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Step by step instructional articles about UTVs. We cover how to maintain vehicles, install parts, and solve problems. These stories are meant to help you better understand your UTV and give you the confidence to tackle some of the work on your own.
HOW-TO: Learn to wheelie
Doug Domokos, the undisputed “Wheelie King,” died in an ultralight aircraft accident on November 26, 2000. Doug started his career performing at intermission shows during Friday-night races at his home track in Red Bud, Michigan. His…
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How-To: Ride Mud Like a Pro
ATV riders are a froggy bunch. Alone, most will ride around a mud bog, hole or water crossing, but in a group, those same riders will jump right in to be the first— or only—rider to make it across. More experienced mudders will usually jump…
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HOW-TO: Change a sport quad clutch
Before there were racing ATVs, former Honda technician Eric Crippa was Kent Howerton’s race mechanic at Husqvarna. The Rhinestone Cowboy’s factory Husky was down on power to works Hondas of the day, so Kent invented slipping the clutch…
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HOW-TO: MAKE YOUR YFZ450R BETTER
The Yamaha YFZ450R was a proven winner right out of the gate. Winning almost every major magazine shootout since its inception in 2009, we wondered when Yamaha would seriously update it. Its off the showroom floor MX-width stance,…
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MAKING MAXPOWER: REBUILDING OUR LTZ WITH A 455cc PUNCH
There comes a time in every tired motor’s life when it’s time for a new set of rings. Ours came a little prematurely, but that was due to unfair riding practices. One of our tester LTZ’s, which had a Curtis Sparks 440cc race build, lost…
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Nationwide Offers Insurance Tips to Off-Road Riders Ready to Rev Up
Columbus, Ohio – Whether on a motocross or dual-sport machine, off-road enthusiasts are ready for a dirt-filled challenge when they head out for a ride. Nationwide Insurance reminds these riders to make sure their insurance policy is…
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XTREME CHARGE BATTERY TENDER
New from XC is their Xtreme Charge Battery Tender. This is not your everyday charger! It features multiple battery monitors that record voltage levels, amperage, and battery condition, so your battery remains fully charged and undamaged.…
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SIDEWINDER SMART CHAIN
If you're looking for a high-performance, long-lasting chain, check out the new Sidewinder Smart Chain. It features a self-lubricating O-ring design that has a temperature-sensitive lubricant inside, which reacts when the chain is under…
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RACE SCHEDULE
WORLD OFF-ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES(WORCS)Date Rnd Venue/Club LocationAug. 4-6 7 Burnt Ridge MX WASept. 8-10 8 Bull Hollow MX Monticello, UTOct. 21-22 9 Oceano Dunes Pismo, CAContact: (817) 460-8308GRAND NATIONAL CROSS-COUNTRY SERIESDate Rnd…
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HOW TO RIDE WHOOPS
Whoops can make or break a race, or a fun day of riding for that matter. They are also the hardest terrain to master, as there are no two alike, and can change over the course of a day.We spoke to Levi Marana, who races for Temecula…
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ALL ABOUT WINCHES
Let's present an example of how to have a great day. You and your buddies jump on your quads for a few hours of down-and-dirty trail riding. You happen to know where a couple of mud bogs are, so you head up into the hills to find them.…
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COOL OFF–ACERBIS VENTED IMPACT RIDING GEAR
Even though we've got a full test of the Acerbis Impact riding gear coming up in our October issue, it has been hot enough at our usual test riding areas for us to check out the never Vented Impact riding gear from Acerbis. We didn't…
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DOUG GUST ATV RIDING SCHOOL–JULY 22
Class is now in session! ATV Racing Legend "Digger" Doug Gust has started his own ATV riding school. Students will receive first-hand instruction from Doug as they learn riding techniques, racing tips, and pro secrets. Visit…
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2003 RACE SCHEDULES–JUNE 16
2003 CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES AMA CROSS COUNTRY NATIONAL SERIESSept. 6 Taylortown, PASept. 20 Sparta, KYOctober 4 St. Clairsville, OH October 18 Crawfordsville, IN Contact: (304) 284-0084 ATVA NATIONAL MX SERIESAugust 16-17 Dirt Days,Hurricane…
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POLARIS TAPS WHITE BROTHERS FOR PREDATOR EXHAUST
White Brothers and Polaris Industries have formed a partnership in which White Brothers will be developing a line of performance exhaust systems for Polaris. Coming on the heels of the release of the new Polaris Predator, the White Brothers…
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LATEST CANNONDALE INFO
After speaking with Cannondale insiders and outsiders in the know, here's the latest on the Cannondale situation. Yes, Cannondale has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. If you own a Cannondale ATV, don't panic...yet.…
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