ATV News September/October 2015

Volume 15, Issue 5

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Can-Am

New ATVs for the Trail & Track

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Team ITP’s Dave Simmons, the defending Super Senior 45+ champion, posted his eighth consecutive win of the season in the AMA AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series, presented by Maxxis, on June 6. Simmons extended his points lead to 38 points with the win at the GNCC in Millfield, Ohio. Photo courtesy ITP Tires.

INSIDE FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

05 Where to Ride: Tillamook State Forest

03 On Track

07 New ATVs for the trail & track

13 Racing

04 News 14 Calendar 15 Marketplace

THE ATV NEWS TEAM: Bill Kresnak, Editor • Halley Immelt, Designer

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ON TRACK New Tools In Defense Of ATV Riders OHV and bicycle riding.

This is equivalent to a land grab the size of the state of Indiana.

The proposal only affects western states, but Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York City introduced it.

She also introduced the bill two years ago, and two years before that.

Another congressional example is America’s Red Rocks Wilderness Act, H.R. 2430, introduced by Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.). This legislation, first introduced in 1989, would designate 9.2 million acres in Utah as Wilderness, including Desolation and Labyrinth Canyons, the Dirty Devil River, Bitter Creek, White Canyon and the San Rafael Swell. This Wilderness designation would make the land off-limits to OHV riders on any type of vehicle. It also would limit other recreational uses.

The Wilderness area proposed by this bill is nearly twice the size of New Jersey.

So, you see, ATV riders are under constant attack. Efforts to restrict riding in your state can come from ATV opponents hundreds of miles away, as these examples show.

Shouldn’t the people who live in those areas have some say in whether they should be banned from riding on public land in their states?

The AMA has developed some new tools for you to use in the fight to protect ATV riding in your area now and into the future. It’s important for you to let decision makers know how you feel about these issues.

Log on to www.americanmotorcyclist. com > Rights > Advocacy Center to view the new “Federal Action Center,” “State Action Center” and “Local Action Center” tabs. By clicking on those tabs, you can see the latest threats to riding at the federal, state and local levels and you can take action.

We also have a new “Social Media” tab to encourage communication on issues. Social media has become a valuable tool on Capitol Hill.

I hope that you will take the time explore all the tools the “Rights” section of the website offers you, not only for acting on issues but also for stopping issues before they become a threat to your riding freedoms.

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From the federal level to the local level, opponents of ATV riding are hard at work trying to restrict where you

By Wayne Allard can ride.

AMA vice president for In many government relations instances, ATV opponents subscribe to the old saying: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”

A case in point is federal legislation called the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act. This legislation, if approved by Congress, would close off 23 million acres in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming to off-highway-vehicle riders.

The bill, H.R. 996, would designate these public lands as Wilderness.

A Wilderness designation is one of the strictest forms of public land management. Once Congress designates an area as Wilderness, nearly all forms of non-pedestrian recreation are illegal within that area, including

NEWS

Sen. Patty Richie

Bill Could Create Trail System in New York A statewide ATV trail system would be created in New York state under a proposal introduced by state Sen. Patty Ritchie (R-Oswego-Massena).

The bill, S.5821, would create the trail system using fees already paid by riders, Ritchie says. This would create new riding opportunities and link new and existing trails as a way to boost tourism through the growing popularity of outdoor recreational vehicles.

“From young adults to retirees, families and sportsmen, people are looking for

more ways to get outside and enjoy everything our state has to offer in terms of natural scenic views, fresh air and outdoor fun -- and they’re increasingly looking at ATVs as a way to enhance their fun and enjoyment,” Ritchie says.

Using existing registration fees for the more than 100,000 ATVs currently in the state, Ritchie’s plan would reallocate millions of dollars to develop and maintain ATV trails, and promote responsible riding and outdoor recreation.

Riders who use trail systems in states such as Pennsylvania, Maine, Wisconsin, Minnesota pour hundreds of millions of dollars into those local economies each year, and Ritchie says the same would happen in New York.

Wyoming Creates 3,000-Acre Riding Area Wyoming riders now have a legal 3,000-acre riding area near Cody called the Red Lake Motorized Recreation Area.

The area has been used in the past by off-highway vehicle riders, but now it is officially sanctioned for riding as part of the Wyoming State Trails Off Road Vehicle program.

The park came about thanks to the efforts of landowner Glenn Nielson, the Northwest Wyoming Off Highway Vehicle

Alliance, and state and local officials all working together. There are two open riding areas totaling 400 acres and more than 60 miles of trails.

The land is about a mile from downtown Cody off Skyline Drive.

Florida Proposal Would Open Trails A Florida state lawmaker introduced a proposal to allow ATVs and off-highway vehicles on up to 10 percent of the 27,400-acre Tiger Bay State Forest.

State Rep. Dwayne Taylor says he introduced the proposal, House Bill 419, this year to provide opportunities for ATV and dirt bike riders.

But the bill may be tweaked further after input from the Florida Forest Service and others.

Feds May Create Season ATV Ban In Alaska The federal Bureau of Land Management has proposed creating an “Area of Critical Environmental Concern” that would bar ATVs from summer use on about 30,000 acres in the Fortymile River area northwest of Chicken, Alaska, on the Alaska-Canada border.

Can-Am Mini DS ATVs Recalled BRP is recalling about 12,500 model year 2008 through 2015 Can-Am Mini DS ATVs for two different problems that could cause crashes.

Model year 2008 through 2014 DS 70 ATVs fail to meet requirements pertaining to the unrestricted maximum speed of the vehicle. Model year 2008 through 2015 DS 70 and DS 90 ATVs fail to meet requirements pertaining to parking brakes.

The recalled vehicles are youth model ATVs and have 70cc and 90cc engines.

The ATVs were made in Vietnam and sold at Can-Am dealers in the United States from July 2007 through January 2015 for between $1,800 and $2,800.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly.

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NEWS WHERE TO RIDE

New Hampshire ATV Clubs Among Yamaha Grant Recipients

Tillamook, Ore. For some great ATV riding in an area that may be one of the largest reforestation projects ever undertaken, plan a trip to the Tillamook State Forest in the northwest corner of Oregon, between Portland and the coast.

The Tillamook State Forest boasts more than 250 miles of trails through scenic forest. Some of the popular riding areas are the Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill and Browns Camp offhighway vehicle areas.

These trailheads are off the scenic Wilson River Highway, which is Highway 6. The Jordan Creek Trailhead is at milepost 18 in what is known as the Tillamook Burn. The Diamond Mill turnoff is at milepost 22.7 and the Browns Camp trailhead is at milepost 33.

There is another trailhead, the Trask Trailhead, on Highway 101 and Trask River Road.

The forest trails range in difficulty from easy to extremely challenging and crisscross the coastal mountain range.

In addition to trails, the Browns Camp, Jordan Creek and Diamond Mill campgrounds and staging areas provide overnight and day use opportunities. Day use is free in the Tillamook State Forest unless you are occupying a campsite in Browns Camp or Jordan Creek. Browns Camp and Jordan Creek cost $10 a night for the first vehicle and $2 a night for an extra vehicle. The Diamond Mill campground is $3 a night per vehicle.

The trails can get dusty in the summer and may be closed down from time to time because of fire restrictions. For questions related to trail conditions at the Browns Camp, Lyda Camp and Jordan Creek OHV areas, contact Jahmaal Rebb at

(503) 359-7463 or jahmaal.rebb@ oregon.gov. For the Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill and Trask OHV areas, contact Reid Brown at (503) 815-7024 or reid.a.brown@oregon.gov.

The Tillamook State Forest has an amazing history. Between 1933 and 1951, some 355,000 acres of what is now known as the Tillamook State Forest burned. Forestry crews, prison inmates and school groups planted seedlings to reforest the land. What is seen now is second-growth forest.

The reforestation project, involving 72 million seedlings, began in 1949.

The project also involved the creation of a road network to give firefighters better access to the forest.

Officials report that charred trunks left from the early fires are still visible.

To ride in the Tillamook State Forest, riders need a $10 Oregon ATV permit that is valid for two years. Out-of-state riders don’t need to get an Oregon permit if their state honors an Oregon ATV operating permit. Those states include Arizona, California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Utah and Washington.

Since Jan. 1, 2014, all ATV operators must have an ATV Safety Education Card. The course may be taken online and the card is good for life.

Non-residents riding in Oregon are exempt from carrying a state of Oregon ATV Safety Education Card if they possess an ATV Safety Education Card or equivalent issued by their own state.

For more information about the Tillamook State Forest, contact: Oregon Department of Forestry, Tillamook Office, 5005 Third St., Tillamook, OR 97141, or by phone at (503) 815-7024.

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The Androscoggin ATV Club and North County ATV, both in New Hampshire, are among the latest recipients of outdoor access grants from Yamaha Motor Corp. USA. Yamaha announced that it gave more than $95,000 to eight projects to promote safe, responsible riding and open sustainable access to land, trails and riding areas for off-highway-vehicle users.

The awards are first quarter grants from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative.

“Recognizing OHV riders are also hunters, fishermen, campers, farmers and outdoor enthusiasts, Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative has spent the past year investing in projects that directly benefit the public’s ability to access land for work and play,” says Mike Martinez, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group vice president.

“The outdoor recreation community has responded well to the expanded platform of the GRANT program, submitting more thoughtful and welldesigned projects that embrace and protect the diverse uses of public land, something we hope to see more of in the coming funding cycles,” he says.

Funding was awarded to: • Androscoggin ATV Club, N.H. • Beverhead-Deerlodge N.F. – Butte Ranger District- Whitetail, Mont.

• Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, Nev. • National FFA • Wonders of Wildlife • North County ATV, N.H. • Tread Lightly!

• Washington County Board of Supervisors, Miss.

Riding clubs, outdoor enthusiast associations, land managers and conservationists can find information about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative at www.yamahaoutdooraccess. com.

Tillamook State Forest

Oregon State Parks

The area of critical concern would be in Mosquito Flats.

The BLM says it made the proposal because it is a large wetland used by moose, owls and swans.

The proposal is contained in a resource management plan that is expected to be finalized in September.

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NEWS Minnesota ATV Riders Celebrate New OHV Park Minnesota ATV riders celebrated the long-awated opening of the Meeker County Off-Highway Vehicle Park in July.

Members of the Crow River Wheelers all-terrain-vehicle club have been working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and other public officials since 2009 to get a place to ride, aside from the club’s private property.

Most of Minnesota’s off-highwayvehicle trails are in the northern part of the state.

The nearest two trails to Meeker County are Tri-County Park, a 25-acre park near Faribault, and Appleton Area Recreational Park, one mile east of Appleton, in Swift County.

The Crow River Wheelers have placed a particular emphasis on encouraging riders of all ages to visit the new park, specifically with their ATV youth safety training courses.

The new OHV course includes space

for novice riders, as well as more challenging trails for more experienced riders.

The Crow River Wheeler’s state grant contract provides the club with some state assistance for trail and park maintenance and development, and assures the 40-acre plot will remain open to the public for ATV riding for 20 years.

The park is scheduled to be open from dawn till dusk seven days a week year round.

“With the DNR’s help and the help of Meeker County, this park is now open for everyone to enjoy,” Club President Kerry Hansen told the local newspaper.

“The club would like to extend its sincere appreciation to everyone that has helped make this day possible.”

Crow River Wheelers was established in 1993 to promote ATV riding by educating its members and the public about the positive aspects of ATV use.

To raise funds for the Meeker County Off-Highway Vehicle Park, the club has been hosting annual motocross races at the McLeod County Fair since 1995.

For true champions, winning the AMA No. 1 plate isn’t everything...

Route Inventory Ordered In Utah A U.S. district court judge has given the federal Bureau of Land Management up to three years to inventory 4,000 miles of off-highway-vehicle routes in southcentral Utah.

In a “remedy” order, U.S. District Judge Dale Kimball directed the BLM to conduct a new analysis of archaeological sites and artifacts and the potential impact on them from OHV use.

In November 2013, Kimball rejected parts of the 2008 Richfield Resource Management Plan that designated OHV routes through about 1.9 million acres, but left the plan in place during the court proceedings. Before the 2008 plan went into effect, 77 percent of the land had unrestricted access.

It takes a lot for an ATV or motorcycle racer to earn the prestigious AMA No. 1 plate: a lot of talent, a lot of courage, a lot of determination. After all, the best racers in America are all chasing the dream: to hoist the AMA No. 1 plate above their head at the end of race day.

Many try. Few succeed. There’s no greater challenge for an ATV or motorcycle racer. And there’s no sweeter victory for the winner.

The AMA No. 1 plate proves that the racer went head-tohead against the best of the best, and won. No explanation needed. Whether racing as an amateur or a pro, the AMA No. 1 plate represents an incredible accomplishment that can never be taken away.

One for the AMA record books. There’s nothing better.

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...it’s the only thing.

2016 ATVS

The 2016 Crop Of ATVs Can-Am Boasts New ATV Engines, Features For 2016, Can-Am has updated three of its ATV engines and is adding new specialty vehicle packages, including the mud-specific Outlander L 570 X mr.

Rotax 570: Found in the Outlander L and Outlander, the all-new liquidcooled, eight-valve 570 Rotax V-Twin supplies 48 horsepower. Larger pistons and a longer stroke create a reported gain of two horsepower, as well as increased low-end torque.

Rotax 850: The revised 78-horsepower liquid-cooled V-Twin Rotax 850 gains seven horsepower for 2016, adding up to 9 percent more power and 7 percent more torque.

Rotax 1000R: A revised, liquid-cooled, 976cc, 89-horsepower Rotax 1000R V-Twin engine is the most powerful ATV engine in the Can-Am family. For 2016, the flagship Rotax 1000R has an additional seven horsepower, a 9 percent power increase.

Also for 2016, Can-Am is introducing the all-new Outlander L X mr 570 for mudders. The new Outlander is based on the Outlander L 570, but includes specialty,

mud-ready components like 28-inch Maxxis Mudzilla tires, snorkel, relocated radiator and more.

Other Outlander changes for 2016 include those to the Outlander L LE 570. Some of the items included are power steering, aluminum

Outlander L Mossy Oak Hunting Edition

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A look at some of the new ATVs and features we’ll see in 2016

wheels, a reinforced seat cover, bumpers, six-ply tires and painted plastic.

The all-new Outlander L Mossy Oak Hunting Edition is loaded for a successful day in the field with its accessories and exclusive Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Camo pattern. Purposely configured with hunters and outdoorsmen in mind, the Mossy Oak edition model includes bumpers, handguards, black aluminum wheels, a Kolpin gun boot, WARN winch, revised suspension preload, skid plate and more.

For more information, go to www. can-am.brp.com.

2016 ATVS Kawasaki Brute Force And KFX ATVs Return For 2016 Kawasaki reports that the Brute Force ATV family is back for 2016 boasting features that include electric power steering and either a 749cc V-twin or a 271cc single-cylinder engine.

The Brute Force 750 4x4i models also feature four-wheel drive while the pricefriendly Brute Force 300 is available in rear-wheel drive only.

Kawasaki says its KFX ATV family is intended to give younger riders and novices two entry-level models with a number of parental-controlled safety features to help riders safely gain ATV riding experience at lower speeds.

Powered by a fuel-injected 749cc V-twin engine, the Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS and EPS Camo can be ridden in either two- or four-wheel drive modes, which are selected at the touch of a button on the handlebar. It also has the benefit of Variable Front Differential Control for the limited-slip front differential, ensuring plenty of traction when it’s needed.

Power is transmitted through the Kawasaki Automatic Power-Drive System for the continuously variable transmission to ensure smooth power delivery and the right amount of torque for the task at hand. These models also feature Electric Power Steering, making it easy to maneuver off-road, and allowing riders to stay in the saddle longer by reducing fatigue.

The 2016 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS and EPS Camo are equipped with powerful disc brakes and double wishbone independent suspension with 6.7 inches of wheel travel.

Kawasaki says these Brute Force ATVs also have six-spoke cast aluminum wheels and

Kawasaki KFX 90 are equipped with durable cargo racks with integrated tie-down loops.

For 2016, the Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS comes in White and Candy Lime Green in addition to Super Black.

The Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Camo continues to be offered in Realtree Xtra Green camouflage for those who want their vehicle to blend into the scenery.

The Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS has an MSRP of $9,999, and the Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Camo is $10,599.

The Brute Force 750 4x4i has the same powerful V-twin engine, flexible fourwheel drive system and limited-slip front differential as the 750 4x4i EPS models, although it doesn’t have Electric Power Steering. It also uses the same frame and bodywork, with the same cargo capacity on both the front (88 pounds) and rear (176 pounds) racks.

All Brute Force 750 4x4i models are capable of towing up to 1,250 pounds thanks to an integrated truck-style 2-inch receiver.

The Brute Force ATV family can be equipped with many Kawasaki Genuine Accessories that include snowplows (not available for the Brute Force 300), underbody protection, storage boxes, a winch and much more.

The non-EPS model comes in Timberline Green and has an MSRP of $8,999.

Kawasaki says the most popular member of the Brute Force ATV family is the Brute Force 300. It’s powered by a 271cc single-cylinder, four-stroke engine that is tuned to deliver torque at low-RPM. It is mated to a continuously variable transmission.

Equipped with front and rear racks, the

Brute Force 300 can carry tools, animal feed or hunting gear.

The Brute Force 300 is available in Super Black and Bright White and has an MSRP of $4,299.

For the younger ATV riders, Kawasaki offers the KFX90 with its air-cooled 89cc single-cylinder, four-stroke engine. The ATV includes parental controls, such as a keyed ignition to avoid unsupervised starting and a throttle-limiting screw to restrict throttle movement. Also, once the rider becomes more experienced, a collar in the CVT transmission can be easily removed to increase speed.

The ATV features a wide stance for greater stability, as well as two front drum brakes and a rear disc brake. It is available in Lime Green and has an MSRP of $2,599.

As the smallest vehicle in Kawasaki’s ATV range, the KFX50 is where many young riders get started. It features a 49.5cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, fourstroke engine that is designed to provide smooth power and reliability.

The KFX50 has all the features of the KFX90, including a smooth CVT transmission that allows engine braking in certain situations, electric start, two front drum brakes and a rear disc brake, all of which are activated by handlebar-mounted brake levers.

It has the same keyed ignition, throttle screw and CVT collar to help provide parental control of vehicle usage and performance.

The KFX50 comes in Lime Green and has an MSRP of $1,999.

For more information, go to www.kawasaki.com.

Kawasaki BRUTE FORCE 750 EPS

Suzuki KingQuad 400F

Suzuki’s 2016 ATV lineup includes the KingQuad 750AXi, as well as the KingQuad 500AXi, KingQuad 400ASi and the QuadSport Z90.

The Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi returns with a redesigned grill and speedometer cover, new tires and an updated side cover that eases access to the oil-level check. Available in standard and power steering models, the KingQuad 750AXi comes in red, black and True Timber XD3 Camouflage finish. A Special Edition model for 2016 features matte black body work along with power steering and the rest of the KingQuad’s features.

The KingQuad 750AXi features a liquid-cooled, 722cc single-cylinder, four-valve engine with dual overhead cams and fuel injection.

The 750AXi models, built in Rome, Ga., also feature independent front and rear suspension as well as a low center of mass with the fuel tank positioned beneath the T-shaped seat.

Other features include: • A reverse and differential-lock limiter that monitors vehicle

speed so a higher engine rpm can be used when getting out of mud or loose ground.

• Power steering on some models that is designed to offer lighter steering in a variety of conditions to reduce rider fatigue.

• A torque-sensing front differential with three modes: 2WD, 4WD or differential-locked 4WD, selected by a handlebar-mounted button.

The KingQuad 500AXi ATV comes with many of the same features as the KingQuad 750AXi. The ATVs utilize the same chassis, suspension and brakes as the 750AXi KingQuad models, and are powered by a 493cc fuel-injected fourvalve engine with overhead camshaft.

The 500AXi family includes standard and power steering models, and all are available in red, green and True Timber XD3 Camouflage.

Key features include: • A twin-spark-plug cylinder head fitted with two iridium, projection-type spark plugs for better cold engine starts and more stable performance.

• A reverse and differential-lock limiter that monitors vehicle speed so

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Suzuki Unveils KingQuad Lineup, QuadSport Z90

a higher engine RPM can be used when getting out of mud or loose ground.

• Power steering on some models that is designed to offer lighter steering in a variety of conditions to reduce rider fatigue.

• The fully automatic QuadMatic continuously variable transmission uses a durable V-belt and centrifugal clutch.

The KingQuad 400ASi and KingQuad 400FSi ATVs feature fuel-injected 376cc, four-stroke, four-valve engines. The fuel-injection system is designed to provide crisp throttle response and low emissions.

The KingQuad 400ASi uses Suzuki’s technically advanced QuadMatic transmission. This fully automatic continuously variable transmission features high- and low-range settings and reverse. Its advanced enginebraking system minimizes free-wheeling with the throttle off and helps control the vehicle speed during steep descents.

The KingQuad 400FSi gives riders a five-speed manual transmission with automatic clutch. The KingQuad 400ASi and 400FSi models come in several colors: Terra Green, Flame Red and True Timber XD3 camouflage.

Key features include: • A fuel-injected 376cc four-stroke, four-valve engine with updated camshaft profiles, ECU programming and an exhaust designed to produce smooth power output.

• The CVT has an engine braking system that reduces free-wheeling to help control vehicle speed during steep descents (on KingQuad 400ASi models).

• Riders can switch into 2WD or 4WD using a handlebar-mounted lever.

• A torque-sensing limited slip differential is designed to provide maximum traction and light steering in 4WD mode.

The QuadSport Z90 is Suzuki’s machine for young riders. It is powered by a 90cc four-stroke, air-cooled engine designed for consistent performance and low maintenance. It has electric starting plus a recoil starter.

Adult supervisors can use the speedlimiter feature to control the ATV’s performance while the rider gains skill and experience.

The QuadSport Z90 is designed for adult-supervised riders age 12 and older, and is available in white with Suzuki blue accents.

For more information, go to www.suzuki.com.

2016 ATVS

Yamaha Special Edition Kodiak 700 EPS

Yamaha Unveils Kodiak And Grizzly ATVs Yamaha Motor Corp. USA has an all-new 2016 Kodiak 700 line of ATVs as well as an all-new Grizzly, all-new 2016 Raptor 90 youth ATV and 60th anniversary Special Edition Yamaha yellow-and-black Raptor 700R and YFZ450R sport ATVs. The 2016 Kodiak 700 line of 4x4 utility ATVs includes the Kodiak 700 (MSRP $6,999); the Kodiak 700 EPS (MSRP $8,199); and a Special Edition Kodiak 700 EPS (MSRP $8,899).

The Kodiak 700 features a new DOHC, 708cc engine. With the new engine, Yamaha incorporated the Mikuni fuel injection system with 44mm bore and a throttle position sensor.

The Kodiak 700 features Yamaha’s Ultramatic fully automatic transmission with high, low, reverse and neutral, providing natural-feeling engine braking throughout the rpm range.

The new Kodiak 700 incorporates independent suspension with 7.1-inches of travel in the front and 9.1-inches of travel in the back.

The machine features front and rear racks with increased load capacity—110 pounds in front and 198 pounds in back—and a center storage compartment allowing riders to carry personal items.

It also boasts a 4.76-gallon fuel tank as well as a 12V DC outlet.

Colors are Yamaha Blue, Hunter Green, red and Realtree Xtra camo.

The 2016 Kodiak 700 EPS model combines all of the features of the nonEPS version with power steering at an

$8,199 MSRP. Additional features on the Kodiak 700 EPS include a center handlebarmounted halogen work light, a new digital LCD meter, and a 2-inch receiver hitch.

The Kodiak 700 EPS model comes in Yamaha Blue, Hunter Green, red and Realtree Xtra camo.

The 2016 Special Edition Kodiak 700 EPS 4x4 ATV has all of the features in the standard EPS model Kodiak, plus Yamaha’s on-command four-wheel drive system. It also gets new 25-inch cast aluminum wheels, painted Carbon Metallic plastics and special graphics for $8,899 MSRP. The 2016 Grizzly EPS 4x4 ATV has new styling and a new chassis that incorporates redesigned front and rear fenders, an all-new handlebar-mounted work light, new 26-inch tires, twinpiston four-wheel disc brakes and new suspension.

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The 2016 Grizzly features Yamaha’s DOHC, 708cc engine. The Mikuni fuel injection features a 44mm bore and throttle position sensor.

The new independent adjustable suspension features 7.6 inches of travel in the front and 9.1 inches of travel in the back. Overall ground clearance is 11.3 inches, and skid plates are included.

The Grizzly’s new styling includes a redesigned front grill, carry bar, and front and rear fenders.

The new models incorporate Yamaha’s on-command four-wheel drive system that lets the rider control the 2WD, 4WD or 4WD full diff-lock setting.

The 2016 Grizzly line includes Special Edition and Limited Edition models.

The all-new Yamaha Grizzly comes in Yamaha Blue, Hunter Green, red and Realtree Xtra camo. MSRP starts at $8,899 for non-EPS and $9,699 for EPS models.

The SE model’s MSRP is $10,299 and the LE’s MSRP is $10,899.

The new 2016 Raptor 90 youth ATV is built for riders ages 10 and older.

The new Raptor 90 mounts an 89.9cc air-cooled 4-stroke SOHC engine with a CVT on a newly designed chassis. The CVT provides seamless acceleration without the need to shift, and reverse gives young riders more versatility.

The Raptor 90 comes in Team Yamaha Blue/White at $2,799 MSRP. Yamaha is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2016 with the classic Yamaha yellow and black styling on the 2016 Special Edition Raptor 700R (MSRP $8,899) and Special Edition YFZ450R (MSRP $9,199) sport ATVs. For more information, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

Ken Hill

racing

Defending Pro Champion Chad Wienen continued his winning ways in the AMA Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series by winning the sixth round at Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut, Ill., on June 12.

The Wienen Motorsports Yamaha rider had retaken the points lead at the previous round.

At Sunset Ridge, Joel Hetrick got the holeshot in the first moto aboard his Hetrick Racing Honda. Wienen was in second, followed by Moto-Xperts rider Thomas Brown. It didn’t take long for Wienen to make a pass on Hetrick in that first lap.

Hetrick stayed on Wienen’s tail throughout the race but at one point

high-sided and he was never able to regain the lead. Brown finished third.

Root River Racing’s Josh Upperman was fourth, with Maxxis/H&M Motorsports Honda’s David Haagsma Jr. fifth.

In the second moto, Brown got the holeshot and started to pull away from the pack. Wienen raced a comfortable race for second place while Hetrick and JB Racing’s Jeffrey Rastrelli battled for third.

At the checkered flag, it was Brown with the win, Wienen second, Hetrick third, Haagsma Jr. fourth and Rastrelli fifth.

Wienen’s 1-2 scores gave him the edge over Brown’s 3-1 effort to secure his third overall win of the season.

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Chad Wienen Wins Illinois ATV Motocross

AMA Pro ATV Overall Results (Moto Results) 1. Chad Wienen, Yamaha (1-2) 2. Thomas Brown, Yamaha (3-1) 3. Joel Hetrick, Honda (2-3) 4. David Haagsma Jr., Honda (5-4) 5. Jeffrey Rastrelli, Can-Am (7-5) 6. Brett Musick, Yamaha (9-6) 7. Nicholas Gennusa,Yamaha (10-7) 8. Josh Upperman, Honda, (4-15) 9. Adam Clark, Yamaha (11-11) 10. Casey Martin, Honda (15-8) AMA Pro ATV Championship Standings 1. Chad Wienen, Yamaha: 291 2. Joel Hetrick, Honda: 276 3. Thomas Brown, Yamaha: 265 4. Josh Upperman, Honda: 192 5. Nick Gennusa, Yamaha: 181 6. Jeffrey Rastrelli, Can-Am: 168 7. Ronnie Higgerson, Can-Am: 168 8. Vital Cazenave, Honda: 132 9. Brett Musick, Yamaha: 125 10.Joe Byrd, Honda: 124

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Minimum Age Requirement Change For Amateur ATV Competition In 2015, the age to ride an amateur ATV class is 15. As of Jan. 1, 2016, the age to ride an amateur ATV class will be 16.

The correct implementation date for the rule change regarding the age requirement to race amateur ATV classes, as previously shown in the ATV section of the 2015 online version of the AMA Rulebook in Section 4.1, Paragraph A. f. and Section 4.3, Paragraph E. 3, is Jan. 1, 2016.

Previous online versions of the 2015 AMA Racing Rulebook erroneously listed an implementation date of Jan. 1, 2015. The rule change for 2016 is shown in Section 6.9.

The online rulebook with the correct 2016 implementation date is available at www. americanmotorcyclist.com/racing/rules.

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Walker Fowler came from behind to win the John Penton GNCC in the XC1 Pro class in Millfield, Ohio, on June 6. It was the eighth round of the AMA AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis.

The N-Fab/AmPro Yamaha rider took advantage of a first-turn crash by points leader Adam McGill. CST/PirateMX. com’s McGill never fully recovered, finishing second. Brycen Neal took third and Landon Wolfe placed fourth.

Chris Borich took the fifth spot, Brian Wolf finished sixth and Johnny Gallagher took seventh.

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Walker Fowler Wins GNCC Battle in Ohio

Wiseco John Penton GNCC, Millfield, Ohio, Round 8 of 13 National Championship Standings 1. Adam McGill (202) 2. Walker Fowler (180) 3. Jarrod McClure (137) 4. Brycen Neal (126) 5. Chris Borich (126) 6. Chris Bithell (114) 7. Cole Richardson (107) 8. Brian Wolf (89) 9. Jay Shadron (84) 10. Johnny Gallagher (82)

Brad Riley Gets ATV Extreme Dirt Track Wins In North Carolina

Brad Riley took the win in both the Pro and Pro-Am classes in the second round of the AMA Extreme Dirt Track ATV Racing series held at Perimeter Park in Wadesboro, N.C., on May 30.

The MAXXIS/PEP /Houser Racing rider pulled off the same feat in the series opener the day before at the same track.

At the second round, Riley won the Pro race, followed by Chuckie Creech and Brian Ace. In the Pro-Am battle, Riley took first, followed by Creech, Garrett Keister, Garrett Ryckman and Chris Landreth.

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XC2 Pro-Am Event Results 1. Cole Richardson, Yamaha 2. Cody Collier, Honda 3. Blake Tornes, Yamaha 4. Randy Hamilton, Honda 5. Martin Christofferson, Honda 6. Thomas Koontz Jr, Yamaha 7. James Green, Honda 8. Cameron Bruce, Yamaha 9. Bryson Hoppes, Yamaha 10. Jonathan Fugate, Honda

XC2 Pro-Am Series Standings 1. Cole Richardson (203) 2. Cody Collier (175) 3. Martin Christofferson (169) 4. Randy Hamilton (135) 5. Blake Tornes (110) 6. Brycen Hoppes (85) 7. James Green (84) 8. Michael Lancaster (83) 9. Thomas Koontz (80) 10. Jonathan Fugate (79)

North Carolina Round 2 EDT Results Pro 1. Brad Riley, Honda 2. Chuckie Creech, Honda 3. Brian Ace, Honda 4. Michael Houghton, Honda 5. Nathan Wolff, Honda 6. Aaron Medlin, Honda 7. Garrett Keister, Honda 8. Colter Loshbaugh, Honda 9. Josh Hibdon, Honda 10. Daniel Chepkauskas, Honda Pro-Am 1. Brad Riley, Honda 2. Chuckie Creech, Honda 3. Garrett Keister, Honda 4. Garrett Ryckman, Honda 5. Chris Landreth, Honda 6. Doug Crossway, Honda

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XC1 Pro Event Results 1. Walker Fowler, Yamaha 2. Adam McGill, Honda 3. Brycen Neal, Yamaha 4. Landon Wolfe, Yamaha 5. Chris Borich, Yamaha 6. Brian Wolf, Honda 7. Johnny Gallagher, Yamaha 8. Josh Merritt, Yamaha 9. Jarrod McClure, Honda 10. Kevin Yoho, Yamaha

MARKETPLACE STI Roctane XS Tire

Sudco Keihin FCR Carburetor

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Keihin FCR carburetors offer metering, high-flow, flat-slide throttle design and an adjustable accelerator pump. Sudco International offers a full line of Sudco Keihin FCR Performance Carb Kits for almost all four-stroke, single-cylinder ATV and dirt bike applications. The kits include a pre-jetted Keihin FCR39 or 41mm carb and push/pull throttle cables that work with the machine’s stock twist throttle. Otherwise, a race-quality push/ pull throttle is included.

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STI HD6 Radiant Wheels STI Tire & Wheel’s HD6 line of wheels now comes to life in vibrant color with the new HD6 Radiant line. Available in Radiant Red, Pink, Blue, and Orange, each HD6 Radiant wheel features a clear-coat protective finish, and is available in 14x7 applications. The optional full-coverage center caps fit these wheels as well. The Radiant wheels have 1,000-pound load ratings as well as heavy-duty wheel-lip reinforcements for strength and durability.

MSRP: $114.70 Info: www.stitireandwheel.com

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CALENDAR CALIFORNIA

M/C, (217) 273-8672

IOWA

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

SEP 6: MATTOON: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 273-8672

MOTOCROSS

NOV 7: SALINAS: CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION, (415) 3207889, CALIFORNIAFLATTRACK.COM

HARE & HOUND OCT 24: LUCERNE VALLEY: 2 DAY EVENT, 100’S MC, (714) 863-7170, 100SMC.ORG

HARE SCRAMBLES OCT 11: LUCERNE VALLEY: DESERT MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (626) 260-2830

SHORT TRACK SEP 12: LEMOORE: CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION, (415) 3207889, CALIFORNIAFLATTRACK.COM OCT 17: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM OCT 25: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM

TTS SEP 5: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM SEP 19: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM OCT 24: LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 368-7182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM

MOTOCROSS SEP 5: BYRON: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271 SEP 26: WALNUT: 4P PROMOTIONS INC, (815) 379-9534, SUNSETRIDGEMX.COM SEP 27: WALNUT: 4P PROMOTIONS INC, (815) 379-9534, SUNSETRIDGEMX.COM OCT 4: COAL VALLEY: TRI CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (309) 799-9449, TRICITYMC.COM OCT 18: WALNUT: 4P PROMOTIONS INC, (815) 379-9534, SUNSETRIDGEMX.COM

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1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

SEP 20: BENTLEY: VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS, (989) 890-1411

SEP 7: MATTOON: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 246-7154

MOTOCROSS

INDIANA CROSS COUNTRY OCT 31: CRAWFORDSVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM

HILLCLIMB

HARE SCRAMBLES

SEP 5: MATTOON: CENTRAL ILLINOIS

MICHIGAN

HARE SCRAMBLES

OCT 4: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 4343669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM

HILLCLIMB

OCT 10: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 7750893, CVTR.ORG

SEP 6: MATTOON: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 246-7154

SEP 13: CAYUGA: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 304-8704, PLEASURERIDERS.NET

SEP 5: CASEY: 2 DAY EVENT, CROSSROADS RACING SERIES, (317) 610-1163

OCT 4: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM

TTS

SEP 13: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 4343669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM

CROSS COUNTRY

SEP 20: MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM

SEP 19: AUBURN: 2 DAY EVENT, TRICITY MOTOR SPEEDWAY, (989) 3166804, TRICITYRACETRACK.COM

POKER RUN - OFF-ROAD

OCT 11: OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 4343669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM

SEP 19: WATERLOO: SEVEN FOUR PROMOTIONS, , SEVENFOURPROMOTIONS.COM

OCT 25: BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271

SEP 12: CAYUGA: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 304-8704, PLEASURERIDERS.NET

ILLINOIS

SEP 12: CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 7750893, CVTR.ORG

OCT 11: LAUREL: MORGAN RACE PROMOTIONS, (765) 698-2420, HASPINACRES.COM

MOTOCROSS OCT 4: SCOTTSBURG: LET’S GO RACING LLC, (812) 350-3243, HIGHFLYMX.COM OCT 17: WABASH: 2 DAY EVENT, WABASH CANNONBALL MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (765) 669-3005, RIDEWABASHCANNONBALLMX.COM

SEP 13: CADILLAC: CADILLAC MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (231) 8843729, CADILLACMC.COM SEP 20: PORTLAND: PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, (517) 647-7045, PORTLANDTRAILRIDERS.COM OCT 11: PORTLAND: PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, (517) 647-7045, PORTLANDTRAILRIDERS.COM

SHORT TRACK SEP 5: OWOSSO: OWOSSO MOTORSPORTS PARK, (810) 691-5781, OWOSSOKARTSPEEDWAY.COM

TTS SEP 6: OWOSSO: OWOSSO MOTORSPORTS PARK, (810) 691-5781, OWOSSOKARTSPEEDWAY.COM

MINNESOTA TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL SEP 12: THEILMAN: 2 DAY EVENT, GOLDEN EAGLES CYCLE CLUB, (507) 254-7471, GOLDENEAGLESMC.ORG

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK SEP 19: NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB, (507) 354-

2306, FLYINGDUTCHMEN MOTORCYCLECLUB.COM SEP 20: NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB, (507) 3542306, FLYINGDUTCHMEN MOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

HILLCLIMB

TRISTATECLUB.COM

SHORT TRACK

NORTH CAROLINA

SEP 12: HANOVER: TRAIL-WAY SPEEDWAY, (717) 359-4310, TRAILWAYSPEEDWAY.COM

MOTOCROSS OCT 4: IRON STATION : IRON STATION MOTORSPORTS, INC., ALLANEMOTORSPORTS.COM

TTS SEP 20: PARKESBURG: E PA PISTON POPPERS MC INC, (484) 336-9160, PISTONPOPPERSMC.COM

SEP 19: RED WING: INDIANHEAD MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (651) 7641220, INDIANHEADMC.ORG

OHIO

SEP 20: RED WING: INDIANHEAD MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (651) 7641220, INDIANHEADMC.ORG

OCT 17: ST CLAIRSVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM

MISSOURI

HILLCLIMB

GRAND PRIX

POKER RUN - OFF-ROAD

SEP 19: WATERFORD: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 6780082, PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM

SEP 12: CEDAR CITY: SOUTHERN NEVADA JACKRABBITS MC, (702) 738-4936, MRANRACING.COM

NEVADA HARE SCRAMBLES NOV 7: SEARCHLIGHT: 2 DAY EVENT, GET-XTR-EME, (805) 236-5866, GETXTR-EME.COM

NEW YORK CROSS COUNTRY SEP 19: NEW BERLIN: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM

SEP 20: WATERFORD: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 6780082, PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM

MOTOCROSS SEP 13: SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION RIDERS INC., (740) 983-3937, COCRMX.COM OCT 4: SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION RIDERS INC., (740) 983-3939, COCR.MX.COM

PENNSYLVANIA

HARE SCRAMBLES

POKER RUN - OFF-ROAD

SEP 13: MORAVIA: TWISTED FENCE AT SAND HILL HARESCRAMBLE, (607) 423-4621, WNYOA.NET

OCT 10: LEESPORT: ARMED FORCES BROTHERHOOD, INC., (484) 331-1066, ARMEDFORCESBROTHERHOOD. ORG

MOTOCROSS SEP 13: AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM SEP 20: WALLKILL: WALDEN MX, (845) 895-2537, MXWALDEN.COM SEP 20: MAPLE VIEW: SMX ASSOCIATES LLC, (315) 480-7733, MOTOMASTERS.COM OCT 25: WALLKILL: WALDEN MX, (845) 895-2537, MXWALDEN.COM

SHORT TRACK SEP 26: CUDDEBACKVILLE: TRISTATE MC LTD, (845) 219-1193, TRISTATECLUB.COM SEP 27: CUDDEBACKVILLE: TRISTATE MC LTD, (845) 219-1193,

CROSS COUNTRY OCT 3: CENTRAL CITY: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM

HARE SCRAMBLES SEP 5: THREE SPRINGS: 2 DAY EVENT, GREEN MARBLE ENDURO RIDERS, (301) 865-0779, GMER.US

MOTOCROSS

OCT 4: PARKESBURG: E PA PISTON POPPERS MC INC, (484) 336-9160, PISTONPOPPERSMC.COM

UTAH

VIRGINIA MOTOCROSS SEP 27: SUTHERLIN: BIRCH CREEK PROMOTIONS, LLC, (434) 836-7629, BIRCHCREEKMXPARK.COM OCT 24: SUTHERLIN: 2 DAY EVENT, BIRCH CREEK PROMOTIONS, LLC, (434) 836-7629, BIRCHCREKMXPARK. COM NOV 7: DILLWYN: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTOPROMO, LLC, (434) 548-6043, ACTIONTOWNMX.COM

WISCONSIN SHORT TRACK SEP 12: BURNETT: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB, INC., (920) 319-6889, BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM SEP 19: LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (414) 531-3945, AZTALANMX.COM SEP 20: LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (414) 531-3945, AZTALANMX.COM

TTS SEP 13: BURNETT: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB, INC., (920) 319-6889, BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM

SEP 20: FREDERICKSBURG: SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, (717) 6395988, SLEEPYMX.COM

WYOMING

OCT 25: FREDERICKSBURG: SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, (717) 6395988

SEP 12: ROCKSPRINGS : 2 DAY EVENT, RSMX LLC., (307) 362-9108, ROCKSPRINGSMX.COM

MOTOCROSS

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OCT 4: BIXBY: MIDWEST TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (314) 4345095, RIDEMTRA.COM

CROSS COUNTRY

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Chad Wienen AMA Member

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