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Polaris Outlaw 500 – Identity Crisis?

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The introduction of the Outlaw is a bold step in the right direction for the ATV market. It singlehandedly bridges the gap between the narrow minded, competition oriented Pure Sport segment and the just-for-fun Sport-Utility segment.

The Outlaw provides a real world, testosterone injected, bare chested, aggressive performance crossover ATV that can do many things, not just one or two, very well.

The problem Polaris will face is this: While the Outlaw is a truly competent trail-oriented Pure Sport ATV as a result of its innovative IRS, it is just as macho and bad as the other 450 class Pure Sports it will be continually compared to.

Some may struggle with believing this before giving the Outlaw its due. While the Outlaw is clearly a bad-boy, it really can’t be compared to the other players in this class. It’s actually in a class by itself.

Can Polaris convince ATV buyers the Outlaw is both a competent Pure Sport shredder and a Sport-Utility tag-along?

We’ve said this before: Only 8-percent of Pure Sport riders actually race their 4-wheelers. Will the other 92-percent give the Outlaw a chance?

Byrd Wins ATVA Championship Using Kenda Klaws

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Press Release –

Going into the final round of the 2006 ATVA ITP/Moose Racing National Motocross Series, Pro racer Joe Byrd had a 15-point lead over second place holder Doug Gust, but knew he would have to finish strong to maintain the lead and win the championship.There was a twist…this would be the first time Joe had ever raced at the Balance Moto X track in Bowling Green, KY.

The weather was misty most of the weekend and the loamy terrain of the race track was groomed to perfection. With the championship on the line, Joe’s quad setup would be critical and he chose the most reliable tire on the market and the one he has counted on for maximum traction all season long…the Kenda Klaw front and rear combination.

The start of the first moto would see Gust racing for the lead and Joe back in ninth. Using the Kenda Klaw combination gave Joe the advantage in and out of the corners & this is where he was able to gain time and finish the moto in third.

The second moto would closely resemble the first. This time Joe would fall in line in sixth place & when the checkered flag dropped, third place would be enough for a 2nd place overall. By a mere six points over second place, the 2006 Pro class championship belongs to Kenda sponsored racer Joe Byrd!

POLL RESULTS

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Our last poll asked you what feature would most influence you in the purchase of a sport utility ATV. Out of 355 particiipants, the results were as follows:

44.79% – Electronic Fuel Injection (159 votes)
34.93% – Independent Rear Suspension (124 votes)
14.65% – Auto-Locking Front Differential (52 votes)
05.63% – Power Steering (20 votes)

Please scroll down the page to cast your vote in our latest poll.

Question:

If you were considering a pure sport ATV, what factor would be most important to you? Vote now!

Three Absolute Must-Haves for Your Next Ride

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Maybe you only ride within a few miles of home base most of the time but an unexpected tire puncture can put an end to your fun and often means a long walk back – unless you’re prepared.

Here are three essential goodies you should consider taking with you on any ATV ride.

Tire Sealant

You can buy this stuff in aerosol cans from any ATV dealer or auto parts store and when you need it – wow, do you ever need it! Just attach the nozzle to the offending tire’s air valve and spray a hearty portion into the tire.

Not only will it seal minor leaks but it will also re-inflate the tire. Remember, the principle behind tire sealant is to spin the tire so that centrifugal force jams the sealant into the puncture as air tries to escape, so always take the ATV for a ride immediately after installing it.

Tire or Tube Patch Kit

These inexpensive little kits can be purchased for a few bucks and will cure those more serious sidewall and tread punctures tire sealant won’t work with. With tubeless tires you can jam in up to two or three plugs and seal a seriously torn tire that otherwise wouldn’t get you home.

Tube repairs on the trail are a bit more challenging and require some practice and more tools – but if you’re in a jam, at least you can repair the tube… if you’re prepared.

DC Air Compressor

A tire or tube repair kit won’t help you much if you don’t have one of these tiny workhorses on board. Just plug it into the ATV’s DC connector and it will re-inflate a tire in seconds.

An alternative is to use your aerosol tire sealant to re-inflate a tire after you’ve patched it.

Can-Am Outlander Max: Max’d Out!

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Proving consumers are never satisfied, Can-am now introduces the Outlander Max LTD.

Best described as the Cadillac of ATVs, the LTD adds all the features of the XT package then tallies in glossy clear coat painted fenders with extended fender flares to keep mud off you and passengers.

The handlebars get a new set of extremely comfortable spongy gel grips and mounted dead center of the handlebars is a Garmin Quest GPS. This GPS is fully featured – you get everything from detailed street maps to millions of points of interest and you can snap the GPS off in seconds and install it in an optional secondary cradle inside your truck.

The LTD is also equipped with a chrome exhaust tip, silver accented seat and its XT cast rims have been accent painted in coordination with the ATV. If you want to go 2-up in style this is the way to do it.

Polaris Looks to Increase Business In All Areas

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Polaris CEO Tom Tiller recently stated Polaris is working at increasing its business in all categories (ATV, Ranger, snowmobile, and Victory motorcycle) outside of North America.

In fact, Tiller projected the company would double its percentage of offshore sales from its current 15 percent level as the company heads toward a goal of $3 billion in sales.

Take the Burden Out of Maintaining Your Website

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Often when launching a new website the promise is to stay on top of it and update it regularly – it’s kind of like when you get a new puppy, “I’ll walk it every day”. However heavy workloads and day to day tasks tend to eat up available time and unless you’ve hired an in-house web specialist to supervise site traffic, add fresh content and monitor your competition, content will grow stale faster than a loaf of bread.

What if you could have a “web guru” on call to do the behind the scenes work? What if there was someone who could monitor your competition, update content, supervise site traffic and keep your web search ranking at an optimal level? What if using this valuable service wouldn’t break the bank? It’s not just a pipe dream anymore, it’s a reality and Odd Labs Media Group is making it happen.

Odd Labs offers one of the most valuable and most overlooked services available to any business with a website. Instead of taking the “when I have time” approach to your website, Odd Labs can implement its invaluable WAM Plan (Web Administration Management Plan) to your site and claims the WAM Plan can increase traffic to your site by up to 250% within the first year!

There’s no question if marketed correctly, a website can be an integral part of your advertising strategy. If you’ve invested in a website, don’t flush your money down the toilet because it’s a burden to maintain. Contact Odd Labs and hear them out. Let a representative show you how the investment in your website can finally start to pay off.

For more information call Mike Jones at (905) 923-0166 and email sales@oddlabs.net with your questions.

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Maxxis Sweeps Top 4 at Yadkin Valley Stomp!

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Press Release –

Sweeping the top four overall, Maxxis provided the stomp at the GNCC’s tenth race of the season, the Yadkin Valley Stomp. Perennial champ Bill Ballance took the victory in 2:03:28, after a close, action-packed race.

Duane Johnson turned in another amazing rookie-year performance with a second place finish, and Bryan Baker took the third spot on the podium.

Chris Borich, who held the lead throughout much of the race, rounded out the top four. The event was held September 9 in Yadkinville, North Carolina.

Of his breakout from a fiercely competitive pack near the end of the race, Ballance told gnccracing.com “We got into a bottleneck, and William [Yokley] was leading, and I think he jumped in there before he knew what was going on, basically.

He got into the trail right behind a guy and he was too close to back up. So we pushed around the guys who got hung up. Then Michael [Houston’s] clutch went out, and we went around him and cruised on in.” Ballance holds a 27-point lead in the race for the 2006 championship.

The afternoon race wasn’t the only event that Maxxis dominated: Traci Cecco of team Yamaha won yet another morning overall, clinching the women’s GNCC title for the season. The 2006 championship will be her fifth, according to gnccracing.com.

Maxxis, the brand of champions, congratulates Bill Ballance and Traci Cecco on their victories, and Duane Johnson, Bryan Baker, Chris Borich and all Maxxis riders on their fine performances.

Race Mods for Unison’s 90cc Desert Cat

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Bulldog Powersports out of Cambridge Ontario modifies Unison’s Desert Cat 90 for competition including modifications to the A-arms, I Shock and swing arm.

Bulldog also added nerf bars, ITP aluminum Holeshot rims and tires, plus a full clutch kit with springs and a lighter secondary among other things. Bulldog also claims they can lighten the entire ATV by up to 12 pounds.

Bulldog Powersports also does minor modifications for young riders in stock classes making the ATV more stable at higher speeds thus more enjoyable for the child and allowing an easier transition up to the mod class.

Bulldog’s sponsored rider, William – age 7 has already won several trophies at CMRC and CMX this year riding his modified Desert Cat 90.

For more information on race-ready modified Desert Cat 90’s contact Bill at Bulldog Powersports at 519-650-0051

For more info on Unison’s lineup call Crank Motorsports at 604-552-5822.

Big Changes to Polaris Line-Up

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Polaris has made some interesting moves across its entire 2007 line-up.

– The Sportsman 500 carb is gone.
– All 500s (including the X2) will now have EFI.
– The 500 Predator’s retail price in both the USA and Canada will be reduced.
– 700 and 800 EFI Sportsman models can be custom ordered with Mossy Oak and Deluxe equipment packages.

Notable is the availability on both the 700 and 800 of Polaris Active Descent Control (ADC) which debuted on the X2 Sportsman last year. The system provides four wheel engine braking (not just rear wheel) when the ATV is in 4WD at speeds under 15 MPH.

Deluxe models carry a factory installed 2500 pound Warn Winch, cast aluminum wheels and a host of nifty goodies like rack extenders.