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Yamaha Assembled in USA Rhino Sweepstakes

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Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is running an Assembled in USA Rhino sweepstakes to raise funds and awareness for Honored American Veterans Afield and Feed the Children.

Each $5 donation via online entry (www.yamahaoutdoors.com/rhinoforcharity) serves as a chance to win a new Tactical Black Special Edition Rhino 700 FI.

This is Yamaha’s second “Assembled in USA” Sweepstakes. This year’s contest was launched at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), the largest outdoors industry trade show, and the sweepstakes will run through May 31 with Yamaha selling tickets onsite at the NRA Show in St. Louis May 3-5.

The Special Edition Rhino, which is decked out in tactical accessories, is valued at more than $13,000 and is Yamaha’s most off-road capable and durable Side-by-Side vehicle (SxS) featuring the exclusive Ultramatic automatic transmission, the most durable CVT system in the industry, and Yamaha’s On-Command push-button 2WD, 4WD and 4WD diff-lock system.

The Tactical Black Rhino that will be given away at the end of the sweepstakes features an all-new matte black body and cast aluminum wheels for tactical design and durability. Like all of Yamaha’s 4×4 Grizzly ATVs, the Rhino comes straight from Yamaha’s production line in Newnan, Ga.

“Yamaha is proud to support HAVA and Feed the Children, and we’re excited to show off the Assembled in USA Tactical Black models at the NRA show next month,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager. “If you have $5 to donate to a good cause, we’ll be glad to enter you for a chance to win a new Rhino.”

Yamaha is a founding sponsor of HAVA (www.honoredveterans.org), an organization created to help disabled soldiers and veterans with the healing process through active participation in outdoors sports. Yamaha has worked with Feed the Children (www.feedthechildren.org) for more than 10 years raising several hundred thousand dollars and feeding tens of thousands of children. Yamaha will donate all money raised through the raffle evenly between the two organizations.

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, 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.yamaha-motor.com.

POLARIS AND BOBCAT

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To celebrate the launch of the first Bobcat and Polaris co-developed commercial utility vehicles, Bobcat Executives Richard Goldsbury, Mike Ballweber, Chuck Krause and Brad Claus joined Polaris Executives Bennett Morgan, David Longren and Marc Tullemans, at Polaris’ assembly plant in Milford, Iowa to see the first vehicles roll off the assembly line.

The vehicles, branded as Bobcat 3600 and 3650, and Polaris BRUTUS models, are the outcome of a strategic alliance formed in 2009 between the two companies.

The celebration concluded with lunch for the teams responsible for developing and assembling the new vehicles.

YOUTH GONE WILD

Rick Sosebee
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YOUTH GONE WILD

Is it just me or do more and more youngsters seem to have a great sense of entitlement? I visited with some friends at a cross-country ATV and SXS race event in Georgia recently.

As I walked for what seemed like 20 miles through the crowds on a breezy Saturday, I strolled past RV after RV packed full of young racers. Most seemed like great kids, but I overheard one child really getting after it with his father about why he didn’t perform well in the morning races.

He spoke to his Dad as if he himself were the adult and proceeded to tell him everything he had for racing was junk. This kid even told his startled father he was going to intentionally throw his next round if he didn’t get a specific piece equipment. We’re talking about what looked to be a 10 year old boy!

Sometimes we give our kids so much they grow to expect it without hesitation and aside from the fact some serious discipline needed to be applied quick, there appeared to be a disconnect in that particular family unit.

I remember every single part I installed on my ATV because I had to shell out the cash for every bit of it. In racing you have to be competitive with your equipment as well as with your mind, but a parent cannot make their youngster a champion by throwing money at them. This will only create a sense of undeserved entitlement until the child believes that’s what the world owes them.

Dirt Trax Youth Correspondent Cody Martin demonstrates respect for his elders and shows appreciation for his opportunity to have access to good equipment…

Not Worthless Just Worth Less

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Not Worthless Just Worth Less

According to the national scale, the offroad industry took a hit this last year in final values of ATVs and UTVs. Now your prized possession is worth a bit less than it was this time last year.

It is generally understood that the older a machine is the less it’s worth, but some do seem to hold their value.

Speaking with a neighbor just a few days ago we realized his Yamaha had maintained a value on the private market of almost five thousand dollars. I was surprised that any SXS or ATV of that age could still draw that kind of money, but it’s actually not that uncommon.

Search the intrenet for any specific brand and look at what kind of money some people are asking and sometimes getting for their machines. You’d be very surprised.

Its not clear if the parts market is on fire or if people are just holding on to every last shred of value in their machines. I do know this, if it has been taken care of and is in demand you have a good chance of getting what you want for it.

Which Is The Best SXS?

Motorhead Mark Lester
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Dear Motorhead,

Love your show. I am in the market for a side-x-side. The Maverick is way cool, but so is the Wildcat X. Most of my riding will be on rocks, forest roads and trails – also occasionally sand dunes.

It is very difficult to decide what is actually the best for comfort, power and suspension. What SXS would you purchase and why? Would you help me to decide?

Thank you very much,

Doug

Doug:

Thanks for your email!

We appreciate your kind words and are pleased you enjoy the show! I think you should also include the Polaris RZR XP 900 in your purchase decision.

Your question is really difficult to definitively answer. These three vehicles are at the pinnacle of the Pure Sport SXS market and now that Arctic Cat has stepped up and given their Wildcat the extra power it needed last year – the playing field is virtually level with these superb vehicles.

Here’s what our guys think. If you’re going to run a lot of trails (and BTW – none of these rides are really good on trails because they are so wide) the RZR 900 XP is the best.

If you are looking at high speed desert running with gnarly terrain the Maverick is hands down the fastest and its suspension (X-Package) the best at those high speeds in rough terrain.

The Wildcat is a great compromise between the two and has the necessary jam, suspension and handling to keep it competitive in this segment.

I know, that isn’t a very definitive answer but even we need more time with these three rockets – it’s really hard to call with the Maverick so new, the Wildcat so updated and the RZR the original (and still very competent) Pure Sport SXS.

Good luck!

Motorhead Mark

Editor’s Note: Stay tuned for a shootout coming this season!

SILENCING YOUR RIDE

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SILENCING YOUR RIDE

If you think your ATV or SXS is way too loud for hunting season, maybe it is. However, stuffing an extra section of exhaust pipe on it won’t always tone down the noise and in the long run might actually hurt the engine’s performance.

Add-on exhaust systems are great when used properly to silence a noisy engine, but if left on too long you can see things like a fouled spark plug or sluggish performance because they actually restrict the flow of the exhaust in order to silence it.

I recently added one of these items to a 2013 Polaris Ranger Crew 700 and to my semi-trained ear it really didn’t make much difference. The exhaust was already pretty quiet.

Think about it this way, you have an explosion happening right between the fenders of the machine. Choking the exhaust is not going to make it as quiet as an electric machine. No Way!

Squeaks and rattles drive me crazy, but so does when someone throws money at a problem without figuring out what the actual problem really is.

Things like the CVT, exhaust header guards, worn out bearings and even the steel hook latch for the dump bed can be the loudest things on your side-x-side.

Simply shaking the machine as it sits still can reveal loud noises or things that need tightening and save you time in narrowing down the culprit. Fix these items first and you just might end up with a quieter machine without robbing its performance.

CAN-AM TAKES 3 WINS & 9 PODIUMS AT MX NATIONALS

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Can-Am ATV racers earned two overall class victories and nine podium finishes at round two of the 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series, sanctioned by the AMA, held at Muddy Creek in Blountville, Tenn.

BCS Performance / Can-Am Pro Josh Creamer finished fourth in the Pro class. At the New England ATV Motocross (NEATV-MX) series opener in Wallkill, N.Y., Can-Am DS 450™ racer Travis Moore won both the Pro and Pro-Am classes.

“Overall, it was good weekend for Can-Am ATV racers at Muddy Creek in Tennessee. Although Josh Creamer just missed the Pro class podium, we had three riders in the top 10 in both the Pro and Pro-Am classes. We also had three amateur racers win their respective classes on the DS 450,” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “I am proud of the way Travis Moore raced in his Can-Am DS 450 debut in the NEATV series. It’s never easy to win two Pro-level classes and he did just that.”

Mtn. Dew ATV MX

Creamer (BCS Performance / Can-Am) finished sixth in the first Pro class moto due to a rough start that forced him to play catch up the entire moto. However, the former ATV MX Pro Champion stayed patient and found his way around seven riders on his way to earning sixth.

Moto two started much better for the DS 450 Pro, as he tucked into the third-place position early on. Creamer was unable to find a way around the two other racers and had to settle for third. His 6-3 moto scores were good for fourth overall in Tennessee, and also put him in fourth in the class point standings, just 11 points behind the class leader.

“I had a rocky start in moto one. It took me a bit to calm down and make passes. My BCS Performance-powered Can-Am DS 450 worked amazingly well,” said Creamer. “My tires and motor were flawless, the only thing that needed work was me. My team and sponsors are working well and I want that win!”

Two other Can-Am DS 450 Pros made the top 10 at Muddy Creek. Jeffrey Rastrelli (JB Racing / Cheerwine / Can-Am) finished in the eighth spot with his 8-9 moto finishes. Can-Am racer Ronnie Higgerson, who was second in the Pro-Am class, took 10th in the Pro ranks.

In Amateur class action, Can-Am racers won three class overalls and earned 8 total podiums. Former GNC ATV Pro champion Travis Spader won the 30+ and 40+ classes and took second in Junior 25+. BCS Performance / Can-Am pilot Nicholas Gennusa won the Open A class, and was joined on the podium by fellow Can-Am racer Brad Mickley, who was third. Andy Magyan finished second in the 4-Stroke A class and third in the College 16-24 class.

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The NEATV-MX series opened at Walden Playboy MX track. Can-Am DS 450 racers had a very successful weekend in New York, tallying 15 podiums and five class victories, including both the Pro and Pro-Am classes. Travis Moore (BCS Performance / Wide Open Racing), making his Can-Am debut, shined brightest as he won both the Pro and Pro-Am classes with 2-1 moto scores.

Mathieu Deroy, Quebec, Canada, also competed in both the classes. He won the first moto in both classes, but finished second behind Moore in each class. Half of the top 10 finishers in the Pro-Am class competed with Can-Am DS 450 ATVs.

“This is our first year on the Can-Am DS 450 ATV, as well as being a new team together. We had some issues in the first moto of each class, but the Can-Am was easy to dial in and we got right back after it in the second motos and brought home the 1-1 in each class for the wins. I couldn’t be happier with how the opening weekend turned out for us,” said Moore.

Jake Chamberland (College Boy, 4-Stroke A) and Tyler Turner (Open A) also posted class victories aboard the Can-Am DS 450 at round one.

For more information on Can-Am racing, the Maverick 1000R side-by-side vehicle, the entire 2013 schedule, the ’13 contingency program and Can-Am DS 450 ATV amateur racer support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.

ITP ATV MX Racers Post Nine Wins at Muddy Creek

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Team ITP ATV motocross racers earned nine class wins and 17 total podium finishes at round two of the 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series held in Tennessee.

Pro racer Josh Ceamer, using the new ITP Quadcross MX2 front tires, notched another top-five finish in the Pro class on Saturday, while William “Duck” Lloyd earned third place in the Pro-Am class on Sunday.

“Team ITP racer support riders and our contingency racers had a great weekend in Tennessee. With a total of nine class victories and 17 podiums, I was very pleased with how well our amateur racers performed on a challenging Muddy Creek track,” said Pat McGuire, Public Relations / Race Support. “We had William Lloyd earn third in Pro-Am class against a full gate of racers and ITP Pro class racer Josh Creamer finish fourth overall.”

Round two of the 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series, sanctioned by the AMA, was held in near perfect conditions at Muddy Creek in Blountville, Tenn. Despite a rough course, Team ITP racers excelled by winning nine classes and earning eight other podium finishes.

In the ATV Pro class Saturday, Josh Creamer and fellow ITP-backed pro Jeffrey Rastrelli both finished in the top 10 at round two. Creamer posted a sixth-place finish in moto one after a slow start. He passed seven riders to earn sixth. The former ATV Pro class champion improved in moto two, earning third place. His moto 6-3 combined moto score was good enough for fourth overall.

Creamer is currently fourth in Pro class points, just 11 points behind the leader. Rastrelli ended up eighth overall and is also eighth in the Pro class point standings.

“I didn’t get the start I was looking for at all in moto one, but I had to ride really smart to work my way through the field and make passes as there were limited places to pass out on the track,” said Creamer.

Lloyd earned two podiums in Tennessee, taking third in the Pro-Am class and sweeping both Junior 25 Plus class motos to earn the overall. Fellow Pro-Am class racer Brent Sellers, who earned a third in Production A, was fifth in the Pro-Am class using ITP tires. The Production A class win went to ITP-backed Dalton Hicks, who also finished second in the 450 A class for his second podium of the weekend.

In Schoolboy class action Haedyn Mickelson won both the Senior (14-17) and Junior (13-15) Open classes and Blake Sarver won the Junior (13-15) class. Chloe Buerster won her the Women’s class and took over the points lead. In the Girls 12-15 ranks, the win went to ITP racer Maddison Guyer. ITP youth racers to post class victories were Sam Steckly in the 90 Open (12-15) class and Brogan Guyer in the 90 CVT (8-15) class.

Other ITP-supported racers to earn class podiums were Jordan Digby (second, 125 12-15), Alex Gillette (second in both 450C and Production C), Benjamin Brocato (third, Production B; third, 4-Stroke B).

Round three of the ATV MX series is April 27-28, at Ballance MX in Bowling Green, Ky.

About ITP – In business for more than 30 years, ITP has become the world’s #1 ATV/UTV aftermarket tire and wheel source. ITP utilizes its experienced staff of engineers, designers and technicians at its two American tire facilities in Clinton, Tenn., and Jackson, Tenn., to develop award-winning tire-and-wheel designs for virtually all ATVs and side-by-side vehicles. Numerous outlets distribute ITP tires across the United States and in more than 25 countries worldwide.

For a full-color ITP catalog, call toll-free: 1-800-859-4740. www.itptires.com

KYMCO USA Title Sponsor of Rally On The Rocks

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KYMCO USA is the official title sponsor of the Rally On The Rocks side-by-side vehicle jamboree to be held May 15-18 in beautiful Moab, Utah.

In its fourth year, Rally On The Rocks offersparticipants four days worth of riding their personal side-by-side vehicle along more than 15 of the most spectacular slick rock trails in the world. Some routes are casual and scenic while others are technically demanding. A highly qualified guide with an intimate knowledge of the area leads each daylong excursion.

Other daytime opportunities include the chance to peruse the latest market advances and accessories in a large vendor area, as well as the availability of demo rides and concessions.Nightly events include bonfires, a show-n-shine, a catered dinner, and prize raffles that this year support The Sagebrush Coalition – a Moab local trail support group.

KYMCO USA will of course be on hand with its demo truck stocked with new 2013 product, including its four-modelline-up of capable UXV 500 side-by-side vehicles – the UXV 500 IRS 4×4 ($7,899), UXV 500i IRS 4×4 ($8,999), UXV 500i IRS 4×4 SE ($9,599) and UXV 500i IRS 4×4 LE ($10,299).

Powered by a 499cc DOHC 4-stroke 4-valve liquid-cooled engine available in carbureted or fuel-injected versions, KYMCO UXVs have proven themselves year after year on Moab’s slick rock trails.

“Serving as title sponsor of Rally On The Rocks is a great opportunity for KYMCO USA to increase its participation with this terrific event,”said Bruce Ramsey, Vice President of Operations, KYMCO USA. “Taking part in experiences like this will increase our exposure as we expand our off-road product line of UXV side-by-side vehicles and ATVs.”

To register for Rally On The Rocks, or to simply learn more, visit RallyOnTheRocks.com.

About Kymco – KYMCO’s roots in the power sports industry go back to it’s founding in 1963 as the Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd. With headquarters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, KYMCO has long been a leader in quality, fuel economy and versatility. Today KYMCO is the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan, exports to 89 countries worldwide, and manufactures scooters, motorcycles, ATVs and UXV side-by-side vehicles at five ISO-9001 quality accredited plants in Asia. Serving consumers and a selection of valued OEM clients, KYMCO is committed to maximum customer satisfaction, constant innovation, and making use of the most advanced CAD/CAE tools to bring superior engineering and design to their products. KYMCO USA, wholly owned by Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd., is the exclusive importer/distributor of KYMCO brand products in the United States. With itsheadquarters, marketing and distribution based in Spartanburg, S.C., KYMCO USA serves more than 700 dealers in the U.S. and Caribbean and is dedicated to building the brand’s reputation and market share through superior value, frequent new product introductions, excellence in dealer network support, participation in enthusiast events, race support and sponsorship, and strategic industry partnerships with organizations such as the NHRA, Charlotte Motor Speedway, AMA Pro Road Racing and Pro Flat Track, Cagnazzi Racing, Jim DunnRacing, John Force Racing, Kalitta Motorsports and Geico. NHRA, Charlotte Motor Speedway, AMA Pro Road Racing and Pro Flat Track, Cagnazzi Racing, Jim Dunn Racing, John Force Racing, Kalitta Motorsports and Geico.

Learn more at KYMCOUSA.com

BLACKLISTED FOR LIFE

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BLACKLISTED FOR LIFE

What drives loyalty to one brand over another?

I recently overheard a young fella telling his buddy he’d never buy a particular brand if his life depended on it. When his friend asked why he responded, “My Dad tried to get a new set of plastics for his ATV and the dealer took his money and told him it would take three months because the factory didn’t have any. That’s why we never buy any more ATVs from them.”

I’ve also heard brands called junk or bashed for being too expensive and this drives me crazy! There’s an old saying that you only have one chance to make a first impression and I can tell you that with some people that is very true.

Any product worth its weight has been refined many times. Just because you had a bad experience doesn’t mean you should raise three generations of haters to never experience those products again.

Most ATV and SXS manufacturers strive to deliver products that everyone will love at the right price, but the truth is you can’t make everyone happy. If you think a manufacturer isn’t striving to improve its equipment in one way or another then you are sadly mistaken. Things change and over time nothing stays the same.

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