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Riders Raise Funds for American Cancer Society

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Press Release –

Polaris and Victory Motorcycle dealers in Minnesota and Wisconsin are teaming up with Polaris ATV, RANGER and Victory riders to raise funds for the American Cancer Society in a special campaign called the “Polaris Rider Challenge to Fight Cancer.” This special fundraising drive runs through October 31, 2007.

Polaris is rallying its employees, dealers, riding groups and all riders in Minnesota and Wisconsin to hold special fundraising events to help The American Cancer Society combat the disease Americans consider the most important health problem they could face.

As a special incentive, participating fundraising teams may enter a drawing for a custom Polaris RANGER XP utility vehicle with $2,500 in accessories.

“Our dealers, employees, and numerous ATV clubs will hold rides, charity events and fundraisers, so we will all be pulling together to fight cancer,” said John Corness. “The sobering truth is that 1.3 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and half a million people will die from cancer. We hope this grass-roots fundraising effort can help raise awareness of the American Cancer Society’s research, education and patient services.”

Riders in Minnesota and Wisconsin are urged to visit their Polaris and Victory dealers or local riding clubs to learn about fundraising projects such as group rides, distance rides with pledges from donors and ride-ins at the dealerships.

“In Wisconsin and Minnesota alone, there will be nearly 50,000 people who will be diagnosed with cancer. Just under half of them will die. That’s why the American Cancer Society is proud to team up with Polaris in the fight against the disease because one person hearing, ‘You have cancer,’ is one too many, in our opinion,” said Peter Balistrieri, spokesperson for the American Cancer Society.

To learn how to form a fundraising team, get tips on raising donations and to get details about the RANGER XP drawing, visit main.acsevents.org/polaris.

“We invite riders to create their own, original ways to raise contributions too,” said Corness. “We expect them to come up with some highly imaginative approaches.”

The “Polaris Rider Challenge to Fight Cancer” campaign is being viewed as a pilot program that could be implemented nationwide in the future.

For more information about cancer – including early detection and prevention recommendations – and about the American Cancer Society, visit cancer.org.

Creamer Rounds Out Top-Five in Englishtown

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Press Release –

Monster Energy Kawasaki ATV rider Josh Creamer rode a solid race aboard his Kawasaki KFX 450R during round nine of the WPSA to earn a top-five result at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.

Coming off a three week break, Creamer entered the SuperQuad Pro 450 main event with a second and third-place finish in his heat races.

With a great start, he went into the first turn in the top five, but after falling back to seventh, he would later battled his way to finish the race in fifth.

“It was a good race,” said Creamer. “Some of the track was narrow and hard to pass. There were a few rough spots. Each race, the bike gets better. I’m looking forward to the final round.”

Teammate Jason Luburgh got caught up in a few wrecks and eventually came across the finish in 15th, while Baldwin Motorsports Kawasaki earned the 14th position.

“In the main event, I got tangled up with two other riders at the start of the race,” said Luburgh. “I spun out and had to make a charge back to the front. It wasn’t my weekend but the Kawasaki KFX 450R was running great and I’m looking forward to the final round.”

The Monster Energy Kawasaki ATV team will head to the Field of Dreams Motocross Park in Boswell, Pa., on August 18, for final round of the WPSA ATV Series.

For the most recent Kawasaki racing action, interviews and more visit www.kawasaki.com/racing

WPSA, ATV Series – Round 9
Old Bridge Township Raceway Park – Englishtown, N.J.

SuperQuad Pro 450 Class Results

1. John Natalie, Jr., Houtzdale, Penn., Honda
2. Chad Weinen, Galena, Ill., Suzuki
3. Doug Gust, Salem, Wis., Suzuki
4. Dustin Wimmer, Center Valley, Pa., Suzuki
5. JOSH CREAMER, N. STONINGTON, CONN., MOSNTER ENERGY KAWASAKI
6. Keith Little, Spruce Pine, Ala., Honda
7. Harold Goodman, Brownstown, Mich., Honda
8. Richard Pelchat, St. Romvald, QC, Yamaha
9. Joe Haavisto, New Ipswich, N.H., Suzuki
10. Russell Shumaker, Bristol, Wis., Suzuki
14. JOSH UPPERMAN, LOUISVILLE, OHIO, BALDWIN MOTORSPORTS KAWASAKI
15. JASON LUBURGH, ZANESVILLE, OHIO, MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI

U.S. Army Awards Polaris ATV Contract

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Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the Company was awarded a contract by the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command to continue to provide the company’s highly successful militarized ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle).

This competitively awarded contract will supply Polaris MV700 All Terrain Vehicles, parts and accessories. The MV700 has already proven to be a very versatile vehicle in supporting a wide variety of missions conducted in urban, rural, mountain and desert areas in Southwest Asia.

The contract will cover three years and has a potential total value of more than $16 million; deliveries under the contract will commence prior to December 31, 2007.

“Polaris is very proud to continue its role in providing the U.S. Army with world-class machines that can be relied on to perform under the toughest conditions,” said Tom Tiller, Polaris CEO. “The awarding of this TACOM contract and the continued relationship with the U.S. Army represents a major step for our overall business as we drive to achieve growth in adjacent market segments.”

In the early part of 2007, Polaris outlined a set of objectives intended to achieve its sales and earning goals through 2009.

One of the main focuses in the new strategy was to generate incremental sales from several growth businesses, including the exploration of opportunities in new adjacent market segments.

The new TACOM contract and the Company’s continued relationship with the U.S. Military validates this growth business directive and demonstrates its ability to expand into adjacent market segments outside of its typical consumer base.

The long-standing relationship between Polaris and the U.S. Military began in earnest in 2002 and, with increased opportunities over the past years, has become a great focus for new business for the Company.

Already with thousands of machines in the field, this new contract continues Polaris support of U.S. Army Forces and its Allies with innovative, high performance and high quality products that are designed for a wide variety of military applications.

ULTIMAX DRIVE BELTS

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Constructed from premium rubber compounds and a tough Aramax® inner cord, Carlisle has used its industry leading snowmobile belt technology to give you the same type
of performance for your quad.

Ultimax belts enhance the efficiency of CVT drive systems by eliminating excessive friction and tension.

Call Dennis Kirk at 1-800-970-3497 and visit DennisKirk.com

RHINO STRETCH KIT

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L.B. Manufacturing’s new custom Rhino stretch kits change your standard side X side UTV into a slick 4-seater your friends and family can enjoy with you.

The kit includes a drive shaft extension, 30” roll bar extension, fl oor extension, seat brackets, fl uid hose extensions, electrical extensions and seat boxes.

Call 506-388-3335 and visit BeaverPro.com

PORTABLE TREE STAND

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Tired of using the same old tree stand location? Bears sending out email notices of where you’re located?

Industries Jack has a new portable, towbehind hunting tower you can place wherever you want.

It secures to Jack’s heavy-duty 1200 pound capacity ATV trailer.

Call 866- 662-7724 and visit IndustriesJack.com

SWAMP MEAT

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AMS Swamp Fox all-season/allterrain tires slice through sludge and trail junk with greater stability and traction at all speeds.

Their light weight and deep, reinforced, dimpled lugs create exceptional grip in mud and hard packed terrain.

Shoulder knobs add side bite traction when climbing through deep ruts while resisting punctures.

Call Dennis Kirk at 1-800-970-3497 and visit DennisKirk.com

MORE POWER, LESS WEIGHT

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Yoshimura RS-3 Comp Series exhaust systems and slip-ons deliver increased power and are extremely lightweight.

Features include a mill-finish, stainless steel header with satin-finish stainless steel or glossy carbon fiber muffler and billet aluminum two-piece end cap.

Removable screen-type spark arrestor is U.S.F.S. approved.

Call Dennis Kirk at 1-800-970-3497 and visit DennisKirk.com

QUAD WORKS POWER

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Take your Kawi KFX450R from dial-up to high-speed with the race proven, Quad Works Stage 1 Kit. Improved throttle response and an average horsepower increase of 10-15%.

Each kit includes a high flow Quad Works air filter, an Outerwears pre-filter and Quad Works Power Box.

The box allows you to easily tune and make adjustments to the fuel injection system.

Call 951-698-7878 and visit QuadWorks.com

Tire Upgrade for 2007 Honda Rubicon

Question:

I have 2007 Rubicon and nobody else I know has one. I’m thinking about putting 26×10 tires on the front and 26×12 tires on the rear. I do not plan on jetting it or do anything else except the tires for awhile.

I think the Rubicon will handle this without any problems. Do you agree?

Thanks,

LLoyd L. McPherson Jr

Response:

Thanks for your email!

The tires you have selected will work on your Rubicon although you will experience a decrease in throttle response and in take-off power.

The larger diameter wheels mathematically mess-up the OEM tranny and differential ratios. This happens anytime you increase wheel diameter. The consequences are usually zero – although you will miss the power at take-off.

Although you won’t know it, your top speed will increase but the speedo will not verify it. Your speedo doesn’t know what 26 inch tires are so you’ll have to compare to a friends ATV and get a baseline for the correction factor.

I would suggest you use the Rincon’s multiple shift/ratio system to reduce tranny loading when crawling in tight stuff. This will keep heat from building in the hydrostatic tranny and will make crawling much easier on the driveline.

Motorhead Mark