AJ’s in the TRAIL TECH shop putting the finishing touches on our 2016 Polaris General 1000 customization build.
The leader in all-terrain innovation launches new Powersports Engine Oils, Filters and Oil Change Kits available to dealers and retailers immediately
Kolpin Outdoors is now offering two new engine oils: Kolpin Full Synthetic ATV/UTV 5W-50 Engine Oil and Kolpin 10W-40 Semi-Synthetic Powersports Engine Oil. Kolpin-branded engine oils are currently available at more than 5,300 Advanced Auto Parts stores nationwide. Unlike aftermarket brands, Kolpin engine oils are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-tested, formulated and approved for use in ATV, UTV and Motorcycle engine applications.
To round out the oil line, Kolpin is offering a full line of OEM recommended Oil Filters and Oil Change Kits designed for the severe operating conditions that off-road vehicles encounter.
This line of lubrication products adds to Kolpin’s robust portfolio which includes but is not limited to gun boots, Rhino grips™, snow plow systems and winches.
“Kolpin is dedicated to making your outdoor experience more enjoyable,” said Andy Kroll, president of Kolpin Outdoors. “Providing the highest quality, specially formulated, OEM recommended lubrication products to protect your vehicle is a big part of this experience. This offering will help us better meet our consumers needs and continues to position Kolpin as the leader in aftermarket accessories.”
Since 1943, Kolpin has been a trusted manufacturer of ATV and UTV accessories for Hunters, Landowners, and Recreational Riders. With almost 75 years of industry knowledge, Kolpin sets the standard for quality, innovation and design. At Kolpin, we truly understand how to redefine the industry with patented innovations such as our Gun Boot® cases and brackets, Rhino Grips, High Rise™ Plow Systems, and DirtWorks™ System.
To learn about the latest Kolpin products visit kolpin.com.
What you’re looking at is not a full sized ACE. When you see one on the dirt you nearly have to do a double-focus squint to make sure it isnt a big brother ACE, maybe a bit further away from your line of vision.
Polaris has been skillful and careful to deliver a pint-sized (actually a medium pint – maybe closer to a quart) ACE replica that outputs the same level of entertainment as its adult-sized kin. The product planners have been careful to specify the entry-level age is 10-year-olds and they probably sleep better at night knowing kids will have seatbelts on and a roll-cage to protect them in worst-case situations.
Some impressive features: The 149cc 4-stroke single offers EFI – a super upgrade for both the kid operating the ACE and the parent who would ordinarily be frustrated playing with throttle and choke to get it started. By the way, theres electric start included.
Interior amenities include the usual ACE stuff – a nice supportive adjustable bucket seat, good belts, side nets and – wonder of wonders – a tilt steering wheel. This means more return on parental investment. Your kid can get one of these when they’re 10 and be challenged and comfortable with the same ACE 150 as they grow into a teenager or at least, a tweener.
Suspension is the real deal too. Dual A-arms up front with juice shocks and 5.1-inches of travel. Out back there’s a more basic swingarm suspension and 6-inches of travel. Plenty of cush for kids, we think.
The 150 is 2WD but has hydraulic disc brakes at all four wheels, a decently usable cargo box and a long 65-inch wheelbase to soak up trail junk. Oh, there’s a whopping 9-inches of ground clearance here so you can stop worrying about getting hung up on roots and rocks.
If you’re wise about using the 150’s parental throttle control system and give your kid plenty of supervision, they could likely have the biggest grin in their classroom as their jealous pals drool over this awesome, surprisingly capable off-roader.
One word of advice: Invest in a winch. Your kid is going to want to go where you go.
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 Yamahas Newnan, Georgia factory, the Viking VI SE raised $17,000 towards the organizations mission of supporting SEAL members families. This marks Yamahas 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, Yamahas ATV / SxS group marketing manager. “We know this highly respected organizations 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 Yamahas 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 companys 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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SxS Vehicles are recommended for use only by licensed drivers 16 years and older.
AJ’s in the TRAIL TECH shop putting a custom spin on our Polaris General 1000 adding some aftermarket accessories from Kimpex and Seizmik.
Can you name any motorized industry thats 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 hasnt introduced any new motors yet following its acquisition of Arctic Cats 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-Ams 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 lines 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 wouldnt it make sense for the company to use this very same engine in the YXZ1000R?
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.
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 countrys heroes.”
The “RZR Salute to Heroes” campaign runs May 15 to May 29, closing at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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.
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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