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TireJect Tire Repair and Flat Prevention

When you ride offroad, tire punctures and flats are inevitable. Being well equipped with a tire repair kit is always a good idea, but at Dirt Trax we go one step further and install tire sealant as a first response preventive measure.

After testing many leading tire sealants on the market we’ve come to the conclusion TireJect is the most effective tire repair and flat prevention product on the market.

Unlike Gel-based tire sealants that tend to clump up and cause tire balance issues, TireJect uses a particle-based formula consisting of liquid rubber, High strength Aramid fibers and rubber particles.

TireJect’s milk-like consistency effortlessly flows everywhere inside the tire, coating the sidewalls, rim bead and tread areas and requires a fraction of sealant volume while maintaining the upper hand in protection.

What’s also amazing is Tireject can seal punctures up to 3/8-inch, making tire plugs almost non-essential.

Should the puncture be really severe requiring tire plugs TireJect is compatible with the adhesive used in tire plugs and will help seal the puncture even better around the plugs.

With TireJect, there’s no messy cleanup. You can re-install it every year and if you’re upgrading your rims, the tires wont be full of goo when they’re removed because there’s way less sealant present and the coating is thinner and more even. Simply follow the instructions and re-install like you did the first time.

We use our stuff a lot and we’ve found a liquid based sealant like TireJect is the only thing that actually works reliably in all our vehicles tires including lawn mowers, trailers and automobiles.

Yes, there are other sealants on the market, but TireJect is the best one we’ve tested.

CLICK HERE to see how TireJect stacks up to two of the most popular Gel-based tire sealants on the market.

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Arctic Cat Team Wins AXCC Round 2 at ERX

The Speedwerx/Tralo Motorsports/Arctic Cat Team had a great showing at the most recent AXCC series race held at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minn.

This was the first cross-country UTV race held at ERX, and there was some extra motivation for the team with home state pride on the line. The race utilized most of the short course track with a large loop through varying terrain in the woods and trails, making an eight-mile lap which got rougher throughout the day of racing.

Upcoming young racer Mike LeTourneau, No. 99, was the first to run for the team in the UTV A class. This is one of the biggest classes every weekend consisting of amateur class drivers competing in both naturally aspirated and turbo machines. LeTourneau got off to a great start from the second row and pulled the hole shot in his Speedwerx-prepped Wildcat XX machine.

A rare belt failure forced a drop back on the second lap, but LeTourneau put on a hard charge and posted the fastest lap time for the class on the final lap for a respectable fourth-place finish.

“That’s the best and hardest I have ever seen Mikey drive,” said Quinton LeTourneau, Mike’s dad and co-pilot.

The last race of the day featured the Pro classes. First year Pro and last year’s Pro-Am class champion Jack LeTourneau, No. 97, was ready to battle for the Pro 1000 class win. The green flag flew, and LeTourneau got off to a great start. He was the first car in his class, and he immediately started to catch the Pro Turbo machines in front of him.

As the race progressed, LeTourneau and his Wildcat XX continued to pass higher-powered turbo machines until he was in second on time behind one Pro Turbo driver. When the dust settled, LeTourneau had won the Pro 1000 class by more than two minutes and came in less than one minute behind the winning Pro Turbo for second place overall.

The finish, combined with his third-place finish in the first round, should put LeTourneau in first place in points on the season going into Round 3 in mid-July.

“The track is one of the gnarliest I have ever seen; this was a true test of drivers and machines,” said Team Manager Jeremy Houle.

CAN-AM SMART-SHOX TECHNOLOGY

BRP (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOOO) and its lineup of Can-Am Off-Road vehicles have been on a roll recently, leading the performance off-road world. But never one to take success for granted on and off the track, Can-Am is about to push the boundaries even further with the introduction of Smart-Shox technology, available on the highly anticipated Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs Turbo RR for 2021.

Smart-Shox technology is an industry-first, fully self-adjustable suspension technology for superior performance, control and comfort. It is the only suspension in the industry that controls both compression and rebound for enhanced precision, delivering superior ride and handling, no matter the terrain or conditions. Even better? Shock adjustments are a thing of the past – now drivers can dominate at the touch of a button.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re a pro or a weekend warrior, this technology will make your rides better,” says Casey Currie, winner of the 2020 Dakar Rally in a Can-Am Maverick X3. “Smart-Shox is one of those game-changing innovations that brings a smile to my face knowing I’ll have a competitive advantage over anything else out there. With Smart-Shox, the Maverick X3 sticks to the ground in a way I’ve never experienced, and I can’t wait to get out and race.”

There are three major benefits to Smart-Shox semi-active suspension technology:

Enhanced Performance

The system constantly monitors wheel position and velocity for improved shock absorption and filtering, acting on both compression and rebound. It is the only system in the industry with rebound, and it also has the industry’s fastest valve reaction time – Smart-Shox can go all the way from full soft to full firm in an average of seventeen milliseconds (0.017s).

What does this mean? Better tracking of the ground surface for increased traction. Better launches. More comfort on undulating terrain. And the feeling you’re truly connected to the ground as lesser machines struggle to keep up.

Better Control

Smart-Shox technology makes real-time automatic suspension adjustments, improving vehicle stability and providing excellent control with flatter cornering. It reduces front and rear bouncing, while minimizing vehicle body movement, adjusting automatically to any type of terrain after selecting a driving mode: Comfort, Sport, or Sport+.

Why do you care? Significantly improved stability means high performance with high confidence.

More Comfort

Smart-Shox technology is all about maximum performance and comfort, providing both soft and hard damping advantages at the same time, per wheel, instantaneously. Even bottom-out and topping-out protection is factored into the automatic calibration.

Why does it matter? Experts need not apply: just get in and drive, and reap all the benefits while the system does all the work. It also means less mechanical stress, with reduced impact loads on key components. And beyond that, the improved ride quality means less rider fatigue, so you don’t have to think twice about extending epic days.

Available in store this fall, these elements are what make the 2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs Turbo RR the pinnacle of performance in the Can-Am Maverick lineup, which offers something for everyone. From two-seaters to four-seaters, and the entry-level RS to the new high-end X rs with Smart-Shox, the entire lineup is purpose-built for high performance.

For more technical details and product specs, as well as information about the complete MY21 lineup of Can-Am Off-Road vehicles, visit can-am.brp.com/off-road.

RZR WINS BIG AT 2020 BITD SILVER STATE 300

Polaris RZR Factory Racing came home victorious yet again at the 2020 Best In The Desert VT Construction Silver State “300” race over the weekend, the first BITD series race back after being postponed in April.

Overall, the RZR Factory Racing Team took the Pro N/A class win for the second year in a row along with four podiums in total. Seth Quintero secured the win in the N/A Class in dominating fashion going back to back after his win in 2019. Seth started in second position off the starting line and made quick work of overtaking the leader where heÂ’d set the pace all day, leading all the way to the finish line.

“After the recent racing hiatus, we’re thrilled to be competing again and are incredibly proud of the RZR Factory Team for coming right out of the gate in the first BITD race back and bringing home some hardware,” said Brett Carpenter, Team RZR Race Manager, Polaris. “Seth Quintero came out swinging at Silver State yet again, winning for the second year in a row which is exactly the kind of momentum we were looking for as races start taking place again. With so many unexpected competitors joining this race last minute nearly doubling the entries, it was a tough but successful race all around.”

Kaden Wells was also able to continue his streak of consistency with another podium in the Pro N/A class. Starting fourth off the line, Kaden navigated through heavy dust and a stacked field to make his way towards the front. A flawless day resulted in a second-place finish, keeping him in the hunt for the class championship.

Out of the 98 total UTV racers signed up for the Silver State “300,” 52 were RZR Factory Racers. The team plans to continue their domination in the BITD series at the Vegas to Reno race on August 12 – 15.

More information about Polaris Off-Road Vehicles and Polaris Engineered Accessories can be found at RZR.Polaris.com. Also, join the conversation and follow RZR on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2019 sales of $6.8 billion, PolarisÂ’ high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including TransAmerica Auto Parts. PolarisÂ’ presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

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TireJect – The Best Tire Sealant To Repair and Prevent Flat Tires

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Luke compares the effectiveness of TireJect’s particle-based liquid rubber formula consisting of high strength Aramid Fibers to two of the most popular Gel-based tire sealants on the market. See how TireJect Tire Sealant requires a fraction of sealant volume while maintaining the upper hand in protection. TireJect effortlessly flows everywhere inside the tire, coating sidewalls, rim bead, and tread areas to instantly seal and protect your tires from punctures up to 3/8-inch!

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LS2 PIONEER OFFROAD ADVENTURE HELMET

Are you looking for an offroad helmet with a large unrestricted field of vision? Then the Pioneer full-face helmet from LS2 might just be your perfect choice for offroad explorations. The Pioneer model gives you everything you need to enjoy adventure riding safely!

Constructed from lightweight Kinetic Polymer Alloy (KPA) the Pioneer offers three (3) shell sizes for a great fitting helmet. Its optically correct, anti-fog, scratch-resistant shield comes with a quick-release system and an integrated fold-down Sunvisor. Seven (7) ports ensure good ventilation inside the helmet and the helmet’s flexible and adjustable peak creates the perfect look for the Backcountry adventurer.

Key Features:

– Shell: KPA (Kinetic polymer alloy)
– Shield: optically correct, anti-fog, scratch-resistant, with quick-release system (no tool required)
– Sunvisor: folding (TwinShield Systemâ„¢)
– Ventilation system: 7 ports with dynamic flow-through
– Fastening system: quick release strap
– Lining: moisture-wicking, removable and washable, with anti-bacterial and odour-resistant fabric
– Padding: Magna-Tech, cut with 3D laser cutting technology
– Shells: 3
– Shape: long oval
– Weight: 1450 ± 50g
– Certified: DOT and ECE

For more information and to buy the LS2 Pioneer Adventure Helmet visit: kimpex.com

CAN AM OUTLANDER 570 XMR REVIEW

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Luke gets down and dirty with Can Am’s mid-sized, mud machine – the Outlander 570 XMR featuring a 48 horsepower Rotax 570 cc V-twin snorkelled with a rad relocate and 28-inch ITP Mega Mayhem tires!

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STUCK WITH KING BOSS QUAD!

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Once the walk-around was finished, we got out with King Boss Quad in his fully customized Can-Am Defender Max 6×6 and tried our best to get it stuck. We also got a chance to sit down with KBQ himself – Nick Frenette and talk about what inspired such an insane build. Lots of action here! Stay tuned!!

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RMStator’s New SPLYT Stator and Regulator System

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If you’re not getting enough power to the electronics in your RZR or General, or maybe your electrical system gets really hot when you try to run all those accessories, RMStator’s new SPLYT stator and regulator system will keep things cool no matter how much electronic stuff you’re running. AJ’s got a ton of information for you here, so get a pencil and pay attention…

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IS THE GENERAL XP 4 THE BEST SXS?

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I remember my first rip in the Polaris General at its initial intro in New Mexico. Polaris touted it as the perfect blend of everything good about the RZR and everything good about the Ranger mushed into one perfect package. Spot on analogy.

We recently got our hands on a 2020 Polaris GENERAL XP 4 1000 Deluxe and, out of all the vehicles I’ve had a chance to evaluate so far this season (KRX1000, RZR Pro XP and Pro XP 4, Defender 6×6, Maverick XXC, and more), I’m crushing hard on the General 4. Let me explain why I think this is the best side-x-side of the season.

4-SEATER

I love taking my 3 daughters with me off-road and they love it too. To facilitate that passion we need something that fits all of us and the General does just that. Seating is more than comfortable and spacious. There’s plenty of legroom up front and legroom is comfortable enough in the backseat for two adults and more than ample for a couple of pre-teens.

This particular model is also equipped with a Rockford Fosgate Audio System that absolutely cranks out the tunes. If you’re like me and can actually tolerate your kids’ music, this system puts a checkmark in the bonus column for you with your kids. Really, your choice of music doesn’t matter; the truth is this system kicks butt and driver and passengers will all agree. Big win here.

POWER

It’s ample. The initial punch of the go-pedal smushes all passengers into their backrests and delivers the arm-stretching torque we complained was absent in the KRX.

The General’s 100 horsepower 999cc ProStar parallel twin delivers the jam we’d expect from a pure sport side-x-side. Its power band is buttery smooth from first engagement through mid-range, right up to its top-end. We’d never complain about more horsepower, but in this package, I’m pretty darn satisfied for the time being.

RIDE

Simply impressive. The General 4 features long travel, high clearance, dual A-Arms with sway bars front and back, delivering 14-inches of travel from the Walker Evans Velocity Needle shocks, which are just flat-out, top drawer! I found the sweet spot to be 6 clicks from full soft out back and 3 clicks from full soft out front.

I had a chance to put this General to the test on several occasions. Typically before we get to our local trail system we hit up about a 5 mile feeder trail that has just about every kind of terrain imaginable from steep hill climbs, deep mud holes, rocky descents and more.

One of the best sections of this trail for testing suspension is about a 200-foot stutter bump straightaway. On my first run in the General 4 I saw it ahead of me and tensed up a bit as I stomped on the gas, but then quickly remembered my passengers.

Honestly, the General rode so smoothly over this section of trail I could’ve been sipping a hot chocolate with the lid off and feel like I wouldn’t have spilled a drop. When we stopped, they were all laughing and happy. Comment of the day, “I thought we were toast when we hit those bumps, but I didn’t even feel them!” Like I said, simply impressive.

I’d love to see Polaris integrate a DYNAMIX option on the General and the larger Ride Command display would definitely be welcome. I also have to wonder if Polaris will drop a turbo into the General at some point. I gotta think this project has probably already been given the green light somewhere in Roseau, Minnesota.