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KICK THE SUMMER DUST

Dusty days of Summer.

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last few weekend rides were a little dusty to say the least.

We haven’t had much rain as of recent, and the forming dust clouds on the trails, proves that we need rain. What I really can’t believe is how many of people are still tasting the dirt and experiencing dry lips for days after the ride. That’s got to be an unpleasant experience… Why? As our summer season is beginning, I’d like to talk about, not eating dust. Riding is always better after it rains, or at the very least, first thing in the morning with the dew is still glistening. Old logging roads, abandon rail lines, etc. are a perfect place for an off-road dust storm and mid day, if you’re not prepared, you’ll end up biting off more then you’d want to chew.

Over the years, I’ve spent countless hours on dusty trails compiling ideas on how to reduce eating and inhaling the dust, but somehow, my solution always

comes back to the 2001 movie with Jake Gyllenhaal, Bubble Boy. Basically wear a bubble while ridding.

Anyway you slice it ridding in a dust cloud or watching Bubble Boy is just annoying and frustrating.

It’s always interesting seeing guys kick things up a notch, for example; in my “usual” riding group, Matt, Pat and Darren, combined have enough tools that we could build a space shuttle in the woods if we needed to, yes equipped with cable TV and ice cold beer taps.

Darren is the food guy; if we don’t stop at a burger shack or lodge somewhere he has us covered. Matt will always be so organized that he’ll have extra straps for everyone and everyone’s children and maybe children’s children. Pat’s the idea man, full of fun and adventure, the best bud a guy could ever have, pretty sure he carries rainbow smoke bombs in his back pocket. Me, I’m the gear and water

guy. I bring the three or four extra pairs of gloves just in case, goggles (a few times a year someone forgets or shows up with a junked out scratched up pair), rags, lip balm (sharing is not an option and I’ve watched grown men almost come to tears that have forgotten theirs on some rides.) There’s a venture for my little guy, I’m going to start buying a case and have my son sell it trail-side. Water too, you can’t be dehydrated out there, lake or pond water is not an option for anyone.

On the dusty days of summer it seems like a lot of water is being used to wash faces, hands and necks too.

Fact is, the number one item in your gear pack should be a facemask! I have been wearing a RZ Mask for years and it works. It keeps dust and airborne dirt out of my personal oxygen intake system.

I’m not peeling dirt out of my nose with my finger wiping it on my pants, nor is my mouth or lips as dry.

Enjoy the summer ride, there are a few brands to choose from and they’re all around $30. You don’t have to wear it daily or for the entire ride, put in your pack and use when you need it. A few people on our weekend warrior ride had masks but not all of us, there’s always next time.

Now take it from us when we say, “Boys, Boys, Boys, get yourself a mask!”

Until next time, if you’re heading out on the trail, be the considerate gear mule, pack extra water, goggles, lip balm and an extra mask.

When the dust is thick on the trail.

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Right: The RZ Mask is a day saver and makes you look like a legit rider. You’ll be ready to battle the dusty dog days of summer, and the envy of those that chose not to pony up the $30.

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NEWS

ALONSO LOPEZ & #1949 GLAZZKRAFT RZR WINS BAJA 500 Alonso Lopez and his team won the UTV Pro “Naturally Aspirated” Class at this years grueling Baja 500. 115-120 degree heat couldn’t stop the Alba powered, GlazzKraft built RZR XP100.

In fact the team started behind eight ball with a front differential gremlin causing them to start the infamous race with only 2wd.

Alonzo and his team powered through the heat, kept there eyes on the prize and were able to win their first SCORE baja race.

POLARIS HELPS FORT MCMURRAY Polaris Industries Inc. announced the company has donated $10,000, through the Canadian Red Cross, plus the use of five Polaris RANGER®utility vehicles and Polaris Generators to help with the recovery efforts from the Fort McMurray massive wildfires. Owned

by Gene Ouellette and operated by his 15-member staff, Four Seasons Power Sports suffered catastrophic and total loss. Ouellette’s team is determined to come back stronger. As part of their donation, Polaris also is asking employees in Canada and the U.S., dealers and their vendor community to donate funds to the effort through the Canadian Red Cross Polaris Microsite. The Canadian Government will match every dollar raised by the Canadian Red Cross.

POLARIS ANNOUNCES TWO NORTH AMERICAN CAMP RZR EVENTS CAN-AM RENEGADE X XC 1000R ATV PRO BRYAN BUCKHANNON WINS SNOWSHOE GNCC Bryan Buckhannon rode his Can-Am Renegade X xc 1000R to victory at a rain-soaked 2016 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country series race in Showshoe, W.Va. Can-Am X-Team teammate Kevin Cunningham joined Buckhannon on the class podium to expand his class points lead. Can-Am racers also notched two regional racing victories for the Can-Am X-Team.

Despite the severe flooding, numerous road closures and a drenched course, round nine at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, known as “America’s Toughest Race,” was held as scheduled and lived up to its billing.

Buckhannon, the defending class champion, posted his first 4x4 Pro class win of the year and also took the top spot on the 10 a.m. overall podium. In the last three rounds, Buckhannon has one win and two runner-ups to move into sole possession of fourth place.

Cunningham earned a spot on both the morning and 4x4 Pro podiums. His third-place finish stretched his current class points lead to 24 going into the GNCC summer break.

The GNCC series resumes September 10-11, in Unadilla, N.Y.

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Polaris RZR® announced the continuation of two Camp RZR events in North America. Marking the fifth year of the event, this year’s Camp RZRs will be bigger and better than ever, and hosted at Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin, N.H. and the Glamis Sand Dunes near Brawley, Calif.

Known as a celebration of all things off-road, the first Camp RZR was held Dec. 31, 2012, in the Glamis Sand Dunes.

The event was such a success it was repeated in 2013, over Halloween weekend, and every year since. In 2014, Camp RZR was expanded to the United Arab Emirates, followed by a third event in Tennessee.

This year, the eastern Camp RZR moves to Jericho Mountain State Park. With more than 80 miles of trails within the park and more than 1,000 miles of interconnected trails in New Hampshire, Jericho Mountain State park is a popular offroad destination in New England, making it the perfect place to host Camp RZR. The western Camp RZR will continue to be hosted in the Glamis Sand Dunes which is a wildly popular, West Coast off-road destination.

Both North American Camp RZRs will be bigger and better than ever featuring entertainment, hundreds of thousands of dollars in giveaways, vendors, a kids’ zone, and Polaris staff on hand to answer questions. Additional plans will be announced at a later date. Camp RZR New England will run September 23-24, and Camp RZR Glamis October 28-29.

More information about the upcoming Camp RZRs can be found at www.camprzr.com, and on Facebook athttps://www. facebook.com/PolarisRZR.

NEWS

THE KIMPEX BRIDGE OPENS IN SEQUIN ONTARIO Every rider knows that bridges are the life-line of any trail system, but what most riders don’t know, is that the time, effort and cost involved to build one is a substantial undertaking. This past June the new Kimpex Bridge, name in part from the support of Kimpex Inc. in conjunction with Rosseau Road Powersports and Marine, was re-opened on the Sequin Trail to the delight of everyone that uses the trail system. The project was a joint effort between the South Sequin Snowmobile Club (SSSC) and the Parkto-Park Trail Association (P2P) as part of a larger $86,000 trail revitalization project which included culverts, gravel and reboarding a smaller 25ft bridge. The total cost was $35,000 with funding coming from several different sources. Peter Searle of the P2P Trail association states, “Funding came from Kimpex, South Sequin Snowmobile Club, Parry Sound Snowmobile District, Park-to-Park and the NTC. Major trails like the Sequin take a huge amount of time and dollars to try and maintain, our funding is never guaranteed.”

CAN-AM ATV AND SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE RACERS EARN VICTORIES AT JOHN PENTON GNCC Can-Am X-Team racers put in a dominating performance at the John Penton Grand National Cross Country race in Millfield, Ohio, winning both the XC1 Pro UTV and 4x4 Pro classes. Can-Am Maverick side-by-side pilots swept both the UTV overall and XC1 Pro UTV class podiums, while Can-Am Renegade 1000R racers finished 1-2 in both the 4x4 Pro class and on the morning podium.

Round seven of the GNCC ATV racing series, the 27th John Penton GNCC, also hosted round four of the six-round GNCC UTV racing schedule. The track offered a good mix of woods, mud and some motocross as well. More than 300 ATV racers took part in the 10 a.m. ATV session and another 89 racers competed in the UTV racing portion of the event.

Defending, two-time XC1 Pro UTV champion Kyle Chaney (Can-Am / Chaney Racing / CT Race Worx) got back in the winner’s circle with an outstanding performance in his home state.

Chaney, who was fourth after the first lap, made it to second by lap two. From there, he drove a smart race with his Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side to notch win No. 2 on the year.

Chaney is now second in the class points race.

Tim Farr (JB Off-Road / Can-Am), who led the first two laps, finished second. The second straight runner-up finish has pushed Farr to third place in the points standings after four rounds. With his fourth consecutive XC1 Pro UTV class podium, Cody Miller (Can-Am / DWT / Houser Racing), now has a 31-point lead with two rounds remaining on the season. Can-Am pilot Steven Matko took fifth in his Offroad Motorsports-prepped Maverick.

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CAN-AM RENEGADE X XC 1000R ATV PRO RACER WINS 2016 TOMAHAWK GNCC Can-Am X-Team racers Kevin Cunningham and Bryan Buckhannon finished first and second, respectively, at the 2016 Tomahawk Grand National Cross Country series race in Odessa, N.Y. Cunningham continued the Can-Am X-Team’s winning streak to six races in a row with his impressive victory.

“Our racers have definitely found their groove, having won the last six 4x4 Pro class races,” said Jeff Leclerc, Racing Project Leader, Can-Am. “Kevin Cunningham continues to impress us with both his attitude and race-day approach. He has his Can-Am Renegade X xc 1000R ATV dialed in at every round and his current class points lead is indicative of that fact.”

The 4x4 Pro class race at round eight came down to the wire as Cunningham and Buckhannon, the defending class champion, battled for the win and a spot on the 10 a.m. overall podium. Buckhannon led the first two laps before Cunningham took over the lead for the next two loops.

On the fifth-and-final lap, Cunningham and Buckhannon swapped the lead, but Cunningham again found his way to the front and took the win by eight seconds.

It was the third win and sixth podium of the year for Cunningham, who also finished third on the 10 a.m. overall podium. The Renegade 1000R ATV racer now owns a 16-point lead in the race for the 4x4 Pro class championship with five rounds remaining. Buckhannon’s second straight runner-up finish has pushed him to sixth in the class standings. Rob Smith was fifth on his Can-Am Renegade ATV.

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NEWS POLARIS DEFENSE UNVEILS TURBO DIESEL MRZR Polaris Defense, a division of Polaris Industries Inc., announced the addition of a high-performance MRZR turbo diesel (MRZR-D) to its MRZR off-road vehicle lineup. MRZRs have redefined ultralight, off-road mobility for military vehicles and are mission critical for expeditionary forces in the U.S. and more than 20 allied countries to meet mission demands and threats while forward deployed.

To be as expeditionary as the warfighters that use them, MRZR vehicles are V-22 helicopter transportable and can be configured a number of ways, including two-, four- and six-person. The turbo-charged diesel engine in the new MRZR-D has been engineered to meet the performance and physical specs of the original MRZR vehicles. While many key features – like the dimensions, payload, towing, ground clearance, accessories, handling and other features – remain the same, Polaris incorporated feedback from the field in the new product, including updated occupant seating space, ergonomics and sightlines. The MRZR-D also provides increased auxiliary power and greater range, making it even more effective.

Production continues for the original gas powertrain MRZR 2 and MRZR 4 under the LTATV program for USSOCOM and other international contracts. Orders for the 4-seat turbo-charged MRZR-D are being accepted now, with production and deliveries also starting this year.

Polaris Defense vehicles deliver a coveted combination of deployability, versatility and off-road mobility, forged from more than 60 years of off-road vehicle experience that is simply unmatched. From the rugged Sportsman MV 850 to the modular and nimble MRZR, to the trophy truck inspired and ultimate off-road payload capable DAGOR, the enhanced tactical mobility provided by Polaris vehicles gives an advantage back to dismounted troops, allowing formations to move faster, carry more and significantly reduce combat fatigue. And because the vehicles are in service throughout the world, there is a high degree of interoperability and commonality among U.S. and allied forces. An established network of more than 1,400 Polaris dealers and distributors provide military vehicle training, service and support worldwide.

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RZRS DOMINATE WORCS ROUND 8

RZRS TAKE BAJA 500 Most recently Polaris Factory Racers endured the heat, and a brutal 477-mile Baja 500 course and go one, two in the Pro UTV FI and take a third in the Pro UTV classes. Fourteen UTVs would line up for the Pro UTV FI class with 10 finishing. Polaris Factory Racer Wayne Matlock in his No. 2971 Terrabit Racing/ Jimco Polaris RZR XP Turbo would take the checkered flag and the overall. The win would continue Matlock’s perfect, historymaking streak in SCORE, four starts with four wins. Matlock’s strategy of running with the pace early and running hard for the last 100 miles if the race was tight worked flawlessly. Hindered by a bottleneck, he was able to break free and get the lead at mile-340 when he beat the leader out of the pits and ran hard to the finish. Finishing ten minutes behind him was Polaris Factory Racer Justin Lambert in the No. 2918 Cognito Motorsports Polaris RZR XP 1000 EPS. In the Pro UTV class, there would be four finishers out of 14 starters, all Polaris RZRs, with Polaris Factory Racer and Matlock’s wife, Kristen Matlock, taking third.

This would be her first Baja 500 as a driver and would compete in Terry Hui’sRZR XP 1000 EPS that he and Wayne Matlock won the Baja 500, Imperial Valley 250 and Baja 1000 in last year.The next SCORE race is the Rosarito Beach Desert Challenge at Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico, on Sept. 14-18.

The WORCS Iron Mine in Cedar City, Utah would be all Polaris RZR with the vehicles filling the podium in the SxS Pro Unlimited, SxS Pro, SxS Pro Stock classes.Polaris Factory Racer Ryan Piplic would have a stellar day taking the checkered flag with his RZR XP Turbo EPS in the SxS Pro Unlimited class and with his RZR XP 1000 EPS in the SxS Pro class. Polaris Factory Racer RJ Anderson would take second in the SxS Pro Unlimited class with Matt Hancock taking third. Hancock also would take second behind Piplic in the SxS Pro class with third going to Mickey Thomas, both racers ran RZRs. RZRs would finish in the top 12 places in SxS Pro class and top 9 in SxS Pro Unlimited.

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TraX4 Breast Cancer Ride The 7th annual TraX4 Breast Cancer ATV Ride took place this spring in Seguin Ontario. There were over 35 buggies riding for a good cause, and with over $75,000 raised to help assist those impacted from Breast Cancer, the weekend was filled with mud, water and laughs. ATV World was there and here are a few pics from the weekend. For information on how to get involved, head over to www.trax4bc.com

YUP, THAT PRETTY MUCH SUMS IT UP.

DECK YOUR RIDE WAS THE THEME OF THE WEEKEND.

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HUGE SHOUT-OUT TO GRAND TAPPATTOO RESORT FOR HOSTING THE EVENT! THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!

GOOD CALL ON THE RAD RELOCATION.

A LOT OF THE H20 IN SEQUIN IN THE SPRING.

NOTHING SAYS BAD ASS MORE THAN A PINK MOHAWK. WE DARE YOU TELL HIM IT LOOKS SILLY.

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THE WEEKEND IS ALL ABOUT SMILES.

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When you the hit the waterhole with too much heat. Camera man be all like…Really…

A WISE CHOICE ON THE SNORKEL KIT. YOU HAVE DONE THIS BEFORE.

HEADS DOWN ON AN ATV IS TYPICALLY NOT A GOOD THING…WHO WANTS TO BET IT IS FILLED WITH WATER?

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AMERICAN PIONEER

Daniel Boone was surely one of the most famous. The early Pioneers traveled the countryside settling on any land that was not previously settled or developed by European or American society. Uninhabited by the Native Americans, not so much…

ROYAL PIONEER MOTORCYCLE

The 1910 Royal Pioneer was the referred to as “simply the best motorcycle of its time”. Their catchy slogan was “Built absolutely without regard to cost”. The 500cc, 165 lb. motorcycle was truly ahead of its time, but a massive fire at the factory shut them down after one year of manufacturing.

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Ree Drummond is an award winning American blogger and New York Times bestselling author. Her Blog The Pioneer Woman documents her daily life as a ranch wife and mother.

HONDA PIONEER

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There are many places to stop along the Seguin Trail for pictures. Here best friends Katharine and Paul Preston pose on their new Outlander showing some of amazing our Canadian Shield terrain along the many lakes as a backdrop. This is where we ran into the Water Snake previously mentioned.

“saving up” to have a baby. I then asked what exactly they meant, and it was exactly how it sounded.

At the ঞme, they said that to have a baby was somewhere between $12,000.00 and $15,000.00 in medical expenses, and that was only if there were no complicaঞons. I shook my head while saying “WOW”, and said that the only thing my wife and I had to really decide when having a baby was if we were ready for the added responsibility. I had never really given health care a second thought before. I always just assumed healthcare was there and never thought about the costs.

My point here is that this scenario exists in many aspects of our lives and in everything we do.

Whether we pay out of our pocket or not, the costs do exist.

So, a couple of weekends ago, my wife, my best friend and his wife decide to go for an ATV run on part of the Seguin Trail System, (just north of Huntsville) which we have never been on before. I did my research, found out we could park in Sprucedale, and where we could buy our trail passes. As I was approaching the store, located at the only gas staঞon in town, I was met by a couple of young men that said my Buddy and I didn’t need to purchase trail passes. I asked why not and they said because it was mostly on crown land. I then menঞoned that I volunteer with snowmobile clubs and ATV clubs and I know the costs associated with maintaining a trail in safe condiঞon, so I didn’t mind. I was then told that nobody buys a trail pass here because

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rowing up in Canada, we tend to take many things for granted.

Case in point: A few years ago, two of my three brothers and a few friends decided to take my youngest and 3rd brother to Cleveland for a weekend of baseball, and to take advantage of his final few days of being a bachelor. It was a great ঞme and Cleveland is an awesome host city anyঞme the Blue Jays are there playing the Indians.

While siমng in the stands, I began to talk to a young man and his wife siমng next to me. The usual conversaঞon of the weather and the ball teams gave way to life in Canada verses the United States. Health care soon came up and I was very much surprized when they menঞoned they were currently

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One of the most picturesque canopied trails I have been on in a while. Definitely will be back to enjoy the fall colours in a few months.

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A er ge ng unloaded and heading towards Parry Sound, about 10 kilometers into our venture, at a highway crossing, we were met by two OPP Officers who among other things, were defending themselves from a vicious onslaught of mosquitoes and blackflies. A er checking our licensing, insurance and iden fica on, they took the me to give us some direc ons and answer all the ques ons we had. Didn’t cost us a thing to have these guys out there, making sure everything was the way it should be.

We then proceeded along the way for another 30 kilometers, enjoying the scenery, which included not only many lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks and waterfalls, but wildlife as well. We passed a mother bear with twin cubs, came across the largest black water snake I have seen in a while, a painted turtle laying eggs and its distant

cousin, a snapping turtle sunning itself.

At this point, we were stopped by a Trail Warden, (a volunteer by the way) checking for trail passes. We shot the breeze with the Warden un l the bugs put the run on us. During our conversa on, the Trail Warden thanked us for buying trail passes and men oned how much his club appreciated it. He then proceeded to men oned how much money had been spent over the last couple of years on bridges and trail maintenance, and how much s ll had to be done. He also took the me to answer a few ques ons and we were on our way again.

Most of the last 10 kilometers were smooth, tree canopied trails that I am sure doubled as camp/co age access roads as well. We then came out at the northbound Petro Canada Service Centre, located about 10 kilometers south of Parry Sound on Hwy 400. A er having lunch, (which cost more than the trail pass) we topped up our fuel tanks and headed back from where we came, Sprucedale.

If you get a chance to take a run on this 50 kilometer por on of the Seguin Trail system, I highly recommend it. Here

The bridge at Seguin Falls runs alongside the old railroad trestle. The large upright pillars of the trestle stand as a reminder of what came before us.

is how we found the trail: About 50% of the trail was in good to really good shape, 30% would be classified as fair and the final 20% rough. The fair to rough secons helped me prove my jus fica on for the a ermarket suspension that I had convinced my wife would be just as much for her as it was for me. The trail is well marked, primarily built on an old railroad bed, well brushed, and there were no real sec ons you would consider sketchy, and all the bridges were 100%. The trip oneway, (approximately 50 km’s) took about 2 hours of actual driving me and wound close to the local communi es. It was in much be er condi on than I was first informed earlier in the day. I will do this ride again.

Once reaching our vehicles in Sprucedale, we loaded our ATVs up and headed for home. It was a great day of memories with my wife and close friends, while never having to give a second thought that it was going to be anything but that. When planning this trip, I simply took for granted that everything would be the way it should be, and never really thought about everything behind the scenes that is always being done so that my day (and yours) will be awesome.

Oh yes, I almost forgot………my trail pass was $23.00, taxes in!

With the help of so many clubs and the army of volunteers that work with in them, longer duration trips that snowmobilers used to enjoy are now becoming more accessible all over the province with trails intersecting. Although Paul and I trailered to Sprucedale for a single day excursion, we could have made this a couple day trip by leaving my front door and starting out on the Old Nipissing Trail. (I just don’t know if my 50+ year old bones could take it. lol)

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SUBMIT YOUR TIPS & TRICKS! email info@atvworldmag.com with your ideas, ঞps or tricks and you may see it featured right here

1 Static Guard Dust Blocker

Household an -sta c spray like “Sta c Guard” will keep light dust from s cking to your goggle lens. We’ve found it to be especially effec ve with the shielded dual sport type helmets that many use for UTVs. Just spay the shield/lens and buff off with a so cloth. This also works well for Lexan UTV windshields.

2 Easy Alignment Dowel Removal

If you build your own engines, you’ve definitely ran into stubborn dowel pins that don’t want to break loose. Before crushing them with pliers or Visegrips, use your drill index to find a proper sized bit that can slip inside the dowel to keep it from crushing out of shape.

3 Proper Beadlock Assembly

Apply a li le an -seize to the threads of all your beadlock ring bolts as you assemble your wheels. While o en overlooked, this will help keep corrosion at bay, ensuring years of trouble free use.

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4 Just Don’t Do It

While you may be tempted, never use an impact gun for an Allen or Torx bolt. By design, the impact gun jars the bit/socket back and forth and will quickly strip out an Allen or Torx bolt or bit.

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5 DOT Tire Balance Dots

Some of the new larger DOT rated UTV res are now coming with a balancing dot. As with automo ve res, this is usually a yellow dot on the sidewall indica ng the lightest side of the re. The re should be mounted with the yellow dot clocked to the valve stem for the smoothest possible ride.

6 The Spongy Brake Blues

Cooked brake fluid doesn’t ever truly recover. If you’ve cooked your brakes to the point of fading, the “burnt” fluid will leave you with spongy brakes, even when cooled off.

If your fluid is at all dark, you will need to purge it and completely replace it with the proper DOT 4 or 5 fluid. We’ve found a vacuum pump to be the quickest way to get out with the old and in with the new.

7 Bad Pads

If you got your brakes hot enough to cook the fluid, your pads might also be compromised. If the pad surface is glazed over or galled, you will need to replace them as well. The more aggressive you are on the brakes, the less likely your pads are to make it to their normal worn out spec.

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8 The Mighty Mirror

A good set of side mirrors or a nice convex rear view mirror on your UTV can quickly become one of your favorite accessories. Trust us, your neck will thank you, especially if you ride in groups.

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roof is one of the first accessories many UTV owners will ever buy. While it is also a safety requirement for every racing organiza on we know, the number one reason is comfort through protec on from the elements.

That same roof that provides shade from the summer sun will also help block rain, snow and flying mud in the winter months. Aluminum roofs are one of the most prac cal and func onal op ons, but you will no ce a fair amount of increased vibra on and other cab noise.

The best way we’ve seen to quiet this is too wrap the underside in vinyl or carpet. We prefer a nice pliable vinyl and use 3m adhesive spray to a ach it permanently to the bo om of the roof for a dampening layer between the roof and the cab. This creates a headliner effect and dras cally knocks down vibra on, while also looking about as trick as it gets. We have also had good results pulling this same trick on the aluminum door panels that come with a ermarket doors, or a race cage.

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We first remove our radio antenna with a wrench, and then pull all the Dzues buttons or bolts, and then remove the roof and lay it upside down on your work surface. Clean the underside of the roof; we just used a wet rag.

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2 Roll your material out across the underside of the roof. You will then use scissors or a razor blade to cut the material down to a closer size.

Be sure to leave yourself a little extra on all sides to account for any irregularities in the roof.

3 Start by folding back the material to the halfway point, then spray a nice even coat of 3M spray adhesive onto the roof. You will be gluing a small strip at a time- we do about 6-8 inches at a time. Let the glue tack up for about 30-45 seconds.

4 Start to roll the material into place over the glued section. We used a flat piece of plastic for a squeegee, but you can use a credit card or just about any other flat object. Work from the center out removing any wrinkles, air bubbles, or blemishes.

5 You might need a hair dryer or a heat gun for the tricky spots, depending on the material you chose and how flat your roof is. We used a little heat to really get a tight fit and stick with our bead rolled center and edges.

7 Use a fresh razor blade to trim off the excess material from all the way around the roof. Be careful in the corners, you might need a little extra pressure to get them to really stick down.

9 The completed roof should be smooth and follow every contour of your roof. Be sure the liner is fully adhered, especially in the corners and with any bends or contours the roof might have.

6 Continue evenly spraying, and sticking the material in 6-inch strips until you reach the end, then start back in the center and work out to the other end. When completed, be sure you don’t have any wrinkles or bubbles. If you do, try using heat to work them out.

8 Locate all the mounting holes and cut them out with your razor.

We like to slice an x in them and then cut out the circle. Be sure to also get any holes used for accessories as well.

10 Re-install the roof. Place the roof back on the car and attach it with the Dzues buttons or mounting bolts. Re-install your antenna or any other accessories that you removed, and you are now ready for a rattle free ride.

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ownhill Mountain biking has been steadily gaining popularity lately, and with good reason. Downhill combines the thrill and excitement of flying through the trees with banked turns, and both natural and man-made jumps. Core enthusiasts have taken to ski resorts in the summer ঞme, using li[s for a lazy man’s trip to the top. Without ski li[s, downhillers are forced to truly work for their reward, with ঞme consuming and calorie burning pre-climbs.

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ountain bike Ski-Li s are limited to the off-season at select resorts, but what if you could build an over the top, capable vehicle to transport you and your bike to the top of your trail system. What’s more, what about an over the top, capable vehicle that could take you, your buddies, and your bikes to the top of epic ride spots with ease, comfort and style. This was the ques on DWT’s new marke ng manager Wes Miller had for us when describing his latest RZR Turbo build.

Wes himself is no stranger to ac on sports, as he spent the be er part of his life racing ATVs, and then showcasing the en re lifestyle with his Huevos Grandes movie series. As most old ATV Racers seem to be doing, Wes has recently jumped ship over to the UTV side, and has been racing a Polaris RZR in the BITD and SCORE Desert series. Besides the lifelong addic on to Powersports, Wes has spent the rest of his free- me Surfing, Snowboarding, and as of lately Mountain Biking. Drawn more to the excitement and rush of Downhill type riding, it wasn’t long before he was brainstorming a way to get more speed runs in on his trips to the trails.

A four seat RZR seemed like the perfect pla orm, and with comfort, style, and flat out extreme terrain ability as a factor, Polaris’ latest RZR XP Turbo four seemed

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to fit the bill. Star ng with a double throw me down, 140hp XP Turbo 4 meant that Wes could really concentrate his build on trail luxuries, style, and making it full on bullet proof for miles and miles of service.

When it came me to build the dream Downhill vehicle, Wes turned to a few key people and companies that he has worked with on past race builds. The idea was to debut the build in Moab, UT at the Rally on The Rocks Event. By the me he took possession of the car and started ge ng parts in order, it was already ge ng down

ute Any custom build to the last minute. build, bolt on or not, always ends up with a lot of last minute mods, changes, etc., and Glazzkra ’s Hector Jimenez is no stranger to the last minute thrash of building or prepping race cars. Wes passed the torch on a big chunk of the assembly and overall building to Hector and his boys.

The car would be ge ng Pro Armors bolt-on Asylum cage system, Roof, and Stealth door skins. Pro Armor also supplied a front bumper, G2 Seats, harnesses, and front/rear kneepad storage bags.

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Getting to the top is half the fun Glazzkra installed all the Pro Armor stuff along with their “Vortex” Fiberglass body kit and custom RZR Dash. With the base of the car assembled, Hector designed and applied a custom blue and white paint scheme, reminiscent of the OG DWT logo and Colorways.

Once the body was in order, Glazzkra went to work fabrica ng a full custom bike rack. With 140hp and 17 inches of wheel travel, your average back of the minivan bike rack was not going to cut it.

With nothing short of the best materials, Hector designed, built, and installed a Chromoly bike transport rack that would safely & securely hold any size bikes through the roughest of terrain.

The adjustable crossover, dual-rate upgraded Fox setup is as good as it gets

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Not wan ng to ever be le stranded on the trail, and looking for the ul mate in durability, Wes opted for some heavy-duty radius rods and Turret style e rods from Assault Industries. Assault also supplied some of their kick ass UTV side mirrors and a bag of other billet goodies, including their steering wheel and moun ng hub.

Another no-compromise area on this adventure build is the wheels and res.

Wes went with 30x10-14 8 ply Moja-V res and DWT’s new Stealth-Lok Beadlock wheels. The new DOT rated Moja-V is a super tough, hard terrain re that is actually proving to be pre y good in a variety of terrain. The Moja-V’s tread pa ern and rubber compound are both designed

GlazzKraft custom color matched everything including the Pro Armor bumper

for extended life expectancy, and Wes’s set s ll looks very close to new, with well over 500 miles on them. The Stealth-Lok Wheel is a more affordable cast version of the billet Sector beadlock. In fact, at just less than $200 apiece, they can be had for about half the price of the higher priced Sectors. While flats are very unlikely with an 8-ply re like the Moja-V, Wes installed a fi h one with a Cage WRX spare re and jack carrier.

Underbelly protec on is ever important when driving in Rocky places like Moab and Sedona, especially on the longer 4 seat chassis. Wes installed Factory UTV’s heavy-duty 3/8 inch thick UHMW skid plate. The UHMW is a space age plas c-

DWT’s new cast Stealth beadlock looks and performs like the Spector with half the investment

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With durability covered, Wes turned to Kicker for a super clean audio package. like material that will not puncture, and glides over rocks and other obstacles with ease. UHMW has become increasingly popular for extreme duty skid plates as it is lighter, more durable, and quieter than aluminum.

Axles were another key durability issue that needed to be addressed, and Josh over at CryoHeat has all the answers.

Cryoheat is a process that freezes metal parts to an extremely low temperature, which completely realigns the molecular structure, crea ng a harder and stronger metal. The parts are then micro-polished

to an ultra-fine finish for reduced fric on and heat. The CVs and Axles from any vehicle can benefit from this, as can a mul tude of other hi-stress metal and aluminum parts.

The stock intake system has proven to be pre y adequate, but the stock filter is not serviceable and will clog up fairly fast when riding in groups or extreme dust.

We went with a completely serviceable K&N filter/Pre-filter and then installed one of the new S&B Filters par cle separators to push service intervals even further. The par cle separator uses a mechanical turbine type set-up to knock out larger dirt par cles before they ever make it to your air cleaner.

With durability covered, Wes turned to Kicker for a super clean audio package.

They installed a PXiBT50.2 Stereo, which is an amplifier controller with Bluetooth.

The PS44 coaxial speakers are housed in Kicker’s cage mount pod enclosures, similar to what you would see on a Wakeboard boat, and let me tell you, it screams

when you lay into it. Best of all, the pod enclosures really project the sound, so it makes for the perfect party sta on when you get to where you’re going.

As with any UTV build, a proper communica ons system makes all the difference when out on the trail with friends.

We installed a 4 person version of the same Rugged Radios set-up we used on our Mint 400 race car. The RR660 4-Person system intercom allows crisp communica on between all four passengers, and then it integrates with a 50-wa radio for car-to-car communica on.

To finalize the build, Wes installed IMS’s auxiliary tank for an extra five gallons of fuel capacity, and then had FOX Shox install a stage 2-spring upgrade kit. The stage 2 upgrade converts the OEM FOX shocks into a true dual-rate set-up with adjustable crossovers. The new set-up also compensates really well for the addi onal weight of all the accessories and bikes it will carry.

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This Polaris Turb RZR might be the o perfect Offroa adventure seekind g vehicle

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As to be expected, the last of the build took a full week-long thrash to get ready for Rally on the Rocks. In typical racer fashion, Wes and Hector pulled a few long ones and one final all-nighter before heading straight to Moab for the first day of the event. The final product turned out amazing, the paint scheme was on point, the stereo jammed, and it was me for a week of trail excursions and of course, some serious downhill mountain biking. Intense Cycles capped off one of the baddest builds in Moab with an amazing downhill bike. The full carbon frame features 130mm of plush travel, 29-inch Swiss Carbon wheels, and a full line of top of the line components.

The DWT build spent hours upon hours shu ling riders to higher eleva ons, but it proved to be just as fun for the driver who had to chase them back to the bo om.

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capability is truly in the eye of the beholder and today’s latest ATVs and side-by-sides are some of the most capable we’ve ever experienced. From sheer speed and acceleraঞon to precise handling to mega-travel suspensions that can soak up monster bumps and holes, the latest crop from the major makers can tackle literally any terrain…and then there’s Argo.

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The Argo line has expanded dramatically over the past 18-months with hunting focused models like the Scout 8x8, (far left) the luxury equipped LX 8x8, and the price point friendly LX 6x6.

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his past spring, the crew from Argo invited us to experience their latest off-road crea on and in the ma er of one a ernoon, our preconceived no ons of off-road capable was severely bruised and ba ered. Truth is, you haven’t experienced extreme off-road un l you’ve ridden an Argo.

If the name sounds foreign to you, most likely the vehicle isn’t. The company recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, making it one of the oldest and longest standing recrea onal vehicle manufacturers in the world. During that span, the company has stood steadfast to their extreme off-road concepts by building a vehicle that from the onset looks very similar to the one they first introduced in 1967, but has con nually pushed the boundaries of taking you places that others simply can’t.

Despite having the opportunity to ride just about every kind and type of recrea onal vehicle on the market over the past 25 years, throwing a leg over the fully amphibious sidewall of an ARGO was new to me. I’d seen them from me to me, o en in use by the likes of forest management teams, hydro-line crews, or

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search and rescue opera ons. Those work applica ons, along with hun ng outfi ers has been the primary market for the 6 or 8-wheeled vehicles, but over the past few years the crew from New Hamburg, Ontario has been hard at it, pu ng the finishing touches on a new line of Argo vehicles, with an eye towards recrea on.

The new LX-Series is the first step in that direc on, an Argo with more features, more luxury, and improved ergonomics. Available in a price-point six-wheeled version, and full featured eight-wheeled version in five color combina ons, the Argo LX looks to capture the imagina on and a en on of hard-core recrea onalists who crave access to extremely remote areas.

It’s the amphibious nature of an Argo that really differen ates it from every other off-road vehicle. The one piece, sealed bo om hull and the all-wheel drive system, with unique re tread pa ern, propels the vehicle across water. We’re not talking mud puddles here kids…nope, more like swamps, lakes or rivers. While the Argo won’t set any nau cal speed records, with a very modest top speed of 3mph on water, its very ability to float and navigate across open water makes it not only different, but superior to every other vehicle when it comes to accessing remote areas.

A simple twist of the handlebar controls applies braking forces to the inside set of wheels, and thereby turning the vehicle…

In many ways the Argo is very simplis c in design, with a choice of two Kohler engines (30-horsepower liquid-cooled or 23-horsepower air-cooled) to provide power to the all-wheel drive system of the LX. Delivering the power to the wheels and providing skid-steer type maneuverability is a unique transmission, developed and manufactured by Argo’s parent company – Ontario Drive and Gear (ODG). A simple twist of the handlebar controls applies braking forces to the inside set of wheels, and thereby turning the vehicle…yes just like a tank, but without the tracks (although Argo does offer accessory tracks to deliver even more extreme terrain capabili es with less environmental impact).

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Rethink the Ride For many of us, off-road riding is all about the trails. Sure some of those trails are strewn with obstacles including rocks, downed trees, mud bogs and steep climbs, but they’re s ll trails and when the trail ends, so too does the ride. To fully comprehend and appreciate the ability of an Argo however, the ride actually starts where the trail ends. According to the Argo crew, the new LX-Series has been blessed with more top speed, which in terms of extreme off-road riding is about 25mph (40kmh)…a land speed se er it’s not. But the Argo is not about speed, cat like reflexes or big suspensions. The lowpressure res supply the la er, and the new LX-Series features dual bead-lock rims and ultra-low pressure res for a so er ride compared to previous models.

Once you wrap your head around the no on that the Argo is not necessarily a trail machine, a new world of off-road

Argo engineers spent time in the Field talking to off-road enthusiasts to better understand their wants and needs. riding opens up. In short, driving the Argo is not about where you can go…but where can’t you go. The vehicle really knows no boundaries. Steep climbs, big boulders and best of all, bo omless swamps, rivers or small lakes are no longer limits, but rather opportuni es.

Unlike past Argo vehicles where capability was the sole focus, the LXSeries gives a serious nod towards luxury as well. Argo engineers spent me in the field, talking to off-road enthusiasts to be er understand their wants and needs.

The result is a vehicle that is easier to access, has more comfortable sea ng, and boasts a long list of standard features that are o en deemed accessories on more tradi onal vehicles. With burly wraparound bumpers, high intensity ligh ng, 3,500lb WARN winch, and a premium, four-speaker Jensen stereo system with Bluetooth® connec vity highlight the goodness.

A er spending the be er part of a day ge ng be er acquainted with the latest Argo offerings, including their fully equipped hun ng focused models, (Argo Outfi er and Argo Scout) it became easy to understand why outfi ers and work crews who need to access deep, backcountry regions have been relying on the Argo for the past 30 years. Now the LX-Series, with an eye on added luxury, will have recrea onalists with an adventure for the unknown considering it as well.

The Outfitter dressed in Mossy Oak Infinity Break Up pattern is custom built for hunting camp operators, lodge owners and big game guides with ample storage and people moving capabilities, along with a host of hunt specific accessories.

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The amphibious design of the Argo delivers more than just open water transportation. The high seating position and fully-enclosed sidewalls also offers up ample protection from mud, water and debris from lesser obstacles. So much so that these folks went for a ride in full business casual…don’t want to be late for that business lunch!

The amphibious design requires the full undercarriage to be enclosed; this creates a full-length skid plate that allows the vehicle to traverse big obstacles by “sliding” up and over them. With all eight wheels putting power to the ground, there’s little that can stop it.

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Our Texas hill country ride location was perfect for testing the Argo. A military training base featured a variety of terrain including a small lake where we could dive right in.

A front mounted 3,500lb WARN winch comes standard on the new LX models. However, after experiencing the sheer capability of an Argo, we can hardly imagine where one would be needed.

Deep water ready, every aspect of the Argo has been addressed for forging open water including a high intake and exhaust system.

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New double bead lock rims allow for the use of ultra-low pressure tires. The “softer” tire gives the vehicle an improved ride with less jiggle and dare we say, even better traction.

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The white plastic at the top of this photo is the fuel tank, which holds a whopping 7.1 gallons (27 litres). Underneath, the plastic floor liner you’ll find access to the drivetrain and key service points. The entire cavity is sealed and features an on-board bilge pump to expunge water that may still get in.

There’s a certain automotive quality to the new LX-Series when looking at the dash. Adjacent to the Jensen stereo on the far right is the transmission selector with high and low range as well as reverse

Other key changes to Argo for the coming model year is improved ergonomics with handholds for passengers and of course, cup holders. Gotta stay hydrated.

Lift up the front seat and you’ll find built-in storage. You can add even more through Argo’s extensive line of accessories.

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The LX-Series is dressed to impress, with color-matched framework, receiver hitch and entry step located between the wheels.

The new soft-sided tires serve up big time traction, and proved to be ideal for crawling over the slippery rocks we found atop a nearby plateau.

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The entire concept of the Argo will force you to rethink how you tackle off-road terrain. Where other vehicles rely on big travel suspension to navigate big terrain, the Argo’s eight wheel drive system and full-skid plate refuses to become high-centered, and the more we pushed the limits, the more it continued to impress.

No it’s not sinking, the Argo sits low in open water, allowing the wheels to gain maximum thrust. While no speedster on open water, it gets the job done. After a few hours, our confidence grew and we charged headlong into a nearby lake without hesitation.

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hen it comes to off-road riding destinations, few in the world can compete with Moab, Utah, thus when the crew at Arctic Cat sent us an invite to join them at this year’s Rally on the Rocks event, we couldn’t book the tickets fast enough. Our pal John Sandberg from Arctic Insider was also in attendance and along with his well focussed Nikon lens, compliled this take for this issue’s Scene It.

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Rally on the Rocks (ROTR) is the annual event for UTV riders to experience this incredible playground and its hundreds of miles of dedicated trails.

There are approximately 15 different offial trail rides to choose from each day at ROTR, ranging from fairly easy-going stuff to some of the gnarliest rock-crawling routes you’ll find anywhere

in the world. No matter your skill level, ROTR has plenty of options that will thrill and reward you with challanging terrain and jaw-dropping beauty.

You can ride Moab nearly year-round, but ROTR is the perfect opportunity for UTV/ATV riders as the the town goes the extra mile to roll out the red carpet for us.

An example of the red carpet treatement: Every morning during the rally, groups line up in a staging area to experience one of the many rides on tap for the day. Once lined up, a police escort is given (on the highway and town roads!) to get to and from certain trail heads. That’s so dang cool!

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Moab, Utah, has earned its reputation as the ultimate off-road playground, for all the right reasons: some of the most rugged natural beauty you’ll find anywhere in the world; trails galore; and an open-arms policy towards people on sideby-sides, ATVs, Jeeps, motorcycles and mountain bikes.

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The landscape of Moab is unlike anywhere except Four Corners area of the Southwestern U.S. The riding here involves a lot of rock crawling, which is technical, slow paced and thrilling because of the ultra steep sections that you go up/down along established routes.

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While red rock rules the geography around Moab and the Colorado River cuts its path through the area (think of Moab as the beginning of the Grand Canyon), the La Sal Mountains frame a stunning backdrop, especially when covered in snow.

Moab’s outstanding riding and and secenery are a natural draw for groups and companies who want the perfect backdrop to share a story. Arctic Cat partnered with Patriots & Heroes Outdoors to provide a unique experience to military veterans.

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The buzz in the industry always seems to center around big power and big suspension. We found the Wildcat Trail to never come up short in either category. The 700 twin has an abundant amount of torque for quick acceleration and the combination of 10-inches of ground clearance, 10-inches of travel, and more trail compliant calibrations, was both incredibly capable and comfortable.

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The Cat/Patriots group poses during a lunch stop on Fins n Things.

Arctic Cat provided a complimentary BBQ dinner to all Rally participants, with awesome food cooked up and served with a smile.

Military vet Amanda Almanza flashes a smile during her first crawl down some rocks on the Fins n Things route.

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The first off-road company to offer Virtual Reality experiences for its products, Arctic Cat unveiled a new VR UTV session just in time for Moab. This is a REALLY cool technology that gives users an interactive experience of “riding” snowmobiles and UTVs. The program launched this spring and an increasing number of Cat dealerships will offer VR at their stores.

Definitely something to check out.

My trip to Moab also included a day on the Behind the Rocks trail, which was another perfect example of the greatness that Moab offers.

Jeremy Houle from Speedwerx was roosting the heck out of the dune area by Behind the Rocks aboard a Procharger supercharger-equipped Wildcat X. Extra power is always a good thing.

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The landscape of Moab is unlike anywhere except Four Corners area of the Southwestern U.S. The riding here involves a lot of rock crawling, which is technical, slow paced and thrilling because of the ultra steep sections that you go up/down along established routes.

Between races, cowgirls keep the boisterous fans entertained. This was our cue to order up a full order of pulled pork sandwiches.

The small grill and bar in Leader holds pig races June through August on Friday and Saturday nights. On Sundays they feature a meat raffle…coincidence?

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Three-image sequence above: Proving that even Arctic Cat’s smallest UTV is dang capable of doing some really gnarly stuff, Team Arctic racer (and Arctic Cat dealer/owner of D & P Performance) Dean Bulloch takes a stock Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail down “Up Chuck.” One false move, one too-quick blip of the gas, and these guys are experience serious puckerclench.

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Speaking of “outstanding”, off-road race legend (and many-time winner of the Baja 1000) Chuck Dempsey joined in the fun by launching a Wildcat Sport like it was no big deal. Dempsey also just launched Dempsey Off-Road Adventures, a UTV tour experience in Las Vegas utilizing Arctic Cat Wildcats.

L-to-R: Arctic Cat’s Greg Williamson, Kale Wainer and Jason Craigen were all smiles after a day of riding some of the best that Moab has to offer.

Moab in general (and Rally on the Rocks) in particular is an ideal vacation option. Arctic Cat Chief Marketing Officer Greg Williamson (middle) was joined by his brothers Dave (left) and Tom for some fun. They were all smiles after a day of red rock crawling.

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PADDLE SHIFTING YXZ Conঞnuing to innovate and impress, the new 2017 YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shi[) combines pure-sport driving performance with a high-tech paddle shi[ing experience.

Yamaha has kept the impressive 998cc triple and its unparalleled direct connecঞon feeling, but eliminated the need for a clutch pedal. The confidence-inspiring Sport Shi[ transmission is sঞll a 5-speed sequenঞal shi[ manual, but its automaঞc clutch and paddle shi[ers will keep your hands on the wheel and your foot on the gas while shi[ing.

The YXZ100R SS paddle shi[ers are mounted to the steering column and synched to the Yamaha Chip Controlled Shi[ technology. The (YCC-S) is an advanced automaঞc clutch system that eliminates the need for a clutch pedal, while sঞll providing a pure-sport driving experience with the direct connecঞon of a manual transmission SxS. Shi[ing is kept simple, yet intuiঞve for drivers, even if not familiar with operaঞng a manual transmission. The sequence is shi[ up with the right paddle and down with the le[ paddle. Increasing the Pure Sport experience, the Yamaha paddle shi[er system goes beyond the everyday automobile paddle system with features like auto downshi[ and an allnew “Launch System”. The auto downshi[ feature assists by downshi[ing to first gear anyঞme the vehicle comes to a stop, regardless of whether the driver does or not.

The all-new “Launch System” is an exciঞng and innovaঞve Sport Shi[ exclusive feature that provides a high-acceleraঞon feeling from a stop. It is described as very similar to “dropping the clutch” in a manual vehicle with a clutch pedal or lever on an ATV. The “Launch System” is acঞvated by applying brakes, pulling in both paddles, revving to over 5,000 RPM, and then releasing the paddles. This “Launch System” is said to really add to the direct connecঞon experience with exhilaraঞon that Yamaha is looking to provide to its end user.

The super trick paddle shifters are mounted to the steering column.

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THE YXZ’S NE W LAUNCH SYST EM CAN REALLY THROW SOME ROOST!

The new YXZ still features the same high performance triple cylinder engine

Color matched, cut and sew seats really draw your attention to the cockpit.

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SE MODEL WITH TWIN WALL X2 SUSPENSION UPGRADE The Canadian market will also get a special ediঞon YXZ1000R-SS SE for 2017.

The US YXZ1000R SE and the YXZ1000SS SE have both acquired the brand new, industry first Twin-Wall FOX 2.5 Podium X2 Shocks. Rumored to be unparalleled, these shocks have been developed in tandem with Yamaha, specifically and exclusively for the new Special Ediঞon YXZ models. They are said to provide the ulঞmate in slow speed comfort, without sacrificing performance during aggressive driving situaঞons; all this, with unprecedented adjustability that will suit a variety of driving types and preferences. This new level of performance and comfort is said to be achieved by creaঞng completely independent high and low speed compression and rebound adjustment.

The X2 shocks provide 16.2”(front), 17”(rear) of travel, and feature dual adjusters on the upper cap, a twin tube structure body, dual rate springs with crossover adjustment, and posiঞon sensiঞve damping.

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Besides the incredibly awesome new shocks, the SE version gets aluminum Beadlock wheels, and a super cool ma e black color scheme, and color matched custom embroidered seats.

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THE PURE SPORT YXZ IS ALL BUSINESS WHE N IT COMES TO HAVING FUN!

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THE YXZ’S LAUNCH SYST EM COMES OUT OF THE WHOLE WITH A VENGEANCE.

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ONE FOR THE LITTLE GUYS Today’s youth is the future of our sport, and their ATV opঞons seem to have been a neglected subject over the past few years. Some of these really bad Chinese opঞons appear to be borderline child abuse; non-existent suspension, inferior quality standards, terrible handling, and let’s not even start in on the looks department.

Yamaha has finally put a stop to the Pee Wee quad blues, with the all-new 2017 YFZ50. Designed to introduce

The YFZ50 features an adjustable throttle screw to grow with your child’s skill level.

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Parents will feel an extra dose of safety and confidence while introducing young children to our sport

young riders (6 and up) to the fun and excitement of sport ATVs with a real deal, 50cc sport quad that will undoubtedly prove to run for years and years. What kid wouldn’t be pumped on their first ATV, with styling based on the ever-popular, championship-winning YFZ450R? Built to Yamaha style and quality standards, the

A super low maintenance 50cc four-stroke engine is mated to an easy to ride CVT transmission.

new electric start YFZ50 mounts a 49.4cc air-cooled engine with a conঞnuously variable transmission (CVT) in an all-new lightweight chassis.

Parents will feel an extra dose of safety and confidence while introducing young children to our sport, with parental controls integrated into the machine.

The YFZ50 includes adjustable RPM and thro le limiters to allow safe/monitored growth, along with the child’s learning curve. Yamaha also gave parents a pullstring (leash) tether switch to kill the engine when needed.

A tether pull kill-switch is provided to help out on those first learning days.

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SPECS: 2017 YAMAHA YXZ100R-SS ENGINE/TRANSMISSION Engine type...Liquid-cooled, Three Cylinder, DOHC, 4-stroke Displacement...998cc Bore x stroke...80mmx66.2mm (2) Compression ra o…11.3:1 Lubrica on system...Dry sump Carbure on...Triple 41mm thro le bodies with 4-hole injectors Transmission...5 Speed Sequen al Manual Transmission with Reverse, (YCC-S) Sport Shi Paddle Shi er Drive system...On Command 2wd, 4wd with Diff-Lock Final drive f/r...Sha /sha DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES/WEIGHTS Length…3121mm (122.9”) Width…1626mm (64”) Height…1834mm (72.2”) Ground clearance… 330mm (13”) Rear Bed capacity…136 kg (300 lbs) Fuel Capacity…34 liters (8.98 Gal) Wet Weight…705kg (1554 lb.)

ROLLING CHASSIS Frame…Large diameter tubing ROPS cage Suspension/wheel travel: Front...Independent Double Wishbone / 406 mm (16”) of wheel travel w/an -sway bar Fully Adjustable FOX Podium X2 Twin-Wall Shocks Rear… Independent Double Wishbone / 432 mm (17”) of travel w/an -sway bar Fully Adjustable FOX Podium X2 Twin-Wall Shocks Brakes: Front...Twin-piston hydraulic 245mm discs Rear...Twin-piston hydraulic 245mm discs Tires: Front...27x9-14 Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 Rear...27x11-14 Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 Wheels…14” Cast Aluminum Beadlock Wheels DETAILS DC outlet...Auto-style waterproof plug Ligh ng: Front...LED headlights Rear...LED tail/brakelights Instrumenta on...LCD high visibility speedo/odo/Analog tach/ trip/hour/fuel/gear posi on/rpm/clock, Programmable shi light Colors...White/Blue, Ma e Black/Red Minimum recommended operator age...16 Warranty….One year unlimited mileage warranty.

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SPECS: 2017 YAMAHA YFZ50 ENGINE/TRANSMISSION Engine type...air-cooled, single cylinder, 2 valve, SOHC, 4-stroke Displacement…49.4cc Bore and Stroke…39mm x 41.4mm Compression Ra o…8.5:1 Carbure on…12mm Igni on….CDI Star ng….Electric with auxiliary kick Transmission… CVT Final Drive… Chain CHASSIS Suspension Front… Single I-arm, 60mm (2.36”) of wheel travel Suspension Rear…Mono-Shock Swing arm 51mm (2”) of travel Brakes Front… Drum Brakes Rear…Drum/lockable hand lever parking brake Tires Front…Duro 16x6.5-7, steel wheels Tires Rear… Duro 16x7-7, steel wheels Length… 1250mm (49.2”) Width…820mm (32.3”) Height…770mm (30.3”) Wheelbase…830mm (32.7”) Ground Clearance…88mm (3.46”) Wet Weight…100kg (220 lb) Fuel Capacity…5.6 liter (1.48 gal.)

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GM65 HALF HELMET

More and more out on the trails we at ATV World have seen a shi to the half helmet style on riders. Kinda makes sense if you are looking for a lightweight comfortable op on that gives you that open face experience. Although we have not adopted the look, we can see the benefits. The GM65 Half Helmet from GMAX is jammed packed with features like retractable UV400 sun shield, removable snap in reach neck curtain, removable washable comfort liner and padded chin strap. All of that AND the fact that it has flames in the graphics makes this the choice should we decide at ATV World its me to go this way. If the Half Helmet is your thing then head over to your local Gamma Powersports Dealer: www.gammapowersports.com

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Not only do mirrors actually work in helping you see what is going on behind you and how far you le your buddy in the dust, but in some regions, it is now mandatory equipment should your region allow Off Road Vehicles (ORV) on regional roads. The regula ons per region are a moving target, but if you want to be sure you are road legal, then why not just add a set of UTV Mirrors onto your buggy and forgot about it. The Bronco UTV Mirrors are a universal fit and come with all the hardware required to mount onto 1.5” to 1.75 tubing. The glass is both scratch and sha er resistant and the kit comes with both the right and le mirror. Available from your local Gamma Powersports Dealer: www.gammapowersports.com

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New from our friends over at STI Tire are the 27-inch Out & Back Max mud res. Built for 14” wheels and developed for todays smaller trail UTV’s and full size ATV’s the Out & Back Max offers up crazy deep lugs that were designed to literally move mud. The rugged carcass also allows you to run these res at lower-psi and creates be er flota on.

The tread pa ern is what sets the Out & Back Max res apart from other mudders with, 1.5” lugs in the center, then increasing to 2.0” at the shoulder while the lug construc on minimizes flex across the tread pa ern resul ng in be er trac on and overall re strength. So if playing in the mud is your thing then the Out & Back Max may just be the re you are looking for. For complete details and full line of sizes head over to www.sঞঞreandwheel.com

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Here is a way to keep your prized rifle close to your fingerঞps and completely protected when you are out on the trails. The Universal Quick Draw Gun bracket from Great Day Products is designed to be mounted in between the space on your roll bar and will securely hold two guns. As we all know, space is a premium in a UTV so we ঞp our helmets to the designers who thought of this mounঞng system. The guns are up, and out of the way, and if you have a roof, they are comple completely safe from the elements. We do need to menঞon that this rack was not designed to carry loaded guns. Available in Canada from your local Kimpex Dealer. www.kimpex.com

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In a recent past issue we featured the Blackout Pipe from om HMF in the Gearbox. As a refresher if you missed it; The Blackoutt Pipe is an insanely bad-ass looking pipe that is exclusively from HMF that uঞlizes a high temperature ceramic coaঞng that creates that really cool “Blackout” kout” look.

We have been chaমng with the boys over at HMF, and found out some really cool news…They are working on custom colors for the Blackout look. ook.

Yup you heard that right. There is now a possibility to get that insane looking g pipe, in a color that will match your custom buggy. This is news we felt you needed to hear. For now you are going to have to call HMF directly to discuss, but if you really want to take customizaঞon to the next level, we suggest you make that call. www.hmfracing.com

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ATV touring is becoming a big thing and adding a seat and some extra space just makes sense if you are thinking of using your buggy to go on a day or even an overnight trips. The lineup of Cargo Boxes from Quadrax combines ergonomic design with comfort and are designed to fit most ATV’s. This cargo box has a ton of storage that will even fit two full size helmets and has an adjustable system to accommodate any size of Gas Cans. The seat is removable and closing mechanism on the storage compartment was designed to be completely weather resistant. So get out there and hit the trails. For complete details head to your local Motovan dealer: www.motovan.com

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A good pair of gloves really makes a difference when you are out on the trails all day. The F16 gloves from FLY Racing are constructed with a four way stretch and neoprene material that combine to give you a really comfortable flexible feel. The back of the gloves are a woven Lycra® material that allows air to flow across the hands while the palms are padded to help reduce hand strain. FLY designers also added some strategically placed silicone grip-strips on the fingers where you need added control. So there you go, a solid argument to get rid of those crappy old work gloves you are spor ng and get your self a good pair of gloves. Available at your local Gamma Powersports Dealer: www.gammapowersports.com

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super-spot SPRAYER

Lithium Ba eries have done to ba ery technology like the computer did to the typewriter. Instead of having a vat of acid and lead that is found in tradi onal ba eries, EarthX ba eries have a powder composi on that is pressed together in layers between aluminum and copper foil with a thin plas c separator between the layers with a small amount of electrolyte to transfer the change. What does all that techo-jargon mean?

First and foremost, weight reduc on. On average these ba eries weigh 70-80% less than the tradi onal lead ba ery.

That is a huge savings on an ATV or UTV. Also a lithium ba ery is a dry cell technology so they will not freeze and have a charge me of only half hour. So if you are in the market for a new ba ery, it might be me to step into the present and look at an EarthX Ba ery.

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We know at ATV World that not everything revolved around ATV’n is pleasure - There is work that needs to get done. The Super-Spot sprayer from Great Day Products is ideal for all your spraying needs around the property. Available in either 25 or 40-gallon models, the Super-Spot was designed to easily strap to the rear rack of your ATV or in the bed of your UTV. Simplicity is the key to these sprayers and they feature a handwand nozzle with 6 feet of hose that can either deliver a fine mist or be set to spray out to a whopping 25 feet. Trust us when we say that you are going to be the envy of all your neighbors when they see you out fer lizing the property with your Super-Spot Sprayer. Available in Canada from your local Kimpex Dealer. www.kimpex.com

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Shocks are not cheap, so why would you not want to protect your investment with a set of heavy-duty shock covers from Hygear. Made from a durable and tough material these bad boys are designed to keep mud, sand and rocks from ge ng into your shock seals and sha s and ruining your day out on the trails. Available in two sizes and for the price; this is one of those, “Yup…Need That” product. For complete details and where you can get set head over to www.hygearsuspension.com

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If you ride hard there is a really good chance you are going to need a replacement axle for your buggy. TraxMo ve has a lineup of Replacement CV Axles that feature a solid chrome steel center sha that is said to be 20% stronger than an original axle. TraxMo ve also packs their axle joints with high temperature, high performance moly grease and are constructed to work in the toughest of condi ons. Other features include high quality neoprene dust boots, precision rolled splines and threads and come fully assembled for easy installa on.

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Who doesn’t want to add serious Bad-Ass-Ness to their buggy? Slasher Products makes some of the most durable and beefy bumpers we have come across. Constructed from reinforced steel with a black wrinkled finish the design itself allows con nuous airflow in the front while offering up maximum protec on. Slasher also added some really cool features like a winch integra on plate (op onal), a replaceable skid plate and front bumper shackles that will come in handy if you need to help pull your buddy from that massive mud hole. For complete details head to your local Motovan Dealer: www.motovan.com

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Featuring the 17th Annual All Colours Show

CHP has expanded its focus on food, farming, and families showcasing the importance of our farming history while shining the spotlight on agricultural and community innovation. As such, for our newly named Summer Fair and Farm Expo, we have a number of new features, including: • • • • • •

A heavy horse pull The tractor and truck super pulls Lawn tractor and pedal pulls (for children) A magical midway Classic Car Cruiser Night The farm toy show

And other entertainment and features throughout the weekend.

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Over 35 riders took part in the 7th Annual TraX4 Breast Cancer ATV ride. The weekend event was hosted at Grand Tappattoo Resort in Sequin and was filled with sun, mud and fun! $75,000 was raised at the event through participant pledges, corporate sponsorship, silent auction and raffle. Once again, Mitch Kleinstein raised the highest pledges! Congratulation Mitch for topping this list once again this year! Congratulations to Kelly Turcotte and Brandi Doiron for

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winning the “WTF” award for the best mishap on the trail, Congratulations to Jessy Upward for winning the “Deck your ride” award with her creative ATV décor.

The excitement began on Friday with a guided ride with through the Park to Park trail system. At the end of the day the group returned back to resort for Friday Night Fun Night Game night hosted by Grand Tappattoo Resort and Applause Party Rentals. Mini putt and plinko were a few of the games that were a hit. The

group also enjoyed air archery sponsored

by Cabela’s.

Saturday morning the participants departed the resort and headed to the beautiful Canadian Shield to ride the exclusive private trail system offered by Bear Claw Tours. Riders were challenged by every terrain possible from mud, to rocks and even a little bit of snow, ensuring that a fun time was had by all.

Special thank-you’s go out to all of the amazing volunteers for their hard work and tremendous team spirit, Peter Searle for being the Friday guide, and Andrew Ryeland and John Hennig for guiding Saturday’s ride! To the amazing Sponsors that support this event and make it possible: Applause Party Rental, ATV World Magazine, Bear Claw Tours, Cabela’s, Coleman, Grand Tappattoo Resort, Park to Park Trail Association, Parts Canada and Radioworld.

Be sure to visit us at the Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersport Show October 21, 22 & 23, 2016 at the International Centre.

Together we ARE making a difference!

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Goodbye Old Friend

With the factory paint still smoldering on the exhaust, our 2104 Browning Edition Ranger XP saw blood on its first trip, as my father-in-law and his wife took the vehicle on a successful deer hunt in northern Minnesota.

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ith one last tug, the final bolt came free along with a smattering of dirt and rocks that were dislodged in the process. As I removed the bracket and placed it in the pile of other bits and pieces associated with the plow attachment, I stepped back and gave the camouflage dressed Ranger a final once over. It had been an excellent vehicle…ranked at or near the very top of the long list of vehicles I’ve had the opportunity to test over the past 20-years, and sadly, it was time to let her go.

Outfitted with a Polaris Glacier plow and hard coat poly-windshield, the Ranger never rested, no matter the season, and proved to be the most fun we’ve ever had plowing snow.

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It’s a recurring cycle as a media guy; become associated with a vehicle, discover its quirks, tendencies and virtues, and then send it on down the road. I know what you’re thinking…tough gig, where do I sign up?

Granted, it is sweet to have the opportunity to sample and test a host of new ATVs and side-by-sides each season, it’s one of those perks of the job.

Career perks aside, as I loaded the Ranger XP onto the trailer to make the short trip to my local dealer, I realized this vehicle was different. Until the Ranger came into my personal arsenal of loaner vehicles, I always gravitated towards the “sport” side of product offerings. Be it snowmobiles, motorcycles, ATVs or side-by-sides, like any red-blooded, fuel and octane inspired man, I was enamored by the race inspired, go fast, high-performance side of things. I mean if you had a choice, would you rent the Dodge Hellcat or the minivan…nuff said.

While many will argue the Polaris Ranger and other vehicles like it might not be as dull or mundane as a minivan, it most certainly isn’t a sports car either. Despite having a penchant for the sportier side of things, I quickly came to appreciate the Ranger and everything it could do beyond the trail. From deer hunting in the fall, to ice fishing in the winter, and perhaps most importantly, becoming an integral tool around our home where yard and shop projects seem to never end.

Since the Ranger has left, (and been replaced by a new Polaris General) I’ve found myself missing my old friend on more than

one occasion. Be it black dirt to be moved, gathering firewood for a family bonfire, or simply going to the end of the lane way to get the mail, (all things the General is capable of performing mind you) the Ranger had found a way to creep into my daily routine.

I’m often asked by those outside of powersports,”What makes the off-road category so successful?” I’m always quick to point out the versatility of side-by-side vehicles in particular as having played a major role in the homerun success for companies like Polaris over the past 10 years. It’s a machine that is family friendly, and is equally at home on the trail as it is on the farm.

Growing up on a farm, the idea of a utility vehicle certainly wasn’t foreign to me. The Ranger XP and other vehicles like it have become wildly successful for their ability to work just as hard, if not harder, than they can play. While many of us in the media, including myself, would often nod in agreement as any given manufacturer would praise the virtues of a new utility vehicle, life with the Ranger for the past two years has me nodding with a new found appreciation and understanding.

Surely more loaner vehicles will come and go from our ATV World shop in the coming years. Already we’ve taken a liking to the new Polaris General, but every once in a while a vehicle comes along that truly stands out…The Ranger XP was one of them.

After building a new home and shop on acreage, we had plenty of projects where the Ranger was put to work. From preparing the shop floor for concrete and burying drain tile around the house, to finishing a retaining wall and moving black dirt for a garden, the Ranger became an invaluable weekend tool for me and my neighbor.

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