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Cracked Cylinder on Sportsman

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Question:

Dear Motorhead,

I have a Polaris 500 Sportsman that is overheating and found a small crack in the block. What is the best way to fix it? What is the cheapest way? What would you do?

Thanks,

R

Reply:

Thanks for your email!

You have a serious problem. I assume you mean the cylinder is cracked as there is a very small “block” on this engine.

Most of the coolant is – and I am assuming that’s where the crack is – in the waterjackets – and is carried in the cylinder and head on this engine. So, you should purchase a new cylinder as it is really the only way to fix the crack properly.

Yes, you can have it aluminum welded but this is often only a temporary and inadequate fix. It will require removal of the engine and disassembly so by the time you do this work, you should replace the cylinder – not weld it.

The other part of the problem is the labour required to completely rebuild the engine. I would look around for a used engine first and see what you can do with an engine swap rather than getting involved in a complete re-build.

You did not indicate how old and the mileage of your Sportsman so new parts and a rebuild may be prohibitive if the ATV is tired.

Hope this helps,

Motorhead Mark

American Suzuki Celebrates Outstanding 2009

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Press Release –

American Suzuki Motor Corporation celebrated an outstanding six 2009 championships in style this week at its corporate headquarters in Brea.

On hand for the event was seven-time AMA Superbike champion Mat Mladin, West Coast Supercross Lites and 250cc Motocross champion Ryan Dungey, 450cc Motocross champion Chad Reed, ATV Pro Motocross champion Dustin Wimmer and WERA champions Team Vesrah were on hand to be congratulated by Suzuki employees and sponsors.

The event kicked off with an award ceremony where the champions were given custom engraved awards presented by the President and Executive Vice President of American Suzuki Motor Corporation.

Following the presentation, attendees were treated to a catered lunch provided by Chronic Tacos and Rockstar energy drinks.

Afterwards Suzuki employees were given a chance to get their favorite Suzuki riders autograph and photos taken.

In addition, the team road race and motocross transporters were on hand for tours and to display championship winning equipment. Mat Mladin’s GSX-R1000, Ryan Dungey’s RM-Z250, Chad Reed’s RM-Z450 and Dustin Wimmer’s QuadRacer R450 were on display to check out along with a product display from Makita power tools.

WIN A YAMAHA SHOPPING SPREE

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Yamaha offers customers a chance to win a $10,000 Shopping Spree on Yamaha-motor.ca

If you won $10,000 to buy anything and everything Yamaha, what would you spend it on? A new Raider? Rhino? YZ? R1? WaveRunner? Much needed parts and accessories?

You might not be wondering any longer as Yamaha Motor Canada launches its fall “Right Here Right Now” campaign that involves a $10,000 shopping spree on Yamaha-motor.ca.

Back in May, Yamaha kicked off their annual “Right Here Right Now” promotion with “Win Your Yamaha,” where one lucky contestant won their Yamaha purchase.

That lucky individual was Quebec’s Philippe Gouger, who won his purchase of a Yamaha F6 Outboard and was awarded a big cheque at his dealer, Gregoire Sport.

“We were definitely happy to reimburse Philippe with the price of his outboard, but we were hoping to send off our winner with something a little bigger, a little more costly,” says Yamaha Motor Canada’s National Marketing Manager, Tim Kennedy. “But, hey, that’s how it worked out and we’re happy to have reimbursed Philippe a few thousand bucks.”

To ensure that every customer—no matter their purchase—was in contention to win some big bucks this time around, Yamaha has switched to the Shopping Spree method.

From September 8 to October 12, those who purchase a new Yamaha motorcycle, scooter, ATV, outboard, snowmobile, side-by-side, WaveRunner, Sport Boat, or power product, is entered to win a $10,000 Shopping Spree for anything on yamaha-motor.ca!

“We’re even more excited with this new contest,” adds Kennedy. “The first one was great, but now everyone who purchases a Yamaha can win the same great prize of $10,000 to spend on whatever they want from our website!”

For more details on Yamaha’s $10,000 Shopping Spree, please see your local dealer or visit Yamaha-motor.ca. While you’re there, take a peak at some items you’d like on your “Yamaha Wish List!”

Yoshimura Congratulates Borich as He Moves Forward

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Team Rockstar / Makita / Suzuki / Yoshimura’s Chris Borich returned to the GNCC track in New Berlin, New York to take his seventh race win of the series.

After coming in second at the last round in Snowshoe almost three months ago, Borich was chomping at the bit to make this one stick.

Borich was able to take his Yoshimura powered Suzuki QuadRacer R450 from a mid-pack start to a commanding victory finishing up over second place Brandon Sommers and Bill Ballance at the brutal Unadilla race course.

The summer break was obviously just what the doctor ordered for this Pennsylvanian.

Borich is now 50 points in the lead in the XC1 class and is eager to take on the contenders again in two weeks in Yadkinville, NC.

Co-Pennsylvanian and teammate Dustin Wimmer took time from shining up his 2009 AMA Pro ATV Championship trophy and decided to try a little cross-country action.

He had a lot of fun, learned a lot and will be back for the Ironman round.

McGill Earns 5th Overall at Unadilla GNCC

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McGill Earns 5th Overall at Unadilla GNCC

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FRE/KTM rider Adam McGill earned 5th overall at the tenth round of the GNCC Series at the Unadilla Valley Sports Complex.

McGill started the race inside the top ten and had moved into the top five as the riders entered the woods section. By the second lap, McGill had taken over the lead.

McGill decided to pit on lap three while the other riders continued on. He reentered the track in 7th position. “I lost quite a few positions on my pit because the top five riders were so close together you could practically throw a blanket on top of all of us,” commented McGill.

McGill continued to ride a strong race and climbed back up to the 5th place position. “The pace was very fast. This was one of the fastest courses this year and it was really hard to gain time on the other riders – we were all just riding really fast and really well. Overall I am glad with my finish. I would have liked to land on the podium but I am glad that I had a clean race and finished less than a minute down from the leader.”

XC-2 Pro-Am Josh Kirkland put in an impressive ride to finish 2nd aboard his KTM. Kirkland worked his way from a 17th place start to move into 2nd position by the checkered flag. Kirkland now sits 18 points behind Brian Wolf in the championship chase.

FRE/KTM Women’s rider Angel Atwell moved one step closer to winning the Women’s Championship with a solid win at Unadilla. Atwell is currently holding the points lead over her niece Kristen Atwell.

Next Round: September 26, 2009 – Yadkinville, NC

Rhino or Ranger: Which One Is Best?

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Question:

I am 55 years old and want to buy a side-x-side. My son who owns a Rhino says there’s no other side-x-side like it.

I have property to work and I like to go off road and hunt in the BC interior. I’ve been looking at the Polaris Browning Special Edition, but my son says his Rhino will out climb any Polaris.

He says claims his Rhino can go into complete 4×4 when he wants, but says the Ranger can’t. Is this true and can this get me into trouble in the bush?

Please help. I’ll await your reply before I buy.

Thanks,

Randy

Response:

Hi Randy,

Thanks for your question and for trusting us with the answer. We take questions like this very seriously from our viewers.

I’ve read your e-mail over a couple times and taken all the information you’ve given me into account and here’s what I’ve come up with.

First, a Polaris DOES spin all 4 wheels… True 4X4 when you select 4X4. It doesn’t have a traditional “diff lock” like a Rhino but it has locking clutches inside the wheel hubs that, when in 4X4, lock solid when a 5mph difference is detected between the front and rear wheels. Basically, when you select 4X4 and the rear wheels spin, BOTH front wheels lock solid.

It doesn’t happen when you push the button like it does on a Rhino, but it does happen and in all our testing we’ve NEVER felt like the polaris lacks any traction or that this system is in any way inferior to any other system.

If you’re considering a polaris you’d be looking at a Ranger, which is a FANTASTIC utility ATV – especially the HD model.

The downside to these vehicles is that they are more focused on the utility side of the market. They are good on the trail, but a Rhino is better. With that said, a Ranger is a better utility vehicle than a Rhino.

Other options include Kawaski Teryx. Its a HUGE vehicle, but more sporty than a ranger although similar size. Bigger than a rhyno but similar in sport/utility style.

Then there’s an Arctic Cat Prowler. It does covers both sport and utility and offers unique features like a flat deck version or the 1000cc Baja version. They are super tall and feel more tippy than the others so that’s something that needs to be considered.

As far as climbing, there are few things that effect a side-x-sides ability to climb.

First, center of gravity. The polaris Ranger has the lowest CG of any side by side. Basically the weight is carried lower so when you climb a hill it doesn’t feel like its going to tip over. Its also much wider so it doesn’t feel like it will tip over sideways as easily. I’ve tested this theory on many occasions.

The last thing to consider is your local dealer. If you have a Yamaha dealer close by it might be better to go with a Rhino. If your polaris dealer is closer, or a better dealer then go that route. Honestly, with what you plan to do you’d be fine with either.

I hope this helps. Please let me know what you end up choosing. I always like to hear how my answers have helped our viewers.

Sincerely,
Luke Lester
DirtTrax Television

Luke is the Host of DirtTrax Television and can be seen weekly on OLN in Canada and Outdoor Channel across the United States.

T-9 PRO MOD SPUN ALUMINUM WHEEL FROM ITP

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T-9 PRO MOD SPUN ALUMINUM WHEEL FROM ITP

ITP’s popular, proven T-9 series of spun aluminum wheels has been expanded with the introduction of the all-new Pro Mod line.

Highlights of the ITP T-9 Pro Mod include a head-turning polished finish, a double-rolled lip for excellent durability and ease of tire mounting, rugged yet lightweight .190 wall construction and the rigorous QS 9000 quality certification.

What sets the Pro Mod apart from the rest of the T-9 line is its classic off-road modular style and an angled outer wheel face. This unique design adds considerable strength to the wheel center without a weight penalty.

In fact, the T-9 Pro Mod is significantly lighter than its competition, reducing unsprung weight and rotating mass for noticeable performance gains.

This manufacturing makes the T-9 Pro Mod ideal for use on heavier ATVs and UTVs, applications where spun aluminum wheels were formerly inappropriate.

The T-9 Pro Mod is available in a wide variety of bolt patterns for many popular 4×4 ATVs as well as side-by-side UTVs such as the Yamaha Rhino, Kawasaki’s Teryx and Mule, and the Polaris Ranger and RZR.

The T-9 Pro Mod is available in 12×7 and 14×7 sizing with 4+3 offsets.

Visit ITPtires.com

BRP clinches Two Championships At Unadilla GNCC

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BRP clinches Two Championships At Unadilla GNCC

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Michael Swift and Cliff Beasley Wrap Up Championships With Three Rounds To Go

With the summer break behind them and three rounds still left in the 2009 Grand National Cross Country season, Can-Am ATV racers have already secured championships aboard Can-Am ATVs.

Warnert Racing / Can-Am racer, Michael Swift, rode his Can-Am Outlander 800R EFI ATV to the 4×4 Limited class win at Round 10 of the GNCC championship this past weekend at the famed Unadilla Valley Sports Center near New Berlin, New York.

In doing so, Swift secured the 4×4 Limited championship for 2009 and continues his unbeaten streak this season despite taking a knock to the head on the first lap.

His teammate, Cliff Beasley, took first in the 4×4 Lites class on his Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI ATV, and also secured a class championship. Beasley rode a smart race and took the lead for good on the fourth lap of the rough, 10-mile course.

“To have two championships wrapped up this early is a testament to the hard work and dedication Swift and Beasley have put in this season,” says Jimmie O’Dell, Racing Manager for Can-Am ATVs at BRP. “Both of these riders rode their Warnert-prepped Outlander ATVs smart all season long and never lost sight of the ultimate goal: championships for BRP. Congratulations to them and the entire Warnert Racing organization.”

The third 4×4 class – 4×4 Open – saw one of the best battles of the season as Can-Am X-Team racer Scott Kilby and Warnert Racing’s Bryan Buckhannon were neck and neck to the finish line with Kilby taking the class win and Buckhannon taking second.

Both riders were on Can-Am Outlander 800R EFI ATVs, and this race represented Buckhannon’s first since he broke his leg at Round 7. Kilby is the current points leader in the 4×4 Open class.

Warnert Racing’s Rick Cecco extended his championship lead in the U2 class as he took the win aboard his Can-Am Renegade® 800R EFI ATV. Can-Am X-Team riders Jeremie Dudding and Sam Williams took second and third respectively to complete a Can-Am sweep of the U2 podium at Unadilla.

Racer Quotes

“This fourth championship feels great! When I started racing with Can-Am, our goal was multiple championships and I plan to continue winning each year. I hurt my neck a little when I banged my head on a low-hanging tree, but I am cleared by the doctor to race in North Carolina. All that is left is to try and complete a perfect season. – Michael Swift

“It feels good to win another championship for Can-Am. I had a really good race and I was able to take over the lead in the fourth lap and take the win.” – Cliff Beasley

“It was the best race of the season! The new 2010 model with the power steering really helped me out there. I was less fatigued and it handled so well it made everything seem easy.” – Scott Kilby

“It was great to be back, and to finish well after being out for so long felt really good. I felt great out there. Everything went really well; the bike handled great and had plenty of power. It was a good day.” – Bryan Buckhannon

“It felt great to go out there and take the win. My goal for the rest of the season is to ride smart and win a championship for Can-Am.” – Rick Cecco

The next GNCC race is the Yadkin Valley Stomp GNCC near Yadkinville, NC on September 26. For more information on Can-Am racing, our 2009 contingency program and amateur DS 450 support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.

Borich Wins Unadilla, Wimmer Tries Cross Country

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Round 10 – GNCC ATV Series New Berlin, New York Unadilla Valley Sports Center September 12-13, 2009

Rockstar Makita Suzuki Chris Borich returned from the GNCC ATV Series summer break with a vengeance, winning round 10 handily at Unadilla Valley Sports Center in New Berlin, New York, over the past weekend.

Currently leading the title chase by more than 50 points, Borich has won a remarkable seven out of 10 races so far this year. This impressive result is the most GNCC ATV races that Suzuki has won to date. Joining Borich on the starting line was newly crowned 2009 AMA ATV Motocross Champion Dustin Wimmer.

With Wimmer’s own series over for the year, the two-time ATV Champion decided to try out the GNCC. He rode an impressive first race on a specially prepared Rockstar Makita Suzuki QuadRacer R450 in the cross-country event and finished 14th.

Chris Borich:

“I got off to about a mid-pack start and worked my way into the top five pretty quickly. Once I was in the top five, I just kind of put it in cruise control because I wanted to get a good feel for the track. On the last lap I went for it and got in the lead. Once I got out front, I really put the hammer down and put about a 20-second lead on everyone. Taking the win this weekend has me pretty pumped for the next round. I think if I can finish eight points ahead of Taylor Kiser at the next round, I will have the championship wrapped up. I really want to win it and give Suzuki a championship.”

Dustin Wimmer:

“I’m definitely not used to cross-country racing, but I had fun out there. Even though I had a bike built for this race, I was still a little unprepared, but I didn’t have any problems with the Rockstar Makita Suzuki QuadRacer R450 – it ran great and handled pretty good. You definitely have to use different lines and be able to remember them the next time around, which is a little hard if you aren’t used to it. I have to fly out to California soon to have the screws taken out of my shoulder so I probably won’t be able to do any more GNCC races except for the Ironman (final round), which I’m looking forward to.”

Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing will race next at the Moose Yadkin Valley Stomp in Yadkinville, North Carolina, the weekend of, September 26-27, 2009.

Yamaha Announces 2010 ATV Models

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Proven, Class-Leading Performance Remains Focus of Yamaha Utility and Sport ATVs

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., today announced the full 2010 model year ATV product line including a new sport ATV designed specifically with the trail rider in mind, the YFZ450X. In total Yamaha will produce 17 ATV models for 2010 including class-leading, best-selling models from its Grizzly utility line and Raptor and YFZ sport lines.

The YFZ450X is new to Yamaha’s line of top performing sport ATVs and replaces the original YFZ450 as the best new ATV for tight, technical woods and trail riding.

This new trail machine is 46.1 inches wide (versus the MX track width YFZ450R introduced last fall) with optimized suspension, fuel injection, and Yamaha’s exclusive cast aluminum-steel hybrid frame.

The light and nimble 450X is designed to carve through tight trails, over tree roots, rocks and almost anything else riders might encounter on a tough GNCC course or weekend trail ride. Both the new YFZ450X and YFZ450R feature the powerful 5-valve DOHC liquid cooled single cylinder 449cc engine and highest sport ATV performance technologies available.

The Raptor legacy continues in 2010 with four models providing a range of size and performance: the Raptor 700R (best selling big bore sport ATV*), the Raptor 350, the Raptor 250 (all-around best selling sport ATV*), and Raptor 90 (best selling youth ATV*).

Bridging the gap between pure sport ATV action and utility ATV capability is the Wolverine 450 4×4. The Wolverine is one of the most popular sport utility ATVs offering riders a nimble off-road machine with a sporty feel and push-button 4×4 capabilities.

Yamaha’s Grizzly 700 FI EPS, which introduced the first ever Electric Power Steering (EPS) on an ATV, continues to be the best selling big bore utility ATV**.

This leading utility machine has won numerous awards and shoot-out comparisons with leading features like Yamaha Fuel Injection, Ultramatic® automatic transmission and On Command® 2WD/4WD/4WD with differential lock – all set atop a comfortable ride with fully independent suspension.

The Grizzly 700 FI was the platform for the Grizzly 550 FI EPS introduced last year, which quickly became the best-selling 550-class utility ATV***. Other popular models in the Grizzly line include the Grizzly 700 FI (non-EPS), Grizzly 550 FI (non-EPS), Grizzly 450 4×4 IRS, Grizzly 350 4×4 IRS, Grizzly 350 4×4, Grizzly 350 2WD and Grizzly 125.

Yamaha’s Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS sets itself apart with ITP Mud Lite tires and a semi-automatic five-speed transmission allowing the rider to choose the right gear for the conditions.

More information on all of Yamaha’s 2010 model year ATVs can be found at www.yamaha-motor.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 more than 4,000 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.

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