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ATVenture Components Bison Hunter Series

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The Bison Hunter Series bumpers and accessories have been designed for the ATV rider who needs the ultimate protection when riding in the woods.

Hunters understand and respect the need for heavy duty protection. You never know where the deer will fall. It could be in some seriously rugged terrain, and busting a radiator or headlight getting there will ruin your hunting trip or even leave you stranded.

Experienced Hunters also know that the biggest game is in the hard to reach areas of the forest. If you can’t get there you can’t get the ultimate prize. If you want protection for your ATV or UTV then the Bison Hunter Series bumpers and guards are what you need.

These Hunter Bumpers and accessories consists of 1 1/2 ” steel tubing. They are powder-coated to resist corrosion and matched to the ATV hardware.

The front Hunter bumpers have headlights bars to protect your lights, expanded steel for radiator and lower front protection, and a built-in front winch protection plate. The rear Hunter bumpers are newly designed with rear light protector bars.

The Hunter full side bars attach on the front and rear racks as well as the footboard. An extended footboard provides for extra protection to the bottom edge.

These Hunter Bumpers are currently available online at www.atv-bumpers.com. Click on the “Online Store” logo to access the detailed information about each product. We also have over 100 powersports dealers throughout the USA that sell our products.

About ATVenture Components, Inc. – ATVenture Components, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of parts and accessories for the powersport industry. Located on the banks of the beautiful Restigouche River in Northern New Brunswick, ATVentiure Components is also a division of Kan-Go-Roo Playgrounds, the largest manufacturer of playground equipment in the Maritimes Provinces of Canada, which has been in operation since 1993.

Alabama Jury Rejects Plaintiff’s Rhino Claims

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Yamaha Statement on Mathis vs Yamaha Decision in Alexander City (Tallapoosa County), AL

A jury in Tallapoosa County, Alabama today rejected the plaintiff’s claims and returned a unanimous defense verdict for Yamaha in Mathis vs Yamaha, a case involving an accident on a Yamaha Rhino in Alexander City, Alabama.

This verdict in favor of Yamaha is the second in 24 hours and marks the fourth time a jury has rejected plaintiff’s claims regarding the Rhino’s design, finding no defect in the Rhino.

Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured in an accident involving a Yamaha product, and the accident in this case underscores the importance of following the safety guidelines posted on the Rhino and in the owner’s manual, and to always operate the products in a safe and responsible manner. Drivers and passengers should wear helmets, protective gear including over-the-ankle foot wear, and the vehicle’s three-point seat belts at all times.

The Rhino is a safe and useful off-road vehicle that has won virtually every “first in class” award and top safety ratings in independent reviews since its introduction.

Yamaha stands firmly behind the Rhino and will continue to vigorously defend the product. To learn more about the Yamaha Rhino, visit our website www.truthaboutrhino.com.

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. – Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, offers the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding line of products also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, 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 1977, 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.

Wienen Takes PRO MX Final On DS 450

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Wienen Takes PRO MX Final On DS 450

Team Motoworks / Can-Am finished its AMA ATV Motocross National season strong as Chad Wienen rode his Can-Am DS 450 ATV to the win at the famed Loretta Lynn’s track near Hurricane Mills, Tennessee this past weekend.

This was Wienen’s second win in two rounds and the third win for the team over the course of the final four races of the season. Wienen finished third in the overall championship points battle.

“We at BRP are excited to see the Motoworks team finish the season on such a strong note and want to thank everyone on the team for a hard-fought season,” says Jimmie O’Dell, Racing Manager for Can-Am ATVs at BRP. “While we would have loved to bring home a championship, we cannot be disappointed in a season that saw BRP get its first ATV national motocross win. Going into the off-season, we will take everything we learned this season and work hard for the championship next season.”

Team Motoworks Can-Am Pro ATV racers Wienen, John Natalie and Jeremie Warnia all finished the season in the top 10 in points, with Wienen and Natalie each taking overall wins. Warnia’s highest finish was a fifth.

“We truly cannot thank Can Am enough and I believe we left an impression on everybody for next year,” said Motoworks team owner Johnny Leach. “Even though our team didn’t win the championship, we will be the team to beat next year. Our bikes are definitely the fastest bikes in the field right now; canÂ’t wait until next year.”

In the amateur ranks, Cole Henry from Petersburg, Virginia took the Production A overall championship on his Can-Am DS 450 and finished in the top six of the Pro-Am Unlimited class.

In the Production A class, Henry had seven podiums with four overall wins on the season. His brother, Chase Henry, took the 4-Stroke B championship on his DS 450 and was second in the 450 B class. In the 4-Stroke B class, he was on the podium nine of the 11 rounds and had seven overall wins.

Racer Quotes

“I have to thank Can-Am, Motoworks, DWT and my mechanic and all my sponsors for everything they have done for me this season. IÂ’m hoping to continue to be on the podium at the start of next season.” – Chad Wienen

“I was feeling good and I was hoping for a win, but IÂ’m really happy for Chad and our team. This was a good season for us and I think we made a lot of progress so I am definitely looking forward to next year.” – John Natalie

“I have to thank everyone for all of their help this season and I am happy to have been riding for Can-Am this year.” – Jeremie Warnia

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as E-TEC, Can-Am all-terrain vehicles, side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines and karts. With manufacturing facilities on three continents, BRP products are distributed in more than 80 countries.

REVIEW: 2011 Yamaha RHINO 700 FI Sport

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REVIEW: 2011 Yamaha RHINO 700 FI Sport

Licking their wounds following an intense round of legal battles aimed at the safety of Rhinos, Yamaha engineers have amended the original version of the industryÂ’s most popular side-x-side with some additional safety features that, when coupled with a bit of common sense, make this the safest and most stable Rhino ever.

Wheel spacers at all four corners widen the RhinoÂ’s stance to 3.2 inches wider than the similarly sized mid-size Polaris Ranger 400. Under sensible driving conditions, this Rhino is as stable as any other side-x-side in the twisties and across uneven surfaces.

Beefy front and rear reservoir shocks add considerably to ride quality and comfort, too. Through some of the rockiest and roughest trails Northern Ontario has to offer, our spines were left comfortably intact.

Side protection is something we’ve always been a strong advocate of on side-x-sides. Yamaha went all the way, providing molded, hinged doors that snap shut to keep the driver’s and passenger’s legs inside the vehicle during operation. This is a well-thought-out and practical feature that can prevent serious leg injuries caused from rubbing too close to a tree or other intrusion.

With the comfort of dual bucket seats and the Rhino’s center mounted shifter and parking brake, plus a roof protecting you from the elements, you feel like youÂ’re sitting in a pick-up truck every time you slam the door shut and fire up the Rhino.

Two areas where we think Yamaha may find some resistance are as follows: Power. Lets make this clear: There’s no lack of low-end grunt with the Rhino’s torquey 700 single. This legendary 686cc mill churns out impressive power at low speeds, however, keep your foot on the throttle and you’ll immediately feel a governor cap your fun at a too slow speed for a SxS in this category. This is likely a direct result of legal proceedings, however, we know this engine can churn out more power and sadly; top end experiments result in disappointment rather than giggles.

Our second frustration is the price point of this particular model. We’re not revealing anything you can’t find on the internet anyway, but this Rhino is priced at almost $2000 more than a similarly equipped 800 Ranger XP and over $4000 more than the new mid-sized Ranger 500 EFI.

We do feel, however, that the level of quality delivered by Yamaha engineers will adequately satisfy die-hard Yamaha fans. The Rhino lives up to the Big Y’s reputation for superiority we’ve become accustomed to.

The 2011 Yamaha Rhino 700 FI Sport Edition delivers on both quality and suspension performance and enhances Yamaha’s bulletproof reputation for long lasting, smooth running engines. We’re confident that Rhino buyers will remain satisfied for as long as they own it.

ATV Safety Issues Emerge In Minnesota

Motorhead Mark Lester
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ATV Safety Issues Emerge In Minnesota

My editorial in the current issue of All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine pretty much communicates the single biggest problem we have in this industry – idiots using ATVs.

Sorry for the strong words again, however I’m done with treating stupid people with respect. The issues facing the State of Minnesota – essentially skyrocketing injuries and fatalities – relate to irresponsible and reckless use of ATVs by people with little or no training whatsoever.

Okay, I get the “untrained user” problem and there are lots of ways to fix that. For example, taking a mandatory (determined by age) operator course for $15.00 in the state. This totals to common sense and it will make a difference.

Even though this is a superb idea, it alone won’t solve the problem. How do we know this? Look just about anywhere across the North American landscape and you’ll see similar trends. We might be in an economic recession of Olympic proportions but I’m telling you, ATV use is high everywhere and it keeps growing.

Make no mistake about the reality that, stupidity aside, as ATV use increases so will accidents. There’s a better way to get morons to behave responsibly or to get them off ATVs altogether and that’s by enforcement.

I am not for more government intervention or more intrusion into our lives, however if we continue to turn a blind eye to morons riding without helmets or operating impaired, or riding two-up on one up ATVs or allowing kids to ride unsupervised or on adult sized ATVs, we are going to have the government intruding into our sport very soon in ways we’re all going to resent. It has to stop NOW.

There’s no mixing words on this topic so let me say this, if you don’t want the nanny state to come to our rescue, close riding areas, put roll bars and airbags on every ATV and govern speeds to 10 MPH then lets get behind having more police and more DNR presence on our trails. Lets refuse to ride with people who are irresponsible and lets report stupid behavior every time we see it.

There’s simply no way to handle this situation differently and it’s gone way too far. Operator training and increased enforcement are what we need more of and we need it right away.

DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w GPS

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DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w GPS

Imagine being out on an epic ATV adventure. You and your buddies have been carefully planning this one all year. Your gear is packed, your ATVs are tuned, you’ve got extra fuel because there’s no gas stations where you’re heading! Its the trip of a lifetime and you can’t wait to get going.

Consider that on day 2 of your trek, you’re way out there, its been raining, the rock strewn trails are slippery and muddy and heading through one particularly rough network you hear a crunch – you’ve snapped a half shaft. Worse yet, what if your buddy rolls his ATV and breaks his leg. What then?!

On adventures like this or even short trips around your local trails, we recommend carrying a SPOT Communicator and now your SPOT can do more. Check out the DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w GPS with SPOT Satellite Communicator.

The PN60w handheld has an internal keyboard that can transmit wirelessly to your SPOT Communicator so that you can send messages via satellites globally. Send updates on your adventure to family and friends and post updates directly to Twitter, Facebook and more.

Check out findmespot.com for more information before you head out on your next adventure.

PRODUCT REVIEW: ATV and SXS Tires

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AJ Lester takes a look at different tire options available from GBC Motorsports for your ATV or side-x-side pointing out what you should look for and how to choose the best rubber for your type of riding.

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TEST RIDE: 2011 Yamaha 450 Kodiak/Grizzly

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Motorhead Mark reviews what’s new on Yamaha’s 2011 Kodiak/Grizzly 450 sharing his insight into how it stacks up against its competition.

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Creamer Is 2010 AMA ATV MX Champion

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Josh Creamer and his Suzuki QuadRacer R450 just took home the 2010 AMA ATV Motocross Championship after 11 spectacular rounds of racing. Creamer won six races in 2010, making his first year on the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team his championship year.

“I knew that once I got on this bike it was a championship winning bike,” said Creamer after the race. “The QuadRacer R450 is by far the best bike I’ve ever been on. Everything works awesomely and it handles the best. There’s a reason it’s a championship-winning bike!”

The final round of the series was an exciting one for Creamer. He went into the race 40 points ahead of Wimmer, and although he was confident that he would be taking home the big trophy at the end of the race, he still put in a championship effort at Loretta Lynn’s.

After a fast start, Creamer led the opening laps. A mistake pushed him back, however, and the champion-to-be decided to play it safe, crossing the finish line in seventh and taking home the AMA ATV Motocross Championship.

“This title is a lifelong dream of mine, and today is a dream come true,” Creamer said. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t run up front the whole race but we still pulled out the championship and that was my goal for this weekend.”

Josh Creamer made the move to the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team in 2010 and from his first test session aboard the QuadRacer R450, he was fast, comfortable, and ready to race for the title. Joining defending back-to-back champion Dustin Wimmer, Creamer had high expectations for his 2010 season and was looking to dethrone his new teammate.

Creamer was easily the most consistent rider in the series this year, and with a quad that never failed him, he focused on the championship.

Creamer took over the points lead from Wimmer at Round 3 of the series, never relinquishing the lead for the rest of the series. With his drive to succeed and the most successful and powerful sport quad on the market, Creamer secured his first championship.

This is Creamer’s first championship in the Pro class, but it certainly isn’t the QuadRacer’s first victory, as it’s been on top of the series for the past three years and has also clinched the ManufacturerÂ’s Cup trophy for Suzuki.

The Suzuki QuadRacer R450 claimed seven overall victories in 2010, making the Suzuki the most successful brand in the ATV Motocross series and earning another prestigious award for the powerful QuadRacer R450.

Dustin Wimmer, the AMA ATV Motocross champion in 2008 and 2009, came in second for the season behind his teammate. Wimmer claimed one overall victory this year aboard his QuadRacer R450 and multiple podium finishes, including his second-place finish at the Loretta Lynn finale.

Suzuki Prepares for Success at Loretta Lynn’s

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As the AMA ATV Motocross Series approaches the final round at Loretta Lynn’s this weekend, the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team has their eyes on another championship trophy.

The powerful duo of Josh Creamer and two-time champion Dustin Wimmer have dominated this season aboard their Suzuki QuadRacer R450s, bringing Suzuki the coveted Manufacturer’s Cup title with seven overall wins altogether, and with one round left, both racers are eager to make it eight.

Josh Creamer is in the driver’s seat to win his first AMA ATV Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s.

In his first year on the Rockstar Makita Suzuki squad, Creamer started the season with a third overall and hasn’t let up, winning six of 10 races and never finishing off the podium.

After a strong second-place finish last week at Red Bud, Creamer holds a 40-point lead going into this weekendÂ’s race over teammate Dustin Wimmer.

Wimmer finished in fourth overall last week, putting in two top-five rides. The defending champion has been consistent aboard his familiar Rockstar Makita Suzuki QuadRacer R450, and hopes to end the season on a high note.  

The final round of the AMA ATV Motocross Series takes place August 14-15 at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

The Rockstar Makita Suzuki riders are preparing to dominate the podium and bring home another championship!

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