ATV Magazine articles from March 2005

ATV Magazine archives from March 2005

A life in camp.(in tune)
March 1, 2005... As I write this, the cold wind has descended upon my home state of Minnesota. Hunters are out in the woods trying to get that trophy buck and fill out their tag. These hunters will wake early in the darkness of morning and prepare for the day's...

Trail gift certificates.(trail mix)
March 1, 2005... Hatfield-McCoy now offers gift certificates in $25 amounts that are redeemable for trail passes, T-shirts and everything in the Hatfield-McCoy Trails gift shop. Also, topographic maps, 24 inches by 30 inches, are available for $20. The maps are...

Three National Champions crowned.(trail mix)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... With the calendars changing to the 2005 year, three ATV racing champions hope to defend their respective titles while reveling in their 2004 championship seasons. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Doug Gust, who wrapped up the 2004 ITP/ATVA GNC...

Predator recall clarification.(trail mix)(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2005... In the last issue, we wrote that all Polaris Predators were being recalled. To clarify, the 2005 Predator models are not affected by this recall and only select 2004 Predator models are being recalled. All 2003 models are affected by this...

Off-road health insurance bill passes U.S. Senate.(trail mix)
March 1, 2005... A bipartisan bill to end health-care discrimination against motorcyclists and ATVers has cleared the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent. The measure, S. 423, would bar health plans from denying benefits to people injured while riding ATVs,...

Polaris Ranger XP.(trail mix)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2005... The Polaris Ranger XP is a limited-edition version of the Ranger 4X4 available for the 2005 model year. It has a 700cc, electronically fuel injected twin cylinder engine that, Polaris claims, can hit 44 MPH with 40 horsepower. It's the first...

Kolpin recall.(trail mix)
March 1, 2005... Just months after releasing its first-ever youth ATVs, Kolpin Powersports has announced a recall on all of its 90cc quads sold prior to Nov. 24, 2004. The quad is being recalled due to a risk of steering assembly components prematurely...

Jetting response.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005... I am responding to the letter Ron Ketcham wrote in the October 2004 issue. He claimed a dealer told him he had to re-jet his Honda 450ES for the altitude in Colorado. I just got back from a hunting trip near Montrose, Colo., where the elevation...

Jetting response, part 2.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005... In the October issue, Ron Ketcham asked about high-altitude jetting for his Honda quad. I don't know about the 450ES, but the Rincon has a high-altitude adjustment on the bottom of the carburetor. Unfortunately, it is almost inaccessible and...

ATV abled.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005... I would like to thank Dave Iskierka for writing an article on disabled people who enjoy the freedom that ATVs have brought to their lives. I had to retire in 1987 because of Post-Polio Syndrome and my wife bought my first ATV in 1988, a Honda...

Buyers' Guide thanks.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005... Your magazine was a huge help in deciding which ATV I wanted. Your Buyers' Guide explained which ATVs had what I was looking for and I enjoyed the reviews on all the machines. However, I think the test riders could have been more merciless...

Great Lakes trail ride.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005... First off, I think your magazine is great and as an avid rider I find the articles about the different trails very interesting. One article, written a few years ago was about a trail system somewhere by the Great Lakes area. I would like some...

Two-up fun.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005... My wife and I were looking at new ATVs for us both to ride on, but the only problem was not too many have a seat or room for two adults. A friend of mine gave me a copy of your magazine, and it just happened to have a really great article on...

Plusher ride.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005... I am 63 years old with a very bad back due to a spinal fusion more than 30 years ago. I really enjoy riding quads and would like to know which quad has the softest ride over many different terrains. I have a Polaris Sportsman 500 that I like a...

Quest for answers.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005... Is there such a thing as a four-wheel drive kit? Also, in the next issue, could you list mud tires for 250cc and 350cc ATVs? I am thinking of getting a Honda Recon 2WD, so that's why I ask about four-wheel drive kits. Or, I might get a Foreman...

Hunting advertisement.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005... I was thumbing through ATV Magazine when I came across the article on the Arctic Cat Big Game Hunter as the most versatile ATV on the market. I beg to differ. Most places that I hunt, sitting on the ground doesn't cut it, not to speak of the...

Dalton Industries clutch kit.(new products )
March 1, 2005... Dalton Industries' Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI big-tire clutch kit claims to improve bottom-end response, low-speed belt grip and acceleration after installing heavier, oversized mud tires. Dalton says this kit helps end belt slippage, which is...

Speed Rack Chock Dock.(new products)
March 1, 2005... Speed Rack's Chock Dock claims to hold and securely lock wheel chocks. A slot in the base allows the chock eyebolt to extend down and be twisted for pad locking. The Chock Dock is made from 14-gauge steel and is powder coated black. Speed Rack...

M.U.D. trailerable cover.(new products)
March 1, 2005... Moose Utility Division's trailerable cover is made from 600-denier, vinyl-backed polyester that's UV treated and water resistant. The cover has heavy-duty nylon straps, four tie-down locations, and an elastic shock cord incorporated in the hem...

Dual Concepts Clic Dual Wheels.(new products)
March 1, 2005... Dual Concepts says its Clic Dual Wheels fit most ATV and utility vehicle models and the wheels can be outfitted with numerous tire-tread styles. The Clic Dual Wheels use a patented Quick-Clic universal mounting base that allows the driver to...

Shoreland'r 3ATV trailer.(new products)
March 1, 2005... This Shoreland'r three-place ATV trailer is made with a steel-tube frame for a claimed 2,100-pound loading capacity. The trailer has tie-down brackets incorporated in its steel platform deck, which measures 90 inches by 168 inches. Tire size is...

Samplex Inc. Eezi-Lap.(new products)
March 1, 2005... This oscillating valve lapper from Samplex Inc. claims to grind valve seats and valves to a fine finish, creating a gas-tight seal. Samplex says the Eezi-Lap's patent mechanism converts the drills rotary motion to oscillating grinding motion,...

Swisher snow plow.(new products)
March 1, 2005... This 50-inch, multi-purpose Swisher snow plow is made with 1/8-inch corrugated steel for snow-breaking and terrain-leveling capabilities. Swisher says the snow plow's cutting edge is replaceable. The plow angle is adjustable and has an 18-inch...

Clear Guard headlight protection kit.(new products)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Clear Guard's headlight protection kit for the Kawasaki Brute Force 750 is made with a softened PVC vinyl bonded to a high-quality optically clear acrylic adhesive. The headlight kits are designed to offer a "customized" appearance while...

A king crowned: King Quad: lives up to the hype.(2005 ATV of the YEAR)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005... Those who have followed Suzuki since the early 1990s know the King Quad name. For many years it was Suzukis premier utility ATV. It was a workhorse and had one of the neatest differential systems ever produced on an ATV. When Suzuki retired the...

Polaris Glacier Plow.(PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2005... This year's product innovation award goes to a system that's so simple, so smart and so easy to use, we're amazed by it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For years, mounting a plow on an ATV has been a hassle that is better left to...

Rumble Road speakers.(BEST ON THE JOB PRODUCT)(MH Instruments)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2005... Just because there are chores and heavy-duty tasks to be done via ATV, that doesn't mean it has to be all work and no play. The Rumble Road ATV sound system, after wiring it onto our quad, provided us with hours of sing-along fun aboard our...

Tire Balls.(BEST ON THE TRAIL PRODUCT)(tire inflation system)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2005... Trail riding can't be beat, but ATV tires can get beat up on those trails. Carrying a flat repair kit is essential. Or is it? If the Tire Balls inflation system is in place, a rider might not know his ATV has a punctured tire until he gets home...

Garmin 60C GPS.(BEST ON THE HUNT PRODUCT)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Finding the perfect hunting spot is important. After discovering a hunting haven, returning to that exact location is essential. To help us achieve that feat without using ribbon or our failing memories, the Garmin GPSMAP 60C is our new hunting...

Kawasaki Brute Force 750.(BEST OF CLASS)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2005... Kawasaki one-upped itself in the Sport/Utility market for 2005. Last year, the Kawasaki Prairie 700 grabbed our attention and our Best Of Class Award. Kawi anted up with its Brute Force 750, and after testing the ATV, we know Kawi isn't...

6 for kicks.(Staff Report)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2005... Our ATV Magazine ATV Trials is five years old! That means five years of taking these big-bore 4X4s and putting them through the paces. We test these machines to help you decide which machine to spend your do-re-mi on. This is also the...

Supervising change.(FIRST Ride)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2005... The Honda Foreman nameplate suggests it's an overseer, the chief who supervises the rest. As a veteran in the ATV workforce, the Foreman has had to earn its name within a morphing fleet of Honda ATVs. But the Foreman models--in need of a trendy...

Safety first: we experience ATV Safety training firsthand.(ON THE JOB)
March 1, 2005... It occurred to me one day that I had never went through the ATV Safety Institute's training curriculum. How was I to preach proper riding technique and safe riding habits, if I had never taken the same courses where consumers can learn these...

Unlimited accessories: Ducks Unlimited-branded ATV hunting gear.(ON THE HUNT)
March 1, 2005... There's nothing more spine tingling than the sound of mallards and drakes migrating en masse with their calls resonating throughout the marshes and ponds, signaling a start to hunting season. And with it, hunters across North America...

Vive La France: Polaris hosts a ride in the French Alps.(ON THE TRAIL)
March 1, 2005... There is another emerging market that we haven't paid too much attention to until recently, though. The market is Europe. Sure we've heard bits of news and every once in a while we'll come across a photo of some ATV all decked out for the...