Posted by Jon Rhodig on July 20, 2010 under ATVs, Featured, Rec. Riding, Uncategorized, ratchet, strap, strap sack, tie down, trailer | 
Once in a while a product comes along that is so simple yet so practical, it makes you wonder why it took so long for someone to develop it and bring it to market. The product I am am talking about is the Tie Down Strap Sack. Over the course of a month I have [...]
Posted by Jon Rhodig on under ATVs, Featured, Rec. Riding, Uncategorized, ratchet, strap, strap sack, trailer |
Once in a while a product comes along that is so simple yet so practical, it makes you wonder why it took so long for someone to develop it and bring it to market. The product I am am talking about is the Tie Down Strap Sack. Over the course of a month I have [...]
Posted by J-Rod on July 2, 2010 under ATVs, Industry Insiders, atv emisssions testing, epa, import atvs |
Over the last six to 10 years, we’ve seen more and more small ATV and motorcycle brands (often made in China) show up here in the United States. Many look rather decent, but have neither the dealership network, manufacturer support nor the financial stability to deserve a “stable” rating from off-road consumers and investors. Yet, [...]
Posted by J-Rod on June 30, 2010 under 2-up atvs, ATVs, Rec. Riding, UTVs, Yamaha Raptor, sport quads |
Let’s get one thing straight, I absolutely love riding sport quads. There’s nothing like the freedom, speed and maneuverability. However, some of my recent media escapades have put me on and inside machines that feel sporty, but don’t qualify as 400cc+ sport quads. Here are some off-roading myths I’ve recently busted, so to speak.
UTV are [...]
Posted by Seth Fargher on June 25, 2010 under ATV Racing, ATVs, Motocross Clinic, Motocross School, Tim Shelman, WORCS racing |
World Offroad Championship Series Pro Class racer Tim Shelman will be hosting a motocross training school at Straddleline Motocross Park near Olympia Washington on July 10. The class will cover all aspects of motocross racing including jumping, scrubbing, cornering, starts and passing. Cost for the class is a ridiculously low $35 and all proceeds will [...]
Posted by Tom Kaiser on May 7, 2010 under ATVs, Rec. Riding, high lifter mud nationals, paiute trail, rocky mountain atv jamboree, utah |
Not being adequately prepared for an ATV trip can be quite the misadventure. Whether it’s terrifying, uncomfortable or just a frustrating experience, realizing you forgot something important is never pleasant. Once you’re past the point of no return, though, you must accept what you’re missing and try to make the best of it.
My second trip [...]
Posted by John Prusak on under ATVs, Industry Insiders |
If you want to know what the ATV Magazine 2010 ATV Of The Year today, one month before it’s formally announced, you just have to be in the right place today!
That’s because, right now at a secret location, a photo shoot is being conducted with that particular machine for the cover of our June/July [...]
Posted by J-Rod on under ATVs, electric atvs, electric vehicles, go green, ktm freeride, polaris ev |
Electric ATVs came to mind more recently because of Earth Day (April 22) and School District 206 (Alexandria, Minn.) sponsored an Eco Fair in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The fair was a huge success and showcased many companies and products that are designed with the environment in mind (For example: www.ecorainbarrel.org). [...]
Posted by Nate Stoddard on May 6, 2010 under ATVs, Rec. Riding, Travel |
Las Vegas, Nevada always has a a particular draw for me, the lights, the flashy banners, big hotels, food, and entertainment as far as the eye can see. I think the tag line “What happens in Vegas STAYS in Vegas” provides a little to much draw to act in a way that normally would scare [...]
Posted by J-Rod on April 30, 2010 under ATVs, Industry Insiders, atv industry news, atv recalls, cpsc recalls, fix, grizzly without power steering, non-eps grizzly, quads, yamaha, yamaha atvs, yamaha grizzly 550, yamaha grizzly 700, yamaha motor corp, yamaha quads |
Yesterday the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sent out a release (Alert #10-733) stating Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled about 20,000 all-terrain vehicles due to an issue with the steering column support.
The release says the assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose [...]