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Can-Am Announces Long Term Sponsorship

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Racer Productions and BRP are excited to announce the return of Can-Am as title sponsor of the 13-stop Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) series for another three years.

“Our relationship with GNCC racing is quite important for BRP,” commented Yves Leduc, vice president and general manager, North American division for BRP. “BRP’s Can-Am ATV brand conveys a strong performance and passion message in the off-road world and we see both those attributes out on the race course at each Grand National Cross Country Series event. We are excited to continue to be a part of the GNCC racer community.”

GNCC racing has seen exceptional growth in both the number of racer entries and fan base during the past three years with the Can-Am title sponsorship. From the opening round in Florida to the concluding race in Indiana, race fans and racers actively support the series.

“The past three years have seen unprecedented growth in our sport due in large part to our relationship with BRP and the Can-Am team,” said Jeff Russell, GNCC Trail Boss. “Can-Am sponsorship enables us to continue to invest in our series. Our team has come to depend on BRP’s Can-Am ATVs to build and navigate the course; they are GNCC tested for sure.”

Along with the renewal of BRP’s sponsorship through its Can-Am brand, several new and exciting additions will be made to the GNCC Sponsor Village as part of this new agreement. A Can-Am Zone – where fans and racers can get information and an up-close view of several Can-Am products – will be available at each of the 13 rounds. Can-Am also becomes the feature sponsor of GNCC Live Timing and Scoring over the Internet. Finally, Can-Am remains the title sponsor of the Can-Am Unadilla GNCC event held in New Berlin, N.Y. and will continue to support RacerTV.

“We are so fortunate to have a title sponsor that understands the value of having a solid television broadcast schedule like Can-Am,” said Jason Hooper, Producer of RacerTV. “Without Can-Am, it would be nearly impossible to get the series on a network of caliber like VERSUS and into over 50 million homes across the U.S.”

In the GNCC Can-Am Zone and a few other select events this year, fans will get an unprecedented opportunity to win a 2010 Can-Am Outlander 800R EFI XT ATV given away by Racer Productions. Fans will soon be able to register online as well, by participating in a GNCC survey.

The lucky winner will be announced on October 24 during the victory ceremony at the Amsoil Ironman GNCC, the final round of the 2010 Can-Am GNCC Racing Series.

The 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series kicks off this weekend as part of Daytona Bike Week at the Westgate River Ranch Resort in River Ranch, Florida, with the Parts Unlimited River Ranch GNCC. ATVs race on Sunday, February 28, and dirt bikes race on Tuesday, March 2.

ANOTHER BIG WIN FOR ITP’S NEW QUADCROSS XC

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Justin Noss gave ITP’s new QuadCross XC tires another important victory by capturing the 2010 Adelanto Grand Prix, an hour-long, rough, demanding test of endurance.

Noss put his Golden West Cycles-backed Yamaha YFZ450R into the lead of the Pro Quad class shortly after the dead-engine start and led for the entire four laps on a cool, windy mid-February day in the high desert northeast of Los Angeles.

This was the 30th anniversary for the event, drawing over 1,800 entries. Unfortunately, the promoting club Desert Vipers have said that 2010 will be the final year for the legendary race.

Noss was impressed by his first experience on the QuadCross XC, stating, “I felt these tires worked great for the high-speed, choppy track. I’m pleased to say everything worked perfect.”

The QuadCross XC incorporates a tough 6-ply carcass for higher puncture resistance and exceptional overall durability. This advanced carcass design has been proven to stiffen the sidewall during side loads without compromising ride quality.

Along with reducing the bounce that’s common on most cross country knobbies, this design benefits acceleration, braking, cornering and overall balance as well, significantly reducing fatigue and lap times.

An aggressive, dimpled tread pattern using a high-tech, long-wearing tread compound further enhances traction, feel and trail handling characteristics. Sizing is 20×11-9 for the rear (P/N 560547) and 22×7-10 in front (P/N 560546).

Since 1982, ITP has grown into the world’s #1 ATV/UTV aftermarket tire and wheel source, and continues to provide a complete line of innovative tires and wheels for virtually all ATVs and UTVs. For a copy of ITP’s full-color product catalog, call toll-free: 1-800-859-4740. For other inquiries or technical advice, contact ITP at 930-A S. Rockefeller Ave., Ontario, CA 91761; (909) 390-1905. Or visit ITP’s website at www.itptires.com

Beautiful Trails In Lanaudiere

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Beautiful Trails In Lanaudiere

Auberge du Lac Tureau in Lanaudiere, Quebec is a sprawling 5-star resort set on the beautiful Tureau Lake complete with endless sandy beaches, every amenity imaginable and serenity comparable to an artist’s backdrop for a painting of heaven.

It was easy to see why the Auberge du Lac Tureau is Lanaudiere region’s best resort and they love ATVers to boot!

After a satisfying American Style buffet breakfast in the sun-drenched dining area, we saddled up our rentals – available onsite – for a fun filled tour around beautiful Lac Tureau.

As we headed out we were immediately impressed by the riding conditions. Stretching for miles and miles, the trails were smooth and spacious; wide enough to accommodate two-way traffic easily.

The scenery on the ride was like candy for the eyes as we crossed bridged waterways and rode under tree-covered pathways. Winding tree-covered trails opened up to sunny mountainous terrain offering a clear view of Lac Tureau and the entire surrounding area.

The tour racked up a whopping 100 miles on the odometer and provided roughly 4 hours of ATV riding pleasure. We covered some of the smoothest trails during our travels and this was by far one of the most scenic tours I’d been on that year.

Best of all, the trail led us right back to the resort for a less than grueling afternoon of sunshine on the sand covered beaches surrounding Auberge du Lac Tureau.

For info on Lanaudiere visit Lanaudiere.ca.

Polaris Defense Awarded Contract with GSA

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New contract approves and authorizes Polaris to sell its Low Speed, Electric Vehicle (EV) to Government Customers

Polaris Defense, a division of Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the company was awarded a new contract with the General Services Administration (GSA) to sell the Polaris all electric, on-road and off-road Low Speed Vehicle (LSV), known as the Polaris EV LSV, to Government Customers.

Polaris Defense currently sells a portfolio of vehicles via GSA, on Schedule 78, but under the new contract, the company can sell its EV LSV under Schedule 23V which is specifically for vehicles that meet the LSV requirements.

The Polaris EV LSV is the only 4 wheel drive vehicle on GSA Schedule 23V. Polaris Defense’s new contract number for the Polaris EV LSV is GS-30F-0017W.

“The award of this GSA contract allows Polaris Defense to provide an innovative, leap-ahead four-wheel drive, electric vehicle to our government customers, while giving them a centralized purchasing point to buy our products,” said Mark McCormick, managing director of Polaris Defense. “Using electric LSV vehicles such as the Polaris EV LSV directly supports the US Government initiative to ‘Go Green’ on its installations and facilities.”

The Polaris EV LSV is based off the RANGER EV platform, Polaris’ first off-road, electric vehicle, and includes the necessary features including horn, turn signals, automotive-quality windshield and rear view mirror, for on-road use. With its 30 horsepower electric motor, quiet operation, 50 mile range and 25 mph top speed, the Polaris EV LSV is the most-capable LSV available for government use. Tough and reliable, it boasts a 1,000-pound payload capacity, 1,250 lbs. of towing and On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive for harsh terrain making it a strong work partner.

More information about the Polaris EV LSV can be found at www.polarislsv.com

Borich and Yoshimura Ready to Dominate GNCC

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Chris Borich, 2009 GNCC ATV Champion, and Yoshimura R&D of America will once again work toward dominating the GNCC series and taking home another championship.

Borich will be defending his title in the series aboard a Suzuki LT-R450, and with the help of Yoshimura, riding his way to the top of the podium.

Borich, from Sunbury, Pennsylvania, was on top of the podium 10 of 13 races in the 2009 series, finishing nearly 100 points ahead of his closest competitor. Borich was unstoppable in the XC1 Pro class, and plans to rule the ATV class again in 2010.

“I’m very excited to be back with Yoshimura,” Borich said. “They’re a big part of my racing program and I’m excited to work with them on grabbing another championship this year.”

“We’re really excited for Chris this year,” Yoshimura’s ATV Marketing Manager Kory Ellis said. “He’s worked hard to get to the top of his game, and Yoshimura will help him stay there any way we can.”

The 13-round GNCC series kicks off in River Ranch, Florida, on February 27 through March 1.

Look for Borich and his Yoshimura-prepped Suzuki LT-R450 to be the first across the finish line throughout the 2010 season.

Do Bigger Tires Equal Clutch Upgrade?

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Question:

Dear Motorhead,

I have a stock 2009 Yamaha grizzly 700 Ducks Unlimited and have the opportunity to buy Maxxis Bighorn 6 Ply Radials, on Vision Bruiser rims.

Can I run this on my Grizzly WITHOUT changing the clutch or the weights in the clutch? I just want to know if I can bolt on and go. Also will lose or gain anything?

Thanks for your help,

Fan

Reply:

Thanks for your email!

Here’s the deal. When you increase the diameter of your tires you change the complete function of the CVT.

Most people do not change their clutching with the addition of larger tires however, they actually loose performance when they do this.

Sure, traction increases in mud but everything else suffers – in proportion to the increase in diameter of the new tires and wheels.

So, the best thing you can do is contact Team Industries or Dalton Pro and find out about the availability of a clutch kit – which will likely include both primary and secondary pulley tuning components.

At the very least you need to increase your engagement RPM to ensure belt life is not hindered or in the case of the Grizzly the sprag clutch used for engagement is not stressed and overheated when running slow for long periods.

Hope this helps,

Motorhead Mark

Yamaha Announces 2011 Rhino 700 FI

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Yamaha Announces 2011 Rhino 700 FI

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Rhino Remains Most Off-Road Capable Side-by-Side Vehicle

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announces its 2011 Rhino 700 FI Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles, including a new Sport Edition, will begin arriving at dealers this summer.

Yamaha’s leading Rhino continues to hold the top spot as the toughest, most off-road capable and versatile, as well as the all-time best selling, SxS vehicle.

Yamaha ignited unprecedented interest in SxS vehicles when it launched the first Rhino in 2003, and the Rhino line continues to be a category leader today.

Combining Yamaha quality and durability, the Rhino has received nearly every best-in-class award from the ATV and SxS world as well as hunting and farming communities because of its ability to tackle off-road terrain while also serving many utility functions.

For the 2011 model, Yamaha has given the Rhino a new steering wheel and adjustable seat belt providing more rider comfort in off-road conditions.

New to the Rhino line is a White Armor Sport Edition that features fully adjustable piggyback shocks, one-piece cast aluminum wheels, injection-molded sun top, over fenders, Baja-inspired front carry bar, and a special graphics treatment. The Sport model also comes with dealer-installed LED tail lights, custom shift knob and black bed rails.

The 700-class powerplant is optimized for the Rhino with a liquid-cooled, four-valve SOHC engine providing plenty of torque to tackle rough terrain. Helping manage that power is the Yamaha Fuel Injection system with unmatched performance and dependability at high elevation and in cooler conditions.

Additionally, the Rhino engine features a forged piston that adds durability and an aluminum cylinder body with ceramic composite coating for decreased weight, increased cooling ability and additional wear resistance.

The roller rocker arms lessen friction in the valve train reducing wear and increasing durability while providing improved throttle response and better overall off-road performance.

Yamaha’s reliable Ultramatic automatic transmission system features an exclusive centrifugal clutch that allows the drive belt to remain under constant tension providing another key point of durability. Also exclusive to Yamaha’s Ultramatic system is the one way sprag clutch that provides four wheel engine braking for maximum traction and confidence.

Adding to the Rhino’s terrainability is the On-Command 2WD/4WD system with differential lock that gives the driver options with the push of a button.

The Rhino 700 FI has 12.1 inches of ground clearance, and its fully adjustable and fully independent front and rear dual A-arm suspension offers more than 7.3 inches of travel.

The Rhino also features large axles and CV joints to best accommodate its engine power. Front and rear A-arm guards prevent sticks and debris from getting to the boots, but should something find a way past the guards, the CV boot material is tough and resistant to most impacts.

When it comes to braking, the automotive-style pedal controls the four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes with dual piston calipers, which provide unmatched stopping power and feel. The parking brake lever is located on the center console and engages a separate disc brake located on the axle.

The Rhino 700 FI comes with a number of standard extras and creature comforts, and Yamaha offers more than 100 official and accessories for the Rhino line. As with all previous models, the 2011 Rhino features a U.S. OSHA and ISO 3471 compliant roll over protection structure (ROPS).

Its 12-volt accessory outlet easily receives a GPS device, spotlight or even a cell phone charger. The Rhino has padded bucket seats with headrests for both driver and passenger and a digital meter is standard on the Rhino 700 FI providing self diagnostic capabilities for easy troubleshooting, a voltage meter for monitoring battery condition, and an hour meter function that operates only while the engine is running for more accurate servicing.

The digital LCD multi-function display meter also features a speedometer, odometer, dual trip meter, clock, fuel gauge and gear position display. The 7.9 gallon fuel tank holds enough gas for hours of riding.

The Rhino 700 FI also comes standard with passenger grab handles and cup holders, as well as tough, rotomolded doors to keep mud, water and trail debris out of the cab. Helping keep passengers clean and keeping cabin noise to a minimum is the noise and dust shield located behind the seats. The under-hood, tools-free air filter is another added convenience. It is a snap to service in its location and an optimized filter size helps the filter stay clean longer.

The Rhino features a standard two-inch receiver and is capable of towing up to 1,212 pounds while the cargo bed is capable of carrying 400 pounds. The cargo bed features an assisted dump function with tilt levers on both sides of the bed.

The 2011 Yamaha Rhino will be available in Hunter Green, Red and the Sport Edition White Armor in the summer of 2010.

CAN-AM ATV RACING TEAMS OUT TO WIN AGAIN THIS YEAR

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In 2010, BRP’s Can-Am ATV racers will be out in force competing on race tracks across North America.

Looking to build on the 2009 multi-championship success, BRP is pledging support to various race-team partners and more than 20 factory-supported racers in the Can-Am X-Team support program.

In all, more than 30 racers will have some level of factory backing as they compete in all the major national and regional ATV-racing series in North America.

“At BRP, every product we develop sees benefit from successes on the race track,” says Denis Morin, vice-president, Product development & Racing. “Last year marked the most successful ATV-racing season for Can-Am with seven Pro and amateur overall championships. With multiple riders receiving support from BRP once again this season, we are confident to bring home more championships than ever before.”

Team Warnert Racing / Can-Am

Warnert Racing will concentrate 100 percent on the Grand National Cross Country series (GNCC) 13-round championship, fielding seven racers in six classes. Returning in the XC1 Pro class is Chris Bithell (#13). This will be his third season with Warnert Racing on the Can-Am DS 450 EFI ATV. Joining Bithell in the XC 1 Pro class is Adam McGill (#3), who finished last season with multiple Pro-class podiums and third in the points championship. Both riders have one goal: giving BRP’s Can-Am DS 450 a GNCC XC 1 Pro championship.

In the 4×4 classes, Warnert is supporting three racers. Defending his 4×4 Open-class championship on the Can-Am Outlander 800R EFI XT ATV will be Bryan Buckhannon (#230). Joining him in the morning race is multi-time GNCC champion Michael Swift (#204), who will race an Outlander 800R EFI XT ATV in the 4×4 Limited class. Finally, Cliff Beasley (#206) moves to the U2 class. Beasley will race the Can-Am Renegade 800R EFI X xc.

Lexie Coulter (#220) joins Warnert Racing to continue her quest for the championship in the Women’s class. Jamie Bithell (#28) looks to build on the experience he gained with the Can-Am DS 450 last season when he finished second in the College A (16-21) class. In 2010, Bithell signs on with the Warnert team and will return to the class hungry to earn a championship.

Team Motoworks / Can-Am

The Motoworks team’s main focus in 2010 will be to bring home championships in both the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) out west and AMA/ATVA Motocross National series in the eastern United States. For the ATV Motocross nationals, Motoworks will have three riders. Returning to race the Can-Am DS 450 will be former national champion, John Natalie (#13). Joining him in the Pro 450 class are Chad Wienen (#44) and Jeremie Warnia (#62). Wienen currently leads the Pro-class points championship in the preseason warm-up World MX Racing series and won the Montreal Supercross on a Can-Am DS 450 late last season. Warnia will see his first full season at the ATV Motocross nationals.

In the WORCS series multi-time champion Josh Frederick (#2) will lead the charge to bring the Pro-class championship back to Can-Am DS 450. He will be joined in the Pro-ranks by last-year’s Pro-Am-class champion, Dillon Zimmerman (#49).

In the New England ATV MX series, defending champion Joe Haavisto (#75) has made the switch to a Motoworks-prepped DS 450 ATV for the 2010 season. He will look to win his third-straight NEAVT-MX championship in 2010.

Team BCS Performance / Can-Am

Cody Miller (#22) is looking to shake up the NEATV-MX Pro class aboard the Can-Am DS 450 in 2010. The racer has plenty of seat time on the machine, finishing ninth overall with one Pro-class podium during the 2009 ATV motocross national season. BCS Performance is also supporting several amateur DS 450 riders in the 12-round New England-based series.

MPR Racing

Long-time Can-Am racer and one of the most popular ATV racers in GNCC history, Mike Penland (#240), will move to the Utility Senior (45+) class for next season on an Outlander 800R EFI XT.

Can-Am X-Team

In addition to the partner teams, Can-Am offers factory race support to numerous riders. The CMRC Canadian Nationals see Richard Pelchat (#46), Michael Ouellette (#41), Philippe Bellerose (#601) and Pier-Olivier Lavergne (#428) race motocross in 2010. While in the Canadian FMSQ cross-country series, Amélie Lavallée will defend her series title racing aboard a DS 450 for the Can-Am X-Team.

In the GNCC series, Scott Kilby (#207) will compete in the 4×4 Limited class on an Outlander ATV. Kilby will be joined in the class by Ken Robey (#209) on his Outlander 800R. In the 4×4 Open class, Zac Zakowski (#223) will compete for the team aboard an Outlander. In the U2 class the Can-Am X-Team will feature Jeremie Dudding (#241) aboard a Renegade 800R EFI X xc and Sam Williams (#216) competing on a Renegade 800R ATV. Lance Smith will race the GNCC Vet A (30+) class in the afternoon on a DS 450 and Kevin Trantham (#233) will ride an Outlander 500 EFI XT in the 4×4 Lites class.

Two racers in the AMA ATV Motocross Championship amateur classes are also receiving support. Cole Henry (#11) came up just shy of two class championships last season and is looking to bring the DS 450 a motocross championship as he races the Pro-Am Production and Production A classes on his DS 450. Henry will also receive support from Motoworks in the WORCS racing series this season. Joining him in the motocross championship series will be Cameron Reimers (#21), who will race a DS 450 in the Pro-Am Production and Pro-Am Unlimited classes.

Racing the Extreme Dirt Track ATVA Nationals series will be Chuckie Creech (#25) on a DS 450. Creech finished last season third in the Pro points championship and will be looking to give Can-Am its first wins in the series.

In Texas, as part of the TQRA race series, Hunter Miller (#90) is getting X-Team support to race the Pro-Am motocross class on a DS 450. He will also contest the Texas Off-Road Nationals ATV Series (TORN) as part of the Can-Am X-Team.

Finally, BRP is pledging Can-Am X-Team support for the Gorilla Axle Mud-Racing team in 2010. The team will represent BRP with Can-Am Outlander and Can-Am Renegade ATVs at various mud races and events throughout 2010.

Visit www.can-amxteam.com for more information on the contingency program, photos on the 2009 season along with information and results from the upcoming 2010 ATV racing season.

Yamaha Announces ATV Production Transfer Strategy

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Yamaha Transferring Worldwide ATV Production to United States by 2013

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC) today announced plans to transfer its all-terrain vehicle (ATV) production currently in Japan to the United States.

With this transfer, the production capacity of YMC’s Japanese subsidiary – Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co., Ltd. (YMPC) – will be integrated into YMC’s U.S. subsidiary based in Newnan, Georgia – Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC).

The move, currently in the planning stages, is scheduled to begin in early 2011 and is intended to optimize manufacturing capacity and improve productivity.

The transfer will facilitate the consolidation of both production management and manufacturing technologies, as well as afford an increased level of responsiveness to market needs by maximizing production in the United States, the country with the largest demand for ATVs.

The production transfer to Newnan, Georgia, is expected to be complete by 2013.

“We are pleased to have this additional ATV production transitioning to YMMC in Newnan, Georgia,” said Mike Martinez, General Manager of ATV & SxS Operations, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. “We expect this transition to have a positive impact on the local economic community and provide worldwide recognition for our state-of-the-art facility and its ability to produce durable and reliable off-road vehicles.”

YMMC currently manufactures ATVs ranging in engine displacement from 250cc to 421cc. The production transfer will increase the facility’s production lineup to include a wide range of Yamaha ATVs up to models with large 700cc engines.

This transfer allows YMPC to concentrate on manufacturing generators, multi-purpose engines and golf cars, while YMMC will also continue to manufacture golf cars, personal watercraft and Side-by-Side vehicles.

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, 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 1976, Yamaha Motor also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha Motor, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

Yoshimura Signs ATV Racer Pat Brown

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Yoshimura R&D of America, in an effort to further develop their Honda TRX450R engine performance products, has signed ATV racer Pat Brown with a product support program.

Brown will be riding a Honda TRX450R in the 2010 AMA ATV Motocross series, and Yoshimura is currently at work on new products to make the Honda even more competitive off the line and throughout the race.

“I’m excited about this year,” Brown said from his home in Georgia. “Yoshimura has a long history of winning races, and I’m glad they chose me to help develop their Honda engine products this year. I’m riding as a privateer, and I’m excited about Yosh and their great products.”

“Yoshimura has been known in the ATV industry as the leader in quality and horsepower,” Yoshimura’s ATV Marketing Manager Kory Ellis said. “We have taken all of our knowledge and developed a high-horsepower cam and engine package for the TRX450R with the help of Pat. Last year we proved that our TRX450R pipes are the best Honda pipes on the market with the holeshots that Harold Goodman pulled after switching to Yoshimura after Round 4. We are happy to have Pat aboard this year because he is one most dedicated riders in the GNC series.”

Brown will be riding in the AMA ATV Motocross series, which begins on March 27 in Pell City, Alabama. You can find out more about the products Yoshimura has developed for all ATVs by visiting www.yoshimura-rd.com

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