ATV Magazine articles from July 2004

ATV Magazine archives from July 2004

ATVs and libraries.(in tune)(All Terrain Vehicle)
July 1, 2004... What do ATVs and public libraries have in common? Too much, it turns out. I am a fan of public libraries. As a voracious reader with an appetite for expensive books, I could easily spend whole paychecks at the local bookstore. At the library,...

Glamis or bust?(trail mix)(Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... According to Roy Denner, president and CEO of the Off-road Business Association, nearly $1 million of fees collected from campers by the Bureau of Land Management at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, a.k.a. Glamis, has been diverted from...

Arkansas Attorney General says, "beware".(trail mix)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Arkansas Attorney General Mike Beebe asked Arkansas residents to think carefully before purchasing small ATVs for young children. Parents purchasing these machines for youth riders may be breaking Arkansas law. Arkansas State Code defines a...

A building we like.(trail mix)
July 1, 2004... This was snapped by Bill "WBGO" Lanphier in Portland, Oregon. Maybe we should move our offices here? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Pennsylvania aids ATV trails.(trail mix)(All Terrain Vehicle )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Five grants totaling $2.2 million were awarded in March to develop and improve riding opportunities for Pennsylvania's registered owners of 204,900 ATVs. The Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority received $2,000,000 to...

Kawasaki, Moto Tassinari settle.(trail mix)(Kawasaki Motors Corp. )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Under terms of a settlement agreement recently reached with Moto Tassinari, Kawasaki will stop using the "V Force" brand name on its sport-quad version of the Prairie 650 V-Twin. The settlement takes effect with the 2005 model year. ...

LCI Outdoor Products buddy ramp.(new products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... With this ramp, two ATVs--one in the truck and one (or more) on the trailer--can be loaded in less than one minute. The bi-fold ATV loading ramp permanently mounts to the top rail of any standard ball-hitch-type trailer and is width adjustable....

Diversified Products Company Hitch Halo.(new products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Hitch Halo attaches to a hitch's draw bar and places a protective "halo," designed to prevent knee and shin injuries, around the hitch ball. It's made of flexible, heavy-duty, UV-protected polymers and assembles with a screw driver. It...

Tour Master Cortech bags.(new products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Tour Master Cortech line includes a front rack bag, rear rack bag, tank saddlebag, fender pack and cooler bag as well as grip mitts. All of them feature 1000 denier nylon construction in two colors: black and Mossy Oak New Break Up camo....

Farmex Bead-Cheata.(new products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Bead-Cheata breaks tire beads by locking under the rim with one tongue, while two other tongues push the bead into the well of the wheel. The tongues are forced into a position with a hammer used on the built-in strike plate. A series of...

Swisher 50-inch Front-Mount Mower.(new products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Front-Mount Mower comes standard as a front-mount, but can be also be used as a tow-behind mower with the optional Tow-Behind Wheel Kit. As a front-mount, it is used in conjunction with the ATV Universal Mounting Kit, or the UTV Universal...

Backfiring Bombardier.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... When I turn off my 2002 Bombardier 650 ATV after riding it for long periods of time it backfires. I asked my local Bombardier dealer about the problem and he said that it was the "nature of the beast." I don't agree with his statement because...

Houston, we have riders.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Are there any ATV clubs around Houston, Texas? Also, do you know of any public land to ride an ATV on in that area? Thank you! David G. Overall via the Internet Check out Adult ATV'ers of Texas, located in the Houston area. E-mail...

In need of speed.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I have a Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin, which I bought after you named it the 2002 ATV Of The Year. I use it mostly to trail ride. What are the best mods to make it hit quicker off the line and pull harder throughout its power range...

Believe the hype.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... ATV Magazine once did a tire test report on the ITP Holeshot ATRs. The test riders bragged the tires up. How good are the tires in the mud? I don't believe the article mentioned performance in the sloppy stuff. I have a 2003 Honda Rincon...

Haul-it-yourselfer.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I am replying to the letter by Ken Rusin, in the March 2004 issue, about searching for a better ATV trailer. I looked but could not find one that was just right for my application: I needed a trailer to do odd jobs around the yard and in my...

Gutsy performances: annual ATV Trials hosts a seven-way battle for big-bore supremacy.(BIG-BORE SHOOTOUT)(All Terrain Vehicle )
July 1, 2004... When General George S. Patton, Jr., wanted to train his army of tank drivers for the invasion of North Africa known as Operation Torch, he led them to one spot on Earth. The desert of Southern California, he thought, would be the best training...

Time for a change: Yamaha repackages Warrior as Raptor 350.(FIRST Ride: 350 Raptor)(Yamaha Motor Company Ltd.)
July 1, 2004... For 17 years, the Warrior 350 has been one of the top-selling sport quads for Yamaha. In terms of units sold, it has been a good mover despite a design many consider outdated. But how can a quad excel for so long? The simple answer is...

You can take it with you: picking the right trailer for your needs.(Trailer Guide)
July 1, 2004... There are a lot of trailers in this world. The good news is that there are multiple trailers that suit your needs. The bad news is you'll have to sift through a lot of trailers to find the right one. How do you choose? [ILLUSTRATION...

Supreme Court cases and ATVs: Blueribbon Coalition on the job for you.(REAL WORLD)(All Terrain Vehicles)
July 1, 2004... There are plenty of people who use ATVs on the job. But what about the people whose job is helping ATVs and ATV riders? Whenever you ride on public land, there is someone or some organization fighting behind the scenes so you can continue to...

Choose your weapon! Two washers tested.(PRODUCT TEST)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2004... If you own and ride an ATV, no doubt you have enjoyed getting it dirty. With all that fun, there comes a price to pay: washing the mud and grit. For years ATV enthusiasts have been faced with few options to wash their pride and joy. The most...

Parents and kids: it is a combined effort.(REAL WORLD)
July 1, 2004... Aside from the usual summer trail riding adventures a family may share, there is another time to share ATV adventures. That time is almost here: hunting season. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While some scouting and hunting trips may be too...

Truck goodies: keeping the ride clean and the gear secure.(PRODUCT TEST)(All Terrain Vehicle)
July 1, 2004... We all know how muddy and messy our ATVs and gear can get. Are you sick and tired of getting your passenger vehicles carpeted interior grubby as well? Or, miss having a place to secure some muddy or large hunting gear while you're out on the...

A 4X4 on the sand? Tackling the Little Sahara dunes on a utility ATV.(REAL WORLD)
July 1, 2004... For those of you who use your quad for work and play, you may have never thought of taking it to the dunes. Or have you? At the Little Sahara State Park in Oklahoma, a utility quad can be just as much fun as a sport quad. [ILLUSTRATION...

Fueling our burning questions: the Rack Pack gives us room for thought.(PRODUCT TEST)(Product/Service Evaluation)
July 1, 2004... Many burning questions fill the waking hours of ATV Magazine's editorial staff. For every question we quest to answer, a few more take its place. It's our glorious pleasure to answer one of those sleep-depriving questions here and now: What...