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news POLARIS RZRS SWEEP PODIUM AT KING OF THE HAMMERS This year’s King of the Hammers (KOH) saw 75 sideby-sides, with most being Polaris RZRs, lining up for the toughest off-road race in the world. When the dust settled, RZRs would take the top five spots and seven of the top ten.

This year’s KOH was a family affair with newly signed Polaris Factory Racer Shannon Campbell taking “The Hammer,” and his son Wayland finishing second.

Shannon’s daughter Bailey also raced, going toe-to-toe with her father in the beginning of the race. She ended up finishing 15th. All three raced RZR XP Turbo EPS vehicles. Shannon dominated the race and finished almost 15 minutes ahead of Wayland.

UTVGuide.net’s Jon Crowley and Walker Evans Racing’s Reid Nordin filled out the podium, racing the naturally aspirated RZR XP 1000 Gold Matte Metallic Limited Edition model, built to dominate the trail and rocks. The team’s strategy for competing against the more-powerful turbo vehicles was to keep the build simple, light and have excellent shocks. Starting in 24th, the strategy worked as they had moved up to 10th-place by the end of the first loop. By pit 2A, the team was in third place. A bottleneck in Sledge Hammer, due to a breakdown, slowed them down and a wrong move in Chocolate Thunder allowed for Wayland Campbell and Eric Miller to pass them. The team crossed the finish line in fourth, but edged out Miller on corrected time to take the third podium spot. The win showed the true dominance and sheer grit of the RZR platform, regardless of model.

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Arctic Cat announced today a partnership with Tony Stewart Racing and Donny Schatz that includes primary sponsorship of the TSR No. 15 Arctic Cat Sprint Car. Schatz will compete at more than 90 races from coast to coast in 2017, beginning next week in Florida. In addition, Arctic Cat will also be co-primary sponsor on the TSR No. 14 that Tony Stewart will pilot in more than 50 races.

Both Schatz and Stewart will make their 2017 debut next week in the Arctic Cat All-Star Circuit of Champions-sanctioned Bubba Army Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida. The event also kicks off Arctic Cat’s second season as title sponsor of the Sprint car series owned by Stewart.

Fans are encouraged to follow the progress of Schatz, TSR and the No. 15 Arctic Cat throughout the campaign on the Web and social media. More information can be found at www.TonyStewartRacing.com, www.arcticcat. com, and www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com.

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GBC MOTORSPORTS ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 10TH ANNUAL HEARTLAND CHALLENGE GBC Motorsports has set the dates for the 10th Annual GBC Motorsports Heartland Challenge. This ATV and UTV endurance race, held annually in Carlisle, Iowa is slated for August 18-19, 2017.

Drawing competitors and spectators from across the country, the Heartland Challenge offers four unique endurance races for youth and adults. Last year, more than 150 teams from 21 states, Canada and the UK competed across 21 classes for trophies, cash payouts and bragging rights.

Professional racer and longtime Heartland Challenge competitor Johnny Gallagher added, “The GBC Motorsports Heartland Challenge is an event like no other in ATV racing, and it’s a weekend I look forward to every year. We (Team Yamaha) have been fortunate enough to win a number of times, but to me, this event means so much more than a trophy or oversized check. It’s an opportunity to interact with fellow racers and fans in a part of the country we would normally never reach.”

2017 promises to be another big year for the GBC Motorsports Heartland Challenge as the 1.5-hour Polaris Ace Challenge, the 4-hour UTV Challenge, the 3-hour Youth ATV Challenge and the 10-hour Adult ATV Challenge will determine the fastest teams and ironman competitors. More information, including registration, to come in spring 2017. Visit www.heartlandchallenge.com for more details.

TORRES, ROLDAN AND POLARIS TAKE THE 2017 DAKAR Leandro Torres and co-driver Lourival Roldan have become the very first Dakar SSV class winners, taking the 2017 title in their factory Xtreme Plus Polaris RZR1000XT machine, by an impressive 4h 42m.

One of five Polaris crews to enter the world’s toughest race, Torres and Roldan dominated the second half of Dakar 2017, gradually extending their lead over fellow Polaris crews, after all other rival manufacturer teams retired before the mid-point rest day.

As the very first edition to be recognised with its own SSV official class, only Polaris machines would finish the grueling 12-day event, with every one of the five Xtreme Plus run team machines completing the 9,000km race.

Following the Brazilian pairing home to runner-up spot was the Chinese team of Wang Fujiang and Li Wei. Finishing just an hour and half ahead of third spot, Fujiang and Wei took the 2017 Rookie Award too.

Locking out the podium for Polaris was the Russian pairing of Ravil Maganov and Kirill Shubin. Early stage winners with an impressive pace, it would be small mistakes that would hamper their progress, but still finishing well, despite some bad luck.

Completing the SSV class list of finishers for 2017 and making the entire class a Polaris lock-out, were the Chinese / French pairing of Mao Ruijin and Sebastien Delaunay in fourth, and the second Chinese crew of Li Dongsheng and Quanquan Guan.

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05 NEW KANATI MONGREL SIZES FROM GBC MOTORSPORTS GBC Motorsports expands its popular Kanati Mongrel lineup to include three new sizes for 12” wheels. For the first time, owners of Utility ATV/UTVs, Youth UTVs, and even golf carts, will be able to equip their vehicles with this rugged and versatile tire.

GBC Motorsports Kanati Mongrel - New Sizes In Stock • 23X10.00R12 (6-ply rated) • 25X8.00R12 (10-ply rated) • 25X10.00R12 (10-ply rated) GBC’s revolutionary Kanati Mongrel burst onto the growing UTV racing scene in 2012, for the first time offering racers and enthusiasts alike, a DOT-approved tire built specifically for UTVs. Featuring an all-terrain tread pattern and coming in at lower weights than light truck tires of similar sizes, the Mongrel quickly became the tire of choice for thousands of professional and amateur racers, as well as recreational users across the country.

With the addition of these new sizes, this DOT-approved radial tire is now available in a total of 14 sizes. The smaller outer diameters and 12” wheel diameter will make these new sizes ideal for Utility ATV/UTVs and Youth UTVs. These new Mongrels will also offer a new choice for many golf cart owners, looking to make their vehicles street legal.

The new Kanati Mongrel sizes are now in stock and available through authorized GBC Motorsports dealers. Learn more at www. gbcmotorsports.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

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06 POLARIS RZR FACTORY RACER CODY BRADBURY TAKES OVERALL AT WORCS SXS WORLD FINALS Polaris RZR Factory Racers took to the track in the WORCS SxS World Finals in Primm, Nev. The two-day race format saw two Polaris RZR Factory Racers win the SxS Pro Class in their RZR XP Turbo EPS vehicles, and another win the SxS Pro Stock class on Sunday with his RZR XP 1000 EPS. The WORCS SxS World Finals featured a stadium short-course race on Saturday, followed by a WORCS-standard course on Sunday. Ryan Piplic took top honors in the SxS Pro Class with newly signed Cody Bradbury taking second. On Sunday, Bradbury won the class and sealed the overall win for the weekend.

After an eighth-place finish on Saturday in SxS Pro Stock, Polaris Factory Racer Beau Baron won the class on Sunday in his RZR XP 1000 EPS. Baron also raced his RZR XP Turbo EPS in the SxS Pro Class, finishing eleventh on Saturday and fourth on Sunday. The next WORCS race in Taft, Calif., Feb. 17-19

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RZR 900 & 1000 HEAVY-DUTY CONNECTING RODS! Hot Rods is now introducing the new RZR 900/1000 connecting rods. Each connecting rod has an 8% thicker beam and a larger radius around each end of the rod, compared to the OEM. This translates to greater strength and longevity, giving you the confidence to tackle any sand dune or mountain that stands in your way.

WHY HOT RODS? * Double-drilled small ends for increased lubrication (8704). * Tapered small end with unique oil groove in bronze bushing to prevent galling under high loads (8708).

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Team RZR kept the winning momentum going at the first Best in the Desert (BITD) race of 2017, and the UTV Winter Nationals in Parker, Ariz. Cool, wet weather made for a fast course, devoid of the typical desert dust, and Polaris Factory racers came out of the gate, gunning for the lead. Polaris teammates Mitch Guthrie Jr. and Branden Sims battled at the front of the pack for most of the 5-hour race. Sims commented that he felt like he was running the race as a short-course race as he fought to stay out front during the first lap.Mitch Guthrie Jr. pulled ahead of Sims, crossing the finish line first overall among UTVs, and securing the first-place win in the Pro Turbo Class. Guthrie Jr. and Polaris are thrilled to start with desert racing season with such a dominant performance. Sims finished third overall, starting his 2017 season with a solid podium finish and points, as he looks to defend his 2016 Pro Turbo Class championship.Brandon Schueler rounded out Team RZR’s presence in the top 10 in the Pro Turbo Class, finishing seventh among the highly competitive field.

New Side-By-Side Vehicle Accessories Add Stout Look and Functional Performance With a passion for off-road performance that’s nearly unmatchable, S3 Powersports joined forces with the Can-Am accessories team to create a new line of S3 for Can-Am parts for the Can-Am Defender side-by-side vehicle family.

S3 Powersports is a family-owned business, powered by authentic off-road riding and racing enthusiasts who are dedicated to building high-quality products to enhance the sport they love. The S3 Powersports team utilized its vast mud riding and off-road experiences to design and engineer the new line of “S3 for Can-Am” Defender side-by-side vehicle accessories.

Here are several, ultra-tough, attractive and practical components that are sure to complement your Defender vehicle’s built-in muscle and unrivaled versatility.

For a complete list of Can-Am accessories and detailed product information, visit: http://store.can-am.brp.com

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YAMAHA KICKS OFF 2017 WITH YXZ SUPERCROSS SWEEPSTAKES Yamaha Motor Corp. is launching an all-new YXZ Supercross Sweepstakes to kick off the 2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. Contestants can enter from now through April 2 at www.YXZsweeps.com to win a 2017 YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shift) Side-by-Side (SxS), a VIP trip to the 2017 Supercross finals in Las Vegas, a meet and greet with both Chad Reed and Miss Supercross, and more.

One lucky entrant, 18 years-of-age and older, will receive a 2017 YXZ1000R SS model, the world’s first and only SxS to combine pure-sport performance with an exciting and high-tech paddle shifting experience. Boasting the same industry-first 3-cylinder 998cc engine and unparalleled direct-connection feeling like the original YXZ, the YXZ1000R SS features Yamaha’s confidence-inspiring Sport Shift technology. The SS technology is defined by a 5-speed sequential shift transmission, with an advanced automatic clutch system and pure-sport inspired paddle shifters – eliminating the need for a clutch pedal and removing your foot from the accelerator while shifting.

The winner will also receive a VIP trip for two to the 2017 Supercross finale in Las Vegas on October 14, with airfare and hotel included. While there, the winner and their guest will receive VIP race tickets, pit passes, track-walk passes, swag bags, a meet and greet autograph session with two-time AMA Supercross champion Chad Reed, as well as Miss Supercross, and a tour of the Yamaha race team semi.

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CYCLOPS 360° 11 PANORAMIC HD VIDEO CAMERA The CYCLOPS 360° Panoramic HD Video Camera from Cyclops Gear arrived in BRP dealerships worldwide, and on the BRP online accessories store in the United States and Canada in late November. With its 220-degree vertical, wide-angle lens, the portable camera captures an impressive panoramic view of their surroundings, and make it a go-to tool for outdoor and off-road riding enthusiasts. When mounted to your favorite BRP vehicle, like a Can-Am Defender XT HD10, the HD camera supplies a 360-degree horizontal perspective of the riding experience that the normal action cam just can’t catch. The FREE CG360 mobile app (available for iOS and Android) and software (available for PC and Mac) allows remote control, auto-stitching, video sharing, VR-goggle compatibility and more.

12 NEW POLARIS RACING WEBSITE Polaris has launched an all-new racing website in support of their 2017 RZR Factory Racing program. The site will house racing news and results, team and racer profiles, race calendars, and racing social media content.The site also will be home to the continued racer vehicle discount program, as well as a new form for sponsorship inquiry. Polaris is committed to supporting UTV racing at a grassroots level and the vehicle discount program, paired with a clear path for sponsorship request submission, demonstrates this committal. www.polarisfactoryracing.com

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Aside from the value-price, putting power to the ground matters most. Credit goes to the Arctic Cat H1 engine and Duramatic Automatic transmission that consistently deliver more pulling power, more climbing power and smooth, consistent acceleration.

The potent, liquid-cooled 695cc engine delivers a wide torque curve with smooth, consistent power, thanks to its Electronic Fuel Injection and 2wd/4wd.

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Our feature column, “Dude I’m Stuck”, presented by KFI Products, has received a steady stream of hilarious and mud filled entries. Thank you for your submissions, and we’re thrilled to announce our WINNER!!

The story behind this segment was simple; we’ve asked you to take a few pictures or a video of your buddies getting winched, pushed, or pulled out of sticky situations out on a ride, and send them to us for ATV World Magazine’s “Dude I’m Stuck” column, to be entered into a draw for a chance to win a KFI SE45 Stealth winch, courtesy of KFI Products. Submissions piled high over the last 12 months, and it’s now time to announce the lucky winner!

Congratulations to Michael Cristina, from Maspeth, NY who has won the “Dude I’m Stuck” Segment of ATV WORLD Magazine, with the grand prize of a KFI SE45 Stealth Winch, courtesy of KFI Products. Please send us a photo of you with your amazing Prize.

ATV World Magazine, Outback Publishing Canada Inc., KFI Products, RKP Inc., and any other affiliate companies, require no one submit any pictures or videos of themselves or others performing any dangerous or illegal activities, they will not be considered or entered. In addition all riders must be wearing a helmet.

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HERE'S H ERE'S THIS THIS Y YEAR'S EAR'S WINNER! WINNER! Michael Cristina, from Maspeth, NY Big shot – ‘Neiko Mud’, said he never gets stuck.!! Pictures tell the truth. While at Hatfield & McCoy, Buffalo MTN, West Virginia, the rest of the riders decided to have lunch while Neiko figured out how to get out.

Neiko, that’s a mud hole to remember!.. We can only hope one of your fellow riders had a winch... that’s some serious depth!

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The 2017 KingQuad 750AXI has come out with an all new front-end frill that gives it an aggressive look to match its 722cc fuel-injected engine. With its twinspark cylinder head and modified cams you will see an improvement on not only the power band but also in fuel economy for the long days in the bush. Included are the new Carlisle tires that will provide performance and traction in any terrain. For the doers in the world that put their ATV through the limits on the trail and around the farm the 2017 KingQuad 750AXI can give you all of that and more!

When it comes to handling, control and suspension we all want to be able to get over the bumps with ease. King Off-Road Shocks; the first to make it to the finish line of the side-x-side Baja 1000 and also the Baja 500. With its real world testing and development you know it can take whatever you put it through. The UTV Shock kit is an easy bolt-on installation that gives you the ability to change to the precise compression damping control from very soft to very firm on the trails with a simple twist of the billet knob.

KING OF THE HILL “Dang it, Bobby!” We all have watched the comedy animation show King of The Hill that aired for 13 seasons. King of The Hill was based around every day life of a middle class man in Arlen, Texas starring a propane salesman, Hank Hill and his family and friends. Most known for one of the best anime intros of four men Hank, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer drinking beer as the day passes by, and its dramatic cliff-hangers at the end of every season. You know you compared some of your friends to one of the characters on the show, which one are you?

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The King! We have all heard him and will always hear him on the radio for years to come, or just even from grandpa saying back in my day! Yes, we are talking about the King of Rock’n Roll, Mr. Elvis Presley. He is a cultural icon in the Rock’n Roll world where he was on the top of the record billboards. His first song to hit #1 on the billboards in Rock’n Roll was “Heartbreak Hotel” in 1956. “Thank you. Thank you very much” (Elvis Presley)

A movie that brings back memories for many children around the world is sitting on the couch and watching the VHS of the Lion King. The animation and musical story of the animals that lived in the pride lands of Africa and the one lion cub Simba that goes through tragedy, love, and hardship to overcome his uncle Scar, is what made this the second highest grossing film of its time. The Walt Disney feature animation debuted on June 15, 1994 and made $968.5 million at the box office; today that amount is worth around $1.568 billion, inflation right!

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IT’S A POOR MECHANIC THAT BLAMES HIS TOOL one thing I have learned over the years while being a professional mechanic is that if you have the right tool for the job, the job gets easier. The tricky part is deciding what qualifies as the right tool.

So…..if we stay on the “what qualifies as the right tool” theme, we can go way back in ধme to hopefully, sorta, kinda find some humble beginnings of the “right” tools you find in your own toolbox today.

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Now you probably didn’t think that by picking up your copy of ATV World today that you would be geষng a history lesson on the human race, or a lesson in Archeology, but that is where we are.

Ancient tools, usually stone and other types of arধfacts are a window into the past that provides evidence about how early humans not only made things, but how they lived, interacted within their surroundings, and conধnued to evolve over ধme.

If we go way back, over a couple of million years, only stone tools are usually found because they are less suscepধble to destrucধon than bones and other materials such as wood. These stone tools also help to provide evidence about the technologies, dexterity, parধcular kinds of mental skills and innovaধons that were within the grasp of these early human toolmakers. Just in case you are wondering, yes, some of these humans might even be related to you.

Somewhere around 2.5 million years ago, the most basic stone implements were made by these early tradespeople. Their toolkits would most likely include things like hammer stones, stone cores, (which would produce sharp flakes when struck by the hammer stone) and sharp stone flakes already made. As ধme advanced about 500,000 years, then tools with handles like

The wrench above is classified as an antique and rare while the one below is a modern combination gear style wrench which could easily be found in any of our toolboxes. Although related, definitely from 2 separate eras.

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hand axes and hammers started to become more common. These tools would be used with larger cu ng tools.

By about 200,000 years ago, (and as our journey through me begins to wrap up) the advancement of stone technology began to accelerate, and there have been some examples of primi ve composite tools found. These would be tools with materials formed into points and a ached to wooden sha s to make awls or even spears. A er that, the level of cra smanship con nued to increase and other materials such as bone, tusks, and antlers were brought into the mix.

Usually what was readily available was u lized, and therefore different tribes (or groups) would develop their own disnct cultural iden ty and leave it behind for us to find. Who would have thought?

So it is now 2017, Donald Trump is President of the United States, and every once in a while, we s ll use a stone to hammer something when we don’t have the right tool readily available.

Hmmm.

Now, when I think of my own career, and the few decades it spans, there definitely has been a change in what would be considered the right tool for the job. (For the record, I don’t always think change is be er) In the early 80s, a Canadian mechanic had to adjust to the metric system and purchase wrenches, sockets and

tes ng gauges (feeler and pressure) to meet with the government’s mandate of conver ng Canada to the metric system. The funny thing was that the United States for the most part, started this process, convinced us how great an idea it was, and then bailed on it. Now, a technician usually has both imperial and metric calibrated tools in their toolbox.

I can live with this one because it has been the standard for Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha since my love affair with motorcycles began.

Let’s not forget the ever going quest to develop a be er screw head design.

The greatest epic ba le of the 1900s was between the “Phillips head” and “Robertson head” screws. Both designs were the result to overcome the issues associated with the “slo ed” screwdriver. The Robertson is a Canadian design, and was invented by Peter L. Robertson in 1908 in Ontario, while the Phillips is an American design invented

by Henry Phillips in the late 1920’s. Robertson heads are very common in Canada, but due to Mr. Robertson’s refusal to licence his design to other manufacturers, the Phillips became more widely licensed and gained greater acceptance worldwide, and of course within the United States. From there, have come in excess of 25 North American designs, all with their reasons for existence. Those arguments are for a different me.

Bolt head, drive design can be characterized by two different types; an external drive like a combina on wrench turning an external bolt head, or an internal drive like an Allen wrench turning a socket (internal) drive. You can also have different drives within these designs by simply having 6 point, 8 point or 12 point, external or internal drive, based on how the engineer in charge of the design wants it. The designs may not be endless, but there sure are a lot of them, all requiring the technician to have a specific tool to turn them.

The introduc on of electronics to basic tools has also been introduced to older mechanical designs. Torque wrenches are now more accurate and will stay in calibra on longer. Analogue gauges and meters have given way to not only accurate digital displays, but to “auto ranging” meters that can read to the millionth of a unit value. Heck, in automated manufacturing, we even have tools that can fix tools. I guess you could say our level of cra smanship has con nued to evolve and kept pace with the equipment that has to be serviced.

This now leads to the next big queson. 100,000 years from now, what will our tools say about us, and will there s ll be that someone that will use a stone as a hammer as our ancestors did so many years ago?

Probably the first tool anyone ever uses, the Hammer. Although the three pictured here show significant evolution, the original model I am sure is still used by everyone every once in a while.

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It’s a good idea to double-check the hose clamps and any other important hardware on any brand new ATV or UTV. Today’s Turbo UTV’s have more hoses, and are running under higher and higher pressures; we recently saw an intercooler hose pop off a machine with less than 75 miles on it!

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The new Can Am Maverick X3 clutch belt just so happens to be exactly the same size as the Polaris Turbo. Another cool belt option we’ve seen is that the thinner XP 1000 belt will actually work in a XP Turbo in a pinch; not permanent, but will probably get you out of the woods or dunes and back to the truck.

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It’s a good idea to check and re-check the shock clickers on your ATV or UTV. We’ve seen them drastically off from side to side, from both the dealership, and our own garage.

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A lot of the new full-size Sport UTV’s are just a couple of inches too wide to fit into a full-size pick up bed.

Lifting or jacking it up and then ratcheting the a-arms together will keep it drooped out, and just might buy you the couple of inches you’re looking for.

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Always wash your radiators out from the back to front, and fixing any fin damage with a small screwdriver or awl will help keep your cooling system operating at 100%.

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Brake fluid is often overlooked when changing fluids and maintaining your UTV or ATV. Fluid that has been cooked or overheated will be a darker color, and can easily be swapped out with a brake pump or vacuum bleeder.

A roll of Gorilla Tape or Duct Tape can provide a temporary fix for a lot of different things that can go wrong. Make sure you have one stashed somewhere that you can get at easily when needed.

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1 If your UTV’s seats come out easily, we prefer to pull them out and wash them separately from the car. This allows you to thoroughly clean under and behind them, as well as getting them cleaner too.

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Follow these steps to efficiently and thoroughly clean your UTV after every muddy outing. It will not only speed up the process, but also help you keep your investment in tip-top shape.

2 Cover any aftermarket electronics with plastic before going to town with the pressure washer. Our Lowrance GPS is very water resistant, but it’s still better to not spray it directly. We also tape sandwich baggies around the intercom plugs.

3 If your UTV has drain plugs in the floor, you need to remove them. The RZR XP1000 will have them in every floorboard. Set them aside, and be sure to reinstall them before your next ride, as severe dust and dirt can enter the floor without them.

5 With the UTV pre-washed, we like to remove the radiator grills.

A clean radiator is crucial to proper cooling. On the RZR we will also remove the hood, so that we can spray water through the radiator, from the back to the front.

4 Give the complete UTV an initial pre-wash with a pressure washer. We like to start at the top and work down, like you would wash an automobile. Use the pressure washer to really saturate any heavily mudded areas, as this will loosen up the heavier mud up for the final wash.

6 Pressure wash the machine until all mud is gone and it’s relatively clean. If it’s truly muddy, this will take a substantial amount of time. Pay special attention to the under-carriage, inner wheels and suspension components, as they will hold more mud than you realize.

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7 We use diluted Simple Green, Purple Power, or any other commercial degreaser for anything greasy or extra nasty. Be sure you don’t spray this on anodized aluminum parts like some shock clevises or aftermarket billet brackets.

9 Lather the entre car with your soap mixture and a rag, sponge, or brush. You can work from the top down here as well. We even soap the tires after everything else is good and sudsy.

11 We will dry the machine with a towel, and then coat the suspension and many other moving parts with WD-40. If you have an air compressor or leaf blower available, they both do a great job of speeding up the drying process too.

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8 For the rest of the UTV, we go old-school with a bucket of plain old dish soap and water. We truly prefer Dawn, as it really cuts grease well, but any detergent will do.

10 Pressure wash the soaped up UTV from the top down again.

Once everything is clean, you will want to re-address the problem areas that hold hidden mud, like beadlock wheels, brake calipers, and fender wells.

12 Once the machine is clean, we like to remove the clutch cover and dry out any water that might have gotten past the intake filters. This is also a great time to inspect the clutch. Replace your clutch cover, seats, radiator grills, and anything else you pulled off for access.

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The Defender XT’s claim is that it comes equipped and “ready to take on the job”. We have found the Defender XT to be equipped for the job and a whole lot more, as it is also a great platform for a weekend outing into the mountains, desert, or anywhere else you might want to explore in comfort and style. The XT models come with factory-installed accessories from literally top to bottom. For starters, the XT rolls on 27 inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires and 14” black cast aluminum wheels. Precision-Engineered Handling is obtained with a (DPS) Dynamic Power Steering that has been tuned for utility and recreational applications. The XT gets a bunch of other cabin upgrades, a 4500 lb. factory winch, and is then topped off with a full skid plate and a hard plastic roof.

The work ready Defender XT also comes with three selectable drive modes.

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on a variety of terrains, as well as saving on fuel consumption. The Defender handling and control is further improved with the HD 10 and HD 8 w/convenience package’s 4-mode traction system. BRP’s Visco-Lok QE front differential combines with a lockable rear differential to create multiple choices for varying terrain. The Defender features separated front and rear toggle switches that allow the user to select between 2wd open rear diff “for tight turning and turf protection,” a 2wd with locked rear differential “for improved 2wd traction,” a 4x4 open rear diff “for

added maneuverability in rugged terrain,” and 4wd with locked rear end for maximum traction.

Every 2017 Defender gets the new Advanced Versa-Pro Bench Seat. Our biggest complaint about the 16’ Defender was the overly soft foam on the base model seat cushion, and the lack of any type of bolstering on any of the models.

The new pick-up inspired seat is so much better than the 16’ in every way. Based on the popular 40/20/40 split bench style, the center can comfortably hold a third passenger or be folded down into an arm-

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rest, complete with two cup-holders. The Versa-Pro Bench seats offers enough bolstering to keep you in place, and even exterior corners shaved down for ease of entrance and exit. The XT package like we tested offers a sealed/waterproof under-seat storage and a reinforced seat cover with thicker vinyl and a special, premium looking, more resistant material.

The XT version Versa-Pro bench also features 3-in (8 cm) of adjustability.

The Defender features a list of impressive specs that might leave you wondering what it can’t do. The suspension is more than ready to perform when asked too. Nearly twenty-six centimeters (10”s) of wheel travel, front and rear is controlled by twin tube, gas charged shocks.

We pushed ours to its limits, and it soaks up the bumps with ease and offers plenty of bottoming resistance. It’s comfortable at slower speeds, and works equally as well when pushed harder or driven aggressively. The Defender XT also has a massive 28 cm of ground clearance.

The HD 10 has plenty of power for controlled slides and downright fun driving.

HAULING The suspension is so good in fact, that it’s very hard to believe the amazing load capacities the Defender offers at the same time. The Defender can carry an incredible 454 kg (1000 lbs.) in its cargo box, has a 680 kg (1500 lb.) payload, and can tow an unheard of 907 kg (2000 lbs.). The massive sized HD bed box is big enough to haul full sized pallets, and the tailgate is designed (rated) to hold a 113.4 kg (250 lb). We had no problem hauling three to four rolls of chain link or even our water tank.

On the Ranch we have been using the Defender for just about everything you can imagine. It’s like having a compact 4wd pick-up that can go anywhere you want it to. We have hauled rock, tools, and fencing material all around the property, and the convenience is overwhelming. We have also found the factory-supplied winch to make an excellent stretcher for installing/tightening chain link, hog wire, and barbed wire fencing.

The interior is excellent for both work and play. Two full sized guys and the wife, girlfriend, or a smaller framed child is the perfect fit. We’ve also found the floorboard and the center seat to fit a very happy dog or two, while adventuring around the property. We also noticed that the new and improved seating offers plenty of room to easily slide in and out of both sides while working, even for bigger and taller occupants.

The incredibly wet year we’ve been having made for a few seasonal creeks to play in. We found the Defender to provide excellent splash protection and keep its occupants impressively dry, especially for a vehicle with no doors. While water will obviously flow through the cabin floor if you get in that deep, the body and fenders do an excellent job of guarding splashing water from getting you cold and wet. 4wd with open diff provided plenty of traction to easily explore in a foot of water. We experimented with the rear diff-lock and found the Defender could climb straight up a near vertical bank in both forward and reverse, even with three passengers. When you ask it to, the Defender grips, grabs and crawls for every available bit of traction.

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HAULING THE MAIL While the Defender is undoubtedly a beast when it comes to hauling stuff around the farm, we couldn’t wait to see what it could do in the way of hauling @$$. Our test unit is obviously the bigger bore HD 10 model with a 72 HP motor and tons of torque. The Defender runs well, its clutching is spot on, and it has no problem breaking the 60 mph mark, even with 3 passengers in it. On a downhill we saw 64, but it will run 61-62 all day, if it’s got room. Solid clutching and great low-end power had us drifting corners and blasting down dirt roads like we were in a sport UTV. The HD 10 has plenty of power and traction to climb just about any reasonable hill you might encounter. While it has plenty of power, keep in mind that you really don’t want to be turning this full size Utility UTV around on a steep hillside if you fail. You must keep in mind that a work vehicle typically has a higher

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SUPER LOW GEAR RANGE THAT CAN CREEP AS LOW AS 2-3 MPH WITHOUT DESTROYING CLUTCH BELTS. center of gravity and needs to be treated as such. The Defender also has a super low gear range that can creep as low as 2-3 mph without destroying clutch belts.

We found this low gear to be especially useful on long, steady uphill climbs, as well as when creeping along while hunting and glassing the terrain for animals.

FINAL TOUGHTS We love having the new Defender XT around the ranch, and are equally as excited to go adventuring in it on the weekends. The massive amount of storage space is incredibly handy, and it’s very comfortable, even for long periods of time. The massive dump box is bigger than any other UTV we’ve ever possessed, and the molded-in divider slips are genius. We have no complaints and can’t wait to take this thing on an off-road fishing/camping excursion in the early spring.

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SPECS: 2017 CAN AM DEFENDER HD10 XT Engine: 976cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke; Rotax, V-twin HP: 72 hp Torque: 61ft-lb Fuel: Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Transmission: PRO-TORQ Transmission w/ Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L/H/N/R/P Drive Train: Selectable 2wd / 4wd with Visco-Lok auto locking front differential Driving Assistance: Electronic Hill Descent Control Front Suspension: Double A-arm / 25.4cm (10”s) of travel Rear Suspension: TTA-HD with external sway bar / 25.4cm (10”s) of travel Front Brakes: Dual hydraulic 220mm discswith twin-piston calipers Rear Brake: Dual 220mm hydraulic discswith single piston caliper Tires: XT 27x9-14 /27x11-14 Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 Length: 305cm (120in) Width: 157.5 (62in) Height: 193cm (76 in) Wheelbase: 211.5cm (83 in) Seat Height: 73cm (28.7 in) Ground Clearance: 28 cm (11 in) Fuel Capacity: 40L (10.6 gallons) Dry Weight: 632.7 (1395 lb) Turning Radius: 792cm (26.0 feet) Towing Capacity: 907.2kg (2000 lbs.)

Payload Capacity: 680kg (1500 lbs.)

Lighting: 140-W lighting output w/4 35-Watt headlights and LED tail lights Magneto: 650 watts Gauges: Multifunction digital: Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip and hour meters, fuel, gear position, seat belt, diagnostics, clock, auto shut off Warranty: 3 year limited warranty MSRP: $17,749 XT www.brp.com/en-ca

The Defender’s electronic hill descent works wonders in slippery, wet terrain.

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brings us the extreme performance ACE we’ve all been waiting for. If you’re not familiar with it, the ACE 900 XC is a 78-HP, dual a-arm, long travel, single seat buggy. The initial ACE was so unique and cool in itself, but intended for an entirely different market. Ever since the introduction of the ACE platform, Gearheads, performance junkies and racer types have been looking to evolve it into something it wasn’t.

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initial ACE was a mild mannered 325cc, with a respectable, but mellow 32 HP powerplant. The 2nd Gen got the peppier 570 cc engine, and the 3rd came with an incredibly powerful 900. The boost to a 570 improved the fun factor tremendously, and while the 900 was even more impressive, it was in many ways, too much power for the ACE chassis’ suspension and handling capabilities. The original ACE 900’s biggest shortcomings were its minimal wheelbase and lack of quality suspension travel and damping.

The ACE’s archaic MacPherson strut front suspension was more than sufficient for the original, smaller bore machine. As the platform got faster, they were definitely a limiting factor, as you only have so much travel to work with. Dual a –arm suspension brings a whole new level of suspension performance, and was just what the doctor ordered for a machine like the ACE 900. The new dual a-arm suspension was a big improvement to the narrower ACE 570, but more importantly, it opens up the door to wider and longer travel set-ups like the 900 XC. Longer a-arms create more travel, along with a wider, more stable platform. In addition to added travel, the a-arms can be designed

to push the wheels forward and back, giving the bigger bore ACE the additional wheelbase that it drastically needs.

So the 150 cm wide ACE 900 XC gets 31 cm of wheel travel, and an additional 15.5 cm of wheelbase. Its new found suspension travel is regulated with full, race- quality Walker Evans shocks and sway bars, front and rear. The Walker Evans shocks are Position Sensitive AntiBottoming Needle Shocks with compression adjustability, threaded preload, and dual-rate springs. The dual sway-bars greatly reduce body roll and help with cornering and stability.

ACE 900 XC COMES STOCK WITH THE >> THE 1/4 DOORS WE LOVED ON THE RZR XP.

THE DUAL SWAY-BARS GREATLY REDUCE BODY ROLL AND HELP WITH CORNERING AND STABILITY.

TRICK AND SUPER FUNCTIONAL >> POLARIS’S LED LIGHTS ARE ALSO COMPLIMENTARY ON THE ACE 900 XC.

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ADJUSTABLE WALKER EVANS >> FULLY SHOCKS REALLY SMOOTH OUT THE ROUGH TERRAIN, G-OUTS, AND BIGGER HITS.

SEAT TIME Polaris first introduced us to this bad @$$ machine back in the fall. They had one at a multi-line launch in Great Falls, MT, and it was definitely the talk of the town. Unfortunately, they only had one machine ready for this event, and at least twenty-five blood-thirsty Moto Journalists looking for a first impression. Rather than waiting patiently in line for a very limited test ride, we opted to concentrate on other machines, and wait for our long-term loaner to really run through the ringer.

We finally got our 900 XC, just as they were hitting the dealerships in late December. Picking it up in my truck, I got my first surprise, as it wouldn’t fit in the bed of the truck. Don’t quote me on it, but I’m pretty sure there was mention of the 59” width being the ideal size to just fit into a full size pick-up bed. I’m not sure about every full size truck box, but my GMC 2500 HD long-bed was arguing for about two inches. Luckily we had a few extra ratcheting straps and were able to cinch it together enough to clear the tailgate opening.

We left the new ACE wedged into the back of the truck overnight, as we couldn’t wait to hit the desert in the morning for a first impression. Right out of the gate, the ACE 900 XC feels like a completely new vehicle. First off, the 900 XC comes with 27-inch GBC Commanders that are a whole lot more tire than the 25 inchers on the previous models. The taller tire raises the seat height substantially, and you instantly feel like you’re in a bigger machine. You will also notice

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and appreciate the XP type ¼ doors that come with the XC. The ACE 900 XC’s closest resemblance would have to be the RZR 900 S. It shares almost exactly the same motor, suspension, and width, but you will notice it’s still quite a bit shorter and weighs nearly 57 kilos less than the two-seat RZR S. The ACE actually pulls an additional 3 hp out of the 875cc plant, and the power to weight ratio is probably one of the quickest, naturally aspirated vehicles on the market.

Before hitting the trails, we ripped the 900 around a little in camp to get a feel for it. It is hands down, entirely more stable than the narrower versions, and could be easily drifted to the point of doughnuts, especially when left in 2wd. The first trail excursion was the rough and rocky last few miles of the AVE UTV course, and the 900 XC eats it up with authority.

For bumpy, choppy terrain the 900 XC suspension is a serious improvement, but where it’s really impressive is the g-outs or bigger hits. We could pretty much find the bottom of the previous ACE’s suspension travel at will. It didn’t take much to be going metal to metal, and it was even more evident on the larger bore machines that were capable of hitting things at higher speeds.

The first few miles on the 900 XC were a blast; it truly hauls the mail and corners better than any previous ACE we’ve ever driven. The suspension, wheelbase and tire size all seem to improve the overall ride comfort and its ability to be driven

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On a dirt road, the ACE has more than enough power to hit its governed out 72mph top speed. In fact, we found that ours would even hit it in an uphill, sandy riverbed. The next real test we were interested in was the whoops; the short wheelbase, standard ACE is really pretty bad in the whoops. We hammered the XC on a long stretch of whoops that ranged from sandy to hard-pack and back again. It is without a doubt, leaps and bounds better than the previous ACEs but it still needs more wheelbase to keep up with the RZR XPs. Luckily, the 900 XC has enough power to continually keep the front end light, but it’s still short enough to start rocking and bucking if you’re not careful.

There wasn’t a hill climb in the area that could faze the 900 XC, and we came to appreciate the higher than normal speeds in low range. The 900 XC will do about 40 mph in low, which really allows you to crawl over the rocks, and then continue a hill climb, without having to lose momentum when shifting back to high range. In tighter trails the ACE is really fun, but we found the rear end to be a little loose under all-that HP, especially in 2wd. We believe a little more additional wheelbase might even help this machine on the trail, as well as it would in the desert whoops.

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In AWD the 900 XC tracks amazingly well and is incredibly fun to drive. 2wd can even add to the excitement with

front tire, you can actually lift the front end from a dead stop. This is pretty cool in itself, and we might have to start finetuning our ACE wheelie skills before the next photo shoot.

When we got to our destination for dinner, we were in for another surprise. We hadn’t really thought about it earlier, but the ACE 900 has the same motor as a side by side, with the fuel capacity of an ACE. While all the UTVs still had plenty of fuel to make the return trip, the ACE was hovering somewhere below a third of a tank. Luckily, there was a fuel station nearby, but we will be looking for an accessory fuel can to carry with us on our next adventure.

WE MIGHT HAVE TO START FINETUNING OUR ACE WHEELIE SKILLS BEFORE THE NEXT PHOTO SHOOT. increased sliding ability, but you’d better be paying attention. This machine has incredible power for its size, and could get out from under you if abused. With a small branch, rock or bump against your

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WHAT DO WE THINK We love the ACE 900 XC and are completely impressed. We had been considering a crazy, custom dual arm build on our ACE, and luckily, Polaris beat us to the punch. This machine is crazy fast and really good out of the box, and we are super excited to see what it’s capable of with a liħle help.

Look for an incredible build on this awesome new machine in the next few months.

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SPECS: 2017 POLARIS ACE 900 XC

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION Engine type...Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, Twin Cylinder Displacement...875cc Lubricaধon system...Wet sump Carbureধon...Electronic Fuel Injecধon Transmission...Automaধc PVT P/R/N/L/H Drive system...High Performance True On-Demand AWD/2WD Final drive f/r...Shađ/Belt DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES/WEIGHTS Length….238 cm (94”) Width….150 cm (59”) Wheelbase….171.5 cm (67.5”) Ground clearance…33 cm (13”) Dry Weight…489 kg (1075 lb) Fuel Capacity....19.9 liters Rear Bed capacity…110 kg (240 lbs) Towing Capacity…Not Recommended ROLLING CHASSIS Frame…Large diameter tubing ROPS cage Suspension/wheel travel: Front...Long Travel Dual A Arm w/stabilizer bar, Walker Evans Clicker Needle Shocks 31.2 cm of travel Rear… Long Travel Dual A-Arm w/stabilizer bar, Walker Evans Clicker Needle Shocks 32 cm of travel Brakes: 4 Wheel Hydraulic Disc Tires: Front...27x9-12 GBC Dirt Commander Rear...27x11-12 GBC Dirt Commander Wheels…12” Cast Aluminum DETAILS: Lighধng: Front...Dual 50 waħ Bumper headlights Rear...Dual LED tail/brake lights Instrumentaধon...All Digital Gauge, speedo/odo/tach/trip/hour/fuel/ gear posiধon/rpm/clock/AWD indicator/Volt/Temp/Bluetooth/Cell Phone Indicators Colors...Maħe Silver Pearl (Paint) Minimum recommended operator age...16 Manufactured in...USA Suggested retail price...$16,199 CDN Contact....www.polaris.com

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JOEL HETRICK AND THE ENTIRE 2017 MAXXIS/LIQUID WRENCH/ ELKA/HONDA team will have a presence like no other in ATV Team in the history of the sport. Under the name Phoenix Racing, they will be racing out of a full-on semi that is a lot closer to what we see in the SX pits than anything in the current quad world. Besides having the best looking Race Rig in the industry, the team will enjoy many other incredibly professional luxuries, designed to give them total focus on winning races and championships.

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MORE THAN READY FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP THIS YEAR

Joel was on absolute fire last year with 8 overall ATV/MOTOCROSS wins and he’s more than ready for a championship this year. The first race of 2016 was the Daytona ATV Supercross, and Joel came out swinging. Joel won his first heat, as did multi-time champ Chad Wienen. Jeff Rastrelli had to settle for winning the LCQ after crashing out in his heat. In the main event, John Natalie got the holeshot with Wienen and Hetrick in hot pursuit, Wienen made a pass that stuck, but Joel made a mistake that would haunt him for the entire season. While pushing for the pass, Joel almost landed right on Natalie’s back fender, and then cartwheeled off the side of the track. He injured his knee and was smashed up beyond getting a finish, and having to settle for 18th.

Not exactly the dream start for a run at an ATV Pro National Championship, but Joel didn’t let that slow him down a whole bunch. Following his dead last finish at the opening round, Joel still came back to challenge Wienen for the Championship with an incredible 8 overall wins in the 12 race Series. Joel was able to follow up his crash with 8 wins and three-second place finishes, bringing the Championship down to the final race. Joel won the final round, but still missed the Championship by a few crucial points, as Wienen finished close behind him.

The FourWerx hood scoop really pops on the front of Joel’s Honda.

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The custom printed FourWerx seat looks as Pro as it gets.

Doug Roll has been dedicated to dialing in Joel’s Stage 5 Elka Suspension for 2017.

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CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND IN 2017 Coming into 2017, Joel is healthy and prepared to win his first Championship. He has been training through the offseason at Greg Pafford’s Complex, and his team has been busy putting it all together behind the scenes. The Phoenix Racing Team has picked up Haedyn Mickelson’s brother Noah Mickelson to fill a couple of more classes, and Team Owner David Eller has put together a program that is really going to turn some heads.

Grayson Eller’s dad David Eller has given this team every opportunity they could dream of. Over the offseason, David has put together the most impressive shop/race team headquarters we’ve ever seen. The new Phoenix Racing Team headquarters is a 7,500 square foot building on Speedway Boulevard in Winston-Salem, NC. The building included an incredible race

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shop, a gym, meeting room, housing accommodations, and an old-school arcade.

The team will not only have this amazing shop and accommodations, but David has also has an MX and an Arenacross track. They’ve just finalized an amazing MX track with a full-blown Arenacross track in the middle of it for training, just a couple of miles from the shop. David feels that top-notch facilities and an over the top presence at the track will position the team to appeal to outside sponsors. David’s Makson Construction has undoubtedly footed the majority of the bill, but they have already brought in outside support for the team with Cheerwine Soft drinks and Liquid Wrench.

The final key to the team’s professional presence is David bringing in a full on race semi. It has been years since ATV

Racing has had factory semis in the pits, but it truly brings a whole new level of professionalism to the sport. David bought the Honda Road Racing Semi that is fully equipped with more than enough space for the entire team.

THEY’VE JUST FINALIZED AN AMAZING MX TRACK WITH A FULL-BLOWN ARENACROSS TRACK IN THE MIDDLE OF IT FOR TRAINING

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THE BIKES The Phoenix Racing team has hired Alan McCostlin and Kenny Sanford to keep the bikes prepped and ready, as well as running the show on race day.

Joel will still be working with his longtime mechanic Brandon Laurie who has learned the program from Joel’s dad over the years. Joel is very loyal to his current sponsors and partners, and David allows him to run his Walsh suspension components and DASA Engine and Exhaust. The rest of the team will be running Curtis Sparks’ engines and Roll Design Suspension components.

Doug Roll is playing a big part in the team and has been devoting hours and hours getting them the best suspension set-up possible. Even with Joel running Walsh components, Doug and Jay Goebel have helped tremendously with dialing in Joel’s Walsh/ELKA Stage 5 suspension set-up, as well as the rest of the team’s Roll/ELKA set-ups.

Joel is running almost exactly the same bike as last year, with the exception of PRP bearing carriers and locknuts. The Honda TRX450R build starts with 3” over Walsh Race Craft A-Arms, Stem, and

Swingarm. Joel prefers the Walsh front end set-up with LT450R spindles, for the least possible amount of bump steer and improved strength. This LT-R spindle set-up is something that Doug Roll has been playing with for a while as well, and many of the top Pros have switched over in the past year or two. Most top suspension builders used to build their TRX arms based off of 04-05 TRX spindles, but Honda has discontinued the manufacturing of them and driven the price through the roof. The Suzuki LTR450 spindles provide similar, if not better results and are more readily available.

The other really trick set-up Joel uses is the Walsh Lowering Kit. A custom aluminum fuel tank combines with a special sub-frame and a series of bolt-on and weld-on support brackets that lower the center of gravity, as well as the fenders and seat. The lowering kit helps with cornering speed, cornering traction, rear wheel traction and comfort and maneuverability.

The team is running Curtis Sparks engines, as the new team manager Alan McCostlin has had a successful, winning relationship with Sparks for many years out west. Joel on the other hand is staying loyal to his boys at DASA, and will be running DASA motors and exhaust.

The ability to work with, or bend the rules like this to keep all parties happy is what really makes Phoenix Racing so special.

David is building the team so that riders can come and go as needed, but also, it will undoubtedly become the place that you never want to leave. David has even mentioned that even if his son Grayson were to grow tired of it, he intends to keep the team moving forward for the sport.

Joel’s holeshot ripping, DASA motor uses WEB Camshafts, Carrillo Rods, and CP Pistons. These manufactures are often considered the best of the best when looking for reliability and HP; definitely what you want when gunning for a Championship. Brandon Lauer and DASA will undoubtedly have Joel on topnotch equipment that allows him to just ATV WORLD MAGAZINE • VOL 13 • ISSUE 6

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FOCUS ON MAKING PODIUMS AND WINNING RACES.

DRIVE TIME focus on making podiums and winning races.

Maxxis tires and DWT wheels are two more longtime sponsors that pride themselves on both function and reliability. This tire and wheel combination has proven itself with multiple Championships, and the entire Phoenix Racing team will be running TireBlocks as extra insurance. The TireBlock run flat system allows the racer to continue to an unaffected finish, regardless of a flat. An additional perk with TireBlocks is that they actually improve traction and stability over conventional air filled tires.

Precision Racing Products provides the industry’s leading steering damper, as well as their shock and vibe handlebar clamps. The shock and vibe clamps provide a true, functioning suspension to soak up the jarring hits that would often transfer from the handlebar to the rider.

Rath Racing also plays a big part in all the Phoenix Racing bike builds with their

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Signature Series nerf bars, bumpers, and grab bars. The Rath Racing Nerf Bars feature the oversized Monster Peg, and the custom, sewn-in heel guard pads that completely eliminate the chance of hanging a heel up in the netting.

In order to look as pro as the rest of the team’s efforts, the Phoenix Racing quads all feature custom Fourwerx seats, carbon hood scoops, and graphics by SSI Decals. The custom graphics allow for visible signage for every one of the team’s sponsors, and really finish of the team’s professional look.

David has provided this entire team with everything needed for success and more. They all have been putting in the hours in the gym and on the track, the bikes are top notch, and we expect to see big things from all these guys this year. If all goes right, we should see contenders in Pro, Pro Sport, Pro Am, and the A classes. Can’t wait til Daytona to see how the year starts off.

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Triton Trailers The King of Tow When John Reiser and Bob Peisch built their first boat lift in John’s garage in 1975, little did they know more than 40-years later their small start-up company would become one of the most recognizable and respected names in aluminum trailers. The fabrication skills of John, Bob, and soon many of their employees became evident as the company grew quickly and manufactured farm gates, wood-burning furnaces and even store front canopies.

Eventually it was trailers that became the signature product for the company that became known as Triton. With rapid growth the company moved beyond the garage first to Allenton, Wisconsin and then to a 190,000 square-foot facility in Hartford, Wisconsin.

Eventually John retired and the company forged forward under the guidance of his daughter and son-in-law. In early 2013, Triton was purchased by Jacsten Holdings and today is now under the leadership of Jack Cordon.

Today Triton trailers and associated products are available in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and select international markets.

Obviously the Triton crew rarely rests, but we managed to steal away just enough of their time to glean the 411 intel for this issue.

What is the origin of the Triton name?

Company founders John and Bob wanted a name that was easy to say, easy to spell, and sounded big. They both wrote a name

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down on a slip of paper and exchanged them.

Ironically both of them had written triton!

Previously both of them had fished on a boat named “Triton” and felt it was fitting. Triton means King of the Sea. Tell us about some of your bestselling trailers or products for off-road enthusiasts?

Our 1072 and 1272 trailer have been our best selling models for off-road enthusiasts.

Both are high-end all-aluminum deck trailers designed to transport today’s latest off-road vehicles. Both feature a low deck height for easy loading and unloading as well as ease of towing. The low center of gravity design results in a trailer that offers greater wind resistance.

Our ATV128-TR model has also been popular with off-roaders.The trailer features twin ramps and is able to accommodate different wheelbases making it extremely versatile and able to grow with an owners chaining fleet of vehicles.

There’s a lot of trailer manufacturers, what makes Triton different and better?

More than anything it is our experience. We’ve been manufacturing trailers for more than 40-years and over that time we have gained a wealth of knowledge on how to build trailers that perform and are incredibly durable.

Equally important is our extensive dealer and

distributor network. They are second to none and put customer satisfaction above all else.

How do you test your trailers and products to ensure long lasting quality?

For starters our trailers are designed using a combination of the knowledge we have gained from over 40-years ofd experience and blended with modern engineering techniques like modeling all of our trailers in 3D and using finite element analysis to optimize the design. We also build prototypes and do in house testing to determine the load limits and assure we have proper safety factors integrated into the design. We then cycle the products in use to get pre-production miles on the trailers. When we do the first production runs we then validate that the production trailer matches the pre-production. The majority of Triton employees are enthusiasts that use the trailers. We use and abuse the trailers in real world conditions.

What’s the best way to purchase Triton?

Through an authorized Triton Dealer located throughout the United States and Canada. We have more than 800 dealers in North America and you can find one near you by visiting our website at tritontrailers.com and clicking on the “find a dealer” link.

We have an extensive network of over 800 dealers throughout North America.

Do you offer any type of warranty or guarantee?

We offer an industry leading limited 5-year warranty when your trailer is registered on our website. Some of our models have marine grade plywood which also has a limited lifetime warranty.

What new Triton product/trailer has you most excited and why?

Our ATV90 series and our AUX beavertail models have us excited for the upcoming riding season. Obviously the off-road powersports segment has been immensely popular but until now trailers have been built to haul smaller ATV or a single side-by-side vehicle. Our new ATV90 and AUX beavertail models allow easy transporting of larger side-by-side vehicles in-line.

Tell us something about the company that you wish more people knew.

I think more than anything is our employees are riders and they bring that experience and passion to work. Everyone has a say in what we do, from the janitor to the CEO. We’re riders and that allows us to understand our customers better.

What is something you are sure to find inside Triton headquarters employee fridge?

Freezer pops and popsicles.

Many Triton employees are off-road enthusiasts and their riding passion and knowledge is evident in the products they create.

Where is your or your employee’s favorite place to ride?

That’s a tough one but I’d say anywhere in the Wisconsin Northwoods is atop our list. From Vilas County to Hurly to Eagle River to Drummond…the riding in northern Wisconsin is simply fantastic.

What’s next for the company?

Things are crazy busy at Triton and while I can’t completely spill the beans I’ll simply say watch for more off-road innovation in our enclosed line of trailers.

In 10 words or less tell me why someone should buy Triton?

Triton stands up to the lifestyle demands of our customers.

LEFT: The humble beginnings of Triton are similar to many of today’s successful powersports companies…a vision, a small shop and the craftsmanship skills to create.

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Performance and look’s go hand-in-hand, and you’ll accomplish both with the KMC Rockstar XS811 wheels for your ATV and sideby-side. The Rockstar XS811 wheels are for the ones who want to stand out of the group. With its stylish 5 spokes and satin black finish you will fly down the trail in style, compared to your buddy’s stock rims. The Rockstar XS811 wheels come in a variety of sizes to fit your machine. To find the right size visit www.highlifter.com

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THE GEARBOX

WHEN THE MERCURY DROPS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA THAT DOES NOT MEAN THE RIDING HAS STOPPED. Winter riding is a regular and whether you are bashing through the snow-filled woods or heading out across the frozen lake to the ice hut, just try to stay warm. We at ATV World would like to share some of the top items you may want to add to your winter wish list.

Attention wilderness riders that head out into the bush for hunting season; we know how important being hidden is, but before going out on your next hunt with just any set of gloves take a look at the FXR Back Country Lite Glove. The Back Country Lite glove is a water resistant; windproof glove that has a reinforced clarion palm and thumb construction with silicon to give you added traction. This is a camouflage glove that comes in two options: Realtree brown and Realtree snow. So whatever outdoor season you endure FXR has you covered. For further information www.fxrracing.com

Rigg Gear UNIVERSAL UTV DOOR BAGS

Storage is always and issue when you head out for a ride. You always leave Stora something somethin behind that you ended up needing. The Nelson Rigg UTV Door Bags will be able a to make your storage issues easier. Being UV treated and water resistant yo you wont be afraid to hit the puddles or head to the mud pits. When hitting the rough trails the front pocket compartment can be used as a kneepad for comfort an and safety. Templates are included for pre-drilling holes to make sure your alignment alignm is correct. With the Lifetime warranty this is a no brainer purchase.

Go to www.motovan.com and www.rigggear.com for purchasing.

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For the riders who want to be able to get through the rough terrain but also want a smooth ride on the hard pack trails we suggest you check out the Maxxis BigHorn Radial Tires. Maxxis added larger lugs to the edge of the sidewalls for extra protection for your rims and with its larger more aggressive tread pattern you will notice an improvement in traction, quality, and comfort.

The BigHorn Radial tires also comes with raised white lettering that stands out from the rest of the pack. This tire is available from size 26” to 30”. Check out www.maxxis.com for your size and specifications.

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HMF SPARE TIRE RACK,

Heat Demon Heated UTV STEERING WHEEL

When it comes to purchasing a side-by-side for an enthusiast, outdoorsman, or a farmer that uses it year round, may we suggest you check out the Heat Demon heated steering wheel. This is the first heated steering wheel for a side-by-side to hit the market. By having a low power draw, only 3 amps, you can have it on all day long and with a thermal safety cut-off switch you will have no worries of overheating. Everything is included in the kit to make this a plug and play installation. Keep your hands warm on your next ride!

Go to www.royaldistributing.com or www.heatdemon.com further details.

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Not only does HMF make one badass performance exhaust system they also provide off-road bumpers and UTV Equipment. For the riders who go day and p night whether its on the trail, in the dessert or n even up in the mountains, you will want to e have the spare tire rack for your Polaris RZR h XP 1000 on hand. This is no ordinary tire X rrack, this spare tire system is made out of ..095 steel that supports the spare tire over tthe cargo bed. It’s strapped down by 2” wide nylon straps. No, you do not loose access to your cargo bed with the spare tire rack system; the 2 gas-charged shocks lift the spare tire to allow you to store what ever you need in the cargo bed. Go to www.hmfracing.com for further details.

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E Series Light Bars

Night riding can be a lot of fun on the trails but the lights on your ATV or UTV might not provide you with the best visualization that you’d like. When it comes to being able to see at night, Rigid Industries LED lighting has you covered with their high powered LED light bars you will be able to see not only in front of you at an extreme distance but also your surroundings. With its aluminum housing and polycarbonate lens visualization is no issue, it comes sealed to prevent moisture build up. The Rigid Industries LED E-Series Light Bars comes in a variety of sizes to fit any machine. Find your size at www.gammasales.com and www.rigidindustries.com ATV WORLD MAGAZINE • VOL 13 • ISSUE 6

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Adventure XL Trunk

ATV Hitch 3- WAY >>>>> UNIVERSAL You can never go wrong with having an attachment that can be used for three different things; ball hitch, pin pull, and tow strap. With the 3- way universal ATV hitch attached to your ATV you can do just that. By having a heavy-duty metal construction hitch you will have no worries towing your buddy out of the ditch or hauling a heavy load around. This hitch will not affect your ground clearance and easily attaches to your ATV by a screw and bolt. Check out the 3-way Universal ATV Hitch at www.royaldistributing.com

Storage is a big thing for the ATV riders that go on the long hauls, especially when the family comes along for the ride. Being able to add storage and a comfortable second seat for another rider is easy with the rear Kimpex Adventure XL Trunk. This storage system blends in with the look of the ATV and can safely store your items. With its new quick front installation system it makes it easy to strap down and head out for a ride. Not onlyy is the brake light g included and can hold 2 helmets but you also have the option of purchasing heated grips for your passenger for the colder rides. For complete details go to www.kimpex.com

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When heading out for a ride the next day after a good rainfall when the ground is wet and mud is flying, make sure to have a pair of Fly Zone goggles on for when your buddy roosts you. With the Fly Zone goggles you have the option of adding the quick-change tear off lenses to the goggles with the pre-installed tear off posts making vision quick and easy. The multi layered foam around the Fly Zone goggles provides a seal between your face and the goggle so no mud or water can get through and with its polycarbonate lens that has an anti-scratch/ anti-fog system, you know you want harm the lens when you wipe away the dirt. Check them out at www.gammasales.com and www.flyracing.com

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4 SHOCKS Performance, durability, and comfort are what comes to mind when we think of suspension on the trials. You want to be able to fly over the bumps with control and be able to adjust to any condition your’e riding in. With the Stage 4 Elka shocks you will have a high-performance shock with all of the latest technology to take you where you want to go. The Elka Stage 4 shock has low speed compression, rebound, and spring preload system. The ELKA Stage 4 Shocks are available for Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, Can-Am, and Arctic Cat side-by-side models.

To find out if it fits your model go to www.hygearsuspension.com

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12 >>>>> Universal Bronco PASSENGER HANDLE

Some riders like having the two up seats on the back of the ATV for an extra passenger but for the riders who rarely have a second person behind them or don’t want to take away from storage on the rear rack, the Bronco passenger handle is right for you. The Bronco passenger handle wraps around the drivers waist and has two front handles that the passenger can hold onto for support instead of you (taking out the awkwardness). With it being small and compact it can come with you on every ride just in case your buddy breaks down on the trail. Can be purchased at www.gammasales.com or www.broncoatv.com

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DETONATION

Future Anticipation

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bviously for some of you who live in the lower digit latitudes, the riding off-season can be very short or even non-existent. But living in the northern climes and having to deal with the seasonality of the sport is not all bad.

Each season has a ride personality, and I look forward to each with riding gear on, fuel topped off, and anticipation of what’s to come with equal excitement.

The approach of warmer days, and what will be the start to the offroad season for many of us, spring is undoubtedly the season of anticipation.

Anticipation of the first ride, anticipation for new products and new vehicles, and anticipation of new ride destinations and new found friendships.

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With so much forward thinking, I decided to dedicate this issue’s column to an approaching riding season much farther off. With help from our pal Charles Bombardier, who is a talented design engineer with an extreme passion for innovation, the following images are just a taste of the possible future of our sport. Could one of these ideas end up on a trail near you?

Editor’s Note: Imaginactive is a non profit organization created by Charles Bombardier where innovative ideas are created and published every week.

The organization creates futuristic vehicles or try improving existing ones by collaborating with ideators, inventors,

designers and tinkerers from around the world.

What do you think the future of the sport will look like? I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line, a note, sketch, or even a photo of your home built project at editor@atvworld.com and we’ll pass it along to Charles and his team for a possible future concept of your idea.

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