ATV Magazine articles from March 2006

ATV Magazine archives from March 2006

Manufacturers support regulations.(IN TUNE)
March 1, 2006... The major manufacturers took a bold step last November in an effort to raise safety standards on all ATVs sold and distributed in the United States. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A bill, introduced in November 2005 by Minnesota Sens. Norm...

Side by side advice.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2006... I am in the market for a utility vehicle. I read the Work and Play article in your 10th Anniversary issue, but wanted to know if your magazine plans to do any real life comparisons of the models mentioned. I am looking for one that will be able...

Upgrading.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2006... I live in Minnesota. I currently own a 2001 Arctic Cat 250 4x4. I want to upgrade to the 400 class. I drive on hardpack surfaces, some sloppy stuff and I also log with my quad. I want something that can go through the slop and one with a big...

More trails.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2006... I enjoyed your list of trails to ride in the various states, but have noticed a few omitted in Georgia. Three known ones are Broad River (www.broadriveratv.com), Durhamtown Plantation (www.durhamtown.com), and a new one called Highland Park...

Becoming a test rider.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2006... What does it take to become a test rider for ATV Magazine? Do you have the same group of people all the time or do you have different people trying out bikes? I am 21 years old. I have had a 1997 Polaris Explorer 400, a 1999 Yamaha Wolverine, a...

Polaris concept quad highlights European shows: is the revolver the future of ATVs in Europe?(TRAIL MIX)
March 1, 2006... The European ATV market is enjoying brisk sales of ATVs. Four-wheeled vehicles specifically designed for the European market where, outfitted with lights and turn signals and licensed as farm machines, the units can be found on a city street as...

New Hampshire OKs new riding area: more than 100 miles of OHV trails available.(New Hampshire Executive Council )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Adding to a handful of riding areas across the state, New Hampshire recently approved the purchase of 7,500 acres of land near Berlin that will feature more than 100 miles of off-highway vehicle trails. In November, the New Hampshire...

New motorsports complex slated for New Jersey: 708-acre park planned to open in 2007.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... A groundbreaking new motorsports complex is slated for development in New Jersey. Once completed, the 708-acre park will consist of 18 motorsports tracks, including a paved oval, go-kart tracks, ATV trails, hotels, restaurants and various...

Apache track kit pricing.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Bombardier Recreational Products released the suggested retail price of its ATV Apache track kit. The kit, which can be installed on BRP and other brands of ATVs, is made for over-the-snow travel. The kits will be available in the fall....

Yamaha files lawsuit.(TIDBITS)
March 1, 2006... Yamaha Motor Corp. filed a lawsuit against Yamoto Motor Corporation and its importer/distributor Patriot Motorcycles Corporation for trademark infringement, trademark dilution, false designation of origin, false advertising, copyright...

Dune rules: BLM offers glamis land use rules.(TRAIL MIX)
March 1, 2006... Off-highway vehicle access within certain areas of California's Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area that was taken away in 2000 might get a second chance for off-road users. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Bureau of Land Management...

Land on water: Argo releases its 2006 amphibious lineup.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Canada's Argo line of land and amphibious vehicles have been around for nearly 40 years, and they continue for the 2006 model year. There are eight different models available. For 2006, most are outfitted with a new motocross-style handlebar...

More legislation?(rules for safety of all terrain vehicles)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... In November, three senators introduced a bill to Congress that would've prohibited ATV manufacturers from distributing ATVs unless they complied with mandatory safety standards in the U.S. All of the major U.S. ATV manufacturers supported the...

ATV of the year: Bombardier Outlander 650.
March 1, 2006... For 10 years, the editors of ATV Magazine have put on their collective thinking caps and selected an annual ATV of the Year award recipient. It's fitting that, in a monumental year for us, that the ATV Magazine 2006 ATV of the Year is the...

Best In Class.(annual ATV of the year award given to Bombardier Outlander 650)
March 1, 2006... Selecting our annual ATV of the Year award winner is never an easy task. It's not like we choose our winner by blind folding ourselves and throwing darts at a dart board. No, this is a painstaking process with rules and-pre-established...

Big and brawny: muscle quads are masters of power, but do they make the grade?(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2006... What's that old saying? "The more that things get high-tech, the more they stay the same?" Hmm... maybe that's not the old saying, but in this case it sure fits. A small but decisive movement has taken root in the ATV industry during the...

In charge: Honda's flagship Rincon gets down and dirty with its bigger engine and more.
March 1, 2006... In an area that gets an average of 10 feet of snow per year and has an average autumn temperature of 35 degrees Fahrenheit, it was fitting that at the 2006 Honda Rincon ride introduction we were greeted with rain, sub-freezing temperatures,...

Velkommentil norge [welcome to Norway]: riding in Norway is all about who you know.
March 1, 2006... You think off-road restrictions are tough in the United States? They're nothing compared to Norway, which leads the way in its unfriendly attitude toward off-roading. The only public riding areas are in the far north, and to get there you...

Robust resurrection: Yamaha's Wolverine 450 makes a strong comeback--.(FIRST RIDE)
March 1, 2006... In the wild, the Wolverine and Kodiak are close on the food chain, and the Kodiak is one of the top links above its carnivorous competitor. For Yamaha, the two beasts are similar for another reason, the engine. The all-new Wolverine churns the...

Allied attributes: Arctic Cat's 700 EFI shares common bonds.(FIRST RIDE)
March 1, 2006... Throughout adolescence we are taught to share. It starts when we are toddlers, battling fellow tots for favorite toys until we learn to play nice. It carries over to teenage years and sports, where the overused phrase, "There is no I in team,"...

Have it your way: 11 ATV modifications to better suit your needs.(all terrain vehicles)
March 1, 2006... Finding an ATV with perfect ergonomics is not easy. Let's face it, people come in different shapes and sizes and so do ATVs. What might be "ideal" for one rider, might not be the case for another rider. There's a reason manufacturers offer...

Jewel of the Ozarks: Missouri's Chadwick OHV is a southern gem.(ON THE TRAIL)
March 1, 2006... Doted across the landscape, the Missouri Springs--deep basins filled with aqua blue water--are a huge attraction for visitors to southern Missouri's Ozark Mountains. In fact, the springs sparkle so brightly they received the nickname Jewel of...

Troy Lee Designs SE helmet: high-end lid loaded with quality and appeal.(TEST)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2006... OK, so you've plunked down the cashola for that new sport utility quad. You know, the one that costs about $7,000. Well, you might as well splurge and purchase a nice helmet to go with it. Sure, we know, some of you are saying, I don't need a...

Leading the way: tourism company uses ATVs to explore the desert southwest.(Sedona ATV Adventures, Fat Cat ATV Tours )(Interview)
March 1, 2006... To be a successful entrepreneur, one must create a product or service that people want and make it satisfying. No matter the service or product, the owner wants people to beg for more and leave with a smile. We've discovered an ideal...

Working the land: Agri-Fab's ATV implements get the job done.(TEST)
March 1, 2006... On an abnormally chilly late July morning in the Upper Midwest, we met with Agri-Fab representatives to see and test several of the company's lawn and garden implements made for ATVs. The Sullivan, Illinois-based Agri-Fab has been...

A Ragin' Rhino: making the ultimate hunting utility vehicle.(UTILITY VEHICLE)
March 1, 2006... Editor's note: This is the first of a two-part series transforming a Yamaha Rhino into the ultimate hunting and ice fishing vehicle. Look for part two in a future issue. We'll focus on the completed Rhino in that story. Part of the fun of...

Moose utilities Honda spotlight.(NEW PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2006... Moose claims its spotlight has a beam equivalent to 70,000 candles. The water housing on the spotlight is water resistant and attaches to Honda ATVs by using the RAM mounting system. A 10-inch coiled power cord plugs into the 12V accessory...

Motion Pro Tech glove.
March 1, 2006... Made to meet the demands of wrenching on ATVs, these Motion Pro Tech gloves are constructed from Clarino double-palm leather for durability. The gloves, available in sizes S-XL, feature a 3mm-thick EVA impact pad, rubber non-slip fingers,...

Dirt Demon wheel spacers.
March 1, 2006... These wheel spacers from Dirt Demon Racing are machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and fit most popular ATVs and the Yamaha Rhino. The spacers provide a track width increase of 3 inches up front (1.5 inches a spacer) and an increase of 4 inches (2...

Cycra Stealth DX handguards.
March 1, 2006... A rubber flexible edge and more coverage area are new features to Cycra's Stealth DX handguards. The Stealth DX handguards mount directly to the 7/8-inch handlebar. Mounting hardware is included, which is constructed from billet aluminum to...

Thor SXT helmet.
March 1, 2006... Designed to meet and exceed Snell and DOT standards, this Thor SXT helmet is constructed with a polycarbonate outer shell. The SXT incorporates a molded goggle grabber, intake and exhaust ports, removable and washable liner, and integrated...