ATV Sport articles from June 2005

ATV Sport archives from June 2005

Weighing in.(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... The other day I learned about Weight Watchers and its points system. Not that I'm a candidate for Weight Watchers, but I would be better off with a stricter diet. A beer gut hanging over a pair of motocross pants is not something to brag about....

Marshall University offering off-road degree.(WHAT'S UP)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... In 2003, Marshall University was the focus of a groundbreaking story, when the West Virginia school began offering a minor college degree in OHV Recreation Management. Now, the courses and degree are available to thousands of more students...

Training for private riding areas.(WHAT'S UP)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Ryan Harden of National Motorsports Insurance informed ATV Sport that the growing number of private ATV riding area owners and race promoters may want to consider adding a training course to their facility or event. These training courses and...

Digger and Dozer[TM].(WHAT'S UP)(Cartoon)
June 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...

Poland quad race.(WHAT'S UP)
June 1, 2005... Speedway Star Promotions is hosting Poland's first international quad open race for riders from all over the world. The competition, slated for July 15-17, will be a 12-hour, high-speed endurance race named the "Quad Golden Cup." Speedway...

Internet poll results.(WHAT'S UP)
June 1, 2005... We asked visitors to atvsport.com these two poll questions: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Which sport quad is the best for the money? More than 1,500 voters said the Arctic Cat DVX400 and the Yamaha YFZ450 are value-packed purchases. The...

www.sponsorhouse.com.(Web Corner )
June 1, 2005... After becoming a crucial resource for dirt bike racers searching for sponsors; SponsorHouse.com has added a section for ATV riders. The Web site has been operating for four years and, since opening the ATV section, has more than 85 companies...

www.polarisperformance.com.(Web Corner)
June 1, 2005... With Polaris entering the GNCC ATV series by committing thousands of contingency dollars, the manufacturer debuts its new racing Web site www.polarisperformance.com. The site follows factory rider Matt Smiley, who is competing aboard a Predator...

CPSC ruling pleases SVIA.(WHAT'S UP)(U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)(Speciality Vehicle Institute of America )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Speciality Vehicle Institute of America President Tim Buche expressed support for a recommendation by the staff of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to deny a pending petition to ban the sale of adult-sized ATVs for use by...

ATV Trials headed east?(LETTER OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2005... I would like to invite you to come ride the Hatfield-McCoy trails [In the editor's column "Coming to a Trail System Near You" in the April issue we asked where our annual ATV Trials should be held in 2005]. There are hundreds of miles of...

Winter getaway.(READER FEEDBACK)
June 1, 2005... This is a picture of my wife on my KFX400. This just shows what you can do with $8,000 and a lot of spare time in the winter. Check out our Web site at www.kyridgerunners.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Brian Morton Stanton, Ky.

Quiet curiousity.(READER FEEDBACK)
June 1, 2005... I was reading and flipping through some recent ATV Sport issues, and then I flipped through the May 2005 issue and saw the "Quiet Pipe Buyers' Guide." I went directly to those pages to check it out because I live in the middle of a city in a...

Orange and black?(READER FEEDBACK)
June 1, 2005... I was wondering if in an upcoming article you could share some places for me and my friends to ride in the Northeast? We live in the center of Connecticut and get crap when we all hop on our Honda 400EX quads. The only legal place we can find...

Air force trike.(READER FEEDBACK)
June 1, 2005... First off, great magazine! It's nice to have a mag totally dedicated to high-performance ATVs. This is a picture of my '85 ATC250R and '86 ATC350X. I just finished restoring the "R" and can't wait to go riding. I know you guys aren't all about...

Orange and black?(READER FEEDBACK)
June 1, 2005... Does KTM make sport quads? If so, why are they never in any tests? I have always heard that KTM dirt bikes are excellent, so I wonder where do the quads stand compared to the other, more popular models? Love the magazine. Erik Meyers ...

Do-it-yourself powdercoating.(READER FEEDBACK)
June 1, 2005... I read "Bring The Bling" in the October 2004 issue of ATV Sport regarding powder coating at home tips and tricks, and I was also in the midst of upgrading my 2004 Honda 450R with a new suspension, etc. The day after reading the article, I came...

Ultimate Warrior.(MECHANIC TIPS)
June 1, 2005... I would like to thank ATV Sport for driving the kids in a great direction. Our kids, along with myself, really enjoy the magazine. We look forward to our monthly subscription so we can read the great articles and enjoy the wonderful pictures...

Gone to Indy: hot products from the 37th annual International Powersports Dealer Expo.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... Every year we make the pilgrimage to Indianapolis for the annual International Powersports Dealer Expo. For the first time in seven years, however, the 2005 show--the 37th episode--didn't blow us away. Don't get us wrong, it was a big...

Off and trucking: trucks and SUVs make our job easier.(PRODUCT TESTING)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... We recently tested two trucks and an SUV during our trip to the Hungry Valley State Vehicle Recreation Area as part of our ATV Trials event. Every year, instead of renting trucks or vans, we partner with the automotive manufacturers to supply...

Ultimate Warrior.(MECHANIC TIPS)
June 1, 2005... Q I have a 1996 Yamaha Warrior that has very low hours on it. I have modified the Warrior with an FMF Mega Max Muffler, a K & N air filter and jetting. What else could I do to get better throttle response out of my Warrior, and basically get...

EXtra power gain.(MECHANIC TIPS)
June 1, 2005... Q I have a stock 2002 Honda 400EX and want to put a 440 big-bore kit with a Stage 2 Hot Cam, but I don't know what compression to get and still run 93 octane. Can you tell me how high of a compression I can go, and anything else you can think...

Jetting.(MECHANIC TIPS)
June 1, 2005... Q I own a 1988 Suzuki LT250R that has a DG pipe and silencer, V-Force reed valve and K & N air filter. I want to run it without the airbox lid. I was wondering if I'm going to have to rejet it because of the filter. If I have to rejet it, how...

DVX400 pipe.(MECHANIC TIPS)
June 1, 2005... Q I recently purchased a 2004 Arctic Cat DVX400 and since have added a K & N air filter. I also plan on going down one tooth on the front sprocket. I ride in dunes at Waynoka and the dirt and sand at the Arkansas River bottom. I was thinking of...

King Quad.(MECHANIC TIPS)
June 1, 2005... Q I own a 2001 Suzuki King Quad 300, and I would like to get more power and torque out of it. I use the quad on National Forest trails and plowing snow. Would a performance muffler, air filter and jet kit help? Also, there are 24-inch tires on...

Warrior to Raptor.(MECHANIC TIPS)
June 1, 2005... Q I have a 1999 Yamaha Warrior. I need to know if the Raptor 350 parts fit on a Warrior, because I heard that the Raptor 350 has the same frame and motor that the Warrior does. Is that true? Jarrett Rico Long Beach, Calif. A Most...

Mechanic tips with AMSOIL.(WRENCH THIS)
June 1, 2005... For the four-stroke quad owner, keeping a strict oil changing regimen comes highly recommended by ATV manufacturers and oil companies. However, deciphering when to do a routine oil change with the four-strokes can be confusing after years...

Screamin' Suzuki: a ride on the world's fastest MX quad.(MACHINE TEST)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... A good argument could easily be made for Suzuki's Z400 being the least competitive MX quad when compared to Honda's 450 and Yamaha's YFZ quad. For starters, it's down 50cc! But, if race results mean anything, the Suzuki is absolutely the most...

Contingency plan: ATV manufacturers invest in GNCC ATV racing.(SPECIAL REPORT)
June 1, 2005... We reported in our April issue that Kawasaki had ended its Team Green ATV teams and ATV contingency program indefinitely. Roughly two months later, we were informed by a new press release from Kawasaki that it has recommitted to Grand National...

ATV superstore; Alba Action Sports: investing in ATV racing; Corey Hove purchased Alba Action Sports in 1991 and has since turned it into a solid race shop and power-sports dealership.
June 1, 2005... Alba Action Sports is clearly not your average ATV and motorcycle dealership. This motorsports outlet in Southern California is much more, and it all started with some pipes and stickers. When Corey Hove acquired the dealership in 1991, he was...

Revamped: 2005 Polaris Predator Troy Lee Designs Edition.
June 1, 2005... Polaris entered the manual-shift, big-bore sport quad market in 2003. That year, the Predator 500 was one of the most highly anticipated models by both the ATV media and Polaris dealers. For the first time, Polaris dealers had a legitimate...

Prevent quad theft: keeping the ATV on lockdown.(TECHNICALLY)
June 1, 2005... In recent years, a disturbing trend has surfaced in the ATV industry: quad theft. Remember GNCC pro Bill Ballance's trailer and double quad theft a few years ago? Without the help and dedication from his sponsors, family and friends--who...

Transformers: Polaris' limited-edition line has a new, unique appearance.(FIRST LOOK)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... Every year Polaris evaluates consumer trends, trying to grab another slice of the ATV marketshare. For 2005, Polaris' research led to its stock quads and their transformation into a limited-edition line. With unique graphics and styling,...

Try out: Cory Hinsz' trinity-powered YFZ450.(Hot Wheels)
June 1, 2005... After winning several local championships, Cory Hinsz was looking for a change. Hinsz has won amateur class championships at both the Glen Helen ITP QuadCross series and White Brother's World 4-Stroke Championships. Both championships for Hinsz...

Developing menace: DRD-powered YFZ is all about R & D.(Hot Wheels)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... What does a Yamaha test rider race at the ITP/Moose MX Nationals? We'll give you one guess. If you didn't say a Yamaha YFZ, shame on you. It was an easy decision for Dustin Nelson to run a YFZ at the Nationals. Afterall, he tests them for...

Serious threat: Smiley, Team Polaris dialing in Predator.(Hot Wheels)(Matt Smiley)
June 1, 2005... Underneath a gray Polaris easy-up a hard-at-work Matt Smiley and Team Polaris busily make last-minute modifications to their Polaris before the Orange Crush GNCC gets under way. Sandwiched among the pro elite in the GNCC National Series, a...

Ice age: winter racing in Colorado, an old tradition.(On Track)
June 1, 2005... Since 1966, Harry's Roamers Motorcycle Club has been holding the annual Colorado State Championship Ice Races. The club, based in Denver, had yet another successful racing season this year at Rainbow Falls Lake, located between Woodland Park...

San Felipe surprise: Chislock, Frederick win San Felipe 250.(On Track)(Cyle Chislock)
June 1, 2005... The SCORE rookie takes the win. Cyle Chislock was the talk of the town, or beachside camp anyway, after earning his first-ever SCORE Baja desert race. The San Felipe 250 is the shortest of the yearly three "Baja Races," but it is often...

Vision quest: Farr roosts the field and Suzuki's dynamic duo.(On Track)(Tim Farr)
June 1, 2005... Honda Factory rider Tim Farr swept both Pro-class motos at the Moose/ITP ATV Motocross Nationals in convincing fashion to win the season opener at Glen Helen Raceway. Farr, who listened to and read all the hoopla about Suzuki and Doug Gust in...

A 'little' sunshine: Texas MX National goes from ugly to beautiful for pro Keith Little.(On Track)
June 1, 2005... Want in on a little secret? As much as ATV racers hate to admit it, mud races can be fun for them. We've all raced them, and as much as we complain that mud races can ruin equipment and create havoc when in a points race, once the gate drops,...

Smooth sandblasting: Borich polishes off competition at Orange Crush.(On Track)(Chris Borich)
June 1, 2005... Heading into the inaugural Orange Crush GNCC near De Leon Springs, Fla., racers were preparing for what laid ahead: brutal whoops, agonizing dust, sandy sections and intense sunlight. Competitors predicted the Orange Crush would be a physically...

Travis Spader returns to pro MX racing: can the former champ win again?(MIND PROBE)(Interview)
June 1, 2005... What would the ultimate ATV racer be like? Really, really fast, it goes without saying. And, not just for one lap, or even just one season. Year after year he'd have to be smart, ride smart and be in great shape. He should have strong opinions...

Clutch manager: Wayne Hinson shares his thoughts on ATV racing.(MIND PROBE)(Interview)
June 1, 2005... Many people might think it takes a man with an iron fist, or a lightweight billet aluminum one, to manage the 2005 Team Suzuki ATV team, but that's not the case. Wayne Hinson may be the Team Suzuki race team manager, but he's the furthest thing...

Mud wrestling.(Exhaust)
June 1, 2005... (From left) Harold "The Bee" Goodman and Tavis Cain attempt to free Cain's Duncan Racing-YFZ after the start of the second Pro-class moto at the Moose/ITP MX National in Texas. To avoid a first-turn pileup, Goodman and Cain chose the mud over...