ATV Sport articles from November 2006

ATV Sport archives from November 2006

Fallen champ.(JOY RIDE)
November 1, 2006... When Suzuki/Yoshimura pro racer Jeremiah Jones was involved in a holeshot crash during the second moto at the Unadilla MX National, life for everyone passionate about ATV racing changed forever. Not only did the sport lose one of the fastest...

Thunder in the Valley.(WHAT'S UP)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The Thunder in the Valley Family RV Quad Series has reached the halfway point and everyone aboard has seen some good days and some rough ones. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It hasn't happened on its own, though. Jennifer and Jason Patton...

Rath Racing signs with Cat.(WHAT'S UP)
November 1, 2006... PowerSports ATV Tour is reporting that Arctic Cat has agreed to an engineering partnership with Rath Racing in the WPSA PowerSports ATV Championship Tour's QuadTerrain Challenge Pro Stock Class. The Thief River Falls, Minnesota-based ATV and...

Polaris won't acquire KTM majority.(WHAT'S UP)
November 1, 2006... Polaris Industries Inc. and KTM Power Sports AG announced that they will continue their strategic partnership at an operational and technical level but that they no longer anticipate Polaris acquiring a majority equity interest in KTM. On...

Man adopts Hatfield-McCoy ordinance.(WHAT'S UP)
November 1, 2006... The sound of ATVs riding through the town of Man, W.Va., isn't an unfamiliar noise, but the sight of people riding without helmets and with passengers may take some locals by surprise. In a council meeting on July 10, the town formally...

Summer Quad Series.(WHAT'S UP)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Southern California is a busy place for quad racing. With ITP QuadCross, WORCS, Best In the Desert, Thunder in the Valley and the Summer Quad Series, West Coast racers have plenty to do. Lake Elsinore MX Park and Podium Productions promotes the...

Gate draw.(WHAT'S UP)(Cartoon)
November 1, 2006... "Yes, I do own a dog. Why do you ask?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Jeremiah Jones seriously hurt.(WHAT'S UP)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Pro rider Jeremiah Jones was seriously injured in a crash during the second Moto at Round 12 of the ITP/Moose Racing National Motocross Series leading to emergency surgery and speculation that he may be permanently paralyzed from the accident....

Faster, more powerful Hondas.(WHAT'S UP)(HondaJet)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Honda recently announced plans to enter the innovative HondaJet in the growing very light jet market. Although there's no word if the HondaJet will be offered in red or with the Honda Wing logo on its wings, the move is definitely a bold...

CPSC forwards ATV rules proposal.(WHAT'S UP)
November 1, 2006... The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) accepted proposals on new safety rules for ATVs and rejected a request to ban the sale of full-size ATVs for use by children under 16. In May, CPSC staff made recommendations to the commission...

Wood coming back.(INPUT)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... My name is Eric Wood and I am a former national champion ATV racer from the late 1980s and early 90s. I am looking at getting back into racing and was wondering where all the TT tracks have gone? I am not really looking into motocross tracks as...

Don't forget the little guys.(INPUT)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I have been reading your magazine for more than a year and recently subscribed. I love the fact you cover the western U.S. race scene (WORCS, ITP and Racetown). My sons race in these series. I only wish you would include the little guys and...

Two is better than one.(INPUT)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I'd have to agree with the On Track story "The Contender" in the October issue. I think the new PowerSports Tour is only going to make the ATVA Nationals better. While a lot of people are concerned the end is near for the GNCs, I don't believe...

Where's the 450 shootout?(INPUT)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I don't get it. Your magazine claims on its cover of all places that it's the No. 1 sport quad magazine. If so, where's the 450 shootout? I've been waiting patiently each month I receive the magazine, and still nothing. What's the holdup? I...

Side-by-side crazy.(INPUT)
November 1, 2006... I've been riding sport quads in the dunes for nearly two decades now. But that all changed one month ago when I decided to sell my sport quads. My friend has a heavily modified Yamaha Rhino and it's simply a blast in the dunes. I never thought...

The goods.(HOT PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... 1 Scott Voltage X ThermaMax The ThermaMax is a dual-pane, anti-fog cold weather goggle with a thermal lens. The ThermaMax fits on MX helmets and has a ram-air style frame and includes a noseguard with mask for cold weather riding....

Mechanic tip.(WRENCH THIS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Don't Suck Sand And Dirt So you were trying to do a little good and decided to ditch that old worn out air filter and buy a new one. Or maybe you finally opened up that airbox lid and discovered that the dirty filter needed a bath. A worn...

Do tires matter?(WRENCH THIS)(Interview)
November 1, 2006... Q I'm new to the ATV racing scene as I just bought a Honda 450R with kick start. My friend has a few acres of land with a small track and a few small jumps. Well, I got addicted and tried an open practice at my local track. Everybody says I...

Are Tire Balls that good?(WRENCH THIS)(Interview)
November 1, 2006... Q I ride in a very rocky part of West Virginia and have experienced a lot of flats. I've tried bead-lock rims and aftermarket tires, but the rocks still find a way to decimate my tires. I'm sick of replacing and fixing flats and want to know if...

Steer me in the right direction.(WRENCH THIS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Q I ride a 2005 Polaris Predator a lot in tight woods and was wondering how much the addition of an aftermarket steering stem will help the control of my quad. Also, what's the difference between a stem and a stabilizer? Cindy M. via...

On the Prowl.(WRENCH THIS)
November 1, 2006... Q I really enjoy riding my Arctic Cat Prowler and have found it can be a really good substitution for my sport quad in the desert. I see all sorts of performance mods for the Yamaha Rhino, but I haven't heard much about the Prowler. Do you know...

Hydrapak Borracho.(THE GOOD TEST)
November 1, 2006... Did you know that a camel's hump doesn't hold any water? It's true. According to the Library of Congress' Everyday Mysteries Web site (http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/), a camel's hump is actually used to store fat. While you...

M2R SX-Performance gear.(THE GOOD TEST)
November 1, 2006... Perfection doesn't happen overnight. But Made2Race's first shot at a gear line came pretty close. While we did have a few complaints about the all-new SX Performance gear line from M2R, we were pretty impressed with its first effort. ...

Moto 911.(THE GOOD TEST)
November 1, 2006... Progressive Cycle Safety sent us some of its Moto 911 spray-on topical pain reliever. The spray claims to have at least seven all-natural chemicals, including peppermint oil, Brazilian menthol and eucalyptus, which combine to create a...

Sand tire buyer's guide.(Buyers guide)
November 1, 2006... Many seasoned riders will tell you that there's no better place to experience a quad than in the dunes. Like winter sports, though, it's a seasonal affair that's best experienced after the dog days of summer have broken. Fall and winter's...

7th inning stretch: 2007 model lineups roll out; several sport quads still rumored.
November 1, 2006... it's shaping up to be another burgeoning year in the sport quad market. Kawasaki will finally enter the 450 class after announcing its new KFX, while the KTM and Polaris partnership resulted in its first combined effort: The Outlaw 525. ...

2007 Gas Gas HP 450: all-new Spanish quad takes aim at the Japanese!(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2006... It's easy to forget that, long before the Japanese manufacturers produced a 450 performance quad, Gas Gas (Spain) had just such a machine. The fuel-injected, four-valve, liquid-cooled, six-speed four-stroke was way ahead of its time. ...

Twice as nice: a pair of youth Apex ATVs crank out two-stroke power.(PERFORMANCE PROJECT)
November 1, 2006... Man, times certainly have changed. Remember the late 1980s and early '90s? If you were a young 6-year-old tyke with a Power Wheels you were the coolest kid on the block. Not anymore. The neighborhood's top dogs now ride quality youth ATVs. ...

Back from the dead: transforming a dust-collecting Raptor into a dune monster.(PERFORMANCE PROJECT)(Yamaha 660 Raptor)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2006... Most sport quad owners do their fair share of modifications, but there usually comes a limit when one's technical expertise or motivation runs dry. The owner usually declares that the bike is "officially done" or begins to consider their next...

Make it growl: custom Hot Rods 720cc stroker Grizzly.(PERFORMANCE PROJECT)(Cover story)
November 1, 2006... Yamaha recently announced an all-new Grizzly 700 sport utility quad. So what if you're one of many who owned the old Griz? Should you trade in for the 2007? Maybe, but what if you can't afford to fork over the needed cash? You might be better...

The program: Media Allstars is spreading ATV love across the globe.(MACHINE TEST)
November 1, 2006... Jorge Cuartas is passionate about ATV racing. In fact, in the last two years, this 30-something racer turned team manager has changed the face of amateur racing. It all started about three years ago. Cuartas, knowing full well the professional...

Go Adrienne: young female racer is tearing up MX tracks across the country.(Hot Wheels)(Yamaha YFZ450)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2006... Sixteen-year-old quad racer Adrienne Cooper was born with the racing gene. Her father, Julius, earned the nickname "Lucky" while competing in the desert inside a Class 7 off-road truck. Now retired, Adrienne's proud papa couldn't be happier his...

Dirt fiend: DASA 570cc big-bore kit turns a Honda into a dirt demon.(Hot Wheels)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2006... Installing hardwood floors can be back-breaking work. Just ask Ken Plaza. The 30-year-old owns a flooring business and has put in countless hours making other people's floors look stellar. About four years ago, Plaza says he bought an old...

Summer Surprise: Duane Johnson cracks the top 5 on a Honda.(Hot Wheels)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2006... There's a new Rock in town. Move over Duane Johnson of former wrestling fame, the ATV pro rider version is stealing the headlines. Rookie Grand National Cross Country pro Duane "The Rock" Johnson has made a quick ascent into the top 5 of...

Bearing down: rear wheel bearings and seal replacement.(TECHNICALLY)
November 1, 2006... Wobble is a word you need to add to your vocabulary. It basically means an unequal motion. Unequal suggests something is out of balance and needs to be adjusted. If your quad's back end is wobbling like a drunk man on Roller Blades, then it...

Class is in session: "the professor" Joe Byrd on his motocross title chase.(MIND PROBE)(Interview)
November 1, 2006... Joe Byrd has been patient. After logging 12 years in the Pro class, Byrd's trophy case is missing one thing: a No. 1 plate. Byrd vaulted himself into first place in the Moose Racing/ITP GNC MX Nationals with two first-place finishes at the...

Speedworld success: Dustin Nelson holds off Kory Ellis at Oasis in the desert.
November 1, 2006... The Phoenix, Ariz., area is well-known for its retirement communities and horde of golf courses littered with slow-moving golf carts. Really slow-moving golf carts. It's too bad those golfers aren't hitting the links aboard one of the...

Washington mud bath: WORCS racers tackle an unfamiliar foe at Washougal.(World Offroad Championship Series)
November 1, 2006... Washington is known for it's wet weather and Washougal, well, it's in Washington. The World Offroad Championship Series travels to many different venues during its racing season. At Round 6, racers journeyed into the great Northwest for the...

6-hour getaway.(Maxxis 12 Hours of ATV America)
November 1, 2006... The highly popular Maxxis 12 Hours of ATV America is considered the big daddy of all GNCC-style races, but with a twist. Instead of blasting through thick sections of forest for a couple hours, race teams are asked to tackle a course for...

Hot at Sunset: Jeremiah Jones keeps the Suzuki/Yoshimura team in the MX Nationals title chase.
November 1, 2006... With a 1-1 moto sweep Jeremiah Jones dominated Round 11 of the Moose Racing ITP ATVA MX Nationals and kept his championship hopes alive, despite the sweltering heat. It definitely was hot at Sunset Ridge. If temperatures in the mid 90s and a...

Race To The Clouds.(Exhaust)(Pikes Peak International Hill Climb)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, also known as "The Race To The Clouds" is roughly 12.42 miles long and climbs from an elevation of 9,402 feet to more than 14,000 feet above sea level. The annual race takes ATV riders up Pikes Peak,...