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Yamaha Continues to Support SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation

KENNESAW, Ga. – May 17, 2017 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, again provided a new Side-by-Side (SxS), the Viking VI Special Edition (SE), to the SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation (NSW) for auction at their annual fundraiser near San Diego, California. Assembled in the USA at Yamaha’s Newnan, Georgia factory, the Viking VI SE raised $17,000 towards the organization’s mission of supporting SEAL members’ families. This marks Yamaha’s fourth-consecutive year of aiding NSW, totaling nearly $90,000 in funding for the much-deserved recipients.

The SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation is a San Diego based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 that raises awareness and funds for special programs in direct support of the NSW families on a local, national and global scale. Further details about the NSW organization and fundraiser can be found at www.SupportOurWarriors.org and www.SealFamilyFoundation.org.

“Yamaha is honored to continue its support of the SEAL-NSW Family Foundation and its important mission of assisting the families of those who defend our freedoms,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV / SxS group marketing manager. “We know this highly respected organization’s event and donor support will continue to raise awareness and assistance for the brave SEAL-NSW families.”

“Yamaha has been a great supporter of our event over the past four years, and their vehicles are an auction favorite that have now helped raise nearly $90,000 for SEAL members’ families,” said William R. Fenick, CAPT, USN (Ret), Executive Director for SEAL-NSW. “We are dedicated to supporting the needs of these important families, and partners like Yamaha allow us to provide the right programs – both now and in the future.”

In addition to all of the standard attributes of the Yamaha Viking line, the 2017 Viking VI SE is available in a high- quality Midnight Blue Metallic painted bodywork featuring aluminum wheels, a soft sun top, mud flaps, over fenders and under seat storage, all at an MSRP of $14,999.

Every Yamaha SxS and full-size ATV is proudly assembled at Yamaha’s state-of-the-art U.S. factory in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution. View additional details on the Viking VI SE, along with the full lineup of Proven Off-Road vehicles at www.YamahaMotorsports.com.

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About Yamaha Motor Corp., USA

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (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, 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 www.YamahaMotorsports.com.

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Polaris General Performance Upgrade Part II

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AJ’s in the TRAIL TECH shop putting a custom spin on our Polaris General 1000 adding some aftermarket accessories from Kimpex and Seizmik.

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SIDE-X-SIDE POWER WARS

Can you name any motorized industry that’s locked in a more intense fight for power supremacy?

The side-x-side business is in battle mode with an epic confrontation in full swing between four of the top players, namely: Polaris, Textron Off Road, Can-Am and Yamaha.

Maybe Textron hasn’t introduced any new motors yet following its acquisition of Arctic Cat’s offroad lineup, but Vice President of Textron Specialized Vehicles John Collins did make it clear that the Wildcat XX boasting a 125 horsepower 998cc Triple will be available in spring of 2018.

Right now the real meat of the battle is between the Polaris and Can-Am camps. Mere days after the introduction of Can-Am’s Maverick X3 Turbo boasting a claimed 153-horsepower, Polaris replied with its 2017 RZR Turbo churning out 168 stallions.

Now back to Textron for a moment. Arctic Cat already had in place a very productive engine supply agreement with Yamaha on its snowmobile side, which produces a very hearty 180-horsepower 3-cylinder turbocharged mill used in the line’s legendary Thundercat snowmobile.

Would it be much of a stretch for Yamaha to configure this engine for use in a side-x-side? Better yet, if Yamaha did such a thing wouldn’t it make sense for the company to use this very same engine in the YXZ1000R?

TIREJECT MOBILE APP

Thanks to TireJect™ you can now protect your tires from the most common types of flats with their Kevlar® fiber based tire sealant.

TireJect™ has the highest rated, most effective tire sealant on the market and now you can keep track of the tire sealant dosage with their mobile app on your phone.

Once you install TireJect™ tire sealant into your tires you simply record the dosage into the TireJect™ mobile app and they will remind you when it’s time to re-dosage your tires and ensure you are never caught with a flat tire again.

TireJect’s mobile app is available on iPhone and Android mobile phones. You can find it by searching “TireJect” in your app store. Then simply login to our app with your social account of choice (Facebook, Twitter, Google) or you can register for an account with your email. Under the Track Dosage section of the app you can add your ATV or other equipment and start tracking dosage amount per tire. The app does the rest and is smart enough to know when to remind you that it’s time to re-dose your tires.

In addition to the dosage tracking feature you can view the dosage chart and instructions. They have also included a dosage calculator for estimating the correct amount of tire sealant to use for specific tire sizes.

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RZR SALUTE TO HEROES CAMPAIGN

Polaris RZR, this Memorial Day, is partnering with Warfighter Made, a non-profit organization that supports ill, injured, and combat-wounded service members and veterans, with the “RZR Salute to Heroes” donation and giveaway campaign.

The campaign is raising funds for the organization so they can continue to provide off-road experiences and customized vehicles to those injured while serving our country.

Starting today Polaris RZR is raising money in two ways, with 100 percent of the donations going directly to Warfighter Made. Those who donate through the “RZR Salute to Heroes” ­ website will be entered to win one of 16 prizes from industry partners.

Donors will also be eligible to win the grand prize, a custom military-themed RZR XP Turbo EPS built by the Diesel Brothers. Additionally, RZR will contribute $5 (up to $25,000) for every social media post that includes a picture of a RZR, a RZR Life story, and #RZRLife or #RZRSalutetoHeroes.

Warfighter Made was established in 2012, with the goal of empowering and improving the quality of life for ill, injured and combat-wounded service members and veterans, and improving their quality of life by keeping them connected to their families, friends, community and the world. The organization offers programs, as like recreational therapy, through the adaptation and customization of trucks, motorcycles and off-road vehicles. Polaris RZRs are used during these recreational trips

“Warfighter Made makes a difference for so many veterans by giving them the opportunity to continue to do the things they enjoy most, like off-roading.” said Matt Boone, RZR Marketing Manager. “RZR has been a partner of Warfighter Made for a number of years, and we wanted to show our continued support for the incredible work they do with our country’s heroes.”

The “RZR Salute to Heroes” campaign runs May 15 to May 29, closing at 11:59 p.m. CST.

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Polaris General Performance Upgrade Part I

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AJ begins our “All Work, All Play” performance upgrade on the Polaris General with the installation of a Dalton Clutch Kit an HCR +5 Long Travel A-arm Kit and some Stage 5 Shocks from Elka.

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MBRP Custom Polaris General Build

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We talk with the team at MBRP to learn a little more about the company’s history and how it got started in the performance aftermarket business.

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CAN-AM DEFENDER MAX DPS

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Several years ago, when Can-Am introduced its Commander line of Side x Sides, it seemed like a good idea to focus primarily on the performance side of the market, building a semi-utility vehicle that could also haul bootie for recreational use.

Can-Am had a long time to dream about how the ideal utility SxS should look and perform. The huge workplace market gap BRP had been missing could now be filled with a vehicle that, when its elements were combined, had the potential to knock the Polaris Ranger off its long-held pedestal.

The elements we’re talking about here are a) two very good EFI V-twin engines in 800 and 1000cc versions. b) An innovative 4-wheel drive system crowned with Can-Am’s unique Visco Loc auto-locking differential. c) a proven Torsional Trailing Arm (TTA) rear suspension using the best engineering benefits of both trailing arm and A-arm design.

With these three well-developed and mature assets in hand, Can-Am set out to design a workhorse that could rock the utility world.

The 800 and 1000 Defender V-twins are not the same engines you’ll find in a Commander or Maverick. The core engines are essentially the same, however both versions have been considerably detuned for less horsepower and amped up for way, way more torque.

The 50-hp 800 is down at least 30-ponies from the Commander’s 800 and the 1000 is rated at 72-hp, nearly 40-stallions less than the naturally aspirated Maverick.

The difference is all about power curves and even more about the application of torque at extremely low RPM. The Defender is a lugger and not a revver. It is intended to and was designed to haul incredibly bulbous loads of materials, carry six meat-eating adults at once and slog all that through hideous, sticky terrain without coughing blood.

Can-Am calls the Defender’s version of its CVT tranny, PRO-TORQ and it’s a term used to describe a modified set-up designed for lower clutch engagement and strong pulling power at low RPM. Combined with the industrial version of Visco Lok QE (quick engagement) it means you are literally in locked 4WD in the blink of an eye as conditions demand it. No switches or levers are needed to lock the diff; it simply senses the demand and locks itself using a viscous coupling.

Any vehicle targeted at carrying extreme loads needs a suspension designed to handle it. Up front, the Defender Max uses rather conventional twin tube gas cell shocks and double A-arms with 10-inches of travel. You’ve seen that before but Can-Am’s Dynamic Power Steering system has been calibrated for utility use, meaning slightly less effort at static ranges and then improved feel at the wheel at low speeds and less assistance at higher speeds.

Out back, where the bulk of the weight bias will be felt, the Defender utilizes a version of the Torsional Trailing Arm design called TTA-HD. This heavy duty version uses beefed-up arms and a pair of gas charged monotube shocks calibrated to work with heavier loads.

The real benefit of the TTA system is its near-erasure of any scrub at the rear wheels as the 10-inches of suspension travel moves from full extension to full compression – especially nice when you’re carrying a full cargo bed and three people over the rear wheels.

Ask any utility consumer and they’ll tell you the most important ergonomic feature of any SxS is interior comfort. Next will be storage and last will be electronic gizmos.

Can-Am has focused on legroom and ample seating with the Defender and there’s enough storage onboard to shame an IKEA cabinetmaker. The full 3-passenger benches have flip-up features for extra storage and flip-down foldable armrests for comfort and coffee cup stowage – just like a Ram 1500.

In the dash panel there’s a built-in 6.3 liter toolbox and various roomy cubbyholes for all kinds of storage. We especially like the steering wheel design and the shift lever works flawlessly – maybe the best in the industry. If you don’t think that’s a big deal, try plowing snow for an hour-and-a-half sometime.

Can-Am has also made it super-easy to install add-ons like a windshield, doors and a roof using BRP’s own custom-built accessory stuff.

It’s worth noting, the Defender brags the best cargo capacity in the biz with 1000-lbs in the box and nifty indents on the bed’s floor so you can haul 5-gallon pails around without them shifting and sliding around all over the place. Nice touch.

Without question, Can-Am saw the Polaris Ranger as the Defender’s target and, in order to get the attention of utility customers, it had to build a vehicle that could exceed, not simply match its competition.

We think the Defender is an excellent shot at the enemy and, for those who pay it some close inspection, it will truly impress them.

Brimstone’s Paragon Event

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AJ escapes to the country to camp, ride, cut loose and kick back with Hank Williams Jr. at Brimstone’s Paragon event.

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Alaskan Wilderness Offroad Adventure

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Back during the 2010 season of Dirt Trax Television AJ was invited to Alaska by Brimstone Recreation’s Executive Director, Mark Love to slog through the Alaskan wilderness for several days on an offroad adventure full of excitement, wildlife and plenty of muck. So loaded up with food, firearms and a lot of winch cable, the team headed out to see if they could tackle the wild backcountry of Alaska.

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