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Always wear a seat belt on ROVs. Arctic Cat recommends all ROV operators have a valid driver’s license. No operators under age 16. Never carry a passenger in the cargo box; the passenger must be able to place both feet on the fl oor while keeping their back against the back of the seat. Arctic Cat recommends that all riders take a training course, and that they read and understand their owner’s manual before operation. For safety or training information, s e e y our de al er or v isi t h t tp: //r oh v a.or g. ©2015 Arctic Cat Sales Inc., Thief River Falls, MN 56701.

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hat a season! Week to week, it’s changing so quickly, we’re not sure what’s going to arrive. Although ATV’s are out year round, Side-by-Sides are always in abundance and be it ice fishing or trail riding, off-road vehicles are a must have in the area I live, Spring riding for many is the beginning of the year; the kick-off to the riding season.

It’s great to see so many riders blowing the dust off and getting back out there.

At times, it felt lonely out there in the winter months; the ice on Simcoe was said to be questionable, and in many areas, lakes weren’t exactly given the green light for safe travels. Some of my riding buddies don’t take advantage of the winter, unless to get to the ice hole and back, so the spring gives you that exciting feeling that the high school band is getting back together.

A bunch of us finally met up in our shop, and much like high school, everyone dove into each other’s business, looking over rides, parts and accessories. Some of us waited and came with parts in boxes to install as a group. This is always funny because in my group, someone can always install something better, faster and easier. Add a little liquid shop motivation and the stories in the shop are better too. The mud was always thicker, the water was always deeper and the rider was always faster. Good times with a great bunch of friends.

After the holidays pass and the winter months begin to get brighter, the first big garage meet with the guys is a lot like Groundhog Day. It hasn’t dramatically changed in decades, the same guys disagreeing or agreeing over familiar topics, parts fly around the same way, someone bought something that was so cheap and now doesn’t work so everyone makes fun, the new younger guys are always concerned and working on stereos and lights (you’re lying if you say this has never been you at some point in your life Gramps). It’s the time in the shop with the guys that we’ve all missed and looked forward to throughout the winter.

Now it’s time to get out and ride. And please be sure to take the time to service, or have your buggy serviced for the spring riding season. Ride safe, invite new friends, and get back to what you enjoy most - the outdoors!

Where do you want to go? With its high power-to-weight ratio, the Wildcat™ Sport Side by Side from Arctic Cat® has the acceleration, climbing ability and suspension to get there. It even has a lower center of gravity than a Polaris RZR® S for superb handling. For trails, check out its brother, the 50-inch-wide Wildcat Trail. Learn more at arcticcat.com.

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ROVs can be hazardous to operate. Improper use can cause severe injury or death. Each rider must wear a seat belt, approved helmet, eye protection and protective gear. Each rider must use handholds/steering wheel and stay completely inside the vehicle. Each rider must be able to sit with their back against the seat, feet fl at on floor and hands on handholds/steering wheel and must read and understand the operator’s manual before riding. Follow all instructions and warnings. Avoid abrupt maneuvers, hard acceleration when turning and sidehilling. Avoid paved surfaces. Slow down before entering a turn. Don’t operate on public roads unless designated for off-highway vehicle access — collisions with cars and trucks can occur. Never engage in stunt driving. Never drive or ride under influence of alcohol or drugs. Avoid excessive speeds and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. All ROV operators must have a valid driver’s license.

No operators under age 16. Never carry a passenger in the cargo box or exceed seating capacity. Do not shoot from or lean firearms or bows against the ROV. Arctic Cat recommends that all riders take a training course. For safety and training information, go to www.rohva.org. Along with concerned conservationists everywhere, Arctic Cat urges you to “Tread Lightly” on public and private lands. Ride only on designated areas or trails.

Preserve your future riding opportunities by showing respect for the environment, local laws and the rights of others when riding. Arctic Cat,® Share Our Passion™ and Wildcat™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc. ©2015 Arctic Cat Sales Inc., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. Arctic Cat ATVs and Side by Sides (ROVs) are world-class products from Arctic Cat Inc.

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CAN-AM COLLABORATES WITH BEARD SEATS AND LONESTAR RACING BRP’s Can-Am accessory group and racing department have jointly announced a new collaboration with Beard Seats and Lonestar Racing.

Can-Am dealers will now distribute exclusive, performance-oriented accessories from both companies for Can-Am side-by-side vehicles.

The product agreement with Lonestar Racing will include an exclusive distribution of 24 “Lonestar Racing for Can-Am” accessories, including aluminum roofs, bumpers, intrusion bars and more. The Lonestar Racing accessories, available in three colors (Can-Am Red, Octane Blue and Manta Green), are specifically designed to fit the Can-Am Maverick side-by-side vehicles.

Lonestar Racing’s agreement also adds Can-Am X-Team factory sponsorship for 2016 and beyond.

Lonestar Racing President Dan Fisher will officially debut his Lonestar Racing / Can-Am Maverick X rs Turbo side-by-side at the 2016 UTV World Championships in Laughlin, Nev., and then enter the remaining Best In The Desert series events this season.

Can-Am and Beard Seats have partnered to build exclusive seats for Can-Am side-by-side vehicles. Can-Am dealers will carry three different color offerings of Beard Seats’ true performance suspension seating for the Maverick side-by-side vehicles. The seats, sold in pairs, feature a custom design, unique Can-Am fitment applications and include an exclusive “Beard Seats for Can-Am” premium vinyl cover. Both new product lines will be available in Can-Am dealerships this spring.

POWERMADD BECOMES THE PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR THE GBC MOTORSPORTS HEARTLAND CHALLENGE! PowerMadd inks a three-year agreement to be the Presenting Sponsor for the Heartland challenge, making them “The official hand-guard of the Heartland Challenge.

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DAYCO APP Find parts faster using state-of-the-art technology. Look up your sled’s belt with the Dayco App. The app includes belt specs, part numbers, a Where to Buy feature and training.

Download the free mobile app at daycoapp.com

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NEWS CAN-AM UNVEILS RACE INSPIRED SPYDER F3 TURBO CONCEPT BRP distinguishes itself again by unveiling a turbocharged Can-Am Spyder concept vehicle at Daytona International Speedway’s newly redesigned motorsports stadium leading into the 2016 Can-Am Duel At Daytona. Inspired by the Speedway’s racing heritage, this exclusive concept vehicle reiterates BRP’s renowned legacy of innovation. This vehicle, powered by a Rotax 1330 cc turbocharged and intercooled engine, goes from 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.3 seconds and does a quarter-mile (0.4 km) in 12.3 seconds. It also features SPORT mode that allows for controlled rear tire drifts. With this concept – which is not planned for production – BRP’s Can-Am brand brings its excitement, performance and innovative technology to NASCAR fans.

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YAMAHA YXZ1000R FINISHES TOP 10 IN 2016 KING OF HAMMERS Yamaha introduced the YXZ1000R last fall as the first and only pure sport Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle, and it is quickly proving its mettle on trails, dunes and race courses throughout the Southwest and across the country. In its first-ever running of the ULTRA4 Racing Series King of the Hammers (KOH) UTV class, the YXZ1000R showcased the superior quality and performance built into this all-new machine.

The YXZ1000R was entered into the KOH event by driver Jason Weller of Weller Racing and navigator Kyle Anderson. Leaving the starting line 47th out of 60 total entries, the team battled through the desert trails and grueling rock sections passing the majority of the field to finish 7th overall – a true testament to the talented team and the performance and durability of the YXZ1000R. The annual KOH event has become legendary for its brutal desert course through some of the roughest and most challenging and punishing rock and bouldering sections of any timed event. It is a true test of driver talent and vehicle durability.

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POLARIS FACTORY RACERS START SEASON OFF ON HIGH NOTE The 2016 race season would start out in Parker, Ariz. with the THR Motorsports Parker 250 presented by Polaris and continue with WORCS Round 1, at Honolulu Hills Park, in Taft, Calif. The Parker 250 would see more than 50 side-by-sides line up, with more than half being RZRs, for the first race of the season. Polaris Factory Racer Justin Lambert of Cognito Motorsports would line up his No. 1918 RZR XP 4 1000 in the UTV Pro Class and not only take that class but the overall, beating the turbo vehicles in the UTV Pro Turbo class.

RZRs would sweep the podium in the Pro Class.

POLARIS RZRS SWEEP PODIUM AT KING OF THE HAMMERS This year’s King of the Hammers (KOH) would see almost double the entries, 60 side-by-sides with most being RZRs, lining up to try to take “The Hammer” and a brand-new 2016 RZR XP Turbo EPS, which was offered to the Pro Class winner as part of Polaris RZR being the official side-by-side of the race. Three Polaris Factory Racers would line up their Polaris RZRs for the toughest off-road race in the world and when the dust settled, all three would finish in the top five.

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NEWS BRP ANNOUNCES 2016 CAN-AM OFF-ROAD RACING TEAM BRP announced its 2016 Can-Am X-Team ATV and sideby-side vehicle racing team. From the open desert to the tight woods, Can-Am racers will partake in numerous offroad racing series across North America this year. The team will look to improve upon its many Grand National Cross Country class championships and recent desert racing successes. BRP, with its deeply rooted ties to racing, will continue to support the Can-Am X-Team and offer contingency and amateur support programs.

GNCC Racing Can-Am looks to continue its dominance in the 13-round GNCC series, where it won six championships a year ago.

Several ATV and side-by-side vehicle teams are part of the Can-Am X-Team for 2016. Pro champions Kyle Chaney (XC1 UTV; Maverick 1000R) and Bryan Buckhannon (4x4 Pro; Renegade 1000) return for the coming season.

The Jack’s Excavating / Can-Am team of brothers Marcus and Shannon “Mouse” Pratt have added GNCC pilot John Allen Yokley on their squad. 2015 XC1 Pro UTV class runner-up Tim Farr (JB Racing) returns, as does 2015 late-season acquisition Steve Matko (Offroad Motorsports).

Can-Am will also support Cody Miller, Zac Zakowski in the XC1 Pro and Dave Plavi (Offroad Motorsports), Hunter Miller, Randall Rogers, Cory Bartlett and Rich Travalena Jr. in the XC2 Pro Sport UTV classes. Rob Smith, Kevin Cunningham, Tanner Bowles, Jordan Phillips, Cody Miller and Zakowski will join Buckhannon in the 4x4 Pro ATV class.

BITD / SCORE Can-Am Maverick desert racing teams have covered a lot of ground in three seasons, winning several prestigious events and earning key season podiums at both the SCORE International and Best In The Desert racing series.

Three returning teams just recently posted a BITD Parker 250 podium sweep.

Those teams of Dustin Jones and Shane Dowden (S3 Racing), Can-Am / ITP / Murray Racing returnees Derek and Jason Murray and Logan Gastel all finished on the podium and are gunning for the UTV Pro Turbo class title. Can-Am X-Team newcomer Dan Fisher (Lonestar Racing) also joined the team this month at the UTV World Championship in Nevada and has also signed a partnership with the Can-Am accessories group to offer Lonestar for Can-Am products. Can-Am Maverick racers Cory Sappington (Desert Toyz) and Dave Martinez (Unlimited class) also return for the squad in 2016.

Sappington, like the Murrays, will compete in both the BITD and SCORE series in the pro classes. S3 Racing’s Chris Robinson will pursue a BITD ATV title with his Can-Am Renegade.

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THE 29TH ANNUAL TORONTO INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE, ATV & POWERSPORTS SHOW Taking place October 21-23, 2016 at the International Center.

Mark your calendars now, don’t miss the biggest gathering of everything you’ll need for Snowmobile and ATV, Side-by-Side. www.torontosnowmobileatvshow.com

SUPERSHOW 2017 DATES Richard Kehoe, President and CEO of the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, releases dates for next years show, Jan 6, 7 & 8, 2017 the 41st Annual Motorcycle Supershow will hit the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, to exhibit, or to purchase advanced tickets visit www.motorcyclesupershow.ca

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NEWS ARCTIC CAT ENTERS FIVE WILDCAT UTV TEAMS IN WORLD’S TOUGHEST ONE DAY RACE Dean Bulloch, Robby Gordon, Sheldon Creed, Todd Romano and Marcos Patronelli Race King of the Hammers In the 2015 King of the Hammers, second place UTV Class finishers, Dean Bulloch and navigator Karl Munford, delivered an outstanding performance in their Wildcat Sport and both are expected to be strong podium contenders in tomorrow’s boulder-strewn desert race.

Arctic Cat partner, Robby Gordon, will be bringing his 30 years of off-road racing experience to the King of the Hammers in a 2016 Wildcat X; the same Wildcats raced in Gordon’s popular Stadium Side x Side Series. Gordon has won seven global off-road class championships, two stadium series and three Baja 500s and is expected to be one of the front runners.

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STAGING FOR A SCORE RACE COULD BE COMPARED TO “THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM”

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SAN FELIPE’S MATOMI WASH IS A SIGHT TO BE SEEN, ONLY REQUIREMENTS ARE GOOD TIRES, PLENTY OF FUEL, AND ABOVE AVERAGE OFFROADING ABILITY.

SCORE CONTINGENCY BRINGS THE SLEEPY LITTLE TOWN OF SAN FELIPE TO LIFE FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK!

THIS MIGHT BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE PARTS OF BAJA!

DESERT RACING HAS ALWAYS BEEN A TEAM SPORT, PIT STRATEGY AND EFFECTIVENESS ARE KEYS TO SUCCESS.

THE BEST LINE-UP IN BAJA, COLD MARGARITAS AFTER A LONG DAY IN THE DESERT. THE WORST PART OF THE BAJA EXPERIENCE IS ALWAYS THE BORDER WAIT TO GET OUT.

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DUCATI SCRAMBLER

The first production motorcycle to carry the “Scrambler” name was the 1962 Ducati Scrambler 250. The Ducati Scrambler was a world-wide success, and quickly evolved with “widecasing” engines and then 350 and 450 cc models. Ducati’s Scrambler frame design was far ahead of its time and quickly found itself multi-purposed for track racing.

SCRAMBLER MOTORCYCLE BUILDS

A more likely namesake for the Polaris Scrambler was the early European “Scrambler” motorcycle. A Scrambler was a stripped down street bike, designed to conquer point-to-point off-road races in England, dating back to the late 1920’s, long before the first mass-produced dirt bikes that we didn’t see until the late 60’s. Some key components to building a “Scrambler” were air-cooled motors, high mount exhaust, lightweight components, and knobby tires with spoke wheels.

POLARIS SCRAMBLER

By definition a Scrambler is a device that transposes, inverts, or mixes a message beyond recognition for the unintended user.

By motorcycle standards it defined the first “dual-sport” or crossover street bike. The current flagship Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 is a conglomerate of nearly 90 HP, a High Performance All Wheel Drive system and Sport ATV Handling. If that doesn’t send a mixed message, we don’t know what will!

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TRIUMPH SCRAMBLER

The Triumph Scrambler was reborn in 2006, but it was the iconic TR6 Trophy that really created the class back in the late 1950’s. The early Triumph Scramblers created a true legacy; in fact, legends like the “King of Cool” Steve McQueen will always be remembered for racing these super reliable British motorcycles across the U.S. and Mexican deserts in the late 50’s and 60’s.

TACO BELL GRANDE SCRAMBLER BURRITO

While Polaris probably didn’t name their crossover ATV after a burrito, you never know! The Taco Bell Scrambler is definitely the flagship of fast food breakfast burritos. Available in Bacon, Sausage or Steak, the cheesy, scrambled egg and fried potato breakfast Scrambler is definitely a do it all breakfast option.

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TIPS & TRICKS

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1 Roost Protection 101

The RZR XP 1000’s rear end is under a constant barrage of roost and rocks, thrown from the front res while in fourwheel drive. Cognito and IMG Motorsports both sell simple but effec ve mud-flaps to protect vital suspension and braking components.

2 Quick Cover

Most short course UTV racers will remove the passenger seat for a substan al weight savings. This isn’t a bad idea, but on the RZR models it leaves the vulnerable fuel pump lines and spigots exposed to damage. Cognito came up with this simple bolt-in aluminum guard to protect this important area.

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

3 Radiator Roost Guard

A clogged radiator can quickly lead to overhea ng or the dreaded limp mode. Racers have found reloca ng the radiator to behind the headrest is the most effec ve way to keep mud and roost from clogging it up. The stock radiator is usually sufficient, and a simple roost guard like this can further save it from roost and flying rocks.

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4 Simple Sway Bar Upgrade

The stock sway bar on the Polaris RZR XP 1000 is very effec ve and actually very durable as well. The problem lies in the lighter duty, more cost conscious connec on bars. Heavier duty a ermarket ones like these from Cognito Motorsports won’t break, and the use of Heim joints eliminates the slop from the stock bushings wearing out.

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5 The Green Wire Mod

The stock CDI on an 06+ TRX450ER will only rev to 9800 RPM. A stock machine quits making power around 9800 anyways, but with an HRC or a ermarket cam it will build quite a bit higher. Clipping the green wire on the le hand side CDI plug “looking at it from the front” will access another 1000 RPM. This is only for the stock CDI, and is a waste of me if you are s ll using the stock cam.

7 Ultimate Poly Case Protection

A $30 investment in one of these UPP case savers might be the best money you ever spend. These poly case savers are molded to fit snugly supported against the stator cover to safely disperse energy of a thrown chain instead of damaging expensive cases. UPP has even taken the case saver one step further by adding shi sha protec on.

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6 The Other Green Wire Mod

Most racers and many more savvy enthusiasts prefer to have their radiator fan wired permanently on versus relying on the temp sensor to turn it on at higher temps. The best way to do this on any year Honda TRX450R or ER is to ground the green wire that goes into the blue plug under the hood. We like to clip it before the plug, add an eyelet and then ground it with a bracket bolt to the frame.

8 Proper Aluminum Can Recycling

Many a ermarket exhaust pipes route uncomfortably close to your ever-important coolant hoses. Exhaust head-pipes get extremely hot and can easily melt a radiator hose, causing catastrophic damage. You can make a simple, yet effec ve heat shield with scissors, an aluminum soda can, and a couple wraps of safety wire.

We like to use this method whenever we see poten al for a problem.

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pring is coming and soon it will be ধme to get those ATVs out of the Garage and back into acধon. If you’ve properly winterized your machines - fuel stabilizer, draining carb bowl, and disconnecধng baħery, you might get away with just a liħle fresh gas and a quick baħery charge. If your machines were put away with fuel in the carb, they will undoubtedly need to be cleaned. Today’s higher ethanol content fuel will only last about two months in the fuel tank and maybe a month in the carb’s float bowl without going bad.

If you drained or ran the fuel out of your float bowl at the end of last season, you should sধll start by draining the fuel tank and filling it with fresh fuel. For those of us that didn’t properly prep for the winter break, it’s ধme to get to cleaning that carburetor.

1 Be sure that you are starting with a clean machine. You are going to want to completely remove the carb from your ATV. On our TRX250EX that we are servicing, we found it easier to remove the air-box than trying to fight the carb in and out with it in place.

2 With the air-box removed, unbolt or unclamp the carb from the intake manifold, and then detach all cables. On this carb, the throttle cable comes out by unscrewing the cap and removing the slide. We also removed the choke operation cable

3 We will be cleaning the outside of the carb with brake cleaner before opening it up to clean the inside. It is important the remove any exposed o-rings like the one shown, as the harsher chemical cleaners will damage rubber.

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4 Use brake cleaner to thoroughly clean the outside or your carburetor. We like to use an old toothbrush, as the plastic bristles are perfect for getting grime out of the little crevices. While carb cleaner might sound like the best tool for the job, we actually prefer brake cleaner as it is easier on o-rings and rubber seals

5 On a clean work surface, remove the float bowl and disassemble the carb. The float bowl will most likely be held on with Philips screws, and try smacking the properly sized screwdriver into them before removal. Remove the float pivot pin, and the float needle will come out with the floats.

7 You should be able to see daylight through all of your jets, the passage on the pilot jet is very small, but still needs to be free and clear. Depending on the size of your jet, you might be able to push a clog through with a small welding tip cleaner. If the passage is smaller than that, try using a piece of separated multistrand wire.

9 Once the jets, passages, and internals are clean, you will want to clean the bowl. On a standard carb like this one, the bowl doesn’t have any jets to worry about, but it will often be extremely grimy as the old fuel was sitting in it. We like to fill the bowl part way with cleaner and then scrub with a tooth-brush.

6 Remove all the jets for cleaning. The pilot jet comes out with a small, flat blade screwdriver and features the smallest orifices, making it the most likely culprit for a clog.

8 Once you have cleaned out all your jets, you can check them by blowing through them with your mouth. The next step is to clean out all the passages in the carb. You can start with the spay tube on the brake cleaner, and if that doesn’t work, try compressed air. Watch your eyes as spaying in one passage hole should come out another.

10 Re-assemble the carb in the reverse of taking it apart.

Re-install the carb into the ATV, making sure that the slide operates freely and all of your cables are re-installed correctly. Fill with fresh fuel and go riding!

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name Dusধn Nelson rings synonymous with Yamaha ATV Racing, and with good reason. The Southern California MX racer started his racing career at the ripe old age of 6, and won the ultra-compeধধve 85cc stock class at Loreħa Lynn’s in 93’. Dusধn’s Pro AMA SX and Naধonal MX career lasted from 1996 to 2004, and he became a Yamaha factory test rider in 1999.

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Dus n scored a record five QuadCross Championships before ge ng into a Weller Racing SR1 for the Lucas Oil Short Course series. For Dus n, the SR1 was everything he loved about ATV’s with the addi onal safety of a cage. The CVT and lack of shi ing involvement was the one thing he really disliked on a typical UTV. With the SR1, you’ve got the best of both worlds. Dus n has found short course racing to be an almost direct replacement for MX, and he quickly won another championship.

Yamaha has been busy developing their very own Pure Sport UTV for quite some me. Coincidence or not, the new YXZ 1000 R is the first manual transmission UTV to hit the market. Dus n was heavily involved in the R&D with the YXZ, and he was also one of the first to have one built to race. When it came to building his very own YXZ race machines, Dus n turned to the crew at IMG Motorsports to handle the transforma on.

The guys at IMG know what it takes to build championship worthy UTV’s, because they are Championship level racers themselves. James Hill, John Pacheco, Tommy Scranton, and Bruce Scranton all race what they build, and have the Championships to prove it. In reality, Dus n’s race build is really pre y simple when compared to a many Pro Level UTV builds.

IMG started by designing a weld-on cage, star ng lower than if they went with a bolt-on design. The IMG Race cage is made from .095, inch and a half chromoly, and features welded shut door bars w/Dzues on aluminum door and roof panels. IMG designs the cage about two

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inches lower than stock, and then mounts a lightweight Pro-ADV Sparco seat that is about an inch and a half lower than stock seat height. Like most race builds, IMG mounts a larger CBR radiator behind the headrests, but IMG purposely mounts it as low as possible to avoid roost and mud blockage.

The stock A-Arms and suspension components are used, but IMG builds super tough chromoly e rods with high-quality FK heims for unbeatable durability. The stock transmission, axles, and CV joint are all Cryo Treated and micro-polished by Josh Lahey at Cryo Heat for unbeatable strength as well.

Dus n uses FOX RC2 shocks that look similar to stock, but are actually very, very trick.

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Dus n’s FOX RC2 shocks feature Kashima coated components to reduce heat, fric on and oil contamina on. The stock FOX shocks come with a more cost effec ve, progressive single spring set-up that provides a smooth and forgiving all-around ride. Dus n’s dual-rate setup focuses more on performance than comfort, and can easily soak up the bigger hits and abusive terrain.

Dus n has worked endlessly with Mark Behnke of M&M Offroad on developing his FOX shock set up. Their set-up uses an adjustable cross-over spacer and nut with dual-rate springs.

Dus n and Mark have spent countless hours developing a set-up that combines incredible bo oming resistance, yet keeps the wheels in constant contact with the ground for unbeatable trac on.

Dustin and Mark have spent countless hours developing a set-up that combines incredible bottoming resistance

IMG relocates the custom CBR Radiator behind the driver to keep it clear and unobstructed from flying mud or roost.

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Dustin’s Kashima coated FOX RC2 shocks are actually very similar to what you can get by having FOX dial in your stockers.

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For WORCS they use 28x10x14 standard Moapas and a 14x7 up front and a 14x8 out back.

Dus n prefers his front end with a lot of preload to keep it skipping oďŹ&#x20AC; the terrain instead of plowing. With the front end floa ng over the terrain, they concentrate on really ge ng the rear wheels to follow the ground for trac on under accelera on. The setup for Lucas Oil Races is similar, but they remove 1.5â&#x20AC;? of sha travel to keep the car fla er and limit body roll in the higher speed turns.

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Weller Racing has helped Dus n tremendously with his SR1 racing program, and will be handling future engine building for the YXZ, but as for now it is completely stock. For 2016, Dus n is op ng to race the Pro Stock class for WORCS, as the LUCAS series requires a stock motor as well. Dus n uses nothing but high quality Yamalube

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Dus n uses DWT Moapa res and Sector billet Beadlock wheels. For WORCS they use 28x10x14 standard Moapas and a 14x7 up front and a 14x8 out back. While many racers prefer the same wheel on all four corners, Dus n

The light-weight PRO-ADV seat from Sparco looks like it came from a jet fighter and it lowers seat height by an inch and a half.

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prefers the easier sliding characteris c of the wider rear wheel. For the LUCAS Oil Series, they will probably be running 26” Moapas but s ll might use 28” for certain tracks.

The interior controls are finished off with a Hess Motorsports 2:1 steering quickener. The Hess quickener is especially beneficial with Yamaha’s long steering ra o, and it moves the stock steering wheel closer to the driver for increased control as well. Black Rhino provides Dus n with Racer X communica ons and his Bell Helmet is wired for the two-way radios. Dus n runs a Parker Pumper fresh air system in his SR1, and will be adding one to his YXZ as well.

The bo om of Dus n’s YXZ gets super tough 3/8” thick MDMW plas c skid plates from Factory UTV. The MDMW skid plates are incredibly durable, they glide off of obstacles, and they weigh less than aluminum.

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Dus n started the 2016 WORCS season ready to win and ended up with a very disappoin ng, first lap crash and 0 points at the Ta opening round. Dus n and his Yamaha came into round 2 with a vengeance, and finished a very solid 2nd place out of 28 pro entries, proving that the new YXZ is more than ready to win races in its maiden year. We look forward to seeing Dus n as a regular on the WORCS podium, and expect even be er results from the LUCAS oil races that he dominated last year in his SR1.

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THE ACE 900 SP AND RZR S 1000 EPS e recently made the trip to CAMP RZR, East at Huntsville, TN’s Brimstone Recrea onal Park. Camp RZR Brimstone is the east coast’s version of Polaris’ massive celebra on of all things RZR in the GLAMIS sand dunes. Camp RZR East is an all inclusive, fun-filled weekend, complete with free food; vendors; demo rides; $200,000 in prize giveaways; and even a few big name country concerts.

More than twenty thousand people would a end this massive Off-Road party, but we were in for something even bigger than

that. Polaris invited the Media out to Brimstone a day early for our first experience on the brand new 900 ACE and RZR 1000 S. The ACE 900 SP and RZR 1000 S were both very big news, but for the most part, just slightly refined, be er equipped and bigger motored version of last year’s models. We spent an en re day tes ng both new models and exploring Brimstones 300+ miles of trails, and then used a loaner to experience Camp RZR East on Friday as well.

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he iniধal ACE created a whole new ATV market, combining the agile handling of an ATV with the safer, anধ-inধmidaধng, anyone can do it, automoধve-like driving approach. The first “entry level” ACE hit the scene in 2014 with a 32HP, 335cc power-plant. The ACE design was based on a Sportsman ATV chassis with sit-in and step-out accessibility. The UTV

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type controls feature a steering wheel, brake/gas pedal, and an automaধc PVT transmission. The first ACE quickly found its place with first ধmers and the older generaধon.

The second generaধon ACE 570 found its place with the masses, thanks to a solid 35% power increase with virtually zero weight increase. The next model to come along was the ACE 570 SP, with

a handful of top of the line features including Variable Assist EPS and a highperformance, close raধo, on-demand AWD system. The latest 2016 evoluধon is anything but your “Grandmother’s ACE”.

In keeping up with the ever-growing consumer demand, the new 875cc, inline twin, ProStar Powered ACE 900 SP hits the trails with an unbelievable 60 HP.

The big boy, 875cc, twin cylinder XP 900 motor is about the only visual difference between a well equipped 570 Ace and the new flagship 900.

The ACE 900 comes equipped with these stylish, lightweight, ultra tough cast aluminum wheels.

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>> THE RIDE

As expected, the ACE 900 SP handles and drives just like the previous models, only with a whole lot more motor. What we didn’t really expect was how much the addi onal HP would affect the whole a tude of a vehicle like the ACE. With 60 HP on tap, you can now really drive or control your rear end with thro le control. The next really darn cool thing you can do in a 60 HP, sub-1000 pound UTV is wheelie. The ACE 900 is the first stock UTV that can actually hold and carry a wheelie. Just stabbing the gas pedal will immediately lighten the front end, but with just the smallest bump and a li le thro le control, we could carry the front end at will. Being able to li the front end at will has its advantages on the trail as well; we quickly found ourselves lightening the front end before impact with trail obstacles like water bars and g-outs.

Accelera on is equally impressive with the 900; you can see sixty plus mph in a hurry, and o en need to remind yourself that you’re driving a 48” wide, short wheelbase machine that can get sketchy in a hurry. Brimstones trail system was an excellent loca on for tes ng, with plenty of mud, rocks, and eleva on changes.

The 900 ACE is a beast when it comes to hill-climbs, as over the top brute power was more than sufficient for blas ng up any of the steeper hill-climbs we could find. We found the ACE 900’s power to really boost the ACE’s fun-factor, but it could also get you in trouble in the rockier, more technical climbs. We found ourselves having to stomp the brakes to avoid a loop-out on more than one occasion. Once again, the 900 is not for beginners, it truly does require an extra level of control and finesse to keep it upright.

>> ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

We found the ACE 900 was a blast to drive on faster, open trails, but a bit of a handful in the ghter woods. While you can use thro le to adjust the a tude of the ACE, you can’t really adjust body posi on, or further manipulate the ACE’s path. By design, you are strapped in and along for the ride, compared to an ATV where you can push-pull or lean to otherwise manipulate its path. By design, the MacPherson Strut front end also holds back suspension performance compared to the higher performance, dual a-arm front end. We ini ally thought that this “older technology” front end was cost related, but it is actually used for the increased foot-well area, compared to a dual a-arm front end.

Regardless of foot-well space, we can’t wait to see a model with longer travel, dual a-arm suspension. We quickly found the bo om of the rear shocks as well. While suspension se ngs are probably iden cal to the smaller bore models, we found ourselves driving harder and hi ng obstacles harder with the extra horsepower. Sixty HP might definitely be a li le excessive for the handling characteris cs of the MacPherson strut equipped ACE, and it certainly requires more a en on and a larger skill set to keep up with.

The base model ACE 900 comes well equipped with quarter doors, EPS, cast wheels and a cut and sew seat.

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imilar to the ACE 900, the only real difference between the S 900 EPS and the new S 1000 EPS is more motor. The new S 1000 gets a new, purpose built ProStar 1000 engine with an impressive 100HP. This is 33% more HP than last year’s highest performance 60” wide 900 RZR. The extra 25 HP with nearly zero increase in weight, gives the S 1000 lightning quick

The new 1000 S features the same quality doors, body and interior as the XP 1000 and 900 S.

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accelera on with 0 to 50 mph mes of just over 5 seconds.

Besides the bigger, faster, more powerful engine, the only other spec we no ced a change in was the quicker lock to lock on the steering wheel. Both the 900 and the 1000 feature the same turning radius, but the new 1000 takes a half a rota on less at the steering wheel to get there.

Possibly the perfect combinaࣅon of horsepower and agility, the 1000 S can even be transported in a full size pickup bed.

The RZR S’s smaller stature combined with a Pro Star 1000 motor made for one of the quickest UTV’s we had ever driven.

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While the RZR S 1000 EPS didn’t really change anything but engine performance, the added HP makes for an amazing overall machine. We loved last year’s S 900 EPS, but driving XP 1000’s all the me le us yearning for a li le more power. This year’s S 1000 delivered beyond expecta on, with more power than we had even hoped for. Keeping with the lighter weight 27” res and a-arm rear suspension makes for very nimble and predictable handling, without the added body roll that comes with bigger res and extensive wheel travel.

We flat out loved the S 1000 on Brimstones faster trails, and it was equally impressive in the slower, more technical areas as well. Its super stable, stays planted in the turns, tracks well, and has gobs of power. The “S” might not have the overall “deep whoop” suspension performance of an XP 1000, but as an overall, “do all” sport UTV, it will be hard to top. For anything but wide-open desert running, or off-road racing, the new RZR S 1000 EPS should be every bit as impressive as an XP 1000, or even be er in many ghter situa ons.

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Specs: 2016 POLARIS ACE 900SP Engine..…Pro-Star 60 HP, EFI, 875cc, 4-valve, 4-stroke Twin, DOHC Transmission/Final Drive….Automa c PVT P/R/N/L/H; Sha with On-Demand AWD/2WD Front Suspension……MacPherson Strut with 8.2” (20.8 cm) Travel, Rear Suspension……Dual A-Arm, An -Sway Bar 9.5” (24 cm) Travel Front Tires……25 x 8-12; Cast Aluminum wheels Rear Tires……25 x 10-12; Cast Aluminum wheels Wheelbase……61.5 inches (156.2 cm) Dry Weight….966 lb (493 kg) Overall Size (L x W x H)....90” x 48” x 68” (229 cm x 122 cm x 173 cm) Ground Clearance…..10”(25.4 cm) Fuel Capacity…..5.25 gallons (19.9 L) Front/Rear Rack Capacity…..120 lb (55 kg)/240 lb (110 kg) Hitch Towing Ra ng…1,500 lb, Standard/1.25” Receiver Ligh ng…..Dual 50 Wa Low Beam, Dual Brake Lights/ Taillights Instrumenta on…..Digital Gauge with Analog Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Hi-Temp/Low-Ba Lights, DC Outlet Colors….Stealth Black MSRP…..$ 13,499 U.S.

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knows no season and for this reason, it has become common for many manufacturers to release their latest offerings over the course of a model year, allowing enthusiasts to “soak-in” all the changes, one appe zing bite at a me. Arc c Cat has go en the “slow” release program down to virtually a science, and when the calendar year turned to 2016, we eagerly awaited by our computer monitors to see what the Thief River Falls maker had up its sleeve for the coming year.

Right on cue, our inbox lit up w with a sma ering of new vehicles and special edi on models that had those of us in the Snowbelt, hoping the mel ng rays of the spring fired sun would get here just a bit sooner. Here’s a look.

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The rear cargo box transforms like most in the Cat lineup, and has a beefy capacity of 1000-pounds. With all the same suspension goodies we’ve come to expect with the HD HDX, the new crew is dipped three pped in th varia ons includingg Fire Re Red, ns includ Timberr Camo aand d tradi onal o Arc c Cat Gre Green n

The other big bit of newness in the mid-season release also allows you to share the off-road experience, but this me with the Arc c Cat Alterra ATV in TRV form. Cat was one of the first to come up with the two-up ATV concept, and over the years they have nearly perfected it with lots of comfort for the driver and passenger, built-in to the highluxury sea ng configura on.

Like other Cat quads, you’ll find the adaptable SpeedRack II system on both ends, and you can choose to outfit your Alterra TRV with power steering for even more comfort and control. Power comes in your choice of 1000, 700, 550, and 500 engines and a wide range of colors.

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The sized-right vehicle is just over 100-inches in length, and features a narrow and nimble width of just over 56-inches.

While the 500-engine may seem small by some of today’s much bigger machines, this one packs a punch with the ability to tow up to 1,500-pounds and carry up to 500-pounds in the rear box. Work or play, this one should have you covered.

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This is the time of the year when new products are being released for the ATV and UTV Market, and we were thrilled to go through them to provide you with a list of items that we feel you certainly need to know about. Sit back, grab a beverage and enjoy what’s new.

bts SPORT HEADPHONES

Not everything we find deals directly with ATV’ing. We also come across products that we know, you as a reader, would like to know about. We stumbled across these babies and can certainly say, “these are cool”. The BTS Bluetooth headphones from 66 Audio are the next genera on in headphones. They connect to any Bluetooth enabled device and are designed to be lightweight yet extremely durable. Then the BTS headphones take Bluetooth to a whole new level and allow you to connect to two different devices. Why do you need this? Well you can now have your music playing from your MP3 player, and when your smart phone rings the BTS intelligently knows which device is ringing and will connect to that device automa cally. Yup, we were impressed. These headphones have a built-in microphone to allow you to take calls while wearing them. See we told you these were pre y cool.

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There is one thing you can be certain about when it comes to our friends over at Ma racks; they never stop innova ng. Late this January, Ma racks let us know that they just released a new track system called the Maxim, which was designed for exploding UTV market. The engineers have created a track system that nearly doubles the track area over similar systems. Just as the name alludes to, the Maxium, refers to the maximum amount of track that hits the terrain when you are running this system. U lizing a unique switch design the rear tracks extend way forward under the buggy, which in turn takes the weight off the front tracks. This feat of engineering has taken substan al weight off the front tracks resul ng in the Maxium track riding on top of the snow opposed to riding through the snow. Sounds kinda like a snowmobile doesn’t it?

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A en on all Polaris and Arc c UTV owners; did we just find a product for you! ou!

Heat Demon’s new heated steering wheel is going to take your UTV to an all-new level. The kit includes the heated steering wheel an on/off rocker switch, h, and all the wiring needed to install. The folks over at heat demon explain thatt it is really an easy install – literally plug and play. Boom, just imagine the sheer er enjoyment a heated steering wheel will bring.

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Dual Sport riding has fast becoming a real thing so STI Tire & Wheel do what they do best and have released a new Dual Sport UTV re called the Chicane RX. This re gives UTV rider and racers the ul mate combina on of steering and trac on due to the unique split-knob non-direc onal tread and specially developed 8-ply carcass. Carcass.

The Chicane RX is designed to perform both on-trail as well as during high mileage/high speed road situa ons. They also feature a reinforced bead/lower sidewall that allows for lower PSI opera on. The result is a re that performs over a huge variety of terrain without the need to run high PSI to avoid flats.

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We came across these Rock Hard pants this season and want to let you know about them. The pants are made from heavy duty 600D Denier which will stand up to way more than a pair of jeans out on the trail. The material is also waterproof and breathable so they are going to prevent that soupy feeling you get if you wear hip-waders. You know what we are talking about! These pants really are next level stuff when it comes to trail riding your buggy in all the different seasons.

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Bucket protec on should be your number one concern when you are out riding.

The new GPX 5.5 Composite helmet from Lea is offering up some me pre y ground breaking, head and brain, protec on. This race ready Composite posite off-road, light weight helmet offers crazy ven la on and is equipped ped with 360° Turbine concussion and brain rota on safety technology that takes es protec on to a whole new level. The GPX 5.5 also features a design that is specially pecially op mized to integrate with Lea ® neck braces (that’s convenient)) and over 190 honeycomb vent holes.So if you are serious about protec ng your thinking machine, then perhaps the GPX 5.5 is your new helmet.

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bronco 3500LB WINCH

Here is a no-brainer winch kit that comes with everything you need to put a winch on your buggy. The Bronco 3500LB is a tough durable winch that comes standard with top-of-the-line synthe c rope, a fairlead, all required wiring and relays, and a universal mount kit. So ge ng this bad boy on your machine is all in one box.

Then the 3500LB winch also comes with a wireless remote, which allows you to be a “one-man show” ge ng your buddy out of that waist high water hole. No more need for a guy opera ng the controls on the handlebars and another walking the rope out. Service like that certainly deserves a free cold beverage at the end of the day…

Keep track of your rescues.

Available at your local Gamma Powersports Dealer: www.gammapowersports.com

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Fly PATROL JACKET

With all new design and construc on, the Fly Patrol jacket is soon becoming a “must have” jacket for the avid ATV’er. First off, the material used is an ultradurable, water resistant ballis c nylon that offers up serious protec on when you are bashing through the woods. Second, the designers at Fly, have really thought about what riders need in a jacket when it comes to func on. The sleeves zip off, (boom…now you have a vest) there are massive vents both in the front and the back so you can customize the airflow and there is a huge rear cargo compartment to carry all your stuff. The Patrol jacket can even be folded inside/out into the rear compartment and carried with the a ached waist belt. Tell us you remember doing this with your K-Way jacket…yup same concept. Next Level. Available at your local Gamma Powersports Dealer: www.gammapowersports.com

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UTV DOORS

Doors really do change the overall look and versa lity of a UTV. They add some serious bling but actually do keep the driver and passenger safe when bashing through the trails.

Finding doors that fit and have an easy install is always a bit of a chore.

The OEM Style door from Kimpex are available for both Polaris and CamAM buggies, and claim no vehicle modifica on install with only two bolts to remove them. The doors also feature power coated paint and really slick automo ve style handles. If doors are in your future, then you should really check out your local Kimpex dealer. www.kimpex.com

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Participating in our ATV EVENT and collecting pledges and/or donations is how we can ALL make a difference. ALL the money raised goes directly back to the patients that require financial assistance.

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Ride on challenging terrain filled with mud, rocks and lots of water holes but also full of smiles, laughter and friendships formed all for a great cause. Our 7th Annual TraX4 Breast Cancer ATV Event will be held on April 30-May 1, 2016, at the Grand Tappatoo Resort, Sequin ON. For all information regarding rates, registration and lots more please go to www.trax4bc. com.

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