ATV Sport articles from September 2006

ATV Sport archives from September 2006

Vexilology 101.(EDITOR'S COLUMN)
September 1, 2006... Did you know there was such a hobby or profession as studying flags? Seriously, the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary defines Vexilology as "the study of flags." There's even such a place as the The Flag Institute. Located in the UK it's...

Dragon All-Weather goggle.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... Dragon Optic's All-Weather goggle is constructed with a polyurethane frame and lexan lens. The goggle features moisture-wicking micro-fleece foam and a silicon beaded adjustable strap. Dragon says the lens offers 100 percent UV protection and...

HMF 'Ironman' carbon Pro Series exhaust.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... Specifically designed in conjunction with John "Ironman" Natalie, this HMF Pro Series exhaust system is constructed with 304 stainless steel headers and inlets, 6061 aluminum canister and packed with RaceTex pillow packing. The exhaust is...

Bell SC-X Jr. helmet.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... This Bell SC-X Jr. helmet features a lightweight composite shell and five-year warranty. The SC-X Jr. has a removable, washable liner, padded chin strap with D-ring closure and strap closure, large eye port with goggle grabbers and an...

One Industries Tank Bag.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... This One Industries Tank Bag has a large carrying capacity, measuring 18 inches high by 15 inches wide and 37 inches long. The Tank Bag has off-road wheels and a retractable handle for easy transport. The gear bag has a boot compartment and...

Pro Armor Fat Peg Insert.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... With an extra row of teeth designed to grip boots, Pro Armor's Fat Peg Inserts fit into all existing Pro Armor Fat Peg nerf bars. Made of durable powder coated steel, the Pro Armor Fat Peg Insert was designed and engineered for top riders for...

M2R SX Performance gear.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... Constructed from heavy-duty nylon, Made2Race's SX-Performance pants are double top-stitched for durability. The pants also feature an injection-molded rear panel, oversized knee area and snap buckle. The pant is available in sizes 28 to 44 for...

ITP Holeshot GNCC tires.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... ITP's Holeshot GNCC tires debut in a 22 x 7-10 front and 20 x 10-9 rear size--with a 21 x 11-9 rear coming soon--all with 6-ply ratings. ITP claims the front Holeshot GNCC provides lighter, easier steering due to a rounded profile and angled...

DMC Suzuki LT-R450 exhaust.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2006... This DMC Afterburner Exhaust System developed for the LT-R450 is available in both full system and slip-on configurations. The exhaust system is designed with a stainless-steel endcap, billet muffler brackets and stainless head pipe and mid...

Ellis takes 4-Stroke Nationals.(WHAT'S UP)
September 1, 2006... The 19th Annual White Brothers 4-Stroke Nationals at Glen Helen Raceway in California finally enticed several top riders to attend the racing party. There were 12 pros signed up ready to race, and with Kory Ellis there--last year's winner--it...

High Lifter Mud Nationals.(all terrain vehicle racing)
September 1, 2006... Mud riding is a big deal to a lot of quad riders. High Lifter recognized this years ago, and then finally did something about it in 2003, when it held the inaugural Mud Nationals event in Longview, Texas. Four years later, the fourth-annual...

Gate draw.(WHAT'S UP)(Cartoon)
September 1, 2006... "Yes, I did suggest having the photo of your ATV enlarged, but I feel you might've gone a little overboard." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Check out ATV Sport's new improved Web site.(WHAT'S UP)
September 1, 2006... We've revamped our site to be more consumer friendly. ATVSport.com will highlight stories from within our magazine, offer breaking news and let you get in touch with the rest of the ATV enthusiast community. Another new feature will be the live...

Kawasaki KFX450.(WHAT'S UP)
September 1, 2006... Kawasaki sport quad enthusiasts have been dreaming about this moment since Kawi stopped producing the Tecate-4 in 1988. As this issue was going to print, we got word that Kawasaki will introduce a performance quad to compete in the 450...

East Fort Rock OHV.(READER FEEDBACK)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... I was excited to see ATV Sport do an article on the East Fort Rock trail system a few months back. Well, actually, I was a little disappointed because I had been toying with the idea of attempting to write an article and submit it to see if you...

Proper safety is key.(READER FEEDBACK)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... At only 33 years old, I hate to be the "old fuddy duddy," but I felt the pic you published of "Dune daughter" (May, 2006) was a perfect example of unsafe riding. No boots, no pants... only a helmet. I have been racing motocross for...

Can-Am Renegade crazy.(READER FEEDBACK)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... I've ridden a 2004 Yamaha Wolverine the last few years--too bad it's not the 2006 version with all the updates--and I've really enjoyed it. It's been a very good trail machine for me, and I can get some work done with it if I choose. The new...

Kudos from Canada.(READER FEEDBACK)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... This is a photo of me on my 2005 LT80, I have since moved on to a Yamaha Blaster LE. I love your mag and I wish that you could cover the CMA TT series. It is a fast growing series and it could really help us to grow even more. Offroad Cycle and...

Get sporty returns?(READER FEEDBACK)
September 1, 2006... I remember when ATV Sport had features on utility quads modified for sport in a section called "Get Sporty". With the release of the Can-Am Renegade, it got me thinking about the stories that used to be featured in there. I would love to see...

Help with paint.(MECHANIC TIPS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... Q I own a 2003 Honda 400EX. The stock plastic has seen better days. The right, rear fender has crease marks from a small get off I had and the rest is scratched and ugly. I can't afford new plastic, but the red plastic just isn't doing it for...

Still charging!(MECHANIC TIPS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... Q Can you tell me what to look for in a battery charger? I want to be able to hook up my quad to it over winter and also buy one because I've been burned too many times. Anonymous A If you're talking about using the charger for keeping...

Stiff-throttle Banshee.(MECHANIC TIPS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... Q I own a 2001 Yamaha Banshee and the throttle lever is too stiff. I knew the quad had a stiff stock throttle, but it has gotten worse. I have to use the palm of my hand to ride it. Help. James Dighton via the Internet A James, if...

Spark arrestor cleaning.(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Q I have a KFX700 with HMF exhaust with a spark arrestor. There's debris in the end cap. How do I clean it? I know how to remove it, but how and what should I do to clean it without damaging the spark arrestor screen? John ...

Prevent defense.(Allen White)(Interview)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... At the recent Moose ITP ATVA MX Nationals event in Danville, Va., we cornered Allen White, the main wrench turner for Pro class racer Kory Ellis. White has helped Ellis score a victory at the White Brothers 4-Stroke Nationals as well as land on...

Answer Alpha Air.(Alpha Air jersey )(Product/service evaluation)
September 1, 2006... Airflow is important in the hot desert, obviously. When I planned a trip to Glamis in mid- to late-April, I knew instantly I wanted vented gear. I've been out in that sandy stretch of land before when the heat was on and I wanted to be prepared...

Weekend Warrior SuperLite.(Weekend Warrior SuperLite Front Bath)(Weekend Warrior SuperLite Front Sleeper)(Product/service evaluation)
September 1, 2006... Trying to get your ATV and all your stuff packed up and moved is a nightmare. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] More riders are turning to toy box haulers. These pull-behinds double as a recreational vehicle and a machine hauler. Here's how...

Oakley Crowbar MX sand goggle.(PRODUCT TESTING)
September 1, 2006... Sand may be dang fun to ride in, but it sucks when it blows in your eyes. It really stinks when I wear expensive MX goggles and the sand and dust still invades. It just doesn't seem fair. The goggle engineers at Oakley have fixed this...

Refresh your quad's plastic with a trick graphic kit; It's a common problem among ATV owners: they are sick and tired of their quad's scratched, ugly, stressed plastic. After one season of hard riding, the bold new graphics you unloaded extra cash for upon purchase can be torn, ragged and ready for a refresher course in sex appeal.(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2006... There's nothing worse than a hideous set of plastic that makes your quad look like the runt of the litter. But, for a few bucks, you can change that with one of the most popular ways to customize an ATV: a graphic kit--way cheaper than thinning...

Arms race: the A-arm and front-end game explained.(TECHNICALLY)
September 1, 2006... Why are shows like "Pimp My Ride" and "Orange County Choppers" so popular? Although the characters are interesting to watch, and they make most of us feel better about our own family relations, it's doubtful many would tune in to see the head...

Muscle quad: 2007 Can-Am Renegade 800 offers big, burly and unmatched rec-sport package.(MACHINE TEST)
September 1, 2006... In the last issue of ATV Sport, we gave you a sneak peek look at the all-new 2007 Can-Am Renegade 800. We said then we needed more time on the unique ATV before we could give you more feedback. We were given another couple of hours to ride the...

Girl power; Alba Action Sports' 477cc YFZ: strong enough for a man, but made for a women.(PERFORMANCE PROJECT)
September 1, 2006... Girl's Point Of View To get an opinion from a test rider that better fits the target of the build, we put Beata Kobylecka on the machine for a few spins. Kobylecka has some off-road experience, but is lighter and less aggressive than I....

Old vs. new: powervalve Honda 330R Suzuki R450 shootout.(Product/service evaluation)
September 1, 2006... Just one year ago, there would be no contest. For Pro-level motocross, freestyle and extreme duning, no production quad from a major manufacturer could even come close to a full-race, Honda FourTrax 250R-based machine. Yamaha's YFZ and Honda's...

Bearing down: Chris Borich hopes his Honda is a winner.
September 1, 2006... Chris Borich loves racing in the woods. No question about it. For almost a decade, Borich has been making the kings of whatever class he competes in think twice and wish they had a rearview mirror. When he started out in the B class, he was a...

Fast and fun: Johnny Gallagher likes his 450R.
September 1, 2006... Johnny Gallagher likes to have fun. The conditions could be greasy, slick and beyond muddy, but Gallagher would still be cracking jokes on the line before the race and smiling as he pops his blisters on his hands after the race. Point is, some...

Break on through: after a breakout year, Chris Jenks wants more.(Interview)
September 1, 2006... Chris Jenks runs No. 4 this year, but he'd much rather have the No. 1 plate. Last year with the now-defunct Four-Stroke Tech team, Jenks had what can be described as his breakthrough season. Everything clicked and he started finishing at the...

Minooka park: how an exciting new multi-use ride area in central Alabama came to be.
September 1, 2006... For years the locals knew the area as a trash-infested hangout for hoodlums and ne'er-do-wells that was best left alone. There was an old lake in the middle of all the bramble that was pretty much filled up and had become an impassable swamp....

Under pressure: WORCS Round 4 takes on Adelanto's Racetown 395.(world off road championship series)
September 1, 2006... The WORCS racing series returned to Southern California for the second time this year. Round 4 was held at Racetown 395 in Adelanto. Like the last SoCal round, the racer turnout was huge. More than 470 riders entered, just missing the record...

Promise kept: Ballance edges Borich and Jenks to win Loretta's GNCC.
September 1, 2006... Bill Ballance said after he salvaged a second-place finish at the Big Buck GNCC that he promised his new little girl a victory and that he'd have to do it at Lorettas. Ballance held true to that promise as he won Round 5 in Hurricane Mills....

A dandy in Danville: Jeremiah Jones earns second straight Pro class overall.
September 1, 2006... Jeremiah Jones has regained his championship form of old, found some luck and finally has his Yoshimura Suzuki LT-R450 dialed in. He proved that by winning his second consecutive Pro class overall at Round 6 of the Moose ITP ATVA MX Nationals...

Supermoto special: ATV supermoto event in Southern Nevada features quads, RUVs and freestyle.(All terrain vehicles)
September 1, 2006... The Southern Nevada Supermoto says it's serious about its efforts attempting to make supermoto another respected form of ATV racing. It doesn't want this to be some short-lived fad, but an activity with promise and a legitimate future. For the...

No chance in H E double hockey stick!(Exhaust)
September 1, 2006... How do you create a more exciting, fast-paced mud bog? The powers that be at High Lifter may have answered that question. With the Maxxis Mud-A-Cross event, muddy ATV oval track racing was born. Mud-A-Cross pitted racers against each other and...