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BRP CLINCHES ANOTHER GNCC CHAMPIONSHIP AT FINALE

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BRP CLINCHES ANOTHER GNCC CHAMPIONSHIP AT FINALE

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Can-Am Racer Michael Swift Completes Perfect Season; Can-Am Gets Five Class Victories

Team Warnert Racing / Can-Am saw two big victories at the final round of the 2009 GNCC season near Crawfordsville, Indiana.

The first saw Can-Am Outlander 800R EFI ATV rider Michael Swift completing a perfect season in the 4×4 Limited class at the Ironman GNCC, the second was Bryan Buckhannon’s 4×4 Open championship – and morning overall victory – also on his Outlander 800R.

However, before those key victories even happened, both riders had to deal with some of the worse racing conditions in recent memory.

“That Buckhannon was able to dominate the final round of the season in these conditions proves how hungry he was for that championship,” Jimmie O’Dell, Racing Manager for Can-Am ATVs at BRP. “He and Swift rode fast and smart and it paid off with an overall win and a third. This has been an awesome season for team Warnert / Can-Am and we are excited to build on that momentum in 2010.”

Torrential rain swept through the area in the days and hours leading up to Saturday’s races.

The saturating rain, combined with the course’s hills, made for some gigantic bottlenecks of racers in the morning. The course was so tough, Racer Production officials made the decision to reroute and shorten the course for the afternoon session.

At the end of the two-hour morning session, 40 racers did not finish the race and only 29 completed the full six laps. Regardless, Swift was able to preserve his perfect 13 for 13 season, finishing third overall in front of almost 400 other riders.

Buckhannon broke his leg earlier in the year after winning six races in a row on his Outlander 800R. After that crash, he knew it would be tough to come back and defend his 4×4 Open championship.

The equation, however, was simple at the Ironman GNCC, a win by Buckhannon would mean a championship. He did just that, and even more taking the overall morning victory.

In the U2 class, Can-Am X-Team racer Jeremie Dudding took the victory on his Can-Am Renegade 800R EFI ATV. In the Women’s Novice class, Cassie Carlson finished the season with a win aboard her Can-Am DS 450™ EFI ATV.

Cliff Beasley, who already had the 4×4 Lites class championship, easily won his class aboard his Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI ATV. Wrapping up the weekend was Chris Bithell who narrowly missed out on an afternoon podium finishing fourth overall in the XC1 Pro class on his DS 450.

It was an extremely successful GNCC racing season for Can-Am as Outlander ATVs swept all three 4×4 class championships and the Renegade 800R won its first U2 class championship with Rick Cecco.

In all, Can-Am took home four GNCC championships in 2009 and will be hunting for more in 2010.

For more information on Can-Am racing, our 2009 contingency program and amateur DS 450 support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.

Do I need A Clutch Kit?

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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 loose or gain anything?

Thanks for your help.

Heath

Response:

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

BRP Rider Josh Frederick Wins WORCS Pro Finale

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BRP Rider Josh Frederick Wins WORCS Pro Finale

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Motoworks / Can-Am DS 450 Teammate Jeremie Warnia Takes Third

Team Motoworks / Can-Am took three of the top four spots in the Pro Class aboard the Can-Am DS 450 EFI ATV at the final round of the 2009 World Off-Road Championship Series held outside Mesquite, Nevada this past weekend.

Even though Motoworks racer Josh Frederick took the Pro class win by three minutes, he came up two points shy of winning his third WORCS championship in a row. Teammates Jeremie Warnia and Chad Wienen finished third and fourth respectively.

“We knew it would come down to this last round of racing to determine the Pro championship and Josh went out and did all he could to win that third title,” Jimmie O’Dell, Racing Manager for Can-Am ATVs at BRP. “He knew he had to win this last round and he did, that’s all we could have asked of him. We are proud of Josh and the entire Motoworks / Can-Am team, they worked hard all season long and it shows with two riders in the top three of the Pro class points.”

Frederick was forced to sit out the fifth round of racing due to multiple injuries sustained in a nasty crash and he was able to come back and race in the sixth round despite not being fully recovered.

He finished the season with three Pro-class wins and was off the podium only twice this season. Warnia finished the season with two Pro-class wins.

Newly signed Motoworks racer, Chad Wienen, used this final round to get more seat time on the DS 450 as he prepares to race the AMA ATV Nationals next year with teammates John Natalie and Warnia.

Team Motoworks rider Dillion Zimmerman raced in the Pro class since he had the Pro-Am class championship wrapped up one round early. He raced his DS 450 to a top-10 finish and ended up eighth in his Pro debut.

For more information on Can-Am racing, our 2009 contingency program and amateur DS 450 support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.

500 Sportsman HO Special Edition

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500 Sportsman HO Special Edition

Polaris has taken its extremely-popular, value-priced Sportsman 500 H.O. and coupled it with one of its best-selling colors, Orange Madness, for a special Limited Edition model.

The Sportsman 500 H.O. Orange Madness will be available at U.S.and Canadian dealerships in November 2009 and will retail for $5,999 (U.S.) and $7,499 (Canada).

2010 Amphibious ARGO 8×8 and 6×6 Lineup

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2010 Amphibious ARGO 8×8 and 6×6 Lineup

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New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada Times are tough, so it is more important than ever to make the right decision when purchasing your off-road vehicle.

Performance, durability, ride comfort and reliability must be taken into consideration to ensure you get the best possible value off-road machine available.

Instead of buying an UTV, snowmobile and small boat, one ARGO fits the bill.

The NEW 2010 world-renowned amphibious, all-season, multi-purpose 6×6 and 8×8 ARGO vehicles for up to six passengers ride and handle better than ever, even in extreme conditions.

New ARGO 8×8 750 HDi

The new top of the line ARGO model features enhanced performance and handling, improved fit and finish as well reduced maintenance time and cost.

Driven by a powerful 31hp 748cc electronic fuel-injected Kohler LH 775 engine, the 2010 ARGO 8×8 750 HDi is just what many ARGO customers and prospective ARGO owners have been waiting for.

The 750 HDi comes with a patented Admiral transmission that is and up to 50% more efficient than hydrostatic drive systems and 20% more efficient than the current ARGO transmissions.

The result: a very smooth ride when operating on trails in high range, and easy turning within its own length in low gear. The ride comfort is enhanced with new low pressure 25” four ply ARGO tires for excellent traction in any terrain. When in water, these innovative tires propel the Argo with great floatation and stability.

In addition, the new 750 HDi features larger, triple sealed outer bearings, new heavy duty front and rear axles, newly designed floor pans and fire wall for more leg room, new cooling vents below the hood scoop, a new hydraulic, independently operating and self adjusting handlebar brake as well as a new stylish dash insert for light and accessory switches.

What else is NEW for all 2010 ARGO models?

• All 8×8 models come with larger, triple sealed outer bearings, optional heavy duty axles and 25” ARGO tires for 8×8 Avenger models

• Larger sealed switches for headlights, bilge pumps, heater kits, windshield wipers and fog lights.

• Pre-drilled axle flanges and rims allowing easy access to outer bearing grease fitting for ease of maintenance.

• New tachometer function added to the digital gauge pack

• Optional Optima spill proof AGM battery

This versatile all-season workhorse can also be adapted to suit a remarkable variety of custom applications through the availability of a wide range of accessories.

The ARGO product line is designed for recreational and commercial use, including hunting and fishing, family fun, utility construction and maintenance, resource exploration, agriculture, forestry, as well as firefighting and search and rescue operations.

All models are available in a range of attractive colours: tundra, blue, yellow, red, and black, as well as Mossy Oak Shadow Branch Camo and RealTree HardWoods Camo

Produced since 1967, every ARGO is backed by decades of experience in the design and manufacturing of off-road vehicles. Today, ARGO is the world’s largest manufacturer of lightweight amphibious vehicles and innovative off-road platforms.

For more information, visit www.argoatv.com

Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Tops $1 Million

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OHV Enthusiasts Nationwide Benefit from More Than 100 Yamaha GRANTs in 21 Months

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., through its OHV Access Initiative, has provided more than $1 million in critical funding into OHV projects across the country.

In less than two years, more than 100 Yamaha GRANTs (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) have been given to local, state and national organizations that are leading efforts to support safe, responsible OHV riding and sustainable, open riding areas.

Programs receiving GRANTs historically incorporate projects that directly impact specific trails, such as trail construction and maintenance, safety patrols, mapping and trail signage, as well as projects that address OHV usage on a broader scale — like educational and land stewardship campaigns and legislative or legal efforts supporting responsible OHV access to public lands.

GRANT funded projects span the country from New York to California, Florida to Oregon.

In this third quarter funding cycle, eight Yamaha GRANTs (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) were awarded to fund projects that directly impact the access, safety and sustainability of OHV riding areas across the country.

A complete list of GRANT recipients can be found at:
www.yamaha-motor.com/ohvaccess.

Polaris Defense Granted Huge Military Contract

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Polaris Defense Awarded $2.4 million Contract by National Guard Bureau for RANGER 800 CREW Off-Road Vehicles

Polaris Defense today announced an award for the purchase of Polaris RANGER 800 CREW Side-by-Sides by the National Guard Bureau, the federal organization that oversees equipment purchases for the National Guard.

The $2.4 million purchase of the Side-by-Sides will support the critical role the Army National Guard has to conduct missions abroad and at home including disaster relief.

“The National Guard’s state-side mission to protect the homeland and respond to disasters fits Polaris vehicles extremely well,” said Mark McCormick, managing director of Polaris Defense. “Our all wheel drive, multi-passenger, off-road vehicles provide a cost-effective capability well-suited for the demands of the National Guard. This is a big win for Polaris and our defense business. As an American company, we are committed to providing quality vehicles to the U.S. Military and this contract is a great example of our commitment to that goal.”

Polaris defense won the contract in a full and open competition conducted by the National Guard Bureau. The 2010 RANGER 800 CREW features an exclusive adjustable Dual A-Arm front suspension in addition to its legendary smooth independent rear suspension.

The new suspension allows for superior ground clearance for a vehicle of this type and a great ride when carrying heavier loads and using accessories for work applications.

The RANGER CREW also offers anti-kickback steering, high payload and towing, ease of attaching accessories and capability to carry six people.

About Polaris – With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER™, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ORVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com .

Yoshimura’s PIM-2 EFI Management System

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Yoshimura’s PIM-2 EFI Management System

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Yoshimura has just released the next generation in fuel management systems for fuel injected Motocross, Off-Road motorcycles and ATVs.

The PIM-2 (Peripheral Interface Module) installs easily, typically in under 30-minutes using simple Plug-N-Play technology. Just plug the PIM-2 into the stock wiring harness using the supplied sub-harness, mount it to your bike using the supplied mounting kit, and you are ready to race!

Yoshimura has been at the forefront of fuel injection tuning for many years through its Superbike Racing program. Now, with the proliferation of EFI into the dirt world, Yoshimura has utilized this vast experience in creating these remarkable devices.

The PIM-2 comes pre-loaded with two separate fuel injection maps for either a Yoshimura Slip-On or Full Exhaust System. Maps for additional pipe brands or engine modification configuration can be downloaded from the Yoshimura website.

The bottom line is the PIM-2 provides a noticeable improvement in performance and the ability to custom tune your motorcycle to virtually any preference or condition.

Current adjusting devices offer coarse adjustment. The PIM-2 offers a much finer level of adjustment to personalize your machines power characteristics.

The PIM-2 features over 400 adjustment points in +/- 1% increments with full range mapping every 500 rpm at 10% throttle intervals. It comes with a Plug-n-Play complete wiring harness and is simple to install with basic tools. An instructional video is also included.

Limitless custom tuning is now at your fingertips with a PC laptop and easy to learn, intuitive software. Mate the PIM-2 with Yoshimura’s optional self-mapping DATA (Digital Advanced Tuning Assistant) kit for the ultimate in performance tuning either on the track or the dyno.

The DATA kit consists of an air fuel sensor and amplifier box that plugs into the PIM-2, and allows for self-mapping of a motorcycle or ATV.

The DATA box automatically calculates the required fuel adjustment at each RPM and throttle position to reach the user selectable target air fuel ratio.

The kit comes with all of the required hardware, but may require modification of the exhaust pipe to accept the air fuel sensor fitting. 

The PIM-2 and DATA unit are available at your local dealer for all fuel injected models of ATVs and off-road motorcycles.

PIM-2 MSRP: $339.95 USD
PIM-2 Applications

DIRT
Honda CRF450R 2009 R-433-2257
Kawasaki KX450F 2009 R-433-2446
Suzuki RM-Z450 08-09 R-433-2191

ATV
Kawasaki KFX450 08-09 R-433-2415
Suzuki LT-R450 06-09 R-433-2115
Suzuki LT-Z400 2009 R-433-2176
Suzuki King Quad 750 08-09 R-433-2111
Suzuki King Quad 700 05-08 R-433-2110
Suzuki King Quad 450 08-09 R-433-2105
Yamaha YFZ450R 2009 R-433-2375
Yamaha RAPTOR 700 06-09 R-433-2388

UTV
Polaris RAZR 800 08-09 R-433-2540
Yamaha Rhino 700 08-09 R-433-2362

DATA Box MSRP: $429.95
DATA Box Part Number: R-433-DATA

BRP Rider Chad Wienen Wins Montreal Supercross

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BRP Rider Chad Wienen Wins Montreal Supercross

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Team Motoworks / Can-Am Racers Take Top Two Spots On Can-Am DS 450 ATV

Chad Wienen made his Team Motoworks / Can-Am debut in exciting form as he dominated the Montreal Supercross race on his Can-Am DS 450 EFI ATV at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium.

Wienen made it look effortless as he quickly passed his way to the front of the field during the main event, going on to win in convincing fashion.

He bested Motoworks teammate John Natalie by 20 seconds, and former Kawasaki teammate, Josh Creamer, by more than 40 seconds in the 10-lap race.

“Chad Wienen was able to accomplish one of the earliest goals in the DS 450 project: a Montreal Supercross win,” says Jimmie O’Dell, Racing Manager for Can-Am ATVs at BRP. “To see Chad and John on the top two podium spots was very special for all BRP employees; those two riders raced very hard for Motoworks and everyone involved in the DS 450 program.”

Along with Wienen and Natalie, Can-Am X-Team racers Cody Miller and Richard Pelchat established the DS 450 as the machine to beat early on in the race.

Both riders were up front, however a nagging shoulder injury would force Pelchat to retire early. Miller narrowly missed the holeshot and was at the front for most of the first lap.

However, a tangle near the end of that first lap forced Miller to the rear of the field. From there, Miller mounted an amazing comeback, passing nearly everyone on the tight and narrow track. He barely missed a podium position by a half-second margin.

Amazingly, Natalie was able to stay in front of the 18-rider field, despite damaging a key component of his steering system early in the first lap. Natalie had to struggle with his race ATV to track straight, and muscle his way in left-hand corners. However, even with the front-end issues, he easily passed lapped traffic and distanced himself in front of third place.

Racer Quotes

“The track was pretty technical and you had to be precise in your riding, but it was really fun and I had a great time. It felt really good to go out there my first time on the Can-Am and take a win. I’m really excited about the upcoming season and I think, with Motoworks and the Can-Am DS 450, we really have a winning team and a shot at the motocross championship.” – Chad Wienen

“They put us on the exact same track as the bikes so it was challenging but really fun. The Motoworks Can-Am has a great set up and I feel really comfortable with it and it seems to be well suited for my riding style. The Montreal Supercross is a really great event. I wish that there was an indoor supercross series for quads because I think it would really help promote our sport and take it to the next level.” – John Natalie

The Motoworks / Can-Am crew now heads back west to its home base in California for more testing in preparation for the upcoming ATVA ATV Motocross National Series that will begin next Spring. For more information on Can-Am racing, our 2009 contingency program and amateur DS 450 support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.

Will A Track Kit Wreck My ATV?

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Question:

Dear Motorhead,

I was thinking of buying a track kit for my ATV. My question is whether or not using tracks would cause premature wear on the steering and suspension components.

Thanks,

Glen

Reply:

Thanks for your email!

A great question! In our experience track kits used for other than winter use due tend to inflict accelerated wear on some ATV’s.

However, if you buy a brand name, well engineered kit or an OE kit which includes a full warranty on the ATV with the kit installed and use it on snow, there is less wear and tear.

If you choose to operate your ATV with an all season track kit you should expect some additional wear on steering components – however, you should also expect to perform an accelerated maintenance schedule to compensate for this.

Hope this helps!

Motorhead Mark

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