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ur Spring ride schedule is overflowing, with back-to-back adventures planned, we can’t complain. As soon as this weather hits, everyone shows up again, and we’re thrilled about it. While some of us ride all year round, many don’t, which makes for some late nights getting their rides up to speed for the spring riding season. Getting together to work on our rides is what we do as enthusiasts. Many times you can learn a few tricks from someone that has installed or fixed the same part or accessory before. If you’re the guy that has already done the install twenty times, and your buddy is now attempting it for the first time, it can be somewhat frustrating while sitting in on the trial-and-error first attempt. Unfortunately, it will endup to be quicker and less stressful if you just do it yourself while your buddy, the owner of the vehicle, just watches. If you can’t peg anyone like this, bad news champ. It’s probably you! That being said, at some point we’ve all been guilty of it. Sometimes you have to know when to be the one that’s just passing the tools, paying full attention, and making sure the cold, cheap shop motivation is just that – cold! I can’t complain about any of late nights spend in the garage. It’s great to be part of a group again while fixing, tweaking, laughing and learning about all the gadgetry and products on the market today. I can’t wait to get out and ride again with everyone that hangs it up in the cold months. You will see in this issue, we have featured a couple of great builds to get you motivated, (if you needed some) to turn your daily driver into a Sunday racer or a crazy trail machine. We’ve added a few great new columns, and I hope you enjoy this issue. In the next few months, as we log on the miles across North America, we will be at many manufacturers’ new model releases, at the race tracks and on the trails. This spring, try to make family time to attend some of the events and rides. It’s important that we all support the sport together, and we hope to see you at a function soon! In the meantime, sit back, relax and enjoy this issue. We’ll be in the shop where we have a few units undergoing transformations, and you’ll read about them in a future issue of ATV World.
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POLARIS DEPLOYS RAMPAGE TO NORTH POLE WITH OPERATION NUNALIVUT
Polaris Off-Road Vehicles continue to display the prowess of innovation, leading the way in off-road vehicle engineering, and is providing capable vehicles for climates such as the North Pole and Arctic. Polaris Rampage is a true amphibious, all terrain, all-season, global-reach platform, and is leading the way in offroad vehicle engineering. The Polaris Rampage is a workhorse prototype that could become the ultimate off-road vehicle for the next generation.
‘LES 50 TOURS CAN-AM’ TO HEADLINE AUGUST NASCAR WEEK- END AT THE GRAND PRIX DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES
BRP announced today that it will serve as the title sponsor for the August Weekend NASCAR Pinty’s Series race at the Grand Prix de Trois- Rivières (GP3R). The race, scheduled for Sunday, August 14, 2016 will be named ‘Les 50 Tours Can-Am’. “BRP has had an important customer base in Quebec for many decades now, and the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières represents a great platform to connect with them,” said Louis Lévesque, vice-president, Global Marketing and Consumer Experience at BRP. “Passion, performance and adventure are among our key motivators driving us each day, and we are thrilled to meet with our consumers at GP3R, and to share with them our latest innovations on our Can-Am on road and off road line up.” Jeffrey Earnhardt to race in Trois-Rivières Go FAS Racing Canada team will have two drivers on the track sporting Can-Am’s yellow and black colours at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. 2014 ACT champion driver Alex Labbé, one of the rising stars of the Canadian NASCAR circuit and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jeffrey Earnhardt will both be representing the Can-Am brand at GP3R. BRP and its Can-Am brand, through its association with Kappa and Cyclops Gear, is the primary sponsor of the #32 Go FAS Racing Canada team for all the NASCAR Pinty’s Series races in Canada in 2016. BRP is also a proud partner of the #32 Go FAS Racing team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in the United States. For tickets and camping, call the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières at 1-866-416-9797 (Monday to Friday from 11 am to 6 pm ET), or visit online at www.gp3r.com.
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POLARIS INDUSTRIES VOLUNTARILY RECALLS CERTAIN RZR 900 AND 1000 OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
Polaris Industries jointly announced with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today that the company is voluntarily recalling certain RZR 900 and 1000 off-road vehicles manufactured since model year 2013, due to reports of thermal-related incidents, including fires. Detailed information about the recall is available at www. polaris.com/rzr-recall. Polaris conducted a thorough investigation to pinpoint the root causes, and put forward a comprehensive solution to address them. All affected vehicle owners will be asked to contact a dealer to schedule a complimentary service appointment, which should take approximately one hour. Polaris is working quickly to source the necessary parts – and is allocating parts daily to dealers as they become available. Dealers will schedule appointments, subject to parts availability. Polaris has already begun implementation of its Corrective Action Plan and has made manufacturing updates in new-production vehicles. Polaris also plans to include a warning on new-production vehicles, instructing riders not to carry fuel and other flammable liquids in their vehicles, and cautions against carrying flammable liquids in previously produced models.
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Did you know Polaris offers heavy-duty coolers that even hold ice longer than competitive offerings? Offered in two sizes - 30 QT and 60 QT, they are perfect for use in off-road vehicles, whether you’re on the trail, on the hunt, on the job, or in the dunes.Purpose built for your Polaris. Molded-in heavy duty strap locations make Polaris Northstar Coolers your perfect riding companion. Aluminum pin latches and hinges for long lasting durability, and a secure locking lid will keep out animals like bears and raccoons. The premium 2-inch thick insulation delivers extreme ice retention. The standard drain plug and nylon carry handles allows you to use the cooler both on the vehicle and off and holds Ice 36.7 Hours longer than a Yeti. 30 QT $279.99 • 60 QT $379.99
CAN-AM OFF-ROAD RACERS VICTORIOUS AT BIG BUCK GNCC
Can-Am X-Team racers had a successful weekend, winning both the premier XC1 Pro UTV and the 4x4 Pro classes at the 2016 Big Buck GNCC in Union, S.C. Kyle Chaney drove his CanAm Maverick side-by-side to the XC1 Pro UTV win, while Can-Am Renegade ATV racer Kevin Cunningham notched a victory in the 4x4 Pro class. Chaney, the reigning two-time XC1 Pro UTV class champion, put in a dominating performance behind the wheel of his Chaney Racing / Can-Am Maverick side-by-side, beating 29 other drivers to the finish line. The Ohio racer led every lap, and ended up winning the UTV session and class overall. The victory also pulled Chaney closer to fellow Maverick side-by-side racer Cody Miller in the points race. Miller, who finished second to Chaney, has two successive podiums this year, and is the current XC1 Pro UTV points leader heading into round three. Can-Am Maverick sideby-side racers Tim Farr and John Yokley finished fourth and fifth respectively at Big Buck. In ATV action, Cunningham (Cunningham Racing / CanAm) led the way at Big Buck, landing his Can-Am Renegade 4x4 ATV on the 10 a.m. overall podium, as well as notching his first 4x4 Pro class win this season. His victory pulled him to within one point of the class points leader, heading into round five of the ATV series. Can-Am Renegade ATV racers Zac Zakowski and defending champion Bryan Buckhannon finished in the top five of the 4x4 Pro ranks, earning fourth and fifth, respectively.
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YAMAHA ANNOUNCES SUPPORTED 2016 ATV AND SIDE-BY-SIDE RACERS
Yamaha Motor Corp announced its supported 2016 Side-by-Side (SxS) and ATV racers who will compete in the all-new YXZ1000R pure sport SxS and aboard the class-leading YFZ450R sport ATV. Commanding the ATV MX effort for Yamaha in 2016 is four-time AMA Pro ATV champion Chad Wienen on his Wienen Motorsports/SSI YFZ450R. Additionally vying for the ATV MX podium on a Yamaha is Root River/Maxxis’ Thomas Brown, who finished third at the opening round in Daytona. Starting off the 2016 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series at the top of the podium, N-Fab/Am-Pro/Moto-XPerts Yamaha-sponsored Walker Fowler will defend his XC1 Pro ATV class title after securing the 2015 championship aboard his YFZ450R at only 22 years of age. Making his debut to the XC1 Pro ATV class and racing alongside Walker on his N-Fab/Am-Pro YFZ450R is the two-time XC2 ATV champion, Cole Richardson. Introducing the world’s first and only pure sport SxS to the competitive racing circuit, Dustin Nelson and Weller Racing’s Corry Weller have been tapped to compete in the YXZ1000R as Yamaha’s supported SxS racers for 2016.
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Richard Kehoe, President and CEO of the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, releases dates for next years show, Jan 6, 7 & 8, 2017 the 41st Annual Motorcycle Supershow will hit the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, to exhibit, or to purchase advanced tickets visit www. motorcyclesupershow.ca
BRP INAUGURATES ITS THIRD MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN MEXICO
Today BRP inaugurates its new manufacturing facility in Juarez, Mexico that provides the company with the capacity to meet its growth plans in the off-road industry. The Can-Am Defender side-by-side vehicle, launched in September 2015, is assembled in this facility. This model is BRP’s entry into the utility segment, the largest and fastest-growing of the off-road industry, which represents an important growth sector for the manufacturer. BRP now assembles vehicles and engines across three sites in Mexico. It is recognized as an employer of choice in Mexico, thanks to its competitive wages, salaries and benefits. BRP has invested nearly 14,290 million Mexican pesos (CA$190M) in Mexico since it started operations here in 2001.
RJ37 DOCUMENTRY
Check out the new RJ37 six-part video series, which is two years of documenting RJ Anderson and his RJ37 race program. You’ll learn about his humble beginnings and get a rare glimpse into the history of the young, off-road racing champion. From his early years as a Trophy Kart racer to his amazing XP1K viral video performances, Episode 1 brings you inside the making of a champion. You can catch the first episode on youtube.
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NEWS 2016 CAN-AM DEFENDER MAX
The tough, capable and clever Can-Am Defender family of side-by-side vehicles gives drivers a leg up over the competition in the agricultural, hunting and outdoor market segments. The addition of the new Defender MAX family offers comfortable seating for up to six adults, unmatched versatility with its pick-up truck-inspired features and enhanced stability. Available with either a 72-hp Rotax HD10 or a 50-hp Rotax HD8 heavy-duty engine. An easy and cost-effective maintenance system requires no break-in maintenance and lets owners spend more time doing what they need to do – getting jobs done. When it comes to hard work, the Defender MAX side-byside vehicle impresses with its class-leading towing, hauling and payload capabilities. while providing optimal comfort, drivability and durability.
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The 2016 Polaris RZR MInt 400 took place March 12th just outside Las Vegas, Nevada. ATV World Magazine was right in the mix with our latest GlazzKraft Industries RZR Turbo build.
FREMONT STREET WAS THE PLACE TO BE DURING THIS YEAR’S MINT 400 CONTINGENCY.
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DWT’S WES MILLER WAS EXCITED AND READY FOR ACTION COME SATURDAY MORNING.
BY FAR THE BEST LOOKING UTV ON THE START LINE IN THIS GUY’S HUMBLE OPINION.
THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE THAT “NEW CAR SMELL”! EVENTUAL WINNER, LONE STAR RACING’S BRANDON SIMS HITTING THAT FIRST TURN IN HIS CHERRY RZR XP TURBO!
he Peak Powersports RZR XP getting a little extra air off that first jump.
THE PEAK POWERSPORTS RZR XP GETTING A LITTLE EXTRA AIR OFF THAT FIRST JUMP. ATV WORLD MAG EDITOR NICK NELSON WAS ALL BUSINESS WHILE WAITING FOR THE GREEN FLAG TO DROP.
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A BROKEN FRONT CV CAUSES AN “ALL HANDS IN” THRASHING TO GET BACK IN THE RACE QUICKLY.
THE MINT 400’S INFIELD SECTION HAD AN AMUSEMENT PARK LIKE FEEL TO IT.
“I DON’T KNOW IF YOU’VE HEARD, BUT I’M KIND OF A BIG DEAL”
LONESTAR RACING’S DAN FISHER BRING IT IN FOR A FINISH!
THE INCREASINGLY FASTER PRO UTV CLASS HAD NO ISSUES LAPPING THE JEEP SPEED GUYS! RYAN AND ERIC LAIDLAW WERE THE FIRST UTV TO FINISH LAP ONE.
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Named for its massive curved horns, the nearly extinct Bighorn sheep can weigh up to 300 lbs., with horns up to 30 lbs. These incredibly rugged animals are native to North America. Male Bighorns from the Rocky Mountains may exceed 500 pounds.
BIGHORN RAM TRUCK
If you’re in the market for a Dodge truck, the Bighorn is a no brainer. The Ram Big Horn is Dodge’s double throw me down luxury package with all the “cool guy” options. A “Big Horn” equipped Ram pick-up will be sporting 20” aluminum wheels; a chrome grille; dual rear exit exhaust; fog lights; power folding mirrors, and premium cloth upholstery.
MAXXIS BIGHORN TIRE
A legend in the ATV & UTV community, the Bighorn Radial has become the OEM of choice for many ATVs and UTVs including the bestselling Polaris RZR. Suitable for all around traction in any environment, Maxxis also offers a lighter weight Bighorn 2.0 and a super popular Bighorn MT for the light truck market.
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BIGHORN BOURBON
Willies Distillery in Ennis, MT makes a handful of different whiskeys, moonshine and other local liquors, but their Bighorn Bourbon is the only one referred to as “Whiskey from the gods”. The small town distillery is veteran owned and a great place to hangout after a morning of fishing the scenic Madison River.
ISUZU RODEO BIGHORN
The first generation of Isuzu trooper was introduced to the Japanese market as the Isuzu Rodeo Bighorn, but the “Rodeo” part was soon dropped in favor of the Bighorn. Both the 1st generation (1981-1991) and 2nd generation (1991-2002) Troopers were known as Isuzu and Subaru Bighorns in Japan and Isuzu Bighorn in New Zealand.
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This cutaway shows the rotor of a Wankel engine design. Each rotor has three lobes, which would be the equivalent of a three-cylinder, reciprocating (piston) engine. This unique engine design has a great power to weight ratio. Check the internet for more info.
energy to mechanical energy. (mo on) One way of categorizing engines is the fuel they use. The primarily fuel is gasoline, but we do have diesel fuel powered ATVs and some hybrid electric ATVs as well. Another way to group engines is the bore and stroke comparison. If an engine has a smaller piston bore (diameter) than the piston stroke, it is referred to as an Under Square configura on. If the bore and stroke are the same, the engine is referred to as Square, and finally, if the engine has a larger bore than the stroke, it is referred to as an Over Square engine. Then we have the reciproca ng piston engine in two and four stroke designs, and although we have not seen it in an ATV, the rotary or Wankel engine has been found in snowmobiles, motorcycles, gokarts, automobiles and other applica ons. Who knows, it may be on the drawing board somewhere. While speaking of these engines, the names associated with their inven on include Nikolaus O o of Germany for the four-stroke engine, E enne Lenoir of Belgium for the two-stroke engine, and German engineer Felix Wankel for the rotary engine. It’s hard to imagine that these inventors and others associated with engine advancement ever thought their inven ons would ever have achieved today’s designs and capabili es. The final characteris c we will look at is the shape of different engine designs. These include, but certainly are not limited to single; twin; triple; four; five; six (and up) cylinder(s), inline, “V”, horizontally opposed, and probably one or two I have forgo en, or am not aware of. Now today’s engines, for the most part, are very good and reliable when used in the environment and capacity that they were intended for. Not including compe on, founda on manufacturers
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we are talking about ATVs, especially when purchasing and comparing one manufacturer to another, one of the most common topics, if not the most popular topic is engines. Over the next few minutes, let’s take a look at these power plants and see if we can shed some light on some of the aspects of their development to date. To start off the discussion, what exactly would be the defini on of an engine? Well….I have always thought of an engine as an energy converter. It is an apparatus built of various parts and pieces that changes the potenal energy of a fuel to thermal (heat) energy and then changes the thermal
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This engine design has been finding its way into more applications where inline engine designs were more commonplace. One of the advantages of a V design is that it helps reduce the overall engine width in the chassis.
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atvworld (ones that have been around for a long me) have good engines, so why would they change them? To answer this ques on I contacted a good friend of mine, Mark Giesler of Giesler Marine in Powassan, Ontario. His family has been in the recrea onal business with BRP a very long me, offering sales and service of Ski Doo, Can-Am and marine equipment through their dealership. On most days, Giesler Marine is a very ac ve beehive of ac vity, but as Mark always does, he makes me to talk to customers and friends. So having the opportunity to talk to Mark, I asked him why he thought manufacturers changed engine designs from tried and true models though the years. The first thing that came to mind was the need to meet government emission levels. This requirement to protect the environment and con nually improve to meet legislated standards has caused many engine designs to be discon nued, (primarily two-strokes) due to the inability to meet prescribed emission levels. Four-strokes were more capable to meet these emission requirements early on, although two-strokes have been making a comeback, thanks to electronics, fuel injectors and be er oil control systems. Next, the direc on shi ed to make engines that would fit into new chassis designs. Everyone born in the six es and seven es can appreciate the equipment we used to ride, compared to the vehicles we have access to today. Designs today must take into greater account what the complete end concept will be like. This
was not how designs back then were done. Terms like low center of gravity, power and weight transfer, mid-engine design, sprung and unsprung weight and pushing in the corner have come up to help make the vehicle of today handle be er and safer. An example would include snowmobiles that had an issue for the longest me with one side of the sled weighing more than the other, due to the transmission/powertrain components being on the le side of the engine. ATVs of today have many more creature comforts than in the past. Everything has to have a place. Electric start, ba eries, winches, power steering, two/four-wheel drive shi mechanisms and differen al locks are all located under the plas c. On rare occasions, the engine design has just not lived up to the applica on it was built to perform in. Therefore, when the opportunity arises, a manufacturer will change it up. This could be related to customer feedback surveys, (yes these are read) specific warranty or reoccurring repair issues, fuel consump on, overall vehicle opera on, or an idiosyncrasy like a simple vibra on issue. Being a Can-Am owner, one of the reasons I bought the ATV I did was because I thought it was the best in its class. I men oned this to Mark and he agreed to the fact that every manufacturer wants to have the best, strongest and (possibly) fastest machine in its appropriate category. This fact may not be the reason to bear the cost of retooling for a new engine pla orm every year, but let’s face it, when you are
spending the money anyways; you might as well put together the biggest and baddest equipment you can. Using data like horsepower and torque to prove why you are the Top Dog on the trail is great for the marketing department, and the company’s bo om line. Manufacturers strive to be number one; a er all, isn’t that what sells? I thanked Mark for his me and headed for the keyboard. As the years go by, I remind myself that there is no doubt that my reasons for buying a certain vehicle have and will con nue to change. However, although it may be nice to know that I do not have to be the fastest on the trail anymore, it’s great to know that if need be, I can be.
This liquid cooled engine may look small in comparison to some other single cylinder engines. The reason is that it will be installed into the ATV chassis with a separate CVT (continuously variable transmission).
This air-cooled engine looks quite large in comparison to the single cylinder liquid cooled engine. In fact, they are close to the same displacement, but this engine housing is manufactured to include a typical gear transmission that makes up about 50% of its size.
This is one of the most common configurations found in motorcycles and snowmobiles, with limited use in ATVs like the Yamaha Banshee. This variant has both cylinders in one block and a single head design as well.
Yamaha has used up almost all the space in this Kodiak chassis design. When you look closely, you can see the exhaust; the carburetor; the engine cylinder and head; the transmission and the range/ reverse shift lever; pull starter; electric starter, and many other components using up every bit of available space. This engine configuration was definitely made for this chassis.
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RZR Seat Belt Warning By-Pass
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The newer Polaris’s and many other UTVs feature a safety switch that puts your ride into a 15 mph limp mode if you a empt to drive without the seatbelt latched. This switch needs to be bypassed when installing a ermarket safety harnesses. Simply cut and connect the two wires going to the driver’s side seat belt with a bu splice or crimp cap.
XP Turbo Time Out
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Running the XP Turbo out of fuel can cause damage in mul ple ways. Polaris engineers were probably well aware of this during its development, and built in a low fuel “limp mode”. When a standard Polaris UTV hits the low fuel level, the LCD fuel gauge starts to fl ash, le ng you know to find fuel. When the XP Turbo hits low fuel, the gauge fl ashes, but you also get a yellow check engine indicator light, and a limp mode that cuts the engine to barely running. You can clear this limp mode by turning the key off and then back on.
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Pay For Premium Or Pay The Price
The new Polaris RZR XP Turbo requires premium gasoline at all mes. It is not merely a sugges on, but truly needed to prevent a meltdown or other heat/detona on related issues. The early XP 1000’s recommended premium gas, but would run on regular. If you put 87 octane in your Turbo, it sets a limp mode that won’t clear without running through an en re tank of premium fuel.
Brake Clean Is The King
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The name “Carb Cleaner” leaves you thinking it would be the best op on when it comes to cleaning your Carb. If you’re talking about an ATV, Motorcycle, or Side by Side, it’s not! The truth is, that Carb Cleaner is incredibly hard on internal seals and rubber o-rings, but commonly available “Brake Cleaner” spray will do the job without damage.
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Polaris RZR XP Belt Change Tool
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A 13 to 15 mm open-end wrench can easily take the place of a misplaced clutch belt tool. The Polaris clutch pry/spanner tool is provided in the tool kit, but they have a tendency to find themselves MIA when it comes me to changing a belt. You can pre y much always find an open end wrench lying around, if not, you might have bigger issues.
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Have you ever come up just a li le short on a chain? Cut it wrong, changed gearing, or maybe even swapped a swing arm? Whatever the case, you can safely double master link a chain, you just need to space them away from each other by adding in a cu ng, and then adding in a length of chain versus just adding a half link. Two back-to-back master links is a recipe for disaster, as they have a tendency to unclip each other.
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When a CVT belt lets go at high RPM or speed, you will o en find it shredded and tangled in every direc on around the pulleys. All this belt shrapnel must be removed before installing a fresh belt. The easiest way to do this when the me comes is to be properly prepared. An emergency belt changing kit should include needle nose pliers and a serrated blade of some sort. We have found that a hack saw blade with a duct tape handle works great.
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We’ve brought this up before, but it is ever important as today’s side by sides con nue to get bigger and more powerful. A new CVT belt needs a full break-in before hammering on it, or especially, racing on it. It takes at least twenty to thirty minutes of easy driving at mixed speeds, and staying off the top end to break in a fresh belt. If you race and carry a spare that might be put on during a race, you should definitely think about breaking it in ahead of me as well.
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POLARIS RZR XP BUSS BAR POWER HARNESS INSTALL
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ne of the coolest things about the RZR XP pla orm is Polaris’s focus on accessory integra on. There are hundreds of “Polaris Accessories” already available, and 1000’s more from the a ermarket. Our favorite feature to come from this “focus” on factory integra on has to be the factory supplied “Busbar” conveniently located under the front hood. This easily accessible buss bar, with posts for constant hot, a keyed accessory, and a ground was introduced with the 2014 RZR XP 1000. The Polaris supplied buss bar has power at the keyed igni on accessory post, but the 12V hot and ground need to be addressed. Very low amperage items like LED interior ligh ng can be run directly off the accessory post, but anything with more draw, like a ermarket light bars, GPS, etc., should be set up with a relay switch. You will want to run power and ground directly from the ba ery to the busbar, and then power the accessory from your 12v hot “ba ery” and use the “keyed accessory post” to power the switch in the relay. Polaris sells pre-built wire harnesses for $40 for the “2 seater” and $60 for the “4 seater”. We will show you how simple the Polaris harness install really is, and it is even easier with a two-seat model. In a pinch, you can safely wire this without the Polaris harness, but be sure to use quality 6 AWG wire and the proper size eyelet connectors at both ends. Also be sure to secure your loom away from the drivesha with a couple zip es. Make sure to run both the 12-volt and the ground separately.
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1 Start with a clean vehicle, and then remove all four seats, the front hood, and disconnect the positive and negative battery leads.
2 Remove the front center cover by removing the plastic push rivets and the Torx bolts. Push the rubber shifter boot in so that the plastic cover can be lifted off over it. The stock seat belt rubbers can also be pushed in, or you can unstrap a harness to feed it through
3 Remove the rear center cover by pulling the pop rivets and removing the Torx bolts. You will have to unplug the two wires from the 12v accessory plug. Stuff the seat belts through here as well.
4 Stretch out the new harness, starting with the larger eyelets at the battery end. Pay careful attention to proper routing, and don’t connect the Christmas tree push plugs until everything is properly routed, as you won’ be able to easily unhook them.
6 Hook up the negative and positive leads to your battery terminal clamps. The large eyelets will need to go in between the terminal tabs to properly fit, as they are a little too large to go right behind the nut as we would have liked. You could grind the outside of the eyelet for clearance if you want to put them neatly behind the nut.
5 The Polaris harness will route through the cab, right next to the coolant lines, and up to the accessory busbar. Connect the positive to the 12v positive post and the negative to the ground post. This takes a thin wall, deep 3/8 socket and is also where you hook up the positive and ground leads from your accessories. Your relays will get power from the “keyed” accessory post.
7 Reinstall the rear plastic housing cover, plugging in 12v accessory plug wires, the seat belts, Torx bolts and plastic push rivets. Reinstall the front center cover in the same manner. Carefully pull the shifter boot back into its proper place.
8 Make sure all push clips and bolts are installed, then install all four seats, their belts, and the hood. Your busbar will now properly support all your lightning and most any other 12volt accessories. If you are running a winch or a stereo amplifier, it is still recommended to go directly to the battery.
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ou’ve likely heard the old horsepower axiom “there’s no replacement for displacement”. This same line of thinking has typically also held true when it comes to ligh ng up the night trail with accessory lights and bars. Knowing this, we had our doubts when the crew at Biltrite Manufacturing in Minnesota dropped off their latest ligh ng kit at our ATV World o ces. Having told us prior to the gear arriving that these new lights were “way bright”, we were surprised to find a miniscule box no bigger than a loaf of bread perched up against the shop door. Inside we unearthed a pair of their latest Bulli LED lights, complete with wiring harness and accessory Fast-Clamps. At just 4-inches in diameter, one light easily fits in the palm of your hand and can be mounted virtually anywhere your imagina on takes you. Despite their size, the 25-wa unit puts out an impressive 1,500 Lumens of brilliant white light, at a distance up to 1,200 feet. What’s more, the draw for each Bulli is only 2.1 amps. Faced with shortened fall days and plenty of riding le to do, we decided to mount a pair of the Bulli LED lights to our fresh off the assembly line Wildcat Trail.
The Bullitt lights come in two outputs - 10-watt and 25watt. We wanted as much light as possible, so we opted for the brighter units. The lights come with a typical horseshoemounting bracket, but we stepped up to the Fast Clamp, round tube mount shown here. The clamp is both adjustable and features rubber shims for various sized bumper and cage tubes. The clamps make mounting the lights quick and easy.
Biltrite also offers up two types of complete wiring harnesses - single light or double. Each harness is complete with battery hookup connectors and toggle switch. Long enough to mount lights virtually anywhere on the machine, you can simply zip-tie the excess wire up out of the way, meaning there are no wires to splice…simply plug and play.
The lights connect to the harness with a secure and watertight push-on connector.
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With the lights mounted to the Fast Clamps, we were able to try out several different locations and finally landed on mounting them directly to the top over structure bar. A good tip is to plug in the harness to the battery so you can have the lights on while trying different mounting locations. We liked how the lights were up out of the way from brush, mud and debris, yet didn’t impact our line of sight from the driver or passenger seats.
With the switch mounted into the rectangular plate, we hooked up the wires on the backside, using plenty of zip ties, while making sure there were no loose wires to get caught on moving parts, or rub against areas that could cause a future failure.
With the lights and Fast Clamps secured to the roll cage, we planned a route for the harness and began to loosely zip tie the wires in place. Keep everything loose at this point until you have the harness completely routed with the switch and battery terminal connections in place. You can then come back and secure the zip ties and trim the ends for a clean install.
With the lights, harness and switch in place, we then routed the remainder of the harness to the battery connection. You can choose to secure the hot lead to a keyed ignition point, or directly to the battery. We went the battery route so we could use the lights when the vehicle is off, knowing the onus will be on us to remember to turn the lights off when not in use.
Probably the trickiest part of the install will be determining where you want to install the round toggle switch. The wires from the switch can be simply pulled off, making it easy to mount. The switch features a plastic retention system and requires a ½” hole, whereby the switch can be simply pushed into place. We choose to use one of the Arctic Cat Trail’s removable rectangular toggle switch covers. We drilled a hole in the middle of the plate to mount the Biltrite switch. Note: the switch has a raised rib on one side to keep the switch from rotating in the hole. Take your time and carefully create a matching notch in the plastic where you’ll be mounting the switch, using a small utility knife to accept the ridge.
The Biltrite harness also comes complete with an in-line fuse wrapped in a watertight rubber case.
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With the system hooked up and the wiring harness routed just how we wanted it, we cinched up the zip ties, trimmed the ends and hit the switch. The bright white lights from the twin Bullitt lights easily outshined the standard Wildcat Trail lights. With the vehicle pointing towards the far wall of the shop, we made some final adjustments and tightened up the Bullitt mounts and Fast Clamps.
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All-in the cost of the twin Bulli Biltrite kit came to $351.95 (U.S.) plus shipping (Bulli 25-wa LED Light - $142.99 each; Fast Clamp - $16.49 each; Two Wire Harness - $32.99), which we deem an affordable price, given how complete, easy to install and effec ve the system is. We love the compact size and are blown away by just how much addi onal ligh ng these two compact units deliver. They have completely transformed riding a er sunset by not only delivering a farther-reaching beam of light, but boos ng our confidence as well. The crew at Biltrite also offers several LED Light Bar op ons ranging from 2 to 20 light sizes, as well as halogen rally lights. You can learn more and order direct by visi ng their website at www.biltritemanufacturing.com
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the past few years, Beau Baron has proved that he can race and win on just about anything with wheels. The super talented motocross racer from Atascadero, CA found himself racing ATVs for a living, a er his durability tes ng posi on dissolved with the program reloca on to Japan. Beau quickly found an opportunity to make a living racing the ghter knit ATV Pro Class, in both the WORCS and Quad Cross Series. ATV racing was a rela vely easy transi on for Beau, and he won his first WORCS Championship in two years.
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Beau signed on with CST TIRES for UTV, ATV, and MX tire racing and development
Beau Baron’s HRP built race RZR’s are idenࣅcally equipped to last years race car with the excepࣅon of his CST Tires Bohemoth ࣅres. Just as Beau was ge ng into ATV Racing, the UTV class was making some big changes as well. The UTV class was comprised of a handful of overbuilt and underpowered Yamaha Rhinos. The Rhinos of the me were a great off-road u lity vehicle, but a far cry from a race machine. As the en re UTV movement was throwing money at their 27 HP Rhinos, Polaris was busy building an en rely new pla orm. The quicker and more agile Polaris RZR 800 hit the scene, and UTV racing started to really build some momentum. Some me in late 2008, Beau found himself at a big money ATV/ UTV race, put on by the Soboba Indian Tribe. If my memory serves me correctly, the GP style race had an ATV purse of around $5,000.00, but the UTV purse was ten grand! With every big money, fully built
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race UTV on the West Coast in a endance, Beau decided to weasel Harlen Foley out of his bone stock, RZR 800 4 seater to race. Beau literally had to clean all of Harlen’s camera gear out of the back seat, and lined up with a stock seat belt holding him into stock seats. The joke with his buddies was that he would stop and nd pick them up halfway through if he wasn’t sn’t in the money conten on. As it happened, ened, he ripped a mid-pack start and was steadily teadily moving through the pack with every ry lap. On the final lap, just a er making a pass for 2nd, the leader crashed, handing ng Beau the lead and the win. Polaris dropped the XP900 soon n a er Soboba deal, and Beau talked his way into Harlen’s loaner again, only this me for the en re WORCS season.
A couple of wins on that borrowed XP 900 is all it took for Polaris to take no ce and Beau to land a factory Polaris deal. The rest is in the history books, but in short, the deal has lead to many wins and Championships.
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>> WORCS 2016 2016 and the reality of an OEM turbocharged RZR was a really big deal for Beau, and UTV Racing in general. WORCS took the new turbo op on serious enough to give it its own Pro Class during a separate moto from the conven onal pro 1000 race. This opened the door for top racers like Beau to build both a naturally aspirated and a turbo racecar to compete in throughout the year. As exci ng as racing two different Pro UTV Classes may be, building, racing and maintaining two cars can make for a really busy schedule. If racing two UTV classes, and the Pro ATV class wasn’t enough Beau decided to race the 250 pro motorcycle class in the Big 6 series. When it was me to build to complete racecars for 2016, Beau looked to the same companies and people that had helped him win in the past. The only major sponsor change is that he would be using CST Tires instead of the Maxxis deal he had been on. Beau had been a test rider and racer for Maxxis Tires for quite a while, but he signed on with CSTs for similar du es with their UTV, ATV, and MX res. For the most part, Beau’s two race builds would be handled by Mark Holz of Holz Racing Products. The brand new RZRs get completely disassembled and carefully rebuilt with Holz’s race cage kit and suspension components. Mark is a racer and fabricator himself, and really gives them a personal touch. The a en on to detail at HRP is truly unrivalled. Beau’s program has Mark and HRP building the en re cars, while Sparks Racing handles the motors and Walker Evans takes care of the shocks. The HRP Race Cage kit is constructed with 1.5” Chromoly for superior strength and safety, while keeping weight to a
minimum. The g welded cages feature welded shut door frames with Dzeus fastened aluminum skins and roof. Custom window net moun ng, a bed delete, and relocated radiator mounts are also built into the cages. Holz builds front and rear chromoly bumpers to protect the car against incidental contact. Holz relocates the stock radiator on the non-turbo car to behind the seat, but the notoriously hot tempered Turbo gets a bigger CBR radiator. Holz also relocates the stock intercooler to the passenger seat loca on, and builds custom aluminum scoops to funnel maximum amounts of cooling air into it. The suspension is the same on both the N/A and the Turbo cars. HOLZ installs his proven boxed construc on chromoly trailing arms and a massive HRP Sway bar. The rear radius rods are also replaced with HD HRP units and quality FK heims. The front suspension consists of a HOLZ stock width front A- arm kit, but Mark has re-engineered them for addi onal strength to accommodate the addi onal stress and pressure from the front sway bar. The stock front sway bar is also replaced with a beefy adjustable front mount HRP unit. Holz also installs his billet motor mounts before concentra ng on the inside of the cab and controls. Inside the cab Mark installs an HRP steering quickener, a quick release steering wheel mount and a Joes steering wheel. They fabricate mounts for a lightweight, high-containment SPARCO race seat. One cool thing about ge ng a car delivered back from HRP is that everything just feels right as soon as you sit in it. Being that you’re dealing with a professional racer, the sea ng posi on and controls are perfect and rarely require any adjustment. This kind of a en on to detail really makes a big difference when you’ve got a lot on your plate and don’t want to
The HRP Suspension kit is comprised of super tough, chromoly components that are actually very close to stock Polaris geometry. spend hours “tweaking” and modifying all the li le things before hi ng the track. . Before returning Beau’s cars HRP also installs a super trick, push bu on star ng system. While this may seem insignificant, or merely visual, it is actually a very trick way to bypass the TPS sensor. To combat against the dangers of a stuck thro le, the recent model year UTVs have a safety that won’t allow you to hit the brake with the gas applied. Beau and many other top racers like to be on the Gas and Brake at the same me for both cornering precision, and to load the clutch on the starts. The RZR’s mandated safety feature cuts the igni on when both gas and brake are applied. Mark’s crea ve igni on wiring is the only way around this that we know of. The HRP Suspension kit is comprised of super tough, chromoly components that are actually very close to stock Polaris geometry. The A-arms are the same width as stock with slightly different geometry for improved steering. The rear end comes with stock length, boxed construc on chromoly trailing arms and HD radius rods. Holz also runs a custom roost guard on both trailing arms to protect the vital inner rear wheel components and brakes from rocks. ATV WORLD MAGAZINE • VOL 13 • ISSUE 1
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atvworld A er doing a li le research, it turns out the area in and around the “legendary” races was home to a spider web of off-road trails, many of which were designated for ATVs. In these parts, width restric ons limit the use of side-bysides unless they fall within the 50-inch maximum width. With a new Arc c Cat Wildcat Trail in the ATV World stable, it provided the perfect opportunity to spend a day in the saddle of Cat’s newest and most nimble side-by-side.
One of the best things about side-bysides is that you don’t have to go at it alone. No ma er the des na on or the terrain, sharing the riding experience with friends always trumps the sheer thrill of the ride in our book. So, our pal John Sandberg, who taps the keys and captures images for his Arc cInsider website, along with his son Cal, joined me for a day of hog-wild fun.
We unloaded our pair of Wildcat Trail machines just across the street from our final destination for the day. John couldn’t wait for the evening’s festivities, and promptly broke out a few slabs of bacon to get in the mood.
The Foot Hills State Forest provided us with an abundance of twisting trails, most of which wind their way around Spider Lake. The area has been a popular destination for off-road enthusiasts in Minnesota for several years, but fell under hard times as many users disrespected the area, leaving behind trash and excessive damage. Fortunately, organized clubs and the state ATVUTV association, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources, have done a tremendous job of cleaning up the area through hard work and educating current users to respect the land and to stay on designated trails. The riding area was in tip-top shape when we visited. Geared up and smelling of smoked meat, we departed north.
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With the explosion in popularity of side-by-sides, more and more areas are loosening riding restrictions, allowing users to navigate gravel roads and logging trails to gain access and link up to other riding areas. Because of this, we were able to ride directly from our drop point and hammered down our Wildcats on a 10-mile stretch of gravel road.
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Trails ranged from logging roads, wide enough for full-sized big rigs, (which we encountered) to narrow, tree-lined paths that undulated up and over the hilly terrain in the area. The Wildcat Trail proved to the be the perfect vehicle for the area, offering up comfort, speed and stability on the wider sections, and nimble, precise handling for when things got tight.
The buzz in the industry always seems to center around big power and big suspension. We found the Wildcat Trail to never come up short in either category. The 700 twin has an abundant amount of torque for quick acceleration and the combination of 10-inches of ground clearance, 10-inches of travel, and more trail compliant calibrations, was both incredibly capable and comfortable.
Used to be 50-inch side-by-sides were a bit unpredictable in high speed turns, but the Wildcat Trail touts a low center of gravity, including a very low seating position. This, in turn allows you to hammer the turns with the same confidence of a wider stance buggy.
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With a loose schedule for the day, and having already logged nearly 100-miles on the odometer, we took a break for some impromptu wrist rocket target practice. In the end, Cal completely schooled his “old-man” with bull’s eye accuracy… chock one up for the youth and better eyesight.
Hungry, I immediately shoved a handful into my mouth…it was after that I discovered the ingredients.
While I typically prefer a good pork chop, John broke out the next best thing…pig-in-a-bag pork rinds.
On the way back, John took over navigation duties and handed the wheel over to his son. We immediately took three wrong turns, much to the chagrin of Cal.
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When we finally did arrive back, the line was already forming for the evening’s big pig rally.
Before loading up and performing a wet-wipe shower, we took the obligatory group shot at the city limits sign. On Friday and Saturday nights during the summer months, Leader’s population explodes from approximately 23 to around 300.
Frankly, we weren’t sure what to expect at the races. Thinking it might be a full on beer swilling party, we were surprised to learn that it was instead a family fun night, with scores of families packing the stands and intermission games for everyone, especially the kids.
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Before the racing commenced, we met the master of ceremonies and pig race director. As he directed us to the best seats available, we could literally hear the squeals of the competitors as they were getting staged.
John became an immediate fan…um groupie…as he nuzzled up to one of the up and coming stars of the LA Pig Race circuit.
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Between races, cowgirls keep the boisterous fans entertained. This was our cue to order up a full order of pulled pork sandwiches.
The small grill and bar in Leader holds pig races June through August on Friday and Saturday nights. On Sundays they feature a meat raffle…coincidence?
On this day, youth reigned supreme as Cal not only unraveled John’s incorrect route within the Foot Hills State Forest, and proved to have incredible aim, but he also nailed the winner in the evening’s main event hog run.
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itself as y proving -u lity il d a te s ris ACE is ose sport eel in new Pola pable, mul -purp wh a steering c , an overly single seat, sit-in rsa le e v t s he e mo vehicle. T ehicle is one of th pecially evident dv is es to hand, 4w versa lity arkets it appeals is h T . d n u m t ro n te a re s le e p m diff vehicle on the co mul ple , off road ering the ersona it projects as and grandpas id s n o c p m d g n n when ra a g l rs, wil nin mid d daughte thusiast, the ACE and the u wives an n e m n ro o F ll . the fu newbie cousins to kids and . s e p ll ty impress a
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Given how cool we really think the ACE is, we really don’t see that many out in the wild compared to the overly popular UTVs. Finding a fully built ACE out on the trail seems to be even tougher. A er scouring the trails for one of these elusive machines, we decided we’d be er just build our own. We called on our buddy Kalani Corn of Dunetech Offroad to devise a plan. Kalani also works at WARN winches and as it happened, they were in need of a fresh build for their new catalog as well. Kalani has done some pre y over the top builds in the past, but we decided this one should be kept simple and obtainable. We started with an ACE 570, as the smaller bore model was a li le tame for our liking, but the 570 in a vehicle that size seems to be plenty fast enough. We also had plans for the WORCS 600cc, single seat UTV class. The one hiccup was a 12 year age requirement, as our resident test rider “Sebas an” was only eleven. We decided on an adventure build with a “race” conversion planned for it in the near future. As for tes ng and photoshoots, Kalani’s son Keoni Corn eagerly agreed to be the stunt double.
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The heart of the build started with a custom Dunetech Cage. This was their first ACE cage, so they experimented with a few different lines and ideas before choosing the final product. The “semiradius” cage is made of high strength DOM tubing, and it integrates smoothly into the included rear bumper. Once Kalani was happy with the cage, they built a jig for easier replica on, should any of you want one. The next part of the build was to design fully func oning doors. The Dunetech Doors are made with steel tubing frames and stylish aluminum door panels that fl ow with the ACE’s bodylines perfectly. The cage and door frames are powder coated a semi-gloss black, and the aluminum skins are a ached with polished stainless steel hardware. As we men oned earlier, Warn was looking for a fresh Powersports pla orm for their latest catalog, and they jumped at our ACE. Seeing that the Polaris ACE front end is exactly the same as a Sportsman, they already had an ultrafunc onal winch-mount bumper for it. The WARN bumper is made of fl at plate steel with the tell-tail, tubing top hoop to protect the winch. We opted for it in the
It is truly one of the nicest, most refined winches you can find same semi-gloss black as the cage and doors. Our WARN winch bumper is equipped with a top of the line ProVantage-S winch. If you ever find yourself in need of a winch, this is without ques on the one to have. It’s as reliable as you could ever imagine, and its three-stage, planetary gear train provides smooth and e cient opera on. The ProVantage features 50’ of synthe c rope and corrosion-resistant hardware, and a fully sealed motor and drive train. It is truly one of the nicest, most refined winches you can find, and WARN backs it with a limited life me, and 3 year electrical warranty. At the me of our build, WARN was in the middle of private labeling some very high quality LED ligh ng, and they equipped “Big Blue” with a very nice 20” light bar and two LED pods on the A pillars. As it turns out, they might have scrapped the ligh ng project, but our ACE sure wouldn’t know it at night! We were looking for a super tough re that could handle anything we could
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possibly throw at it. One that would perform in the mud as well as the desert, and s ll provide the handling we were looking for to go racing the WORCS Series in the near future. We decided on the super-tough Black Water Evolu on, its 8 ply rated, radial construc on provides a smooth ride and trac on in any terrain. This 25” Black Water
The Polaris Sportsman ACE features preħy much the exact same front end suspension and fascia as the Sportsman ATV’s.
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The SD Series bead lock features the “Rock Armor” reinforced inner wheel lip and the industry’s first 2-year warranty against bending or breaking.
WARN’s stylish front bumper provides the perfect mounࣅng locaࣅon for a Pro Vantage winch.
Evolu on re is one of the most reliable “do all” res we could have chosen, and we wrapped them around ITP’s toughest, most reliable wheel. The SD Series bead lock features the “Rock Armor” reinforced inner wheel lip and the industry’s first 2-year warranty against bending or breaking.
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THE OUTCOME The final outcome is a very clean, unique looking ACE that will be perfectly at home on any trail, in the dunes, or even a racecourse. The Dunetech cage and doors adds a level of safety and style that could never be touched with the stock components. The WARN bumper provides the ideal moun ng loca on for the winch, and with WARN’s legendary reliability, it will always be ready and wai ng when you need it. We also loved the WARN led ligh ng, and while unfortunately, they aren’t going to be available, we know our friends over at LazerStar Lights would be happy to set you up with a comparable set-up. The ITP Blackwater Evolu on res are also a major improvement over the mild mannered stockers. The aggressive tread pa ern finds trac on anywhere, yet s ll provides an unbelievably smooth ride on hardpack trails. While our ACE looks like a million bucks, it is actually very obtainable and func onal. The ACE’s automo ve-like controls, and ultra-low seat height make the ACE a lot less in mida ng than most ATVs or UTVs, and ours s ll features these traits. Our ACE is proving to be great addi on to the fl eet; we have a blast with it year round, and it’s possibly the perfect vehicle for introducing new people into our sport.
The Dunetech cage and doors add a level of safety that could never be touched with he stock components. WARN PV3500-S $673 WARN winch Bumper $460 WARN 20” LED Light bar $939 WARN LED Pod $224 DTO/Dunetech Offroad Race Cage with rear bumper $1200 DTO Full Doors $600 ITP Blackwater Evolu on 25x9-12” $ 209 ITP Black Ops Severe Duty Series Beadlock 12x7” $ 157 Pro Armor 5 point Harness $119 www.warn.com www.itp res.com www.facebook.com/dunetech
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Dust off that old Spring riding gear, the sun is shining and it’s riding season. We at ATV World look forward to this time of year because there is always a ton of buzz around what is new and shiny that can be added to the toy box this year. From new helmets, to new mirrors, to follow is a sweet compilation of some products that have come across our desks that we think you should know about. Enjoy, and we will see you out there!
Zoan SYNCHRONY EQUIPE
Here is a new Dirt Helmet that the folks over at Zoan have just released. The Synchorny Equipe is DOT approved and has a ton features for the serious rider. Fourteen vents to keep you cool when things start to heat up out on the trail, and the large eye port is designed to fit the new larger goggles that are out on the market today. Coming in at 1450g the weight is not bad for non-carbon fiber model and also comes with the real handy quick release buckle on the chinstrap. Also new for this season is the graphic shown here which we think is pre y bold… So that would be “Bold-New-Graphic” good. Available at your local Gamma Powersports Dealer. www.gammapowersports.com
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Looking to add some serious bling to your buggy? The Badlands is a badass looking wheel that is manufactured from aluminum with a really slick black finish. These wheels are ultra strong and lightweight and have been developed for the larger u lity ATV and UTV machines of today. Available in 12” and 14” rim sizes. Available in Canada at your local Gamma Powersports Dealers: www.gammapowersports.com For complete details head over to www.sedonatire.com
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Here is a product that you will only no ce when it is not there. Lets check that theory: Install a rearview mirror and go riding for the day. Take it off and go back out the next day. You will for sure miss it. The Wide Angle Rearview Mirror from Bronco boasts an extra large size that gives a much larger viewing area over tradi onal mirrors. That is a valuable feature when your buddy “Dan” tries to pass you on the right side…yes we all have those friends. The universal kit has been designed to fit on most side-x-sides on the market today. Available at your local Gamma Powersports Dealer: www.gammapowersports.com
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The name alone is one of the reasons we needed to feature this re. The tag line used to describe this re is “Mean, Big, and Nasty”…well played marke ng guys, that is a good one. The second reason is to let you know that the very popular Mudder Inlaw Tire is now available in a 28” size. What makes the Mudder Inlaw Tire so popular is the fact that not only are they a very aggressive mud re with the deep 2” lugs, but they also offer up a smooth run on hard pack surfaces. Which is not the norm for big mudders. The aggressive tread pa ern also wraps around down the sidewall to give extra trac on in the deep ruts. So there you have it, not just a great name but these res actually work. Available in Canada at your local Gamma Powersports Dealers: www.gammapowersports.com For complete details head over to www.sedonatire.com
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Looking to add a few more ponies to your buggy? Without ge ng into a whole technical discussion about Air Fuel ra o, the basics are simple. To make more horsepower you need to add more fuel, and we all know that any internal combus on engine needs two things to operate fuel and air. The problem arises that if you add more fuel then you had be er also adjust the air ra o. Nothing will burn out your buggy faster than a motor running too lean. Introducing the all-new AFR+ Gen 4 from HMF. The Gen 4 Op mizer is the AFR+ Fuel Controller that combines an EFI controller with a wideband O2 sensor and AFR gauge to provide you instant fuel trimming ability and gives you the feedback you need about how your buggy is tuned. So if you are planning on ge ng more power from your bike, then you should take a serious look at this bad boy. For complete details and ps on adding horsepower head over to www.hmfracing.com
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Here is a great new product that came across our desks at the shop. New from Lucerix is their stow and ride mirror, which was developed as a quick release mirror system that fits into any 7/8 hollow bar end. Simply cut the end of your handgrip exposing the hollow bar end. Insert the quick release system into the bar end and adjust the quick release lock with a simple twist. Then insert the mirror stem into the hole and lockdown the handle. Boom your mirror is mounted! Then if you have to leave your buggy in a parking lot over night or you are in a ght spot where your mirror will get in the way, simply unlock and your mirror is ready to be stowed for another day. Hence the name, ‘Stow and Ride Mirror’ …now you get it? For complete details head over to www.lucerix.com
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Field River Valley Lodge
51 Bourbonnais Rd Field, Ontario P0H 1M0 Phone: 1-866-324-3324 Email:roxyriverrental@gmail.com Join us on Facebook www.river-valley-cottage-rental.com Located on 165 private acres with easy access to the snowmobile ATV trails. We have 2 buildings – The Main Lodge – 7 bedrooms/3 bathrooms/2 kitchens/living room/ games room or the Party Cave – 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/ bar area. We do rent snowmobiles/ATVs and fishing boats. Come and enjoy this amazing experience today.
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118 Mission Road, Wawa, Ontario P0S1K0 Tel: 705-856-2278 • Fax: 705-856-2171 Toll Free: 800-561-2278 Email: wawamoto@shawbiz.ca Website: www.wawamotorinn.com Your Superior Vacation Experience featuring 50 main building rooms, 20 cozy log rooms and 18 rustic Chalets with fireplaces. All main building rooms are 100% smoke-free. Enjoy fine dining in the Fireside Dining Room and Lounge; home of the largest fireplace in the North. Laundry facilities, fitness room and ATM on site. Easily accessible to snow trails and ample parking.
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Here’s Mud In Your Ear
he reddish ribbons spiraled in a dizzying dance as they eventually found their way to the center of the shower floor… circling tighter and tighter before disappearing. Steam filled the thick air as I worked the soap over the splotches of dried dirt on my forearms and neck. Eventually the water began to clear as I eliminated the f inal r em na n ts o f An d e rs o n ’ s creek bed from my skin. Certainly the narrow land-bridge across the creek near his cabin appeared to be crusted over, at least upon first approach. However, once the front wheel was engulfed into the sweet smelling goo, I knew our ride was about to get interesting. In all, it took about two hours to get across the seemingly dried-up creek… another hour to find a way back across, plus throw in another 45-minutes spent laughing hysterically at our predicament. Our planned 80-mile spring ride got cut well short…about 40-miles short to be exact, but man what a day! Looking like a rag tag group of zombies who just unearthed themselves
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from a sewage pond, our brightly colored vehicles and riding gear were now perfectly matched in a hue of thick, black goo. Only by our smiles and wideeyed expressions could you tell us apart, as we howled in laughter over the day’s mishaps. I was reminded of that ride, and others like it recently as warmer weather has begun to greet my office window in the mornings. The piles of snow outside are starting to transform into mud puddles and soon, some of those winter snowmobile trails will be become off-road trails. For the record, mud riding has never been my “thing”. Perhaps it’s the afterride scene that steers me clear of the trail puddles, rain soaked fields and the not-so-dry creek beds. After all, mud by its very definition is dirty, and having to spend the better part of an afternoon cleaning what was once a showroom fresh ATV can be a strong deterrent for me, not to mention dislodging mud from near impossible-to-reach nooks and crannies inside my ears. How the heck mud gets in there with a helmet on remains one of those great off-
roading mysteries. Despite my distaste for mud, sometimes it is unavoidable and I’ve learned how to better prepare for a day in the “bog”. The aftermarket has plenty of goodies for those who love the muck, from lift kits and tires to radiator relocation kits and snorkels. There’s a long list of upgrades and modifications you can apply to your vehicle to make it “mud ready”. Once your machine is ready, you should be as well. No question, you will get dirty, but a good pair of boots or custom waders, and an older helmet, or one with a removable liner and other mud riding tips will have you ready to get dirty…really dirty. Heck, even the manufacturers have gotten into the mix by offering up mudspecific vehicles, complete with many of the aftermarket upgrades already installed, allowing you to get in real deep, and more importantly, make it back out again. All in all, I’ve become quite adept at getting dirty, and even discovered some new-found riding skills to better attack and overcome the muddy depths. While we all love the performance, technology and adventure associated with today’s latest ATVs and side-bysides, it’s often not the real reason why we ride. Instead, most of us ride to spend time with others, be it family, friends, or even those who we’ve met for the first time who share a love for offroad riding, just like ourselves. It’s these shared passions that connect us, and it’s the shared experiences that fulfill us. As for mud…well I haven’t found another riding adventure that connects a bunch of off-road enthusiasts quicker than trying to extract 10-vehicles from a muddy creek bottom on a warm spring day. By days end, everyone has a nickname and the stories and laughs from such a ride stick with you for years to come…just like the mud still in my ears. Spring riding is here and it’s time to get dirty!
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