ATV Sport articles from April 2005

ATV Sport archives from April 2005

Coming to a trail system near you.(Editorial)
April 1, 2005... After three straight years of trail blazing all over the several thousand acres of the Hungry Valley SVRA in Southern California, we have decided that we need to change the location for our annual ATV Trials event. So in 2005 we will be...

Spader returns.(WHAT'S UP)(Travis Spader, all terrain vehicle racer)
April 1, 2005... More than 200 riders signed up to compete in the ATV Fall Classic quad-only race at Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J., in November, but one name registered garnered more attention than the rest: Travis Spader. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Official Brake Sponsor.(WHAT'S UP)(Streamline Performance Braking)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Streamline Performance Braking has upped the ante for 2005 by signing on as the "Official Brake Sponsor" of the Moose/ITP ATV MX Nationals, FMF ATV TT Nationals and ITP QuadCross Series, providing support to top teams in ATV racing. ...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2005... In the Buyers Guide issue of ATV Sport, the 2005 Polaris' Predator 50 has reverse and the Honda 90 has single A-arms. The contact information for Walsh Race Craft is: WRC 140 Route 12 Preston, CT 06365 Phone: (860)...

www.ATVscene.com.(Web Corner)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... If you're looking for a Web site with racing information, ride the information super highway to ATVscene.com. Here, race reports, photos, schedules, evaluations, interviews and forums keep you in-the-know. Within the forum section, members...

www.ATVriders.com.(Web Corner)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... This Web site used to be dedicated to Honda riders as EXriders.com, but now it's expanding its audience to include all quad riders as ATVriders.com. If you haven't ventured to the new site, here's what ATVriders.com has to offer: race reports,...

New England ATV MX Schedule.(all terrain vehicle racing)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... APRIL 3 -- MX338, Southwick 24 -- Jolly Roger Motorsports Park JUNE 5 -- Jolly Roger Motorsports Park 11 -- Rausch Creek Motorsports Park 26 -- MX338, Southwick JULY 10 -- Winchester Speedpark AUGUST...

Digger and Dozer[TM].(WHAT'S UP)
April 1, 2005... presented by www.DougGust.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [c]2005 Eddy Graphic Design, Inc. Visit www.DougGust.com for more cartoons and Digger and Dozer...

ATVs and Great Outdoor Games.(WHAT'S UP)(all terrain vehicles)
April 1, 2005... Up until last year, national television exposure for ATV racing was somewhat of a rarity. With the addition of "ATV Sport TV" on the Outdoor Channel in 2004, ATV racers were starting to get the national coverage they'd long craved. Now, ESPN...

Yamaha factory race team.(WHAT'S UP)(all terrain vehicle racing)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... For 2005, Yamaha has signed Bill Ballance and Kory Ellis to pilot the YFZ450 in the GNCC and ITP/ATVA MX GNC series, respectively, as factory-supported riders. Both Ballance and Ellis experienced success with the YFZ in 2004, as Ballance won...

Southern ATVA TT racing schedule.(all terrain vehicle racing)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... Mid-Atlantic Spring Series March 19 -- East Bend Motorsports Park 26 -- ECMX at Dixieland Speedway April 2 -- Triple C Raceway 23 -- East Bend Motorsports Park May 7 -- Triple C Raceway 14 -- North...

Polaris contingency.(WHAT'S UP)(Polaris Industries Inc.)
April 1, 2005... Polaris Industries announced its 2005 ATV Racing Sponsorship and its first, and the industry's largest, GNCC contingency program for all ATV classes and the first-ever ATV youth GNCC contingency. The move transitions Polaris away from TT racing...

QuadCross finale.(WHAT'S UP)(all terrain vehicle racing)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... In the final round of the ITP QuadCross at Glen Helen Raceway, Kory Ellis needed all the hometown track knowledge he had to snatch the overall victory from Keith Little. Ellis, who won Round 1 of the ITP/ATVA MX Nationals at Glen Helen...

Perfume fume.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... Our daughter attends a private school and I sometimes donate our used magazines to her school library. I had planned on doing this with ATV Sport, but when I opened the front cover of the latest issue I found an advertisement for a men's...

Predicting the fall out.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... Boy are you going to catch crap over the inside cover of the Buyers' Guide issue, ha ha! This is one time it's good not to be you. I can't wait to read all the gripes in the next issue. I'm glad it's not me who has to deal with the fall out....

Track building down under.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... G'day, my name is Max Lawrence of Tumut New South Wales, Australia. I was reading the November issue of ATV Sport and came across the track-building question in the Input section. You mentioned a track how-to article in the April 2002 issue,...

Fielding wheelies.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... I am 16 years old and ride a 2004 Kawasaki KFX400. I have been riding quads since I was 3. Here is a picture of me doing a nice wheelie in a field. Your magazine is awesome. Can you also send me some decals from ATV Sport to put on my Kawi?...

In line for movie tickets.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... I believe ATV Sport is the best mag out there, not to mention TV show. I read the Joy Ride column in which you pitched a movie about riding quads. I think this is a great idea. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It would help get quads the respect...

Entry-level decision.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... I am looking for a new ATV. I have experience on a sport quad, but money is a big issue (as always). So, I have to decide between two entry-level sport quads. My first choice is a Yamaha Blaster, but my friends say that I'll spend more...

Flat-track plea.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... I love ATV Sport and have a great time reading it. However, I think you should do an article on oval flat track racing. I got into it this year, after only trail riding for the last five years and never racing before in my life. My quad didn't...

Quiet doesn't cut it.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... In a recent "Wrench This" column, Tami Bringman asked about a quiet exhaust system for her bike. While the advice given seems reasonable, it is not really useful. Most people don't realize that the Oregon Dunes (ORDNA) have a very...

Try out the 520.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... I am a faithful reader of ATV Sport. I was reading the What's Up section of the December 2004 issue and came across the Nmotion 520 bolt-on kit for the Honda 450R. I think you should do a machine test on the new 520R--that would make the...

Good friends, good quads.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... Here is a picture of me and my friends at Farmer's Bridge by Germantown, Ill. Lots of people pass through this area on quads and it's a great place to ride, and that's the way we like to keep it. I'm in the coveralls (Wolverine), next to me is...

Ready to race.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... My son and our race team, The Quad Squad, love reading your magazine! We went to the Grand National TT races in Brashear, Texas, and Greenbrier, Ark. It was awesome! We are in the process of setting up a one-of-a-kind Blaster with rear...

Smith Warp goggles.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... Smith Optics' Warp goggles feature a universal-size frame fit, allowing the goggles to fit inside motocross-style helmets. Smith says the Warp series is made with FAT 2 layer face foam, an anti-fog lens and silicon-backed strap to keep the...

Pro Armor stool.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... Pro Armor says its four-legged stool is made from lightweight aluminum, making it easy to store and transport. The stool features collapsible rear legs, adjustable height, rubber caps on leg ends to protect floor surfaces and a spring-loaded...

KMS Performance 660R Raptor stator.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... This high-output stator from KMS Performance for 2001-04 Yamaha 660R Raptors claims to run approximately 250 watts of power. The stators are wound with heavy-duty wire and are accompanied by a factory-type wiring harness, which comes with...

Foggy-X Flame face guard.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... Respro's Foggy-X Flame face guard is made from soft neoprene and stops sand, grit, snow and mud from getting on your cheeks, nose and mouth. The face guard is specifically designed for motocross and ATV applications and is made to fit in...

Regina chain and sprocket kit.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... Regina USA's ATV chain and sprocket kit consists of a steel factory replacement front and rear sprocket. The chain portion of the kit includes a 520 quad chain that is made with Z-rings and gold outer plates, along with a clip-type masterlink....

Troy Lee Designs Moto gear.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... Troy Lee Design's 2005 Moto gear is available in camo, black, gray and tan. The pants ($105) have an over-the-boot design with a heavy-duty zipper on the lower leg, which allows for easier boot access. Construction combines 1860-denier nylon in...

Fleetwood ASV folding trailer.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... Fleetwood's Activity Support Vehicle Scorpion trailer, a folding toy hauler, includes a large rear storage deck and living area with two separate sleeping areas. Fleetwood says the Scorpion trailer features a heavy-duty shock suspension system...

Slide Systems rollerbox professional.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... This sliding tool box from Slide Systems can haul up to 300 pounds of cargo in lock-tight security, and it rolls on rails atop the pickup's bed. The top unit of the tool box opens upward, while its lower portion opens from the front and...

ATV Offroad Fury 3.(PRODUCT TESTING)(video games)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2005... There's one thing that's certain when creating a sequel: Critics will come out of the woodwork to compare and contrast the entire series. The Rocky series has its black eye, Rocky V--a disgrace to movies one through four and the viewing public....

Ridge Runner of Idaho.(PRODUCT TESTING)(all terrain vehicle)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2005... The need for speed can be quenched with many vehicles. Dan Denney's Ridge Runner (starting at $14,450) is a prime example. With general aviation and mechanics as his background, Denney has designed a lightweight off-road vehicle using...

Sluggish Warrior.(MECHANIC TIPS)(all terrain vehicle maintenance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Q I just purchased a 1990 Yamaha Warrior with a K & N filter, FMF slip-on exhaust and a 14-tooth front sprocket. My friend has a 2004 stock Warrior. While going down the road he pulls away from me with ease. I don't know if my Warrior is...

Unleash the predanator.(MECHANIC TIPS)(all terrain vehicle maintenance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Q I have a 2003 Predator and would like to start drag racing at the local race track. I've heard of a 600 big-bore kit but can't remember what company supplies it. Do you know who makes the kit? Also, I'm looking to buy the Looney Tuned dual...

Missing power.(MECHANIC TIPS)(all terrain vehicle maintenance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Q I recently owned a Yamaha Banshee and my wife had a Warrior. We decided to get rid of one, so I sold my Banshee and kept the Warrior. The only regret I have is that the Warrior is under powered. What would be the easiest way to pick up an...

Jetting confusion.(MECHANIC TIPS)(all terrain vehicle maintenance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Q I have a 2004 660R Raptor with a Big Gun exhaust, Advantage Performance CDI, K & N air filter and a Dyno Jet Stage 2 kit. The left carb is jetted at 146 and the right is at 148. I just purchased a K & N Xtreme airbox lid and it says on a...

Run-down Raptor.(MECHANIC TIPS)(all terrain vehicle maintenance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Q I own a 2003 Yamaha 660R Raptor and it's slow (top speed is 50 MPH). By slow, I mean I'm getting wasted by Z400s. I get through the gears (5-speed) very quickly and my reverse tends to bog out when I'm not on flat ground. It is also piped and...

Exhaust shopping.(MECHANIC TIPS)(all terrain vehicle maintenance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Q Where can I get an upgraded exhaust for a 1998 Polaris Sport 400L? I'm not sure where to start my search. Thanks Mike! Casey Dorlack Champlin, Minn. A Try any of these companies: AAEN, Dyno Port, FMF, HPD, Hot Seat, Ritter Cycle...

More power.(MECHANIC TIPS)(all terrain vehicle maintenance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Q My quad has a 13.5:1 piston, Sparks Racing supercharger kit, 195 main jet (elevation is sea level), iridium spark plug, Sparks exhaust and the stock cam mod that is retarded back one tooth. I was wondering if there is any different parts or...

Cheap Trail Boss upgrades?(MECHANIC TIPS)(all terrain vehicle maintenance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Q Are there any inexpensive upgrades I can make to a 2003 Polaris Trail Boss 330. I realize that the market for this particular quad isn't very big, so any feedback would be appreciated. Also, I wanted to know if there are any airbox eliminator...

Help!(MECHANIC TIPS)(all terrain vehicle maintenance )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Q I own a 1988 Suzuki LT500 Quadzilla, but the engine is torn apart. I really need your help finding a new engine for my quad. I've called many places trying to locate an engine, but nobody seems to have it. Do you know of a reliable company...

Oil slick.(MECHANIC TIPS)(all terrain vehicle maintenance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Q On the 2004 Kawasaki Prairie 700 4X4 with wet brakes, the service manual says to use Mobil 424 fluid. I've looked all over town for this fluid, and I haven't been able to find it. I was hoping to buy a couple of cases. Where can I buy Mobil...

Mechanic tips.(WRENCH THIS)(all terrain vehicle maintenance)
April 1, 2005... For the novice rider or first-time racer, gearing can be a complex issue to tackle. To help clear up any confusion and help you dial-in your quad, we spoke with Regina USA's Keith Foster to explain how to go about gearing properly. ...

Search for the big dog; We rate 4 sport quads: ATK vs. 450R vs. Predator TLD vs. YFZ450.(TRACK & TRAIL SHOOTOUT)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2005... With ATV racing and high-performance four-strokes in high demand these days, we decided to do a shootout that pit some of today's hottest thumpers against each other on the track and the trail. We, like many of you, wanted to know which current...

Intro: 2005 race season.(all terrain vehicle racing)
April 1, 2005... This is it, folks. The following 30 pages are what all our dreams are made of: racing. Whether you're into racing cross-country, watching motocross or trying out a TT track, the info needed to make all those things happen is right here. You've...

Push the button: 2005 GNC motocross set to unleash MX missles.(2005 Moose/ITP ATV MX Nationals)(Grand National Championship, all terrain vehicle racing)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... Round 1, February 5-6 Glen Helen Raceway [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 18585 Veredmont Ranch Road San Bernardino, CA 92407 Promoter: Lori Yarnell Phone: (909) 880-3090 ext. 4 Web site: www.glenhelen.com 2004...

Pins and needles: nervous anticipation of TT racing--version 2005.(2005 FMF ATV TT Nationals)(all terrain vehicle racing)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... Round 1, June 11* Wayne County Speedway 1083 North Carr Rd. Orrville, OH 44667 Promoter: Patriot Promotions Phone: (330) 948-4613 Web site: www.waynecountyspeedway.com 2004 winner: Tim Farr * Short Track...

Mad scramble: GNCC series adds two new locations.(2005 Grand National Cross Country)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... Round 1, February 12 (Practice February 11) The Lone Star GNCC [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Location: Gilmer, Texas Directions: 5 miles north of Gilmer on Rt. 155. 2004 winner: William Yokley New last year, the Lone...

GNC and GNCC rule changes.(2005 Racing Rules Update)(Grand National Championship, Grand National Cross Country all terrain vehicle racing )
April 1, 2005... GNC Motocross For 2005, the Pro class will have a sound decibel limit of 102 dB. Again, this is the Pro class only and does not affect amateur riders. The ATVA hopes this encourages pipe manufacturers to offer quieter pipes as tracks...

Rad little Raptor: Duncan Racing Yamaha 350 play quad.(PERFORMANCE PROJECT)
April 1, 2005... The stock Yamaha Raptor 350 is a great machine but, as you'll see in our shootout next month (you're getting some proprietary info here, dude!), it's not quite up to the level of the current 400cc sport quads. After all, the Raptor's motor and...

Trans-Atlantic Banshee: Americans and Europeans join forces on a ballistic Banshee.(Hot Wheels)(Yamaha Banshee, all terrain vehicle)(Interview)
April 1, 2005... It seems like the logistics of an international race effort would be way too complicated for one team to deal with: Riders who don't speak the same language and live thousands of miles apart, some bike parts from Europe and others from the...

Cat calls: KD cycle conjures up a hot Arctic Cat DVX400.(Hot Wheels)(all terrain vehicle customizing)
April 1, 2005... Delmar Foote considers himself lucky, and not because he has a rabbit-foot key chain or special four-leaf clover. Foote lives in a region where most quad enthusiasts only make it to after dozing off and dreaming. But, for Foote, it's not a...

Smooth move Ohlins: the suspension giant prioritizes ATVs.(SHOP TALK)(all terrain vehicles)
April 1, 2005... Ohlins has a substantial advantage over most ATV shock absorber manufacturers due to its incredible research and development capabilities, with one research center in Jonkoping, Sweden, and another in Hendersonville, N.C. Both research centers...

Beefy trails: NorCal's Cow Mountain OHV area.(GOINGPLACES)(North Carolina, Off Highway Vehicles)
April 1, 2005... "Oh great," I thought to myself. Cow Mountain. A day of riding around trying to avoid fat, slow-moving, incredibly stupid animals and the mess they leave behind. But the northern California off-road area is just up the hill from the MX track...

Change it: EPI Pro Clutch Kit.(TECHNICALLY)(Erlandson Performance )
April 1, 2005... "Will a clutch kit give more power to my Kawasaki KFX700?" It's a question we've heard more than once since the introduction of the KFX700 two years ago. We usually answer with "it's really more about creating efficiency and controlling the...

Canadian strategy: BRP is all about change for 2005 and beyond.(SPECIAL REPORT)(Bombardier Recreational Products)(Interview)
April 1, 2005... December marked the one-year anniversary of Bombardier Inc. selling its recreational product line and the creation of BRP. So how is BRP now? More importantly, what can we expect from Bombardier ATVs in the years to come? We wondered what BRP...

Giving thanks: GNCC series wraps up stellar 2004 season with postseason banquet.(On Track)(Grand National Cross Country)
April 1, 2005... Thanksgiving weekend is usually reserved for celebrating with family and friends, things people should be thankful for. Racer Productions--realizing there's probably no other senes in the nation with as much family involvement--held its 2004...

Something in the water: the Baja 1000 pushes the limits of racing sanity.(On Track)(all terrain vehicle racing)
April 1, 2005... The Baja Peninsula of Mexico tempts mankind with warm, sun-filled days at the edge of the blue-green Pacific. It's a popular destination for relaxation-starved vacationers. The ocean breezes inspire peace and serenity. And, if you're in Baja at...

Rain on The Roof: lost quad racers battle the elements to overcome the 2004 Roof of Africa.(On Track)(South African National Off-road Championship, all terrain vehicle racing)
April 1, 2005... The 38th annual Vodacom Lesotho Sun Roof of Africa, the last round of the South African National Off-road Championship for motorcycle and quad competitors, took place November 24-27 in Lesotho (La-sue-to), a small mountain kingdom landlocked by...

Presidential briefing: Doug Morris leads the ATVA to 2005.(MIND PROBE)(All-Terrain Vehicle Association)(Interview)
April 1, 2005... Doug Morris loves ATV racing. That's a good thing, because as president of the All-Terrain Vehicle Association, it's his duty to make sure that the hundreds of racers who also love ATV racing have a National series to compete in. The man behind...