired suspension system features standard 30-inch tires and heavy-duty components to deliver exceptional handling and more than 18 inches of travel in the front and rear. The FOX®2.5 PODIUM QS3 Shocks with Bottom-Out Control are precision-tuned at the factory, with the flexibility to absorb and smooth out the most challenging rides. The Wildcat XX’s powerful 130 horsepower, 998cc threecylinder EFI engine is the highest 50

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horsepower, naturally aspirated engine in its class, offering unmatched power to the ground for an exhilarating ride experience.

The vehicle also features the most electrical output in its class to power various accessories for additional customization, and its spacious cabin is comfortable for a wide variety of riders.

For 2022, the Wildcat XX LTD and SE models are equipped with the all-new ADAPT clutch system featuring Arctic Cat-designed drive and driven clutches for increased performance and better

THE WILDCAT™ XX SIDE-BY-SIDE WAS BUILT FOR A SUPERIOR RIDE IN EVERY ASPECT AND HAS THE ONLY TRUE TRAILING-ARM REAR SUSPENSION IN ITS CLASS.

The Wildcat XX LTD, is Arctic Cat’s performance side-by-side flagship.

It comes standard with Fox 2.5 Podium QS3 shocks with bottom out control, 130 horsepower engine 15” of ground clearance and 18” of front and rear travel.

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The Wildcat XX features a dual CVT air intake providING a steady airflow which helps in hot conditions.

serviceability. The system provides faster acceleration and a smoother power delivery for a more exhilarating ride. ADAPT’s constant belt tension throughout the ride and improved cooling results in minimized wear and longer belt life with lower emissions.

The Wildcat XX is available in three models:•XX in Fossil and Black with Spark Orange accents and a color-matched suspension; •LTD in Flat Black with Medium Green accents featuring a color-matched suspension and ROPS. The vehicle also includes the ADAPT CVT, and front and rear bumpers; •SE in Phantom Grey with Electric Blue accents featuring color-matched suspension and ROPS. The vehicle also includes the ADAPT CVT, frontbumper, 3,500-lb. winch and Rock sliders.

To further enjoy the Arctic Cat riding experience, the company is working with GPS leader Garmin® to integrate TREAD™, the rugged 5.5-inch Powersport Navigator into select off-road vehicles. TREAD can be seamlessly integrated with installation kits for the Prowler Pro, Wildcat XX and Alterra 600. Included mounting hardware allows TREAD to be mounted on the dash of Arctic Cat

New for 2022 on the Wildcat XX SE and LTD is the ADAPT CVT clutch. both the drive and driven clutches are lighter than in years previous and have a compact design with an advanced idler system. ADAPT maintains a constant belt tension throughout the entire RPM range which helps with belt life and throttle response.

ATVs and side-by-sides. It features a glove-friendly touch screen and is built to withstand the most extreme temperatures, terrains, and weather. The unit has preloaded topographic and street maps for North and South America. In addition, its high-resolution Birdseye Satellite Imagery can be downloaded directly to the device via Wi-Fi® connectivity without a subscription. Its built-in altimeter, barometer, compass, pitch and roll gauges help riders navigate challenging trails and terrain. The premium GPS kit adds the capability for Group Ride Radio (available in the U.S. only) which features group tracking for up to 20 riders. When paired to Bluetooth®, it offers handsfree communication so the rider can focus on the trail and stay in contact with other riders.

The TREAD GPS Kit retails for $549.95, with the Premium Kit retailing for $699.95. Install kits are sold separately for$39.95 or $69.95, depending on model.

Arctic Cat continues to offer the Prowler 500, Alterra 700 TRV, Alterra 450, Alterra 300 and Alterra 90as part of its Model Year 2022 off-road lineup. All models feature a 60thanniversary decal and are available in Arctic Cat dealerships this summer.

The Prowler Pros have a 2000lb towing capacity.

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INDUSTRY 411

Elka Suspension ATV WORLD Magazine sits down with Elka

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lka Suspensions was originally established by two brothers, Martin and Jean-Francois Lamoureux and their friend Marc-Andre Kingsley. The trio opened the doors to Elke Suspensions in September 2000.

Before the trio were manufacturing shocks, the Lamoureux brothers were only rebuilding dirt bike shocks and Kingsley focused more on the financial/office aspects of the business.

The three came up with the idea that there was an enormous market if they were to create and sell their own brand of shock absorber.

The original company name was “LK”, simply the first letter of each of their last names (Lamoureux and Kingsley). The renamed the company “Elka” quickly after naming it “LK”. The reasoning was simple; in the French language and many other languages around the world, “LK” is pronounced Elka. The founders of the company preferred both the spelling and the pronunciation of “Elka”, and they went with it.

Their first shock absorbers that they were selling were only for sport model ATVs. As Elka’s market share grew, the owners attributed the success to the three main pillars of the company; quality products, fast delivery times and personalized customer service.

In the beginning, the Elka Suspension facility consisted of the three-man team in a 2,000 square foot garage in Boucherville, QC. There was no job too small. They would

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all answer the phones, take orders, machine the parts, and custom build the shocks to the rider’s requested specifications. Elka’s market share grew quickly, which forced their hand to expand the company. By 2004, given that they experienced a larger than expected growth over the first four years, the head office had to relocate to a larger office space and Elka moved to a larger facility, but kept a Boucherville, QC address.

To this point in Elka’s history, the feeling was that a lot of the increased sales up until 2004, was attributed to international race sponsorships.

Elka was sponsoring ATV Racers such as William Yokley, Chad Duvall, Doug Gust, Doug Eichner, Wayne Matlock and multiple time Canadian champ, Richard Pelchat. Over these years, Elka has sponsored racers that have had numerous race wins and championship titles like the Score Baja 1000, Grand National CrossCountry (GNCC), AMA ATV-MX, the Dakar Rally and many more.

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Elka never lost their recipe for success, and has kept close to this winning formula of sponsoring high profile riders to this day. Reigning champions Beau Baron (WORCS Pro ATV & SxS), Joel Hetrick (AMA ATV-MX), brothers Cody and Hunter Miller (King of the Hammers) and Mike Cafro (Score Baja) are all sponsored by Elka Suspensions.

More Diversity = More Contracts = Bigger Company By the mid 2000s, Elka made the move to diversify itself from the ‘sport only’ ATVS, to also include sport utility ATVs, side-by-sides and sport motorcycles. The side-by-side market was a very interesting segment for Elka as they transformed a relatively stiff-riding utility vehicle into a very comfortable machine, and later adapted this technology into the massive sport and racing side-by-side class of vehicle.

Further diversification was welcomed in 2007 with the addition of shock absorbers for snowmobiles, and also in 2010 with the Can-Am Spyder. Since then, Elka stayed on the fuel, securing military and para-military contracts and contracts from Arctic Cat (Wildcat X Limited, Wildcat Trail, Wildcat 4), domestic importers of CF Moto (Canada and Russia) and Intimidator Side-by-Side vehicles.

A natural new segment was found by the company’s executives in 2017; shock absorbers (both on and off-road) for light trucks. This new market would offer the greatest market depth, with the potential to be larger than all of its powersports markets combined.

Immediately, Elka started manufacturing shocks for the Toyota Tacoma and the 4Runner. By 2019, an American company, Toytec was relying on Elka to provide their high-volume shock absorbers. After this partnership with Toytec, their light truck shock orders exploded. More lift kit manufacturers contacted Elka, and the light truck line-up expanded to include Ford, Nissan, Ram, Chevrolet and GMC trucks.

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Not surprisingly, by 2020, the platform of products for trucks has continued to grow, outpacing powersports, and now the truck line-up also includes a line of shocks for Jeep.

Today, Elka distributes around the world, and has more than 50 employees employed at Elka’s head office in R&D, purchasing, production, sales, marketing, administration and human resources. Through the years, Elka remains true to its original mission: to provide the ultimate ride experience to powersports and automotive enthusiasts through shock absorbers, adapted and calibrated for their vehicle’s geometry.

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ULTIMATE PROTECTION Company: HMF Product: Front and Rear Bumpers

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his month in the shop we received a set of new front and back bumpers for our awesome project RZR Turbo, and we are happier with them than a kid that just got a four-wheeler for Christmas!

Ok, we decided to go with HMF because of the remarkable reputation they have with building high-quality products and the protection their bumpers give the machine.

First note, when we received the bumpers, we were impressed with the packaging they came in. Being carefully wrapped and even tapped at the factory there was almost no chance they would have been damaged during transportation.

We chose the HD series front and back bumpers as we are using our RZR in Ontario, Canada and with our tighter trails, steep hills, and tree filled obstacles, we thought it would be a better option to have more protection than less.

The amount of protection the bumpers give you is almost insane; these bumpers have been tested and could probably take out any tree you run into or over. Just by looking at them and feeling the product, you’d most likely be able to rescue your stuck buddy out of a mud hole and not worry about your machine itself getting scratched. With HMF

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producing a variety of models and with tons of different colors to choose from, you can find the perfect bumper to fit the style you are wanting and need.

Install process

Installing the bumpers was easy and with the clear instructions, we had the bumpers installed in just over an hour.

We will admit, it could have been quicker if the drill bits were in the right spots. HMF made it stress-free being almost straight plug and play. With only having to put the 2 upper extension arms on the rear bumper and with only needing to drill 2 holes for the rear bumper we had a pretty good handle on it.

We’ll go on the record in saying this is almost something anyone can do on their front lawn that has wrenches, a drill, and some free time.

With drilling the two holes for the rear there were already holes punched out on the front of the RZR, so all we needed to do is put the drill bit in and punch out the other sides so the bolt could go all the way through the frame.

For the front bumper it was even easier! It was a straight bolt on, and the only problem we had was getting the top to adjust so it was level on the machine. Saying this once you are aware of it, it can be a pretty easy fix.

that may get hit when in the trail. The HMF HD bumpers are the bumpers to get if you like to hit trees. One thing we really liked about the bumper and needs a mention is it did not block out the grill light inserts that are found on the newer RZR’s.

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If you’re looking for a set of bumpers for your vehicle, make sure to check out www.hmf.com. They also have full install videos of their products on their website and take pride in their customer service.of the system.

Tips and Tricks

There really is no tips or tricks to share as these bumpers are straight forward thinking for an instal, but some things we will say are, do not tighten the bolts all the way when mounting the bumpers until the end and leave a little adjusting room as it may bring you more hassle when trying to get the last few bolts in.

Also, you would probably want dry ground when doing it as you will need to lay on the ground to put the lower bolts in. Oh, and have a buddy or neighbor come by to watch, so you can brag about how easy it was.

Protection

The HD series bumper gives you near-perfect coverage for your side-by-side as it covers all the internals like the radiator, lights, and the winch. For the rear, it provides great protection of the light exhaust, shocks, back body panels, and other components

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For this issue’s 5 Minutes with, we were lucky enough to talk with Carl Patoine who is the Chairman of CMI, exclusive distributor of CFMOTO Canada. Before we started with some Q & A with Carl, we took some time to find out more about the person behind the brand in Canada.

In 1964, Carl was born into the powersport world. His father owned Powersport Garage that also sold Yamaha, Suzuki and was a Moto-Ski snowmobile dealership in Quebec.

With a true passion for powersports, Carl and his wife Helene Binet started exclusively importing CFMOTO vehicles into Canada in 2006.

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There are many things that are important to Carl when it comes to CFMOTO vehicles.

With his past experiences, it’s been important to make the vehicles he is selling more reliable with better quality products and components. This includes CVTECH clutches, and for some time, with an Elka suspension. These upgrades are available on special edition CFMOTOs. Other special features include waterproof electrical harnesses that are made in Japan by Sumimoto and Yuasa batteries.

Another thing that is important to Carl is racing. For example, he had the Snyper 600 side-by-side racing at the Montreal Supercross, and at the 12 hours of Endurance at La Tuque, QC. For Carl, it’s important to showcase the performance and durability of the CFMOTO side-by-side against the competition.

On a personal level, Carl and Hélène have three children; Alexandre, Olivier, and Émilie, all of whom have worked or will work in the company. To unwind after the fast pace at work, Carl enjoys spending time in the woods, in touch with nature, possibly chopping wood, or even hunting. Carl’s goals have stayed the same over the years.

Keeping his customers satisfied, respecting values, and being honest remain very important to him.

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We asked Carl a few questions in our reoccurring editorial, Five Minutes With…

We are seeing more and more CFMOTO side-by-side and ATVs on the trails.

What is your number one selling vehicle?

Several of our vehicles are competing for the top selling off-road vehicle, which varies from month to month. Our top selling 4-wheelers are the CFORCE 800 and both the CFORCE 600 single seat and the CFORCE 600 two seat models. In the side-by-side line-up in our family, our new vehicle from last year, the ZFORCE 950 is among our top sellers. More and more offroad owners are looking at and considering purchasing CFMOTO vehicles. The brand itself is increasingly becoming “a go to” brand with consumers.

What kind of warranties do you offer on your machines?

CFMOTO Canada has a standard 5 year or 5,000 KM warranty that includes 12 months limited manufacturer warranty, as well as 48-month limited powertrain warranty. As an option, we also offer a protection plan called “EASY”. The “EASY” protection plan offers up to 5 years covering all systems.

The plan has zero mileage limit and no deductibles! We always recommend the “EASY” program for customers as it is much more advantageous than our standard 5 year or 5,000 KM warranty. For more details see our web page at https:// product.cmimotor.com/en-ca/cfmoto-easyprotection-plan How do you feel this reflects the company/brand?

When a customer purchases a CFMOTO vehicle, they have peace of mind because they are driving a very reliable vehicle. Our vehicles are very well equipped and come with the longest warranty in the industry.

The owner can then embark on his quad or side-by-side without hassle, to go on an adventure and experience beautiful moments. This is what CFMOTO offers; vehicles that are ready to go, right out of the box, without worrying about what other gear to buy to get around the trails safely, as they come more than sufficiently equipped.

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What makes your vehicles stand out from the rest?

What sets CFMOTO apart from others in large part is its unique 5-year warranty, which is the only one like it on the market!

In addition, all CFMOTO vehicles have a host of standard equipment such as mirrors, horns, winches, indicators, etc.

Our consumers love our vehicles, which are trail ready, right from the purchase.

Is CFMOTO going to expand into the electric off-road unit market?

A prototype electric model from CFMOTO was already presented some time ago. For now, everything is still in the research and development stage on the manufacturer’s side.

One of your new ATV models, the CForce 1000 Overland, comes loaded with accessories. Why do you feel that riders gravitated to this model so strongly?

This model offers everything that an enthusiast of ATVs and long rides desires; a robust vehicle, with lots of protection against the elements and obstacles on the trails. There’s plenty of storage space, extreme comfort, reliability, and of course, an attractive look! The number of accessories and equipment that come as a standard features on the CForce 1000 Overland is unique on the market.

Which trends do you see CFMOTO offroad machines following in the future?

Each year, CFMOTO makes a point of surprising the market by launching unique new models that appeal to consumers and meet their wants and needs.

Research, development and continuous improvement are fundamental values for ​​ the manufacturer CFMOTO, and these priorities will continue to define the future of the company. The future is always in motion and CFMOTO will continue to surprise the market with the arrival of several new models that are coming soon.

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The Sierra Max Pro tires from BKT are some of the best tires for your UTV and ATV on the market today. BKT designs these tires to be an good all-around tire for everything from side-by-side racing, to riding trails, to doing farm or yard work around your property. Their radial construction and special wider footprint area, provide a smoother ride and an optimized lateral as well as forward traction. Special sturdy lugs have been studied specifically to provide excellent traction and firm grip on the terrain. These features ensure an extraordinarily comfortable ride providing safety and driving control. The Sierra Max Pro tire provides excellent performance on every kind of terrain, from hardpack terrains to loose soils. If you are looking for a good all-around tire, then take a look at BKT’s selection at wwww.BKT-tries.com

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Saying that, they are also backed by the company’s “Lifetime Structural Warranty.” The all-new heavyduty aluminum alloy ITP Hurricane wheel, the first wheel in the new Storm Series wheel line-up from ITP. Available in an eye-popping bronze and a stunning black, these rims will look good on almost any unit.

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Looking for a little bit of a lighter helmet without giving up on safety? check out the Helium Carbon Helmet from FXR. With a hand-laid 100% carbon fiber shell this is one of the lightest helmets on the market, coming in at just under 1100 grams. With an extended rubber nose and an absorbing chin composite, it makes for a helmet you barely know you are wearing. Not to mention the venting in this helmet, with high flow vents all around that, are fully adjustable making for a high breeze on those warm summer days and when those cold winter days arrive, just close them up and it is almost warm enough to be used as a snowmobile helmet. Check it out for yourself and protect your head at www.fxr.com.

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Offers not applicable in Quebec. *Offers vary by model. Rebate offers valid on select 2014-2017 new and unregistered Polaris® RZR®, RANGER®, Sportsman®, General®, and Ace® models purchased between 7/26/17- 9/30/17. Financing offers valid on select 2014-2018 new and unregistered Polaris® RZR®, RANGER®, Sportsman®, General®, and Ace® models purchased between 7/26/17- 9/30/17. Maximum rebate of $5,000 applies to the purchase of a new 2017 RZR XP TURBO EPS, and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. See your dealer for details. †Limited time purchase financing offer provided through TD Auto Finance on approved credit, valid on select 2014-2018 new and unregistered models purchased between 7/26/17 and 9/30/17. Representative finance example based on a 2017 RANGER XP 1000 with an MSRP of $17,499. Down payment may be required. $17,499 financed at 3.99% APR with $0 down payment equals $322.19 per month for 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,832.51, for a total obligation of $19,331.51. Taxes, license, insurance, registration, freight and PDI and in-dealer and other applicable fees are extra. Dealers may sell for less. Applicable fees may vary by region and dealer. Dealer order/trade may be necessary – but, may not be available in all cases. See a participating authorized dealer for full details, eligible models and other offers. Offers are subject to change, extension or cancellation without notice. Minimum Amount Financed $1,500; Maximum Amount Financed $50,000. Other qualifications and restrictions may apply. Errors and omissions excepted. Free one-year extended warranty valid with purchase of select new 2017 Polaris Off-Road Vehicle models.

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The Zone Pro is a new Goggle line for FLY Racing and Fly claims they are the best goggles they’ve ever offered. These goggles have an exceptional seal along with excellent vision while the new and improved thermal foam has taken fit to the next level. The Zone Pro goggles are built for those looking for the ultimate in eyewear. With an anti-scratch and anti-fog coating on the lenses, these goggles are extremely durable and can resist almost any stick or roost from the guy in front of you.

The zone pro goggles are also comfortable as they have the specially molded foam to fit your face and to help keep moisture away from the face and a tight seal that will block out dust and dirt. Take a look at them at www.flyracing.com and protect your eyes.

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Free one-year coverage consists of 6 months’ factory warranty, plus 6 months Polaris promotional Limited Warranty for a total term of 12 months.

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Bring the party wherever you go with the Bazooka BPB24 Sound bar! This sound bar is an all-in-one sound system for your ATV or Side-by-Side. Built with 8 marine grade speakers including 2 subwoofers and full Bluetooth functionality giving you the ability to take on hands-free phone calls on the go, you’ll be the life of the party. This sound bar also features a built-in RGB LED illumination system with backlighted tweeters, LED rings on the ends, and a dual LED strip that runs along the bottom of the sound bar. With multiple flashing colours, you can ride the trails, or keep the camp fire music going all night! For more details head over to www.royaldistributing.com.

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Full stock of CAN-AM ATVs, Ski-Doo Snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and Triton Trailers.

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SNOWMOBILE SHOW &1-866-430-6360 SWAP MEET 701 Brock St North, Whitby, Ont. L1N 8R3

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701 Brock St North, Whitby, Ont. L1N 8R3

1-866-430-6360

www.bennettpowersports.com

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