ATV Magazine articles from September 2004

ATV Magazine archives from September 2004

The engines keep growing.(in tune)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2004... As I tested the Kawasaki Brute Force 750 for this issue, a question kept going through my head: How big is too big? This is the largest ATV engine yet, and also one of the best-performing ATV engines I've ever tested. But the question needs to...

Off-road on the road.(READER MAIL )
September 1, 2004... A lot of us ATV users are searching the Web for DOT-approved kits and states that allow for ATV license change over. As a resident of Washington state, I cannot change a factory off-road-titled vehicle to road-approved, as in some states. This...

424.(READER MAIL)
September 1, 2004... I have a 1998 Honda 300 4X4. Warn's 424 Select system allows changing from 2WD to 4WD manually. I know this would give the ATV better control on hard surfaces, but will it give more horsepower and better fuel economy? Thank you very much. ...

Test components.(READER MAIL)
September 1, 2004... In all of the big-bore shootouts, there hasn't been any mention of which ATV is best for stand-up riding, which ATV has the best lights for night riding and which ATV is the easiest to install a winch on. I am a very active hunter and so this...

125 vs. 600 shootout?(READER MAIL)
September 1, 2004... After reading the article about the Grizzly 125 in the May issue, I realized it was going to be a good ATV. Is it supposed to be better than the Grizzly 600 4X4? I'm looking forward to buying one. Since the front shocks are nonadjustable, where...

Drawing attention.(READER MAIL)
September 1, 2004... I love ATV Magazine. I have a subscription to it and ATV Sport. I thought it would be really cool if you could put this drawing in Mailbox. I also watch "ATV Magazine Television" on OLN. I like the sport and I think it has a bright future. ...

Professional test rider.(READER MAIL)
September 1, 2004... I can probably ride any kind of four-wheeler. I drove my uncle's 400EX by myself. My question is how would I become an ATV tester? I am 12 years old and more than 4 feet tall. The Yamaha Blaster is an awesome quad. Seth Osborne Mason,...

Fleet protection.(READER MAIL)
September 1, 2004... I own a fleet of Polaris ATVs and noticed ATV theft is on the rise. Is there any kind of tracking device available that I can buy so if one was stolen, it might be possible to recover it? Michael Ussher Greenville, S.C. We haven't...

Tool Logic TracLite.(new products)
September 1, 2004... The TracLite white L.E.D. flashlight attaches to a key chain. The TracLite can be removed from its key chain casing to expose a magnetic base that attaches to any steel surface and pivots for hands-free use. Its anodized aluminum body is...

S & S Concepts fast funnel.(new products)
September 1, 2004... These disposable funnels are folded flat in packs of three. Tear a funnel off the base and pop it open for use. They are made of coated, heavy-grade paper stock and can be used with liquid or powder. Price depends on quantity purchased. ...

Lightload Towels.(new products)
September 1, 2004... Lightload Towels are reusable sports utility cloth. The towels are claimed to absorb nine times their weight in water. They dry quickly and have waterproof outside packaging so users can always open up to a dry towel. They are also sanitary for...

Kolpin deluxe cargo bag.(new products)
September 1, 2004... This deluxe contoured cargo bag is specifically designed to carry beverages, food and a full range of hunting equipment. The cargo bag features a heavy-duty, water-repellent exterior, Rhino Rib Panels, two removable gear bags, sturdy mesh...

Gloves In A Bottle.(new products)
September 1, 2004... Gloves In A Bottle is a lotion that turns your outer layer of skin into an invisible pair of gloves to keep moisture-robbing irritants out while retaining natural moisture. Gloves In A Bottle claims the product is virtually undetectable once...

Stewart Development enginechek.(new products)
September 1, 2004... This high-flow, stainless-steel screen fits loosely inside the filter gasket of an oil filter. It traps debris before it enters the oil filter and can help determine the health of an ATV's engine. A bypass hole provides extra oil flow for cold...

IMMI Cargo Buckle.(new products)
September 1, 2004... These retractable tie-downs bolt to the corners of a trailer or truck bed. To use the Cargo Buckles, position the ATV on the trailer or bed, grab a hook, pull the polyester webbing up to the handlebar or securing point (55-inch reach), and...

X-Tractor shovel, anchor.(new products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... This X-Tractor, made of heavy-gauge steel, claims to dig like a shovel and hold like an anchor. The anchor attaches to a standard winch cable and digs into the ground to help pull an ATV out when no rock or tree is within winch distance. The...

Moose Utility Division universal front bumpers.(new products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Moose Utility Division's universal bumpers and mount kits are sold separately. The bumpers are made from heavy-duty, round, 16-gauge steel that is powder coated to prevent corrosion. Mounts fit on existing ATV front bumpers. Price for the...

Adaptive Sportsman ATV ride.(trail mix)
September 1, 2004... For many physically challenged people, the quest for outdoor recreation is just as strong as it is for able-bodied folks. Avid hunters, fishermen, archers, snow skiers and snowmobilers don't allow their various disabilities to stand in the way...

The ride of his life.(trail mix)
September 1, 2004... Jim Boatwright of Andover, Minn., recently took the ride of his life when he won a Polaris-sponsored contest to spend a day on the trails with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Chosen out of 23,000 entries, Boatwright took to the trails of the Brushy...

Former ATV racer to Ramsey Winch.(trail mix)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Former Kawasaki ATV racer Jim White recently took a position with Ramsey Winch. White was formerly with Kenda Tires where he helped develop its line of sport quad tires. White is the ATV sales manager for Ramsey. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Hatfield-McCoy Trailfest in October.(trail mix)
September 1, 2004... Dubbed as "A Fall Foliage Celebration in the Heart of the Appalachian Mountains," the Fourth Annual Hatfield-McCoy Trailfest will be hosted from the Larry Joe Harless Community Center in Gilbert, W.V. From October 8 to 11, riders from all over...

ATVers see sasquatch?(trail mix)
September 1, 2004... According to an Associated Press report, two men near Teslin, Yukon Territories, were riding on an ATV early one morning when they passed a human-like figure standing on the side of the highway. The driver turned the ATV around, thinking it...

Bombardier changes name.(trail mix)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., maker of Outlander and Traxter ATVs, announced it will now be known as BRP. The company's logo reflects the name change and is a variation of the past Bombardier symbol. In August 2003, Bombardier...

2005 new model preview.(FIRST Look)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2004... Each year, right around this time, we send out a secret force of ninjas to infiltrate the ATV manufacturer's security network to get a better idea of what will be available for 2005. Our ninja force has been debriefed and this is what they were...

Appropriate nameplate: the Kawasaki Brute Force 750 has power, lots of it.(FIRST Ride: Kawasaki Brute Force 750)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2004... It was only appropriate that Kawasaki would introduce the largest-displacement ATV engine to date near the site of the largest house in America. The only other appropriate place to introduce this engine would have been Texas (everything's big...

Arctic Cat's new venture: Cat designs and builds its own big-bore engine.
September 1, 2004... It was time for Cat to take a step. Officials here say the need for Arctic Cat to control its own destiny in the ATV market spurred it to begin on-site engine production. The $10 million project was launched about four years ago, and the...

No need for an S.O.S.: erase 'stranded' from your ATV vocabulary.(REAL WORLD)
September 1, 2004... The only thing worse than being stranded is knowing that it could've been prevented. A little forethought, planning and a few minutes spent on pre-ride inspection of your ATV can ensure a complete ride--from point A and back again. ...

Nevada search and rescue: ATVs aid in rescue efforts.(REAL WORLD)
September 1, 2004... Sheriff Dennis Balaam is responsible for every missing person in Nevada's Washoe County. No, he didn't cause all the missing people to disappear, but he is responsible for making them reappear. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Balaam has some...

Shameless plug: tire repair kit comparison.(PRODUCT TEST)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2004... We did the unthinkable--we took a 5/32-inch drill bit and drill bit and drilled holes in three perfectly healthy ITP ATR tires. We were giddy with delight after damaging practically new tires. But, fear not, we didn't damage these tires without...

Rejected! Texas gobblers prove wary in spring season.(REAL WORLD)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2004... Yamaha's new Rhino 660 is the perfect hunting companion. It transports a hunter deep into the woods with little complaint. It will haul loads of gear in stock form, and with a few well-placed accessories, even more equipment than a person...

A guest ranch with a four-wheeled edge.(REAL WORLD)
September 1, 2004... On the surface, Bull Run Guest Ranch in Cascade, Montana, looks like any other guest ranch in the West. There are horses in the barn on which to saddle up, the picturesque Missouri River nearby offers excellent flyfishing, and three...

Don't say that you love me: testing tusk off-road products.(PRODUCT TEST)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2004... I couldn't get Fleetwood Mac out of my head when testing the latest rack bags and box from tusk Off-Road. Yes, Tusk is considered the album on which Lindsey Buckingham--guitarist and chief songwriter for Fleetwood Mac--went off the deep end and...