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HALO LOCKERS

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HALO LOCKERS

The term traction is a highly desirable term in the off road market. Without it you’re pretty much stuck. However, it’s only as good as the power that can transfer to the ground to move you forward or back.

Kelly and Kevin Manning from Halo Locker quickly noticed this dilemma with their Visco-Lock equipped Can-Ams. As good as Visco-Lock performs you just can’t beat the option of having a fully lockable front differential.

The Manning Bros channelled their energy and came up with the industry’s first push-button locker for your Can-Am side-x-sides.

Housed in a billet case, the HALO locker utilizes a push button actuated, cable driven, electronically shifted pin style locker. The Maverick and Commander locker both use a 2-pin design for strength and efficiency. The kit also uses a chromoly rockwell hardened internal locking gear & 4140 chromoly components, such as shifting fork, internal reinforcement ring threaded bushings & 2 stainless shims.

Customers can choose to order the complete kit comprised of the billet case and internals or can order a case and internals separately should they want to either beef up their stock case or make use of it to fit the Halo Locker internals. Kits are also available for the Defender along with the limited ATV models of the Outlander and Renegade.

For more information on the complete line of products from Halo Locker visit halolockers.com

ADVENTURES IN ABITIBI-TEMISCAMINGUE

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ADVENTURES IN ABITIBI-TEMISCAMINGUE

Over the years the Abitibi-Temiscamingue Region in Northwestern Quebec has given me more 4-season fun than I could have ever imagined! As a snowmobile mecca it rocks, and I’ve ridden thousands of miles of that region’s fabulous snowmobile trails.

Lets back up to May 1980 when I had my first fishing experience in Restigo Zec (Zec Zones are like Provincial or National parks) located southeast of Temiscamingue. The fishing on that first trip was fantastic and I was hooked!

Getting into this fishing region you had to drive on what is called the Maniwaki Highway (certainly, not a highway – merely a name). Just where and how far it goes I’m not sure. This I can tell you, back then it was a beast of a drive with the gravel being about the size of grapefruit. It was hard on trucks and windshields and whatever you were towing behind. Sometimes a 2-wheel drive truck wasn’t good enough depending on where you were fishing.

Even as cobbled and rough as the Maniwaki was, did we care? Not in the least, because the fishing was worth the drive – every mile of it! Back in those days, once we set-up camp we didn’t venture very far as it was a lot of work getting to other lakes.

37 years later I’m still fishing in Quebec and the roads are better, but these days we have our ATVs and UTVs making it more pleasurable to move around to other lakes and maybe, just maybe, a touch easier socializing with friends at other fishing holes in the area.

Whether I load the boat on the rack of my Ranger SxS or hook the trailer out back (my choice, less lifting), it gives me the opportunity to fish lakes that previously just weren’t accessible. I just cringe when I think back to the amount of torture I put my Toyota SR5 pickup through back in the day.

This past spring I spent a week at camp fishing with Jeff Martin and Jim Brogan (you’ve read a lot about those two guys in this magazine) and some of our buddies. We put together a series of stellar days of trout fishing. On our way out we met major traffic heading into Restigo as the Walleye and Pike fishing opens on Canada’s May 24th Victoria Day weekend.

Restigo Zec is just one of many fantastic fishing areas in the Abitibi Region and the opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast are pretty much unlimited! The place draws a crowd but it’s so big you don’t feel like there are a lot of people around.

All but one of the ATVs in camp were 2-up models and my Ranger was the only SxS. Not a day went by these vehicles were not used whether we were off to other lakes fishing, hauling in supplies or doing work around camp.

I will say on some of those rainy days my Ranger with a roof, full front windshield and back window was the choice ride. Going back and forth to camp on the Maniwaki I’ve seen a large number of ATVs on trailers, too, but I wonder how long it will be before SxSs take over. Lately, I’ve seen a huge increase in off-road vehicle traffic and, while there’s no organized trail network in the region, there are thousands of miles of logging roads to ride and explore!

Fro more information about visiting Quebec’s Abitibi-Temiscamingue Region, call 1-800-808-0706 or visit Abitibi-temiscamingue-tourism.org

Race Life

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Race Life

We spend some time with Polaris Factory Driver and 2017 Mint 400 Winner, Mitch Guthrie Jr. as he prepares for the Polaris RZR Silver State 150. You’ll learn first hand what it takes to be a championship contender in the highly coveted Best In The Desert Racing series as we go behind the scenes and follow the Guthrie Racing Team as they prepare their Polaris RZR 4 1000 Turbo to be race ready from their shop to later testing it in the harsh desert terrain of Barstow. Along the way you’ll also get to know what makes Mitch Jr. and his teammates tick and why they are so attracted to desert racing.

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Can-Am Defender Hunting Edition

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Can-Am Defender Hunting Edition

In the Trail Tech shop, AJ is transforming a stock 2017 Can-Am Defender HD8 DPS into the ultimate hunting rig as he adds a whole slew of outdoor accessories such as a Warn Multi Mount Winch, a roof and half windshield, a headache rack, a Kolpin Stronghold Gun Boot, Kolpin Gun Racks, a Can-Am Dual Gun Holder and Kolpin Link Gear Grips.

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Yamaha ATV & Side-by-Side Racers Continue Domination in 2017

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Yamaha ATV & Side-by-Side Racers Continue Domination in 2017

KENNESAW, Ga. – October 31, 2017 – Yamaha Racing’s factory-supported and bLU cRU ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) racers continue their winning ways in 2017, taking championships in Grand National Cross Country (GNCC), Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS), Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series (LORORS) and The Off-Road Championship (TORC).

Although he solidified it over a month ago, Yamaha factory-supported racer Walker Fowler grabbed the Holeshot Award and officially clinched his third-straight XC1 Pro ATV class championship title this past weekend during the GNCC finale at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Racing his WFR / Maxxis / Moto-XPerts / Yamaha YFZ450R, Fowler finished first in 12 of 13 rounds, setting a new record for most overall wins in a single season, and was the only racer to podium in every round. Fowler secured the Yamaha bLU cRU championship bonus of $12,500 and led the series with 154 more points than second place finisher and fellow YFZ450R racer, Brycen Neal.

Thanks to GBC / Fly Racing / HMF / Yamaha’s Johnny Gallagher taking his first-ever overall GNCC win in Round 6 with his YFZ450R, the best-selling 450-class Sport ATV in America* won every XC1 Pro ATV round. An additional title captured at the Ironman GNCC finale was by Traci Pickens on her YFZ450R. This win signifies her 10th WXC National Championship, tying the record for most championship wins by any GNCC racer, and further backs why Yamaha is the best-selling Sport ATV brand in America**.

New to Yamaha this year, and joining Fowler and Pickens atop the Ironman podium, reigning XC1 Pro UTV champion Cody Miller secured his second championship in a row in his Randy Hawkins N-Fab / Am-Pro YXZ1000R Sport Shift (SS). This victory marks the Proven Off-Road paddle-shifting YXZ1000R SS vehicle’s inaugural year of racing, and first national cross country championship. For his XC1 Pro UTV championship win in the YXZ1000R SS, Miller takes home the $12,500 Yamaha bLU cRU championship bonus.

As part of GNCC’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness efforts, Yamaha committed to donating $100 per Yamaha championship win and $50 per Yamaha race win at the Ironman series finale officially deemed a “pink race”. With 26 Yamaha racers earning championships and 29 total races won with Yamaha vehicles over the weekend, Yamaha donated a total of $4,050, supporting local breast cancer care and research for the Montgomery County Free Clinic (MCFC), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free mammogram examinations across the Crawfordsville and Montgomery county region.

In short course last month, Yamaha factory-supported racer CJ Greaves captured the TORC Series’ Pro Stock class championship in his Johnny G Motorsports prepared Monster Energy / Yamaha Racing / Maxxis Tires / Yamalube #933 YXZ1000R with a near-perfect 12 of 13 first-place finishes. For his TORC Series Pro Stock UTV victory in a YXZ1000R, Yamaha rewarded Greaves with the $15,000 bLU cRU championship bonus. The series ended with a YXZ podium sweep for Yamaha, with drivers Zach Martin and Jake Lunderby taking second and third respectively.

In TORC’s Pro Mod UTV class, bLU cRU racer, Rodney Van Eperen secured an overall second-place finish driving his Powersports 1 / Johnny G Motorsports / Yamalube #945 non-turbo YXZ1000R – only eight points behind the leader, and against a fleet of turbos – further proving the YXZ1000R is the dominant, Proven Off-Road SxS for short course racing.

In the LOORRS national circuit, the YXZ1000R finished first through fifth overall in the Production 1000 UTV class, with Brock Heger and his Icon Vehicle Dynamics / AIRAID / Yamaha YXZ1000R on top with six first place wins, earning him the $15,000 bLU cRU championship bonus. Correspondingly finishing second through fifth in the series were Brandon Arthur, Paul O’Brien, Jason Weller, and Dustin Nelson. In the LOORRS Challenge Cup race, Yamaha’s YXZ1000R again swept the podium with Mickey Thomas in first, Brock Heger in second, and Brandon Arthur in third.

Currently in LORORS Arizona, bLU cRU racer Corry Weller leads the Production 1000 UTV class in her Dragonfire Racing / Weller Racing Yamaha YXZ1000R with only two rounds remaining, and is additionally the only racer to podium in every race thus far. Fellow YXZ racers Paul O’Brien and Will Munns presently round out the top spots in second and third, respectively. Although Weller is leading the charge for the win, all three will be battling for the series championship and $7,500 bLU cRU bonus.

Earlier this year, five-time ATV MX Pro champion and Yamaha factory-supported racer, Chad Wienen returned as a dominant force for his sixth showing in the series aboard his Wienen Motorsports / SSI / 7240 / Walsh / Yamaha YFZ450R. Wienen finished on the podium in every round, with five first place finishes, allowing him to take second overall in the final standings. Capturing third place was fellow Yamaha factory-supported bLU cRU racer Thomas Brown on his Root River Racing / CST / Pro Motorsport / Yamaha YFZ450R.

Bringing Team USA to their first-ever victory in the Quadcross of European Nations (QXoN) on September 23 and 24 in Cingoli, Italy, the Proven Off-Road YFZ450R finished first in all three motos. Integral to Team USA’s success, Brown secured two first-place finishes, with Wienen grabbing the holeshot and win in the second moto.

By the end of the season, Yamaha ATV and SxS racers across the country will have earned more than $60,000 in championship bonuses through the bLU cRU program. To view more information on Yamaha’s bLU cRU program, including all guidelines and requirements, visit www.YamahabLUcRU.com.

The ATV and SxS titleholders listed above, along with this year’s motorcycle champions, will be honored in November at the annual Yamaha Wall of Champions event in recognition of their exceptional racing performance.

The ceremony will include a tour of Yamaha’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newnan, Ga., where all Yamaha SxS and full-size ATVs are built for worldwide distribution.

Follow Yamaha online at www.Facebook.com/YamahaMotorUSA, www.Twitter.com/YamahaMotorUSA and www.Instagram.com/YamahaMotorUSA #Yamaha #YamahaRacing #bLUcRU #YXZ1000R #YFZ450R #ProvenOffRoad

About Yamaha Motor Corp., USA

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, is a recognized leader in the powersports industry. The company’s ever- expanding product offerings include ATVs and Side-By-Side vehicles, Motorcycles and Scooters, Snowmobiles, Outboard Motors, Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outdoor Power Equipment, Golf Cars, Race Kart Engines, Unmanned Helicopters, e-Bikes, Accessories, Apparel, and much more. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers located in the United States.

2018 TEXTRON HAVOC X

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2018 TEXTRON HAVOC X

The all-new 2018 Havoc X from Textron Off Road is a high-performance side-by-side exing a hardcore work ethic and hair-raising wild streak. An all-conquering crossover, it blends class-leading suspension and ground clearance with enormous payload and towing capacities, all reinforced by the smile-inducing glory of 100-horsepower and 67-ft.- lbs. of torque.

In Short: a Havoc side-by-side will conquer the backcountry as comfortably as it will handle the back forty. It will tame the trails and transport trophy game.

This machine bullies its way to the top of the crossover category with a class-leading double- A-arm suspension package delivering 12.8 and 12.9 inches of front and rear suspension travel. Premium 2.5-in. aluminum King shocks provide race-proven features like piggyback reservoirs and 30-position compression adjustability for maximum performance, whether it’s crawling over rocks or pounding through bumps. Front and rear swaybars reduce body roll and keep handling smooth and predictable.

The bump-swallowing suspension performance is matched by the 13 inches of class leading ground clearance. Fully-loaded, it boasts upwards of 18 percent more ground clearance than the competition, with 9.5/8.375 inches of front/rear clearance to ride over anything in its way.

When duty calls, a Havoc UTV gets the job done with a 600-lb. capacity rear dump bed that’s aided by the quick and simple Fast-N-Latch bed accessory storage system. Its signature extended cab contributes to the nearly 24-cu.-ft. of added storage that’s easily accessed and substantially useful. A 2,000-lb. towing capacity adds even greater versatility for any job.

Yet there’s no mistaking that a Havoc side-by-side is engineered to deliver heart-pounding thrills with 100 horsepower on tap whenever it’s playtime. That power comes fast and furious thanks to the 957cc SOHC twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled EFI engine that is designed and built by Textron. It feeds its 100 horsepower and 67-ft.-lbs. of torque to a smooth and durable CVT system.

The selectable on-demand AWD system put the power exactly where it’s needed, while four- wheel hydraulic disc brakes with 9-in. rotors and dual piston calipers deliver enhanced braking performance. Tough 14-in. cast aluminum wheels are matched by burly 28-in. ITP Ultracross tires for outstanding traction and performance.

A Havoc UTV is especially impressive when it comes to occupant comfort, with two-tone bucket seats that offer 4 inches of adjustability and that Mare easily accessed via full impact- and corrosion- resistant doors boasting a large 10-sq.-ft. opening.

The cab is equally spacious, with a full 40 inches between the ROPS cage and the seat for wide and unobstructed views, with 31 inches between the instrument panel and the seatback for maximum comfort. The dash features an industry-leading 5.25 x 3.25-in. LCD display with adjustable backlighting. And high power LED headlights deliver optimum visibility, with LED accent lights for a touch of custom style.

Additional features include Electronic Power Steering (EPS), the extra range of 9.5 gallons of fuel capacity, standard 2-in. receiver hitch; a 4,000- lb. WARN winch; 12v and USB accessory outlets; passenger grab handle; glove box; steel front brush guard; and adjustable tilt steering.

Every Havoc side-by-side comes in Dynamic Grey and boasts a 12-month warranty. It’s proudly built in Thief River Falls, Minn., and will be available at Textron Off Road dealerships beginning in December.

KEY FEATURES:

* 100 HP EFI Engine
* 67 ft-lb of Torque
* Best-in-Class Loaded Ground Clearance
* Best-in-Class 12.8-inch Front Suspension Travel
* King 2.5-in. Piggyback Shocks
* On-Demand AWD
* Standard Electronic Power Steering
* Standard Full Doors
* Four-Wheel Double A-Arm Suspension
* Front & Rear Sway Bars
* Class-Leading 24 cu.-ft. of Storage with Extended Cab
* 2,000-lb of Towing and a 600-lb Capacity Tilt Bed
* Two-Tone Bucket Seats
* Standard 4,000-lb WARN Winch
* Fast-N-LatchTM Bed Storage System
* 14-in. Cast Aluminum Wheels
* 28 x 10-14, ITP Ultracross Tires

Full REVIEW: 2017 Polaris RZR S 900

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Full REVIEW: 2017 Polaris RZR S 900

Luke leaves just about everything behind in his dust as tests the 2017 Polaris RZR S 900.

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Dirt Trax Television 2017 – Episode 19 Sneak Peek (Encore)

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Dirt Trax Television 2017 – Episode 19 Sneak Peek (Encore)

AJ heads to California Adventure World in South Carolina for some fast paced fun alongside Can-Am sponsored, professional Nascar Driver, Matt DiBenedetto in a pair of Maverick X3’s. While there, AJ discovers how Matt got to where he is today in the racing world and how his relationship with Can-Am is a dream come true for him.

Then, AJ is back in the Trail Tech shop for Part 6 of our Can-Am Mud Build where he is installing a pre-assembled Warrior Riser Snorkel Kit from Snorkel Your ATV (SYA) as well as a Rubberdown Customs Rad Re-Location Kit to prevent overheating.

And in Full Review, Luke returns to the driver’s seat of CFMOTO’s updated signature Side x Side – the 2017 ZFORCE 800 EX/EPS.

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Limited-Edition Polaris ACE 150 EFI

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Limited-Edition Polaris ACE 150 EFI

Polaris (NYSE: PII), the industry leader in youth off-road vehicles, today announced its popular single-seat Polaris ACE® 150 EFI will be available in a new, race-inspired, limited-edition model for the holidays.

As the industry’s only single-seat, youth vehicle with a protective cab frame, the ACE 150 EFI lineup provides parents with another option for youth powersports enthusiasts.

The new ACE® 150 EFI LE maintains all of the features that made the ACE 150 EFI a top-choice for youth 10 years old and older – a 150cc, electronic fuel injected (EFI) engine with four speed-limit modes, adjustable seat, tilt steering, 6 inches of rear suspension travel, 9-inches of ground clearance and large 22-inch tires – and adds several new, exciting features for the trail.

The ACE 150 EFI LE features color-matched components including: springs, A-arms, slider bars, the protective cage, and front and rear bumper. Each vehicle also sports an individually numbered race plate.

The ACE 150 EFI LE comes standard with LED daytime running lights, seatbelt, side nets, whip flag and parking brake. Also provided is a training video explaining safe vehicle operation and a color-matched, DOT-approved helmet to reinforce the importance of always wearing proper safety gear.

The Polaris ACE 150 EFI LE joins Polaris’ expansive youth lineup with vehicles available for children six to 14 years old. The line-up includes the Phoenix® 200, Outlaw® and Sportsman® 110 EFI, Outlaw® 50, RZR® 170 EFI and ACE 150 EFI. The new Polaris ACE 150 EFI LE retails for $3,999 and is expected to arrive in dealerships in early November.

Adult supervision is required for all riders under 16. Polaris strongly encourages anyone operating an ORV to take available training. In the United States, the ATV Safety Institute’s RiderCourse training is available through the SVIA, at ATVsafety.org or 800-887-2887. The ROV E-Course and hands-on DriversCourse (for SxS vehicles such as the RZR 170 EFI) are available through ROHVA, at rohva.org or 866-267-2751.

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that has been fueling the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 60 years. With annual 2016 sales of $4.5 billion, Polaris’ innovative, high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman® and Polaris ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, Switchback® and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets globally include military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

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Polaris RZR Introduces RZR XP 4 Turbo DYNAMIX Edition

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Polaris RZR Introduces RZR XP 4 Turbo DYNAMIX Edition

This summer, Polaris RZR® redefined the off-road riding experience with the introduction of the world’s first and only intelligent off-road suspension – DYNAMIX™ Active Suspension.

Today, Polaris RZR introduces its newest member to the DYNAMIX family with the launch of the new RZR XP 4 Turbo DYNAMIX Edition. With seating for four, the new vehicle features all the innovation found on the RZR XP Turbo DYNAMIX Edition, including the revolutionary RIDE COMMAND®.

The RZR XP 4 Turbo DYNAMIX Edition includes RZR DYNAMIX Active Suspension, the RIDE COMMAND 7” display with rear camera, and an all-new, 900-watt charging system that improves battery charging and allows for additional accessory electrical loads.

“RZR’s DYNAMIX Active Suspension is intelligent enough to monitor critical driver and vehicle inputs 200 times per second,” said Craig Scanlon, chief retail and marketing officer, Polaris Off-Road Vehicles. “The system continuously adjusts each individual shock on-the-fly and is so dynamic that instead of having to choose between a plush ride or performance, riders get the best of both.”

Whether the vehicle is cornering, braking, accelerating, changing speeds or airborne, the system adjusts the suspension for the best response to driver inputs and terrain. These continuous changes give riders more performance without sacrificing a comfortable ride.

In addition to the real-time adjustments by the system, drivers control the suspension’s baseline settings by selecting their preferred riding style and DYNAMIX adjusts from there:

COMFORT: Designed for cruising around and eliminating the small chatter.

SPORT: Blends performance and comfort for ultimate high-speed handling.

FIRM: Cranks all four shocks to max stiffness for the firmest suspension in the industry. Designed for extreme encounters and severe terrain.

RZR DYNAMIX’s real-time adjustments come to life through the revolutionary RIDE COMMAND system. The glove-touch, weather-resistant, 7-inch display indicates the suspension control system status – including compression dampening, selected mode, g-force, pedal position, steering angle, brake status and diagnostics – allowing riders to visualize the real-time control.

For ultimate customization, Polaris Engineered Accessories™ continues to build upon the more than 1.6 million ways to accessorize a RZR and will have a full accessory offering for the new RZR XP 4 Turbo DYNAMIX Edition.

The RZR XP 4 Turbo DYNAMIX Edition comes in Black Pearl and will be available in dealerships in early December with a $28,499 US MSRP.

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that has been fueling the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 60 years. With annual 2016 sales of $4.5 billion, Polaris’ innovative, high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman® and Polaris ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, Switchback® and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets globally include military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

Visit polaris.com for more information.

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