Suicide Bomber Uses ATV in Tajikistan

Posted by J-Rod on September 3, 2010 under ATVs, OHV education, Social Media - Trending | Comments are off for this article

A report from the website www.monstersandcritics.com reported that a suicide bomber drove a explosive-laden all-terrain vehicle into a police building in the Asian Republic of Tajikistan. It was actually a regional center for anti-terrorism, which probably made it a target. While I feel sad for the loss of life (although the article didn’t report an [...]

DIRT BLOG: It’s Labor Day Weekend — Get Out And Ride!

Posted by John Prusak on under Industry Insiders | Comments are off for this article

History tells us that the first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on September 5, 1882, in New York City, when the Central Labor Union followed through with plans to celebrate the workers of the area by letting them: 1)      Get stuck in unbelievable traffic on the interstate while heading for the lake; [...]

Meeting Ted Nugent, Part 2

Posted by Tom Kaiser on under Featured, Travel, arctic cat prowler, central wisconsin state fair, ted nugent, waco texas | Comments are off for this article

It’s been a few years, but back in 2008 I had the extreme pleasure of doing a feature story on crazy rocker-hunter Ted Nugent for the September 2008 issue of ATV Magazine. Because of the warm welcome from he and his lovely wife Shemane, how much fun we had down at his 340-acre ranch near [...]

Paiute Trail | Fillmore, Utah

Posted by Big Nate on September 2, 2010 under Rec. Riding, Travel | Comments are off for this article

“Hot summer nights and my radio”… (if you guess correctly who sings it in the comments you will have my utmost respect) That was the song that was playing in my truck the day I headed down to Fillmore Utah for my annual ride on the Paiute trail. Fillmore, Utah is one of many cities that access [...]

One Mean Looking Mini Raptor!

Posted by Wreckless on under Atv News | Comments are off for this article

 

One Mean Looking Mini Raptor!

As a quad guy myself, I can attest that a exciting point in your life is buying your first born their first quad. So when my son was about 6 months old I started looking for a used Raptor 50. My wife thought I was crazy, my son could not even walk yet! After a few weeks of looking I found a super deal on a perfect shape blue 2005 Raptor 50 that I had to have.. After the purchase, we brought it home and I enjoyed cruising around our yard with my son for the next year, he seemed to enjoy it too.  By about a year old he was already talking control of the throttle and steering.  Again being a quad guy, we all know I could not leave it stock. The wife let me do what I wanted as long as I did not make it any faster. I agreed and went to town on other modifications. In the end it came out great, it now has a set of Mini Fasst Flexx Bars, 1.5″ wheel spacers all the way around mated to a set of Holeshot tires and aluminum 16″ wheels, then I added a custom Quad Tech seat. To top it off I had a custom Modded Raptor 50R graphics made by AOT (ALL OUT THROTTLE) in tribute to the site www.moddedraptor.com which is where I spend my time since I am a Raptor 700 guy. If you have any questions on modding your Raptor 50 feel free to contact me.

 

A big thanks to:

Fasst Company – Fasst Bars

AOT – All Out Throttle – Graphics

Quad Tech – Seat

Mid-Cal Motorsports – Wheels spacers, rims and tires

 

Vogtman Departs KTM North America

Posted by J-Rod on under Industry Insiders, atv industry news, ktm atvs | Comments are off for this article

Chris Vogtman has left his position with KTM North America. Vogtman, a former editor with Affinity Powersports Media (owner of this blog and ATV Magazine), took a position as Marketing Product Manager at Stanley Black & Decker in Lake Forest, Calif. His last day with KTM was September 1, 2010. His first official day with [...]

Pro Armor’s RZR Doors Commercial

Posted by J-Rod on September 1, 2010 under Video/Photography, atv videos, pro armor | Comments are off for this article

Pro Armor has recently uploaded a commercial to YouTube that showcases its Polaris Ranger RZR aftermarket doors in a unique way. It always had a nice marketing commercial, which also is on YouTube, on its homepage, but the new “Doors” flick is funnier. Pro Armor calls it “A Day In The Life of an Off-road [...]

Yamaha Announces 2011 YFZ450R and YFZ450X

Posted by Wreckless on under 2011, Atv News, YFZ450X, quad, sport ATV, yamaha, yfz450r | Comments are off for this article

Yamaha Announces 2011 YFZ450R and YFZ450X Sport ATVs
New Standard and Special Edition Models Shipping to Dealers This Fall

CYPRESS, Calif. – September 1, 2010 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announced today its 2011 YFZ450R and YFZ450X sport ATVs, completing the industry’s strongest sport ATV line-up for the coming year. With superior power, comfort and handling, Yamaha’s high-revving YFZ450R and 450X are specifically designed for pure performance and get new color and graphics in 2011.

Both the YFZ450R and X have proven Yamaha performance and durability with long-travel adjustable suspension, a no-weld aluminum with steel hybrid frame, and a powerful fuel injected engine. These two ATVs have a lot in common, but their subtle differences have a major impact on their performance in different riding situations.

The YFZ450R is a motocross-ready ATV at 48.8 inches wide. It is also set up perfect for wide-open trails, desert terrain and sand dunes. The YFZ450X is tweaked to be a tight-trail machine at 46.1 inches wide and optimized suspension settings. Both machines have proven to be championship caliber and customer favorites.

“Yamaha started the high-performance 450 sport ATV class with the original YFZ450, and we continue to dominate this class with the best options no matter where you race or ride,” said Mike Martinez, Yamaha ATV and Side-by-Side Vehicle Group General Manager. “Yamaha has the strongest sport ATV line-up because of our ability to constantly push performance to new levels while maintaining a customer focus and durability in our products that’s superior to anything else in the industry.”

Both Yamaha models have powerful 5-valve DOHC liquid cooled single cylinder 449cc engines. Yamaha’s electronic fuel injection features a 42mm Mikuni® throttle body, 12-hole Denso injector system and a Mitsubishi 32 bit ECU providing exceptional atomization of the fuel for maximum power, unrivaled throttle response and automatic altitude and temperature adjustment.

The superior suspension on both YFZ450R and X models comes from the 44mm KYB shocks in front that have Kashima coating for smooth operation and impact absorption. The 450R has 9.8 inches of wheel travel while the 450X has 9.4. In the back, the gravity-fed cast aluminum swingarm is matched to a fully adjustable 46mm KYB piggyback shock affording the rear wheels 11 inches of travel on both models.

Yamaha designed the YFZ450R and X models to not only provide superior power and performance, but also the comfort and ergonomics to keep riders in the seat longer. When the all-new 450R was first introduced in 2008, it included the new lighter chassis with a T-shaped seat, flexible side panels, adjustable ProTaper® handle bars, and custom-designed Dunlop® tires measuring 21 inches in front and 20 in back.

“When you’re riding for fun with your buddies or flat out in a race, one fast lap isn’t all you need,” said Travis Hollins, Yamaha’s ATV and Side-by-Side Vehicle Product Planning Manager. “You want to be able to ride all day and consistently pull fast times. That’s only possible if you’re comfortable on the machine – if you fit and work together as one unit. That’s what we built into the YFZ450R and YFZ450X.”

The 2011 YFZ450R and YFZ450X both come in Team Yamaha Blue and White for $8,599. The 2011 YFZ450R and YFZ450X Special Edition models, at $8,949, get aggressive new colors with a Black Metallic base, red accents and unique SE graphics. These Special Editions also have quick-release fasteners for no-tools installation and removal of the front and rear fenders, a black swingarm and a dealer-installed GYTR® black front grab bar. They will be in dealerships starting this November. More details, photos and videos are at: America’s Most Diverse – Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, Home

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit America’s Most Diverse – Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, Home.

ATV Tech Tip: How to set-up a home-based ATV repair shop

Posted by Andy Swanson on under ATV Tech | Comments are off for this article

September 1, 2010 ATVs are machines, so they’re eventually going to break down. By nature, though, ATV riders are mechanically inclined, so they’re able to perform many of the repairs. With the right tools and equipment for ATV repair, it’s much easier with a shop layout that promotes efficiency. Here are a few tips to [...]

Work Hard This Labor Day

Posted by J-Rod on August 31, 2010 under ATV Events, Rec. Riding, atv safety | Comments are off for this article

Just about every state has some form of Labor Day celebration planned, from a parade to a summer concert series finale to tractor pulls. However, Labor Day weekend is also huge for our sport, too. All you have to do is type in “2010 Labor Day ATV Events” are you see dozens of options (if [...]