ATV Magazine articles from December 2006

ATV Magazine archives from December 2006

Innovation breeds competition.(INTUNE)
December 1, 2006... During the production of ATV Magazine's 2007 Buyers' Guide, my mind began drifting to the topic of innovations. There have been a lot of new models, new suspensions, new engines and other innovations in the ATV industry over the course of the...

Arctic Cat begins production of diesel ATV engine.(TRAILMIX)
December 1, 2006... Arctic Cat started production of its twin-cylinder diesel powered ATV on Sept. 13. Shown as a concept vehicle at the Arctic Cat dealer meeting in June and now produced at the company's facility in Thief River Falls, Minn., the TRV model...

Yamaha donates to Minnesota trail development.(TRAILMIX)
December 1, 2006... Yamaha Motor Corporation recently donated funds to help finance an economic impact study conducted by the University of Minnesota Tourism Center. The study, titled "All-Terrain Vehicles in Minnesota: Economic Impact and Consumer Profile" was...

Florida County exempted from state ATV law.(TIDBITS)
December 1, 2006... The Naples Daily News reports Collier County joined a growing list of Florida counties that have exempted themselves from a new state law allowing all-terrain vehicles to traverse unpaved public roads. The law, passed by the Florida...

Tread Lightly! Launches Online Course.(TIDBITS)
December 1, 2006... Are you a responsible off-road rider? Other than a one-on-one interview with Al Gore, there's probably no easier way to find out than with the Tread Lightly! Online Awareness Course. The multimedia course is available online at...

AMA analyzing court decision that blocks Bush administration's "roadless" land management plan.(American Motorcyclist Association, George W. Bush)
December 1, 2006... A California federal court judge has tossed out the Bush administration's plan that governs activities in so-called roadless areas in national forests and grasslands nationwide, replacing it with an earlier plan put together by the former...

CPSC launches campaign to address ATV-related injuries and deaths.(TRAILMIX)
December 1, 2006... The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has launched a major campaign to reduce deaths and serious injuries associated with ATVs. Speaking at a news conference on Sept. 21, CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord said, "ATVs are not toys,...

Watch out!(accident of train with ATV)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The Chariho Times, in Rhode Island, reported an Amtrak-ATV collision that happened Sept. 4. Amtrak officials estimate it will cost $200,000 to repair Amtrak Acela Train 2253 that was damaged when it hit a stalled ATV on the tracks of the...

ORBA to hold off-road show in March.(Off-Road Business Association)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) will host an off-road show at Barona Casino's Convention Center in San Diego county March 24-25. Yamaha and Championship Off Road Racing (CORR) will be title sponsors for the event and all proceeds...

Home sick for ATVs.(MAILBOX)
December 1, 2006... Just wanted to drop you a line from Iraq. I am in the Army currently serving in Iraq doing mortuary work. I had an issue of the magazine sent to me. I love it. It has some great tips and equipment. I have a Honda 400AT I just bought about four...

Don't get discouraged.(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I live in Montana and I ride in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. I'm becoming very discouraged with ongoing battles to keep access to forest service roads. In fact, I'm to the point of not planning to buy anymore ATVs and give the ones I have up...

First time reader.(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... During Wyatt McComb's first sit on his magical toilet, I handed him a Reader's Digest thinking the book was just his size. He tossed it aside and pointed toward your magazine. Potty time has never been better thanks to ATV Magazine. ...

Welcome to deer country: the allure of hunting season puts work on hold for Arctic Cat and Polaris.(ONTHEHUNT)
December 1, 2006... In certain parts of the country there's one tradition that empties schools, closes stores and, in some cases, brings factory assembly lines grinding to a halt once every autumn--deer season. For those who haven't lived in deer country, the...

Heaven on earth: an outdoor paradise has gotten bigger, better and even more impressive.(Brimstone Recreation LLC)(Company overview)
December 1, 2006... Tucked away in the northeast Tennessee mountains lies a little piece of what some off-road enthusiasts might consider heaven. An outdoor paradise offering endless activities and picturesque visuals to anyone who loves nature, and all of its...

Moving snow: tips and tricks for plowing snow with your quad.(TIPS&TRICKS)
December 1, 2006... Have you ever tried to ride a snow-blower? We didn't think so. Even if you have tried, don't admit it. There's really only one way to move snow and ride at the same time. That's with an ATV. We can hear some people saying, "What about a lawn...

Who says shopping can't be fun? $9.manufacturers $142.models LB.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2006... Furniture shopping? Painful. Grocery shopping? Tedious. Clothes shopping? Mundane. In the market for a new ATV? That can be fun--as long as you don't waste time looking at models that don't interest you. Before you spend a lot of time...

Trailer daze: ATV Magazine investigates 11 trailer types.(all terrain vehicles)(Product/service evaluation)
December 1, 2006... If the bed of a truck isn't adequate to haul four wheelers, try a trailer instead. However, information about these auxiliary vehicles can be confusing because there are several manufacturers and different types of trailers. We compiled a...

Can-Am Outlander 800 clutch kit.(NEWPRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... Dalton Industries introduced its DBO 800 clutch kit for the Can-Am Outlander 800 4X4 ATV. The company said owners can expect improved acceleration in bottom and mid range without losing top speed with this sport-oriented clutch kit. The kit can...

Rhino G.I. Kit.(NEWPRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... Tippmann Design, LLC. introduced its Yamaha Rhino conversion kit that transforms the UTV to a WWII "Willys" MB. The bolt-on kit requires no drilling or tapping. The kit is made from ABS material and high-grade aluminum with a steel front...

Off-road Goggles.(NEWPRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... Revision Eyewear, developers of purpose-built eyewear for the military and tactical users around the world, designed its newly released Desert Locust Goggles to exceed the U.S. Army's stringent requirements for ballistics, optics and...

Twist Throttle Conversion Kit.(NEWPRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... Streamline Performance Braking has released its new Platinum Series Twist Throttle Conversion Kit. The kit converts a stock thumb throttle into a twist throttle. Replacement cables are made from Teflon-lined stainless steel with a braided outer...

Off-road ambulance: ambitious marketing leads to safer racing and a UTV-based medic unit.(ON THE JOB)
December 1, 2006... Even with superior driving skills, safety precautions and watchful track officials, motocross racing can be a dangerous sport. Up until 2000, however, the AMA Motocross series did not have a dedicated, traveling doctor of its own. The...

Slow ride: taking it easy in the Hummer H3.(Product/service evaluation)
December 1, 2006... Hummer is leaving its military roots behind and downsizing its portfolio with the real-life-sized H3, a flashy and comfortable SUV designed to give off the essential street cred while expanding the reach of the once-exclusive brand. ...

TM2 Pre-Gressor does the trick: a simple concept makes our Polaris ride smoother.(Product/service evaluation)
December 1, 2006... It's such a simple concept that we had one of those "I wish I would have thought of that" moments. TM2 recently sent us a set of its Pre-Gressor shock spacers for our Polaris Sportsman 500 X2. We are glad TM2 did. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...