ATV Sport articles from March 2007

ATV Sport archives from March 2007

Be active not reactive!(Editorial)
March 1, 2007... Have you heard of the "Travel Management; Designated Routes and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use Rule"? Honestly, I knew the United States Forest Service was gathering feedback for motorized trails, but I did not understand its importance. That is,...

A new wrench Turner.(Pat Brown at all terrain vehicle racing)
March 1, 2007... Watch out for Pat Brown in 2007. Brown, who finished third overall in the SuperQuad 450 Pro Class in the WPSA Series, will have a new mechanic spinning wrenches for him. And, it's a mechanic who totes with him a championship from last season....

FMF Racing and BlueRibbon Coalition team up for quieter quads.(Racing)
March 1, 2007... FMF Racing is working with the BlueRibbon Coalition to help educate off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts about the need to use quiet mufflers on public and private lands. Don Emler, FMF Racing's founder and president, said, "I am proud...

Wedding crashers.(Nathan Delabar, Traci Cecco at a party)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... "ATVscene.com's Nathan Delabar and Yamaha's Traci Cecco recently crashed a wedding the Saturday night after the Ironman GNCC. They went into the wedding and tried to mingle and dance, but people instantly recognized Cecco. Even though they were...

Excitement building for ICE racing championship.(Racing)
March 1, 2007... The opening round of racing in the 31st Annual World Championship ICE (International Championship Events) Racing series took place December 2, in the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wis. Many of the country's top...

Racer interviews.(Pat Brown)(Interview)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Pat Brown, 21, is a Pro MX racer from Pittstown, N.J. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you have any superstitions or rituals you must do before you race? I try to stay away from that stuff. How has factory-support changed your ATVing...

HiPer set to release first all carbon fiber ATV wheel.(Industry)
March 1, 2007... HiPer Technology, a leading manufacturer of ATV racing wheels, will officially unveil the first-ever fully carbon-fiber wheel for the ATV market at the 2007 Indy Dealer Expo in February. Hiper's Chris Bovis said the new wheel will be a...

Numbers.(Industry)
March 1, 2007... 1 West Australian Honda rider Chris Brenton won the first "official" Australian Quad Championship in November at Perth's Wanneroo Motocross. 4 The number of Pro class riders who attended the ATVA MX post-season banquet. 250 American...

Beating the odds: the life of privateers.(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Filmed as a documentary, Premis Industries follows four privateer riders for an entire week leading up to race day. Professional Chad Wienen and up-and-comers Sage Baker, Cale Downen and Cody Grant are featured as they prepare for the finale of...

Sponsorhouse.
March 1, 2007... So, let's say you're just starting your career as an ATV racer--you're going to need some sponsors. That's where SponsorHouse can help. It's like the Monster.com or MySpace of the racing world. Just debuting its most significant overhaul...

Built Ford tough.(Arctic Cat Inc.'s Kale Wainer)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Things always find a way to work themselves out naturally. Just ask Arctic Cat Media Relations Specialist Kale Wainer, who recently took part in ATV Sport's annual ATV Trials testing event. At Arctic Cat, the deer hunting opener is a ritual...

Old school vs. new?(Yamaha Raptor 350)(Brief article)(Column)
March 1, 2007... My dad bought me a 2001 Yamaha warrior 350 last March for my birthday. I was wondering if you could do a story on the old warrior vs. the new Yamaha raptor 350. I'd love to read about the differences between the two quads since 2001. John...

Two-stroke touch-up.(Honda 250R)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... I'm not sure if you've had your fill of Honda 250Rs, but I am doing a complete resto/hop up with the help of CT Racing. The bike will have a lot of unique features and power with the older charm of the 250R we all love so much. The bike is...

Texas two-step.(INBOX)
March 1, 2007... I read your article in ATV Sport. I thought I'd get on [MySpace.com] and check out your page. I'm a teenager and have a MySpace as well. Well, the magazine is great. I love it because it is all about sport quads and the racing scene unlike...

Redesign love.(INBOX)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I've always loved ATV Sport. I've been a loyal reader for several years and like all of the machine builds and tests featured. I'm even a bigger fan of the magazine now with its new look. I think it was long overdue. My favorite new section is...

Redesign love part II.(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Bravo, ATV Sport. The magazine finally looks like it left the 1990s behind! I can't wait to receive my next issue. Keep the great stories and content coming. Congrats on 10 years informing us on sport ATVs. Will there be a party? Antonio,...

Sand Pilot.(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... My husband, Mike Cliff, loves to jump his new Honda Pilot at Sand Mountain, Nev. Our family is addicted to adrenaline sports and we can't get away enough in our Weekend Warrior. We love Pismo Beach and Sand Mountain the most. We are saving for...

Ask Jason.(INBOX)
March 1, 2007... Q. I own a 2001 Suzuki King Quad 300. The front tires are 24 inch and the rear tires are 25 inch. Would it be safe to run 25-inch tires all around or would that cause damage to the drivetrain or transmission? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] K....

Z1R Intake Flame.(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... A light and comfortable helmet, the Intake Flame is ZIR's finest off-road helmet. The CoolMax liner keeps your head cool and dry and the helmet's shell has air channels to maximize airflow. Inside, there's a molded chin bar liner, a mesh foam...

Z1R Jimmy Lightning.
March 1, 2007... Feeling old school? These star-clad helmets are about as retro as it gets. All Jimmy Lightning's have an advanced polycarbonate shell, dual closable forehead vents, a brushed nylon interior with a padded chin strap and a three-snap bubble...

Pro-Vue prescription goggle lens system.(Industry's Hottest)
March 1, 2007... Pro-Vue's Lexan lenses resist impact, have UVA and UVB protection and use either Scott or Smith goggles. Other features include a wide silicon-backed strap, micro-pore ventilation to prevent fogging and a flexible frame that conforms to your...

Elka system 5 steering damper.(Industry's Hottest)
March 1, 2007... Increase control, fine-tune your quad's steering to your riding style, reduce fatigue and arm pump and remove vibration on rough terrain. The System 5 damper has five different damping adjustments and is compatible with many aftermarket...

White Brothers nerf bars.(Industry's Hottest)
March 1, 2007... Protect yourself and your quad with White Brothers' nerf bars. They're made of high-strength aluminum tubing, have heavy-duty black webbing that resists fading and are designed to use with stock foot pegs and heel guards. [ILLUSTRATION...

Laeger's axels.(Industry's Hottest)
March 1, 2007... Heat treated and made from top-grade steel, Laeger's axels are fully adjustable and work with the original equipment hardware. They're available in stock to +3-inch lengths. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PRICE: $389 CONTACT: Laeger's,...

Arai VX-Pro3.(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... THE VERDICT: Some helmets are affordable and safe, but still aren't considered the best. Most affordable safe helmets still can't touch the industry's best lid. I think my not-so-blonde, middle-aged hair has finally worn the best helmet money...

Fly Racing Moto Vault bag.(The Dirt)
March 1, 2007... THE VERDICT: If you are a serious rider in need of a tough bag that makes a mob boss look like a wimp, Fly Racing's Moto Vault bag might be a perfect match for you. After handing the fully packed bag over to the airport baggage handlers, who...

Jet4Power.(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... THE VERDICT: We installed Jet4Power on a Muzzys pipe designed for the Polaris Outlaw 500. The system required us to remove the header pipe, drill a hole large enough to tack and weld the threaded nut the bung sits in and wire up some LEDs that...

Lucas Polishes.(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... THE VERDICT: Our buddies at Big Gun Exhaust shipped us a sample kit of Lucas Oils Liquid and Metal Polishes. While I could have used the polish on an ATV, I decided to put it through a much tougher test. I used it to remove road tar from the...

A wheel good time: improve the look, durability and performance of your quad.(Buyer's Guide)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2007... Whether it's for a car, truck or a sport quad--a shiny new set of wheels is one of the first modifications many owners will make. For sport quads, it's a quick and easy change that can make a big difference in appearance, durability and...

Bird of prey: sharp reflexes, high speed and big power make the Raptor a true predator.(Yamaha Raptor 700R SE )(Product/service evaluation)
March 1, 2007... Zoologically speaking, raptors are carnivorous birds that share three main characteristics--keen eyesight, sharp talons and a hooked beak. Seeing them in action just once is all you need to realize that you don't want to be on the bad side of...

Going overboard: a Honda TRX470R finds the big bore sweet spot.(Product/service evaluation)
March 1, 2007... Too much of a good thing can be bad, as they say, and the same logic applies to boring out an engine. Drilling out cylinders in search of higher torque and horsepower can yield substantial performance gains, but if taken too far, the engine can...

A family Triumph: Triumph MotorSports and Dezert Dezign create a family fun Rhino.(Yamaha Rhino)(Product/service evaluation)
March 1, 2007... Family time sure has changed. Instead of a boring trip feeding seagulls and sight seeing aboard a tandem bicycle, why not hop on a side-by-side and add a little adrenaline to the family vacation? Thanks to Triumph MotorSports and Dezert...

Smooth-riding Rhino; Rhino Craft, ITP & Elka: mods for a more stable side-by-side.(Cover story)
March 1, 2007... OK, YOU'RE OVER THE JAW-DROPPING RESPONSE MOST OF US HAD AS THE YAMAHA RHINO STARTED SHOWING UP AT ALL THE LOCAL RIDING AREAS. You've seen them on trails and didn't think they could navigate, and achieve speeds you thought were reserved for...

Braaaaptor! Over The Edge Racing builds a mean-spirited Raptor 700.(Kim Muzzarelli)
March 1, 2007... Five years ago, Kim Muzzarelli wasn't even thinking about racing in the Grand National Cross Country series. In fact, this Illinois native and mother of two had not really discovered ATV racing. However, over the past half decade, Muzzarelli...

Big debut: Laeger's, Golden West team takes a silver Suzuki on its maiden PDV voyage.(Josh Frederick, Sergio Gilli )(Interview)
March 1, 2007... France's 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux can unite, on one team, riders and crew from more countries than any other quad race in the world. That team will likely race aftermarket parts from several countries, and on a quad that has been set up in a...

Hybrids: we dissect three quads from across the pond.(EATV Racing Extreme 950 SM, VLS Husaberg 630, Walsh Briel KTM 525)(Product/service evaluation)
March 1, 2007... Europeans aren't shy about using their imaginations to build high-revving and wild race quads. Here are three sick, race-bred hybrids the author found upon a recent trip to France's ATV Racing hotbed, Pont de Vaux. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Fight to the finish: Ballance, Borich cap Suzuki GNCC season with classic battle.(Bill Ballance, Chris Borich)
March 1, 2007... Move over Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran. Look out Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. There are a couple of proven fighters attracting the attention of sports fans. They wear head gear and gloves, too, only they exchange blows at speeds in...

Pismo III: third annual Oceano Dunes Beach Race goes huge!
March 1, 2007... It always happens after you throw a great party. Everyone hears about it and next time it's way bigger than you expected. Hopefully better. The third annual Oceano Dunes Beach Race on California's Central Coast had a historic turnout and...

Bangers & mash: John Natalie wins Weston Beach Race.
March 1, 2007... Legend has it that the idea for the Weston Beach Race came to a Welsh chap having a pint at the pub with his mates, according to Phil Roberts. Roberts, director and club steward for RHL Activities Ltd., explained, "The competitive racing season...

Technically: steering stem replacement.
March 1, 2007... Whether you're a freestyle rider in training, a log jumping GNCC racer or a taller rider in need of better ergonomics, an aftermarket steering stem can add strength to your quad, reduce vibration and arm pump and help you dial in the perfect...

Trail festival: annual Hatfield-McCoy Trailfest brings ATV business to West Virginia.
March 1, 2007... When you hear Hatfield-McCoy, you think of the famous family feud that happened between two different clans along the West Virginia and Kentucky border after the Civil War. The names Hatfield and McCoy may always be synonymous with fighting...

One quick Brit: Paul Winrow's 2006 Lonestar Honda 450R.(Product/service evaluation)
March 1, 2007... RIDER: Paul Winrow CLASS: Pro Motocross "There's no substitute for experience at PDV," says Paul Winrow regarding the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux, France's famed endurance race. And Winrow should know. He's missed only one event since...

Doh!(Christian Gagnon's stunt goes wrong)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Christian Gagnon's 360-degree back flip went terribly wrong. The French-Canadian Gagnon, 29, was trying to be the first ATV rider to complete the backflip on European soil at the Weston Beach Race. After the Bomb Squad put on a freestyle aerial...