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KYMCO KYMCO Crosses OverCrosses Over

2012 Kawasaki2012 KawasakiBrute ForceBrute Force

Blingstar’s Can-AmBlingstar’s Can-AmCommander BuildCommander Build

ATV Tips & How-To’sATV Tips & How-To’s

KYMCO KYMCO Crosses OverCrosses Over

2012 Kawasaki2012 KawasakiBrute ForceBrute Force

Blingstar’s Can-AmBlingstar’s Can-AmCommander BuildCommander Build

ATV Tips & How-To’sATV Tips & How-To’s

KYMCO Crosses Over

2012 KawasakiBrute Force

Blingstar’s Can-AmCommander Build

ATV Tips & How-To’s

WITNESSING THE BIRTH OF THE FIRST HONDA ATV MANUFACTURED IN THE USA

THE HONDA FOREMAN 500THE HONDA FOREMAN 500

RZR XPRZR XPPOLARIS

UTILITY BUYER’S GUIDEUTILITY BUYER’S GUIDEUTILITY BUYER’S GUIDEUTILITY BUYER’S GUIDE

CUSTOM SLED CORNERGOLDEN YEARS - YAMAHA GS 340 COLUMNS BY TUCKER HIBBERT, PAUL THACKER, LEVI LAVALLEE & MORE!

UTILITY BUYER’S GUIDE

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KYMCO Crosses Over






RZR XPRZR XPPOLARIS

KYMCO Crosses Over




KYMCO Crosses Over




WITNESSING THE BIRTH WITNESSING THE BIRTH OF THE FIRST HONDA ATV OF THE FIRST HONDA ATV MANUFACTURED IN THE USAMANUFACTURED IN THE USA



RZR XPRZR XPPOLARIS

OCT 14, 15, 16, 2011 • TORONTO INTERNATIONAL CENTRETORONTO SNOWMOBILE, ATV & POWERSPORTS SHOW

Guidinger FamilyEatonia, SKColin & Cindy SeymourPort aux Basques, NL

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THEA.CLooking to beat the summer heat? Andy Nelson kicksup snowcones behind his tracked Can-Am Outlander.

Photographer: Kort Duce

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ALL TO MYSELF!Yamaha's Josh Row takes advantage of the empty midweek dunes.

Photographer: Adam Campbell


WHATMAKES THE ‘MANHONDA TRX500FPE FOREMAN 500

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FEATURES46KAWASAKIBRUTE FORCE

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38 WHAT MAKES A ‘MANTHE BIRTH OF THE FIRST USA MADE HONDA FOREMAN

46 STEERING WITH LESS BRUTE FORCEKAWASAKI’S BRUTE FORCE GETS POWER STEERING

54 KYMCO CROSSES OVER AND INJECTS MOREKYMCO MAXXER 450i MAKING A SPLASH

58 BLINGSTAR’S CAN-AM COMMANDER BUILD

61 SUMMER BUYER’S GUIDEA LOOK AT SOME COOL PRODUCTS

COLUMNS14 MUDDY WHEELS

RICHARD KEHOE

24 TIPS & TRICKSNICK NELSON

28 MUD, SWEAT AND GEARSRANDY HALL

34 HOW-TO: REPACKING YOUR ATV EXHAUSTNICK NELSON

66 TRAX4 BREAST CANCERSUZY STENOFF

74 DETONATIONPAT BOURGEOIS

DEPARTMENTS16 INDUSTRY NEWS22 SCENE IT?32 CRUISIN’ YOU TUBE36 BOGGIN’ THE WEB68 OFATV REPORT70 COHV INDUSTRY WATCH73 ATV WORLD LISTINGS

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Editor: Nick Nelson

Managing Editor: Rick Bloye

Technical Editor: Jeff Edwards

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Afew weeks ago a couple of us collect-ed in the shop, conducting someminor maintenance to our ATVs,

staying cool and out of the summer sun. Aswe cleaned and prepped for our ride, weheard the distinct sound of knobby tireshowling down the road. When we reachedthe roadside, we observed our local Policedepartment ATVing along the road. Theywere travelling around the lakeshore, stop-ping at various beaches and making sureall was safe and nobody was stepping outof order. They clearly noticed us watchingthem, so they stopped.

A few of us commented on how thisseemed like the ultimate job, going fromlocal beach to local beach cruising “thestrip” (as some refer to it), checking outall the activities, both in the water andalong the shores. Imagine, getting paid toride your ATV all day long! Where do Isign up? We discussed the pros and consof riding as individuals on ATVs, ortogether in a modified side-by-side with akickin’ sound system, and a whole wishlist of other modifications. Actually, theRZR 9 that Nick Nelson is building forthe next issue of ATV World would beideal for these kinds of missions.

Just as the three of us thought abouthitting the academy, we noticed that theBig Blue didn’t exactly seem to be recre-ational riding, socializing, or even enjoy-ing their time. In fact, there were notunes, no cool gear or mods, and theseofficers were working, spending more timeoff their ATVs than on them. When theofficers continued on past us, we reallybegan to feel the burning summer sun andheat. Needless to say, we opted to headback to the garage and chill in the shadefor a well needed break. We couldn’timagine wearing dark coloured, heatattracting clothing, let alone a Kevlar vest,and slowly riding and walking around inthe hot summer months. How do theykeep it together, so calm and polite?

At any rate, the thought of this job isn’tas glamorous as it first seemed. I tip myhelmet to those guys. We’d all like to saythanks to these officers and we appreci-ate your efforts in keeping the summerbeaches, trails and parks safe.

So until next time; like you, we honest-ly can’t wait for our next ride! I’ll be outin the garage laying out the lightweightjersey for my next ride and staying cool.Enjoy the issue and Get Dirty! ✪

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BRP 50TH ANNIVERSARY July 10th -17th, 2011, BRP will host the largest event ofits history in Montreal, Quebec. Over 4000 dealers frommore than 100 countries will be visiting Montreal and theEastern Townships. BRP is proud of their leading positionin North America and their international expansion, andit’s now time to celebrate. They have invited dealers,distributors, suppliers, media and the general public tocome see their origin and what fuels their passion. ThePalais des congres de Montreal will host a largeshowroom for displaying all Can-Am/BRP/Ski-

Doo/Lynx/Sea-Doo/Evinrude/Rotax products. BRP is also providing participants with theopportunity to test-ride and take a closer look at products in an Ultimate Playground Setting.

OFATV hired Mark Hamerton as their new Marketing Director. Mark is no stranger toorganized ATV riding. As the former OFATV Vice President, Mark brings his passion for thesport along with a diverse set of marketing, multimedia and IT skills to the table.Congratulations Mark! See you on the trails.

NEW MARKETING DIRECTOR AT OFATV

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Yamaha Motor Corp., USA announced the transfer ofproduction of Yamaha ATVs from Japan to the U.S.Newnan, Georgia plant. Models included will be the 400,550, and 700 Grizzly as well as the Rhino SXS line-up.This transfer will lead to hundreds of jobs at the plant aswell as neighboring part suppliers and manufacturers.

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GIBSON EXHAUST RELEASES NEWEXHAUST FOR RZR XP 900Gibson Performance, the leaders in aftermarketperformance exhaust, has released a powerfulperformance exhaust system for the 2011 PolarisRanger RZR XP 900. Their new exhaust complimentsthe Prostar 900 engine with an extra 5-6 rear wheelhorse power, 4-5 foot pounds of torque and 2-3 mph.With Gibson’s SFT Superflow non-packed mufflers,you’re guaranteed a consistent level of soundperformance and quality for the duration of yourvehicles lifetime. This bolt-on performance system isoffered in high quality stainless steel or a BlackCeramic High Temperature coating, and finished witha mirror polished T-304 Stainless steel end cap. Formore information call Scotty @ (951) 372-1220www.gibsonperformance.com.


The 2nd Annual Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) PokerRun will be held on Sept 17th, 2011 at the Log ChateauPark.1st prize is $1000.00 cash. All proceeds go back

into the maintenance of KATVA trails. Visit www.kawarthaatv.com to register for the eventand join in the fun.

THE 2ND ANNUAL KAWARTHA ATVASSOCIATION (KATVA) POKER RUN

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K&N NEW HIGH FLOW AIR FILTERS K&N Engineering Releases New High-Flow Air Filters for their Can-Am Commander. The new CM-8011 High-Flow air filter forthe 800-1000cc Commander is a direct drop in High-Flowreplacement for the OE air filter assembly. The filter isdesigned to provide low restriction, resulting in increasedthrottle response, horsepower and torque. The deep 7/8”pleated XD media offers a larger filtration area with longerservice intervals, and excellent filtration. www.knfilters.com

AUSTRALIAN OFF-ROADCHAMPIONSHIP -TATTERSALL'S FINKEDESERT RACE Wes Miller, founder of H-Bomb Media and the Bomb Squad,competed in Tattersall's Finke Desert Race, the second round of

the Australian Off-Road Championship, June 10-13. Tattersall's Finke Desert Race is atwo-day off-road race through the deserts of Australia's Northern Territory. Wes finishedwith a class win at the Baja 500 then rushed home to strip the important parts off of hisTRX700XX pre runner and ship them to Australia. After arriving in Australia they had justdays to build a new race bike and pre run before race day. Wes finished the nearly 300mile Finke Desert Race 2nd out of 65 quads, less than 1 minute behind the winner.

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12 HOURS OF LA TOQUE 2011The US Factory Can-Am/Motoworks/DWT team of JoshFrederic, Jeremie Warnia and Dillon Zimmermanrecently dominated Quebec’s 12 Hueres de la Toque.The Can-Am team beat last years returning championsfor the overall, by just over 10 laps. The G-Force/ELKA/Yamaha team, and hired gun “Dustin Nelson”, weregiving them a solid run for it, until a blown engine putthem over a half hour behind. Look for a feature andfurther coverage on the event in the next issue.

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ARCTIC CAT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARYThe dates have been set; Arctic Cat's 50th Anniversary Celebrationwill take place July 29-31, 2011, in Thief River Falls, MN. This willundoubtedly be the largest homecoming in Arctic Cat history, witha party, displays, factory tours, entertainment, and demos. Mostimportantly, Arctic Cat’s 50th will be about connecting with Catpeople. All the riders, racers, employees and fans that have madethis company (and sport) what it is today.

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My son and husband recently enjoyed a fun filled, “muddy” day at theDungannon Mud Bogs in Bancroft, Ontario of this year. This was my sons firsttrip with the “boys” and he enjoyed every minute. He even ate lunch on thebanks of the mud drag timed trial run….yuck!!! My husband took a picture ofmy son which I would like to share with you.Thank you for supporting a greatevent the entire family can enjoy!

Krista AubertinPlainfield, Ontario

Thank you for writing in Krista! We are proud to be involved in these types of events that are fun for the whole family!

OH MUDDY DAY!READER CLICKED

Dungannon Mud Bogs in Bancroft, Ontario

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PRO ARMOR’SNEW FIVE POINTUTV SEATBELTHARNESSThe company that has been protecting your vehicle foryears is now ready to protect you. Pro Armor’s newharnesses feature 3” webbed straps, with plush sewnin pads, and a water resistant cell phone pocket that’sjust right for your IPhone, Droid or your MP3 Player.An attached LED light system is also included for easeof use at night. www.proarmor.com

BRP SECURES NEWRETAIL FINANCING

BRP has entered in to a new relationship with National Bank FinancialGroup to provide promotional retail financing to it’s retailers throughoutCanada. This new partnership will enable Canadian BRP dealers to offeradditional competitive retail financing options with an expedited approvalprocess. BRP has continually done everything they can to provide theirdealers with the best financing options to sell BRP products.

DON’T MISS THIS EVENT!Mark your calendars now for the World’s Largest Snowmobile, ATV &Powersports Show, October 14, 15 & 16th 2011. Once again theToronto International Centre on Airport Road will house the largestgathering of Powersports enthusiasts under one roof, over oneweekend. Planning is already underway for the largest live outdoorevent in the Show’s history. www.torontosnowmobileatvshow.com


SCENE IT?ACCESSATV WORLD SCORE BAJA 500• ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO

The absolute baddest UTV’s can be found in Baja three times a year.

Midnight bike rebuilds are all part of the Baja experience.

Final shakedown of the bike on Friday = Seized motor and avery long night of engine building before 6am Saturday start.

The 2011 Baja 500 was ATV World Magazine Editor NickNelson’s eleventh Baja 500 and 31st Score Baja event, andeven with that much senoirity you never know what's going tohappen. After months of preparation, the only thing you canreally count on is lots of riding, blisters, good times and goodtaco's. The rest of it seems to have a lot to do with luck.

8 Pounds of crap in a 5 Pound box, loaded down Baja style!

Nick Nelson heading to pre run over the summit. It took two gnarly blows to the head before he realized why he preferred the extra 2 wheels of a quad.

After a last minute rebuild of our race bike thatended at 3am, we perform a very excited rider

swap, holding 1st place by time, in pit one.

Hopefully the urinal was bigger than the door.


ALL ACCESS

These guys finished just after us. This couldbe an add for the Tireball inflation system?

ATV World chase rig for Baja 1000!

K&N Filter lid in hand, anxiously awaiting Nick Destout’s arrival to Honda Pit #2

Zac Willet riding in at Valley de Trinidad, ready to rip across the peninsula and

up the Pacific Coast.

The mad thrash to repair the broken shock linkage bolt afterlimping it in for over 10 miles of rocky whoops.

View from our office window for the week.

Keeping the racers fed with thenew Camp Chef Big Gas Grill.

Happy enough just to be at the finish. A broken shock linkage bolt and ahammered transmission, still 4th in class and 5th overall ATV.

Nick Destout bringing it in hot at the Ojos Negros final pit, before hand-ing it off to Nick Nelson for the finish - without 2nd and 3rd gear.


Adjust With Ease Applying a sufficient coat of Anti-Seize tothe threads of your tie rods will save youtons of effort when adjusting your frontend toe adjustment.

Set That Gap A new and properly gapped spark plug could be justwhat your tired ATV needs. A properly gapped, freshspark plug will run much crisper and create morepower than an old one or a plug with the incorrectgap. Check your service manual or Google it for yourATV’s specific spark plug gap requirement.

Mud Maintence If you enjoy riding your ATV in the deepest, nastiest mud pits around, there are a few extramaintenance steps you should follow. Followevery mud adventure with a deep cleaning,change all fluids, and be sure to inspect andlube all your control cables. A broken throttle orcontrol cable can easily ruin your next trip out.

Watch the Boots Keeping a close eye on your CV boots for cracksor tears can save you a ton of money in axlerepairs or replacements. These very importantboots have to be kept water tight and are oftenoverlooked. Check back next month for a how toarticle on replacing your UTV or ATV CV boots.

TIPS& TRICKS BY NICK NELSON


Clean ItA quick and easy way to thoroughly clean under yourheavy, utility ATV is to drive it part way up the rampsinto a pick up. Then, with it in park and the E-brakeon, you can pressure wash the underside of it.

Zip The Grip When prepping your quad for extreme mud bogging, 4 Zip Tiesevenly spaced for your fingers will help you to hold on whencovered in the sloppy stuff. Be sure to wear gloves, and shavethe part of the zip tie off that you cut to avoid sharp edges.

TIPS& TRICKS BY NICK NELSON

Quick & Easy Grip Install A dousing of this spray on the inside ofyour new grips will not only lubricatethem temporarily for an easy install, butalso slightly melts the rubber on theinside so it will bond to the handlebarslike glue.

Quick Emergency Wrap Wrapping a few feet of duct tape and some ZipTies around your bumper or utility racks ahead oftime, can get you out of many possible situationsdown the trail. The best part is that once you do it,it will always be there when you need it.

Fromthe view of a mod-ern repair techni-cian; when a vehi-

cle comes to the shop for a repair, it cansometimes be difficult to diagnose theproblem and then complete the repair. Imyself have been in that situation manytimes, and have always found it impres-sive how many parts are combinedtogether with the engineering of eachindividual part to give us the overall vehi-cle. Without a doubt, many hours ofthought have been spent on development.

Imagine if the vehicle doesn’t exist yet.Starting with a blank sheet of paper,come up with something to meet a specif-ic purpose and then have that inventionexceed the expectations that you, theinventor, envisioned. I introduce to youOsamu Takeuchi. You most likely don’tknow the name, but if you are readingthis magazine, he most likely has touchedyour life.

Being an engineer at Honda in the late60’s, it has been said that if necessity wasthe mother of the ATV, then OsamuTakeuchi was the father. The ATV was ini-tially developed in Japan as a farm to townvehicle in isolated and mountainousareas. Its abilities were first put to the testduring the spring and rainy seasons on thesteep mountainous roads, which wereimpassable with conventional vehicles.This capability of being able to transverseareas inaccessible by other vehicles soonproved to be not only a practical function,but also a recreational one.

Takeuchi was assigned as lead engineerto a small group of engineers. The designwas meant to deal with snow, mud andassorted low traction situations whilemaintaining agile maneuverability andstability. Different configurations of 2, 3,4, 5 and 6 wheeled vehicles were exam-ined, with the 3 wheeled concept beingput forth to meet the best combination ofthe vehicle’s intended applications.

In the beginning, the durable HondaST70 engine was decided upon as the ini-tial design, along with some other assort-ed chassis parts. The rear axle assemblyused a cultivator drive system that drove

both wheels and it was believed that thetire design would work well in rough ter-rain. The cultivator wheels proved to be apoor choice for the application. Lookingat various other tire designs, a tire designwas found on an existing off-road vehicleknown as an “Amphi-Cat”. This vehicleused 6, 20” low pressure, high floatationtires and were the basis used to develop a22” balloon tire that was designed tooperate on just over 2 p.s.i. This tiredesign also doubled as the suspension onearly models of ATV’s.

The original prototype was reconfiguredto accept the 22” tires, and then it wasquickly discovered that the ST70 enginedid not have the necessary torque to pusha full grown operator through the environ-ment that it was intended to. A 90ccengine with a dual range gearboxreplaced the smaller powerplant. Thedual range transmission was added toincrease the flexibility over varied terrain.

The next step was to finalize the chas-sis design to meet maneuverability andstability requirements associated not onlywith agricultural applications, but withrecreational use as well. The basic layoutwas an isosceles triangle with the footpegs outside the triangle, whichincreased the operator control throughbody weight transfer. Part of this testingprocess also prompted the decision to usea thumb throttle instead of a twist throttleas found on motorcycles. The thumbthrottle allowed the operator to shift theirweight more to increase the maneuver-ability of the 3 wheeled design. After allwas said and done, the US 90, later

renamed the ATC 90, with 7 horsepowerthrough a dual range four speed transmis-sion and an automatic clutch, was readyfor the North American market at a retailprice of $595.00.

The Honda ATC 90 was officially intro-duced to North America in 1970.

The ATC is said to be as evolutionary asit was revolutionary from the beginning.The 3 wheeled versions of this vehiclewere the norm until Honda’s research anddevelopment department made it clearthat the next step in the evolution was theaddition of a 4th wheel. Honda’s first 4wheeled ATV, the TRX 200, debuted in1984. That year saw sales of 370,000units of the TRX model being sold. Thiswas the beginning of the end of the 3wheeled ATV.

Evolution continued in 1986 with theintroduction of the FourTrax 350 4x4.1986 was also the year the ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC) inves-tigation (which started in 1984) revealedtheir statistics on ATV accidents. I feel itimportant to state that no inherent flawwas found in either the 3 or 4 wheel ATVdesigns during the CPSC investigation.


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WHY DIDN’T THEY TEACH THISIN HISTORY CLASS?

This 1970 brochure says it all. “What is it?”

ATC90. The ATV that started it all.

Then, on April 28th, 1988, U.S. ATVdistributors entered into an unprecedent-ed 10-year agreement with the CPSC,called the Final Consent Decree. Underthis agreement, the ATV industry made a$100 million commitment to expandexisting safety programs. Among themany components of this agreement, freetraining and training incentives were

offered to owners and purchasers of newATV’s. Additionally, distributors would nolonger market 3 wheeled ATV’s, repur-chasing any unsold 3 wheeled modelsfrom dealer inventory. Although somemanufacturers had already started tophase out the 3 wheeled ATV’s due toslumping sales, this Decree did serve toaccelerate the process.

Mr. Takeuchi and his team’s idea haschanged the landscape of not only NorthAmerica, but the world. The readers ofFarm Industry News ranked the HondaATV as one of the most important prod-ucts that has impacted farming since1967. Finding an ATV on the job in NorthAmerica is commonplace. In countrieswithout our infrastructure, manpower andfinancial resources, the reliability of theATV and the efficiency to handle so manydifferent types of jobs is making manypreviously impractical or impossible tasksa thing of the past.

From providing transportation to thosethat protect our country, to the emergencycrews that rescue us, to those that feedus, or going fishing Saturday morning,Osamu Takeuchi and his team had avision for a great idea. I wonder if theyever envisioned how many lives it wouldactually touch. ✪


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Although this ATV looks typical, it has some specific abilities like its ability

to use multi-fuels.

With the vast array of ATV farm implementsthat are now being manufactured, most utility

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Even in the city there is a place for ATV use.This ATV has been urbanized for police use.

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Good for you Billy!

Redneck Intuition, this guy makes all of us proud. Why use a ramp when you can take your tailgate off and use it instead? The scuffing of the paint and potential to add a dent to it makes you think the ramp option might be a better one.

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Over UnderThis guy is at least wearing a helmet. He might want to think of wearing it all the time after his step dad see’s this.





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Follow these step by step instructions to properly maintain your ATV’s exhaust system.Keeping your silencer freshly repacked is a vital step towards proper engine performance aswell as a necessary factor in keeping your exhaust note down to a reasonable and legal deci-bel level. Properly repacking your exhaust system is a very simple procedure that can beaccomplished with a few select hand tools.

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REMOVE THE TAILPIPE SECTIONTo repack your ATV’s exhaust system, you must first remove thetailpipe section from the ATV. This is accomplished by simplyremoving the one or two mounting bolts and the exhaust clampif so equipped. On certain exhaust systems, such as this DR.Dunit, you will also have to remove the end cap and end tube.

REMOVE EXHAUST CANISTERThe next step is to remove the exhaust canister from the muf-fler. Some exhaust systems are riveted together which willrequire that you drill out the rivets. Other systems are puttogether with screws, Allen bolts, or Torx bolts. Before attempt-ing to remove any bolts, tap them firmly with a metal hammerto loosen them.

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3 4DETACH THE CANISTEROnce your bolts or rivets are removed, determine if the midpipe is sealed to the canister with silicone. If so, cut the sili-cone bead with a razor knife. Holding onto the mid pipe, youcan knock the canister off with a rubber mallet on the edge ofa workbench against the hanger mount. Cutting the siliconewill make this disassembly much easier.

PREP IT Slide the packing and perforated core out of the canister, thenremove and throw away all the packing from the perforatedcore and the canister. Make sure you wear gloves any time youhandle muffler packing as it is made from fiberglass and isvery itchy when in contact with your skin. If you are repackinga two stroke silencer, you will need to clean the perforated corethoroughly with a wire brush to remove any carbon build up.

REPACKING YOUR ATV’S EXHAUST SYSTEM


PACK ITThere are several types of packing materialavailable on the market today. The mostconvenient and probably the best is pillowpacking. Pillow pack is loose fill packingthat comes pre-packed into a mesh bagthat is easily wrapped around the core ofyour exhaust. If using sheet fiberglasspacking, you can use masking tape to helpkeep it wrapped securely around the perfo-rated core.

REPLACE CANISTERCarefully slide the canister over thefreshly packed perforated core, usingyour fingers to keep the packing fromsqueezing outside the can. Be sure toassemble the can correctly and notupside down. You can use your fingersin the end of the exhaust to ensure thatthe perforated core is correctly centeredin the end of the canister.

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REASSEMBLE ITWith the core lined up correctly, make surethat it is engaged in the end plate and thatthe mid pipe is engaged into the canister.With both ends lined up, you can hit the canagainst a block of wood, driving the core intothe end cap. If done correctly, the screwholes will now be lined up.

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Honda recently invited us down to South Carolina to experience their

all new TRX500FPE Foreman 500.

‘MANMAKES A

W hile traveling to SC I had mixed emotionsabout the plant tour. Even though I hadworked in the ATV media for nearly six

years, I somehow managed to steer clear of any ofthe ATV manufacturing plants. I have always happilyworked around ATV’s my entire adult life, and havenever experienced a negative side to the industry.Having toured other non industry plants whereworkers stood at an assembly line, installing thesame miserable three bolts or two screws into aproduct, over and over for a 10 hour shift, left meafraid that HSC was going to be a similar situation.Previous to our HSC visit, I figured this had to bethe ugly side to ATV industry employment.

Honda currently has over 150 facilities, in 30different countries, but the HSC plant is the onlyone of them that is specifically dedicated tomanufacturing ATV’s. The HSC facility covers over625 acres and even has an in house 1.4 mile testtrack. Production numbers at HSC have growntremendously since opening in 1998. In 1998,HSC produced 50,000 units and is now capable ofproducing 266,000 ATV’s and 310,000 engines a

BY NICK NELSON

EVEN BIGGER NEWS THAN HONDA IMPROVING THE DIE HARD, PROVENWORKHORSE FOREMAN IS THAT THE TRX500FPE WOULD BE THE FIRST NEWHONDA ATV TO BE DESIGNED AND PRODUCED ENTIRELY IN THE US. THE INTROSCHEDULE HAD US TOURING THE HSC PLANT IN TIMMONSVILLE, SOUTHCAROLINA, AND THEN JOINING IN THE LINE OFF CELEBRATION WITH THE HSCEMPLOYEES. DAY TWO WOULD BE RIDING THE NEW FOREMAN 500 AT SOUTHCAROLINA ADVENTURE WORLD.

WHAT


A WORKHORSE OFAN ATV THAT WILLPROBABLY STILL BE

RUNNING THIRTYYEARS FROM NOW”“

year. HSC is currently responsible forproducing the Rancher, Rubicon, Recon,Foreman, and Sportrax lines.

We had a quick technical intro in theboardroom, and then Honda HSC openedtheir doors to us. The first thing I can tellyou is that I was instantly relieved to seehundreds of very enthusiastic HSCassociates, “567 of them to be exact”busily working on our favorite pastime;the ATV. The HSC associates all wear veryclean, all white, scientist lookinguniforms. And unlike my past experience,they are enjoying the ATV industry justlike I have. The plant is an assembly linelike I had assumed, but HSC mixes it up

by training employees in more than onearea, and having mandatory duty swapsthroughout the day, to keep it interesting.

HSC has been in a constant state ofexpansion over the past 13 years, strivingtowards being able to produce everysingle part necessary for their ATV’s inhouse. HSC has been sand casting theirown engine cases, heads, and cylinders inhouse since 2000, and producing its ownperformance aluminum wheels since2004. From welding and powder coatingframes, to injection molding fenders, it’sall done in house.

During our tour I learned that one ofthe few necessary “out procedures” was

only for camo units. Apparently, with allthe technology inside this massive facility,the camouflage fenders actually have tobe made at HSC, sent out for treatmentand then returned to the production linefor building. Now I finally have someunderstanding of the steep price increasefor the camo option with most of themanufacturers. One of the other integralparts that is produced elsewhere is thecrankshaft. Due to material availability,the crankshaft is delivered as a blankfrom Japan, and then machined down toexacting tolerance, right at HSC.

At 9:15 in the morning on the 12th ofApril, HSC associates stopped producing

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WHAT MAKES THE ‘MAN • TRX500FPE FOREMAN 500

The Foreman chassis is welded together. Completely assembled engines rolling off the line.

HSC technician assembling a transmission.

Worker safety is 1st priority at HSC.

Automation is a very important ingredient for large production numbers.

Hundreds of HSC associates celebrate the first Foreman off the line.

The Foremans oversized bodywork does agreat job keeping the rider clean & dry.

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American made ATV’s. Instead, they allgathered to celebrate as the firstproduction 2012 Foreman 500 was riddenoff the assembly line. The employees wereall in great spirits, and there was definitelya sense of pride and accomplishment inall that were there.

The next day, while HSC was back infull swing producing the newest HondaForeman, the media gathered at South

Carolina Adventure World to ride the firstentirely American made Honda ATV. Atfirst sight, the new Foreman is not terriblyexciting, although it has seen its fair shareof cosmetic improvements. It appears tobe what it is; an amazingly sturdy, wellbuilt, practical workhorse of an ATV thatwill probably still be running thirty yearsfrom now.

The new Honda Foreman is available intwo basic models; one with Honda’srevolutionary Electric Shift Program “ESP”as well as a manual foot shifted model.Both of these models are available in2012, with or without Honda’s ElectricPower Steering “EPS” as a price point. Atthe heart of the new Foreman is a brandnew 475cc, liquid cooled, OHV, singlecylinder engine. Compression has beenraised from years past, to boost HP forthose extra tough jobs. A new 36mmthrottle body fuel injection system wasalso introduced to ensure instant throttleresponse and hassle free starting,regardless of altitude or temperature.

In my humble opinion, electric powersteering on any utility ATV is always worththe extra premium, so I made sure to graban ESP unit with EPS first. Sitting on theForeman, the new bodywork looks very

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HSC project leaders pose with the first NEW US Honda Foreman.

utilitarian and just plain tough with largerfenders for enhanced mud protection. Thenew waterproof LCD digital dash seems tohave readouts for everything. The dashgives you oversized readouts for fuel, gearposition, speed, odometer, trip meter,hour meter, and an oil change reminder.The dash housing also includes LEDlights for reverse, neutral, oil temperaturewarning, and a front differential indicator.

Riding the Foreman was exactly like Iexpected; right off the bat you feel prettycomfortable on it. The controls are wellplaced, and the thumb throttle operatessmoothly and has a good ratio that won’ttire out your thumb. The new 475cc motoris definitely peppier than years past, butyou definitely are still riding the tortoise notthe hare. The new power plant doeseverything smoothly, especially at theslower speeds at which you might be usingit for work. The Foreman has sufficient

power and is geared low enough that youcan climb just about anything; expect to getthere, just don’t expect to get there first.

During our photo shoot, it was a bit of achallenge to back it into a corner. On oneside the Maxxis tires always seem to be intraction, but on the other, getting themotor to break the rear end loose requiredvery loose ground conditions. TheForeman worked better than expected inextremely technical rock climbingsections. Whether wet or dry, if you keptinto it, the Foreman would eventually findtraction and climb straight up the rockycreek bed we were playing in. In theseslower more technical situations, the newForeman can still be a blast when riddenfor sport. Another noticeable andcommendable feature when crawlingthrough the rocks is the EPS; under slowconditions power steering is unbeatable.No more fighting the bars for controlthrough the rocks, and upper body fatigueis reduced greatly, regardless of what typeof riding you’re doing.

The Foreman is a pretty good rockcrawler, and is comfortable enough to ridearound in the tight trails all day long.Where it really reminds you that its firstbusiness is work, is when you push it athigher speeds. While the rear suspensionis sufficient at cruising speeds, when youhit g-outs or ruts at speed, it definitelylets you know that you shouldn’t have.



The Foreman is right at home in deep water.

The new Foreman can find traction almost anywhere.



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The front suspension seems a little more accustomed toabusive trail riding than the rear. The EPS system reallyworks to dampen feedback to the handlebars when you hitstuff with the front end, and even the front shocks seem tosoak up more of a beating than you would expect.

The Foreman also proved itself well in the water. SouthCarolina Adventure World had several deep water crossings,and even a cool river that we stopped to play around in.The Traxlok 4wd system proved to be completely reliable,as with every Honda 4X4 we’ve ever ridden. The newbodywork was impressive in the river as well. Honda’s newoversized fenders and new floorboards do an amazing jobof keeping the rider dry in most conditions.

The Low DownThe 2012 Honda Foreman is another great Honda ATV.

The Honda Foreman appears to be built to the legendaryquality and durability standard that we have come toexpect from Big Red. For a workhorse, a hunting machine,a farm quad, or a rental, we would be hard pressed to finda better machine. In thirty years, 2012 Foremans willprobably still be running around the farms like the ATC90’s that you still see entertaining the masses today.

Are there other ATV’s out there that we would be moreexcited to spend the day on, in an off road park?Absolutely! This doesn’t mean that the Foreman isn’t funto spend an occasional weekend riding, or take out to thetrails after the job is done. Moreover, in the whole schemeof things, the Foreman is definitely more aimed at the hardworking side of the market. ✪

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Model: TRX500FE / TRX500FPE (with EPS)Engine Type: 475cc liquid-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cyl. 4-strokeBore and Stroke: 92mm x 71.5mmCompression Ratio: 9.5:1Induction: Keihin 36mm throttle bodyIgnition: Full-transistorized type with electronic advanceStarter: Electric with optional auxiliary recoil Clutch: AutomaticTransmission: ESP five-speed with ReverseDriveline: Direct fr. & rr. driveshafts with TraxLok & torque-sensitive frt. differentialSuspension Front: Independent double-wishbone; 6.7 inches travelSuspension Rear: Swingarm with single shock; 6.9 inches travelFront Brakes: Dual hydraulic 196mm discRear Brakes: Sealed 180mm mechanical drum

Front Tires: 25 x 8-12 MaxxisRear Tires: 25 x 10-12 Maxxis Length: 83.7 inchesWidth: 47.4 inchesHeight: 47.1 inchesSeat Height: 34.7 inchesGround Clearance: 7.6 inchesWheelbase: 50.4 inchesTurning Radius: 10.5 feetFuel Capacity: 4.0 gallons, including 1.2-gallon reserveColors: Red, Olive, Natural Gear™ CamouflageCurb Weight*: 628 pounds (TRX500FE) / 644 pounds (TRX500FPE)*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids & full tank of fuel-ready to ride.Meets current CARB and EPA off-road emissions standards.

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BRUTEFORCE

AS MANY OF YOU ALREADY KNOW, THE2012 KAWASAKI BRUTE FORCE 750 IS NOWFINALLY AVAILABLE WITH “EPS” ELECTRICPOWER STEERING. THE BRUTE FORCE’SAMAZING V-TWIN POWER-PLANT, AND THEKILLER TURBO SOUNDING ACCELERATION

HAS ALWAYS KEPT AN OPEN SPOT IN MY HEART FOR THE BIGGREEN 4X4. AS MUCH AS I LOVED THE BRUTE FORCE’S V-TWINENGINE, IT WAS THE POWER STEERING THAT LEFT ME FAVORINGYAMAHA’S GRIZZLY 700. THE GRIZZLY WITH EPS HAS BEEN MYUTILITY RIDE OF CHOICE SINCE 2007.


STEERING WITH LESS

The biggest advantage of power steering on a big-bore utility quadfor most riders is not the steering assistance as one mightthink. When ridden aggressively, a proper EPS system acts like

an amazing steering damper, tremendously limiting negative feedback felt at thebars. This is very important when riding over rocks, ruts or tree roots than caneasily rip the bars out of your hands when riding a conventional steering system.This reduction of negative feedback instills due confidence as well as being ahuge safety advantage.

Kawasaki uses an electronic power steering actuator from KYB or Kayaba. Theamount of assistance provided by the variable-assist actuator is determined fromthe vehicle speed sensor and the torque sensor. The ECU reads information fromthese sensors, determines how much assistance is needed and then relays that to

Kawasaki’sBrute ForceFinally Gets PowerSteering

BY NICK NELSON

the EPS motor. This is how the systemknows to provide minimal assistance athigher speeds, keeping that sketchy,twitchy feeling away. And the same waythat it knows to provide more assistance atslower speeds, when you need it to avoidhaving to manhandle the bars.

Waiting to release their EPS until 2012makes Kawasaki the last of all the majorATV manufacturers to jump on thebandwagon. While the addition of powersteering was a huge, highly anticipatedmove for 2012, we shouldn’t let it over-shadow the laundry list of other more subtleimprovements made to the flagship Brute.Kawasaki wanted to complement their newbetter handling with more power. Theintention was not only to coax more powerout of the already powerful v-twin, but toutilize it through more efficient clutching.

To create more torque and acceleration,the engineers first increased thecompression ratio from 8.8:1 to 9.3:1.This was accomplished by using the headsfrom the 650 Brute Force. This shrinking

of the combustion chamber volumeincreases the compression. To further takeadvantage of the increased compression, aredesigned camshaft is used to change thetiming and increase valve lift. The fuelinjection mapping was altered to smoothout, off idle acceleration. Engineers alsodesigned a new rubber mounted, stainlessexhaust system that is not only moredurable, but boosts engine performance.

Once the engineers were satisfied withthe engine performance, they needed tokeep it consistent and properly cooled. Inyears past, the Brute Force has had areputation for running a little warm underlow speed conditions. For 2012, Kawasakiimproved every aspect of the Brutescooling system. The radiator’s size wasincreased in every dimension, and the pipeand radiator hose diameter was increasedas well. A new larger electric fan ispowered via a self repairing circuit breakerand dedicated fuse should it ever run intooverheating situations.

To maximize the efficiency of the newimproved engine, the CVT converter weightand drive spring were revised to get rid of offidle lag, improve acceleration and smoothout low-speed operation. The CVT’s highgear ratio was also increased to lower engineRPM at cruising speeds. The CVT also got awider belt and revised duct layout, designedto keep dirt and moisture out, and reducingmaintenance requirements.

For 2012, Kawasaki didn’t draw the lineafter all the performance mods; it also

KAWASAKI BRUTE FORCE


MORE EFFICIENTCLUTCHING…

MORE TORQUE &ACCELERATION”“

The new Brute Force can findtraction almost anywhere.

The Brute force handles largeobstacles with style and eaze.


needed a new look and a few moreimproved creature comforts. The newBrute got newly updated front fenders,bumpers and headlights. Kawasaki optedto go from the four headlight set-up to amore conventional looking dual set-up.Additional waterproof storage is added,and one of the great little improvementsthat we definitely appreciate is the newfront and rear racks. The previous ¾”

tubing was ditched for 1” tubing withintegrated tie down loops throughout. Thenew tie down loops will make a hugedifference when tying down odd shapedluggage or our camera equipment.

To ride the new Brute Force, we flewinto Medford, OR and visited the nearbyTimber Mountain & Johns Peak OHV area.The entire riding area is owned/operatedby the MRA “southern Oregon’s local

motorcycle club.” Members of the MRAhelped lay out the course for the intro,while founding members of the club gottogether and purchased adjoining landparcels in the clubs name acquiringhundreds of acres. They have done this toensure that local enthusiast’s have a placeto ride; now and in the future.

Arriving at location, our riding andtesting opportunities got really interesting,really quickly. The staging area was at thelowest elevation of the park, and just aswe began to suit up, the weather blew in.Temperatures dropped instantly and a lightslushy snow began to fall. Wishing I hadn’tpulled my cold weather gloves and socks

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Traction was great, even in the snow.

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out of my bag to lighten the weight at theairport, I grabbed a pair of Nitrile glovesfrom the mechanics area for a liner andheaded up the trail. Long before you eventhink about feeling the EPS, you instantlyfeel the combination of improved low endpower and snappier clutching. The newBrute really makes the transition from thethumb throttle to the rear wheels,instantaneously. As our group headed upthe winding dirt road into the trail system,the small flakes turned into what I canhonestly say were the biggest snowflakesI’ve ever seen.

One of the best things about powersteering is that you can ride aggressivelymuch easier with it while in 4wd. Whilehammering around in 2wd first, I wasquickly reminded of the v-twin’s almostexcessive engine braking or back torquethat is exhibited when you let off the gas.In two wheel drive, the rear end locks upimmediately and in the snow coveredconditions, could be a little un-nerving,

while wanting to slide uncontrollably andmaking it difficult to steer. This enginebraking can easily be remedied with theslightest tap of the accelerator, but it takesa few incidents before it becomes secondnature. In 4wd on the other hand, enginebraking is very controllable and not theleast bit sketchy.

We spent the morning tearing up thesnow covered trail like little kids, except Idon’t ever remember being that cold in mychildhood. During the high-speed rideback to camp for lunch, I had to stopevery couple of miles to defrost my handson the new stainless exhaust system. Backin camp while everybody was drying their

The weather definitely took a turn for the better.

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gear on the heaters, and I was begging forsomeone to loan me a pair of wintergloves, the sun came out. In the course ofa 45 minute lunch break, the cloudsparted, snowflakes stopped, and thetemperature rose like 20 degrees.

Gearing up and heading out for roundtwo, it was amazing how quickly the snowon the ground was melting. By two o clockwe were riding in perfect, moist dirtconditions, with only a few patches ofsnow left in the shade. Thankful for thesun, we got some great afternoon testingin. The new Brute is amazing on fast fireroads, thanks to its snappy, wheelieinducing power that just keeps pulling.Rocky, rain rutted, steep hill climbs canbe conquered with authority as the EPSreally works hard at keeping thehandlebars within your control, and thefuel injection is spot on, so you’re alwaysin the meat of the power curve. Kawasakihas truly done a great job of giving youjust the right amount of power steeringassistance, exactly when you need it. Thenew Brute Force really excels when theconditions get rough, and it likes to beridden fast and challenged.

The two areas that weren’t asimpressive were the brakes and it stillexhibits a little more than optimum bodyroll. As fast as the 750 is, and at justsouth of 700 pounds, I would definitelyopt for a little more brake than the Bruteis packing. The rear is an oil bathedsystem that will last forever, and does asufficient job, but the front binders justdon’t quite cut it. The substandardbraking could probably be remedied with


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EPS proved itself on this steep,rain rutted hill climb.

Engine braking worked great in 4WD.


the simple addition of a better, moreaggressive tire. The body roll ismanageable and really only noticed atslower speeds or when sliding, but is stillworth mentioning.

Overall, the new Brute Force 750 is anamazing new quad. Probably the most fun4X4 I have ridden to date. I would love toget one for a long term test unit andexperiment with different tires and a fewother variables. If you are looking for aperformance minded 4x4 that can do itall, then look no further. Oh, and if you dobuy one, do yourself a favor and spend theextra $700 for the power steering; youwon’t be disappointed. ✪

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 90-degree, 4-stroke V-twin Valve system: SOHC, four valves per cylinder Displacement: 749cc Starting: Electric Bore x Stroke: 85 x 66mm Compression Ratio: 9.3:1 Fueling: DFI®; (2) 36mm Mikuni throttle bodies Ignition: TCBI with digital advance Transmission: Continuously variable belt-drive transmission with high and low range,plus reverse, and Kawasaki Engine Brake Control Final Drive: Selectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front Differential Control, shaft Frame: Double-cradle, high-tensile tubular steel Front Suspension: Double Wishbone/ 6.7 in. Rear Suspension: Fully independent, dual A-arm / 7.5 in. Front Tires: AT 25 x 8-12 Rear Tires: AT 25 x 10-12 Front Brakes: Dual hydraulic 200mm discs with 2-piston calipers Rear Brake: Sealed, oil-bathed, multi-disc

Overall Length: 86.4 in. Overall Width: 46.5 in. Overall Height: 48.0 in. Wheelbase: 50.6 in. Turning Radius: 10 ft. 6 in. (claimed) Ground Clearance: 9.4 in. Seat Height: 35.8 in. Lighting: 35W headlights, 5W taillight, 21W stoplight Rack Capacity: 88 lbs. Front, 176 lbs. Rear Towing Capacity: 1250 lbs. Curb Weight: 694.6 lbs. (claimed) Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gal. Instruments: Speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, engine temp,clock, hour meter and 2WD/4WD icon, plus indicators for EPS, neutral, reverse, belt,and oil pressure. Colors: Scout Green, Super Black, Metallic Tungsten Gray (SE) MSRP: US: $9999 ($10,349 SE) ($10,399 Camo)

CDN: $11,699 ($12,099 SE) ($12,149 Camo)

Don’t look now, but KYMCO, the onceunknown Taiwan powersports company has

become one of the most successful “new”entries in the ATV and UTV market.

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L eading the 2011 news is the introduction ofan all-new model dubbed the Maxxer 450i.Playing off the same blend of sport ATV

meets utility quad as the air-cooled 375 Maxxer,the new 450i delivers more of the all-importantquantity we crave … horsepower! Blessed with thesame eye-catching styling cues we applauded the375 for, upon its introduction, the new 450 mid-size crossover compliments its good looks with goodgear too - most notable of which is fuel-injection.

Joining the new motor is shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive activation, fully independent front andrear suspension, cast aluminum wheels, highperformance hydraulic brakes, dual-rate springs onall-four corners, rear sway bar, and a multi-functionLCD display.

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ONCE POINTED AT AND JEERED FROMBEHIND OPEN PALMS, KYMCO HASNOW ENJOYED 10-PLUS YEARS OFSUCCESS IN NORTH AMERICA, ANDENTERS THE 2011 MODEL YEAR WITHAN ALL-NEW CROSS-OVER ATV, THEINTRODUCTION OF 450 LIQUIDPOWER, AND THE ADDITION OF FUELINJECTION TO THEIR EXISTING 500ENGINE PLATFORM.



While we thought the crossover market was all but forgotten withboth the Polaris Scrambler and Yamaha Wolverine fading intodistant memories, the KYMCO Maxxer could very well re-energize asegment we still feel is relevant, with growth potential.


The smooth power and accurate fueldelivery of the new 450 single is not heldto just the Maxxer. The single overheadcam, four-valve single will also power twoutility-bred ATVs that share the stylingcues of the returning 500 MXU, but withthe chassis and underpinnings of theMaxxer. The MXU 450i IRS 4x4 and aLimited Edition version of the samelengthy nomenclature, bring utility to theforefront. Both models tout front and rearracks, 12-volt power source, a 2-inchreceive hitch, and winch mounting plate.The Limited Edition version also toutsalloy wheels, standard 2,500-poundwinch attached to the aforementionedplate, a Kolpin cargo box, hand guards,and mirrors.

With carburetors seemingly going theway of the dinosaur with the new 450motor, KYMCO couldn’t leave the bigbrother MXU 500 models with low-techfuel suckers in place. Thus, the big newsin the 500 fold is the addition of fuelinjection to two MXU 500 models(standard and LE) while one carburetedmodel returns to cover the priceconscious buyer.

Finally, with the side-by-side marketcontinuing to grow at a rampant pace,KYMCO will increase their UTV offeringthree-fo ld for 2011. Joining thereturning 500 carbureted UXV (UtilityCross Vehicle) are three fuel injectedmodels dressed in base, Special Edition(SE) and Limited Edition (LE) trim. Thebase model returns virtually unchangedfrom a year previous, save the electronic

fuel monitoring system affixed to the36-horsepower, dual-overhead cam498cc motor.

Stepping up the goods, the SE UXVincludes alloy wheels, hard top roof, ahalf windshield and winch mountingplate. Ratcheting up the standard fareanother notch, the LE model adds astandard 3,000-pound winch and a fullsoft-side cab. ✪

KYMCO CROSSES OVER AND INJECTS MORE

Sized right and priced right, the combination of justenough power, sporty looks, and can do capabilitiesshould make the Maxxer appealing to a broad swath ofrecreational riders, looking to get into the sport.

New engine tech is not lost on the KYMCO side-by-sides as the UXV family doubles for 2011, with threeof the four models featuring electronic fuel delivery.

The addition of fuel-injection to both the 500 models(MXU 500i IRS shown) as well as the introduction of450 fuelie models to the MXU family has dramaticallyincreased KYMCO’s ATV offerings for 2011.

Delivering just over 7-inches of travel, the independentrear suspension of the Maxxer frames the stylishcenter dump exhaust.

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Theodds are high that you havelikely heard of an amazing ATVevent known as the Can-Am

Spring Jam which takes place the last weekendof April every year. The Can-Am Spring Jamwhich celebrated its 11th year the weekend ofApril 29 to May 1, 2011, joined forces last

spring with a small group of volunteers who cre-ated the unique aspect of riding ATV’s for acause. In 2010, headed by breast cancer war-rior, Tracey Guthrie & Co-founded by SuzyStenoff, TraX4 Breast Cancer in support of theKelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation wasborn (this ATV event is open to both male and

female riders). Although last year the eventraised over $5000.00, this year they were ableto add their own additional Can-Am PINKRibbon Ride prior to the well known RumbleRide and Poker Jam that have taken place overthe past 11 years. This year, riders were able tochoose to join the event as part of the TraX4Breast Cancer group and raise funds for thecause. Once they hit their fundraising level theywere treated to the exclusive Can Am PinkRibbon Ride on the Friday afternoon along withpartaking in as much or as little as the Can AmSpring Jam event had to offer throughout theweekend complimentary.

The weekend activities offered an ATV expe-rience for even the most avid quad riders, onthe best trails Ontario has to offer in the ParrySound Georgian Bay area. Kicking off the week-end everyone was invited to browse through theATV Village. Providing attendees a unique expe-rience where they could touch, see and drivethe latest Can-Am & other OEM’s ATV’s on areal ATV trail which included a real rock, forest

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and lots of mud, which made for perfect condi-tions to test out the best of the Can-Am prod-ucts. The ATV Village also included coffee andfreshly made donuts that you could munch onas you walked around to see what the manyvendors had to offer. This year in support of theTraX4 Breast Cancer event, new sponsor,Rockstar energy drink, was on site with their53’ trailer display. Friday at noon, the Can-AmPink Ribbon Ride commenced at a secret loca-tion where participants trailered to. Everyonehad a blast and were treated to many challeng-ing hills, water holes and mud swamps whereeven the most experienced riders needed someassistance to get through. Everyone had a fan-tastic time manoeuvring the designated routeon this special pink ribbon ride.

The Rumble Ride on Friday evening took par-ticipants on an unique tour throughout the townwith the view of Georgian Bay in the sunset,through the harbour and then take a nearly 250foot ascent up to Tower Hill. Throughout theday on Friday everyone was invited to take part

in the Poker Jam visiting local vendors and playtheir poker hand for a chance to win one of two$500.00 prizes!

On Saturday, all participants were treated toa special TraX4 Breast Cancer breakfast beforetackling the trail they registered for... from theClassic Jam on Georgian Rocks with water,rock, dramatic inclines and declines, 4WD isthe only way you can master this trail, to theGrand Trunk & Grand Trunk Premium travelingon the historic old Grand Trunk Railway bed,through the 1890’s ghost towns of Sword andSequin Falls. At the end of the day Saturdayeveryone was welcome backed to the FoleyFairgrounds to relax and enjoy a 5-star dinner,door prizes and bid on our silent auction items.From fundraising to the TraX4 Breakfast todonations to the silent auction we were able usraise over $8,000.00 for the Kelly ShiresBreast Cancer Foundation. Special thanks totop fundraiser Rebecca Hare who was awardedwith a one of kind custom Can-Am helmet.

TraX4 Breast Cancer was welcomed withopen arms by the regular Can-Am Spring Jamparticipants. “It is always a great feeling towork with so many warm and welcoming peo-ple. Tracey and I tackled the Georgian Rockstrail and while we were out there, was thinkingthat Kelly would have really loved this event,”said TraX4bc Co-founder, Suzy Stenoff.

Special thanks to all the partners and friendsthat supported this event and made it possible.Particular thanks to our Platinum SponsorsCan-Am, Knightworks Design, ATV WorldMagazine, Marvel Signs, BearClaw Tours,

CSRA, Rockstar, Shoppers Drug Mart and thelocal dealer ‘The Cove’, but especially to theamazing folks that organize the Can-Am SpringJam for making us part of the family. Lookingforward another successful year for Can-AmSpring Jam 2012 & TraX4 Breast Cancer!!

Be sure to look for us at the TorontoInternational Snowmobile, ATV & PowersportsShow October 14, 15, & 16, 2011. Togetherwe ARE making a difference!

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TheOFATV, as the ProvincialVoice for all ATV Interestsin the Province of Ontario,

has always worked hard for the ATV rider,whether through Government lobbying,Marketing, Tourism venues, SafetyInitiatives or through the service and sup-port of its member clubs. The OFATV clubshave been very busy this season, and itshows! With nearly 800kms of signed &verified trails currently in the provincethere are some 250kms of additional trailsin the works. Club volunteers have tire-lessly been campaigning and delegating tolocal municipalities and landowners togain trails and road connections. All goingwell these trails could be open this sum-mer, and give the ATV rider a much need-ed local alternative to the high fuel costsinvolved with long distance ATV trips.Remember all of these trails are devel-oped by, and maintained by, the volun-teers of the clubs, and they need yourhelp. If you would like to volunteer pleasevisit the OFATV interactive maps to locatethe club nearest to you www.ofatv.org/maps.

Ontario's OFATV trails are built andmaintained by club member volunteers.OFATV membership revenues are the mainsource of trail building funds, this is howthe volunteers acquire signs, bridge build-ing materials, aggregate, and rentalmachinery to create and maintain trails.Since a not maintained trail is likely tooffend the landowner and risk closure,this is a high priority for the clubs, as isassuring new landowners of the sameupkeep. OFATV membership is not just atrail permit, it gives each member a voicein the future of the sport, and helps fundthe expansion and stability of the entiretrail system. An OFATV membership is

easier than ever to purchase, whetherthrough the new on line purchasing sys-tem, one of the clubs volunteer vendors,or the club members themselves.Membership is a worthwhile, rewardingexperience, bringing riders together, andkeeping them on the trails.

Spring 2011 the OFATV hired MarkHamerton as their new Marketing Director.Mark is no stranger to organized ATV rid-ing. As the former OFATV Vice President,Mark brings his passion for the sport alongwith a diverse set of marketing, multime-dia and IT skills to the table. With OFATV'smandate to represent all ATV interests inthe province, including all ATVers andclubs, making the OFATV Facebook page"Ontario's ATV Event Destination". Joinfacebook.com/ofatv to receive all theevent notifications and photos.

The 2011 OFATV Ride in Support of theHolmes Foundation attracted riders fromall over Ontario and despite the wetweather raised nearly $8000 for the foun-

dation. With almost a week of rain prior tothe ride the trail was quite challengingand it was hard to see a face without ahuge smile. Over 130 riders participatedin the ride, enjoying the Base Borden Rod& Gun Club’s amazing trails through anactive tank range and training area. Withnew support from Saputo Dairy ProductsCanada, and as in past years, sponsoringOntario Can-Am ATV Dealers, along withBombardier Recreational ProductsCanada, provided financial support and afleet of Can-Am ATVs and UTVs for theVIP's to enjoy. The day was a treat for allwho attended.

This year's OFATV raffle has been gain-ing momentum, with a top prize packageof a Can-Am Outlander 400XT, Triton trail-er, Choko clothing, Baffin boots, andSteadymate tie downs, with a total valueover $13,000. Other prizes include aYamaha Generator, Quickloader tie downs,and a Rescraft Bush Burrow trailer. Notonly is the raffle a great chance to win afabulous prize, but the proceeds help sup-port the organisation and all its programs.Contact a club representative, or visit usat the Toronto International Snowmobile,ATV & Powersports Show in October to buyyour tickets and support the sport.

Mark HamertonMarketing DirectorOntario Federation Of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs

2011 OFATV rides in your area:July 9: Ottawa Valley ATV Club -Lingam LakeDay TripJuly 10: Central Ontario ATV Club -

Jan Hamerton Memorial Ride for A Cure:August 12: Central Ontario ATV Club - Ride In & CampAugust 13: Baxter Severn ATV Trail Riders -

Scavenger and GPS Cache RideAugust 20: Ottawa Valley ATV Club - Rolphton Day TripAugust 21: Essex County ATV Club - Tillbury Mud BogSeptember 9: Ottawa Valley ATV Club - Day TripOctober 1: Quad Niagara ATV Club & Haldimand Area ATV Club -

Expo - Mud Bog & Tractor PullOctober 1: Nation Valley ATV Club -AnnualFall RallyOctober 23: Talbot Trails ATV Club - Annual Poker Hand /

Breast Cancer RideOctober 25: Central Ontario ATV Club - Annual Fall Color Tour

OFATV President Bruce Murphy,riding an ATV supplied byBackcountry Tours during theAGM's President's Ride in PortSevern on the Baxter Severn ATVTrail Riders trail.

Mark Hamerton riding OFATVtrails belonging to the CentralOntario ATV Club.

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As Canada navigates the ups and downsin today’s marketplace the words “cau-tiously optimistic” are being used todescribe 2011 and the motorcycle andATV industry’s recovery from the economicdownturn of the past couple of years.

The Motorcycle & Moped IndustryCouncil (MMIC) and the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council(COHV) are the not-for-profit associationsrepresenting the responsible interests oftheir member manufacturers of motorcy-cles and ATVs. As part of its mandate, theMMIC and COHV each gather statisticalinformation using data collected fromactual vehicle shipments by its membercompanies.

Once compiled the results are reportedin the Motorcycle, Scooter & All-TerrainVehicle Annual Industry Statistics Report,for the Model Year January 1st, 2010 toDecember 31st, 2010. Regrettably for asecond year in a row the annual industryreport identified another slight decrease inmotorcycle and ATV sales in Canada for2010.

Although 2010 sales increased slightlyover the previous year in both the motor-cycle and ATV market, the numbers indi-cate that motorcycle sales were down justover 10 percent and ATV sales saw a yearend dip of 5.5 percent.

But, even with this year-end dip therewere still over one hundred and thirteenthousand new units of motorcycles, scoot-ers and ATVs sold in Canada during 2010.This translates into an estimated retailvalue of 1,417,850,000 dollars.

The report also identified that thelargest number of motorcycle and ATVvehicle sales occurred during the springand summer of 2010 through the 831authorized motorcycle dealers and 1,046authorized ATV dealers across Canada.

So for those still looking for a newmotorcycle or ATV there is still plenty oftime left in the riding season. Once youchoose the vehicle that’s right for you, it isjust as important to choose a safety stan-dard approved helmet because researchhas shown that helmeted riders survivemore accidents than those who do notwear one.

Right now motorcyclists, both on roadand off road, in Canada must wear hel-mets that meet standards set by theCanadian Standard’s Association (CSA),the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT), the US Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards (NHTSA, 2007) or hel-mets approved by the Snell Foundation, acompany in the United States that con-ducts safety tests on helmets every fiveyears.

MMIC working in partnership with theCanadian Council of Motor TransportAdministrators (CCMTA) are calling oneach province and territory to update itslist of approved helmets to include those

that conform to the Economic Communityof Europe (ECE) standards, known as ECE22-05.

Helmets with the ECE 22.05 Europeancertification are actually the most com-monly used internationally and requiredby over 50 countries world-wide. The ECE22.05 standard results in a helmet that islighter, better ventilated and has betterimpact capabilities.

Another major benefit for Canadian rid-ers in adopting the ECE standard is that itdoes not directly conflict with existingstandards. And the mandatory batch test-ing requirements of the ECE assures high-er helmet quality which enhances theeffectiveness in preventing rider fatalitiesand serious injuries.

Not only is the European standard con-sidered better by some because it's morecurrent, but the ECE 22.05 standard alsorequires mandatory batch testing of hel-mets before they are released to the ridingpublic as opposed to the current practiceof random testing after the helmets arereleased to the riding public.

Right now, the result of a jurisdictionalsurvey conducted by the MMIC andCCMTA, indicate that only Quebec has theECE helmet standard in place. It is beingrecommended that all jurisdictions amendtheir legislation/regulations or existingstandards to include the ECE 22.05. Justas important, the MMIC, COHV and itsmember manufacturers are once againasking all jurisdictions to legislate/regu-late mandatory helmet laws for ATV riders.

Remember, whether you’re planning ashort ride or a long ride, on road or offroad, motorcycle or ATV, helmets can savelives and reduce serious injury.

Jo-Anne Farquhar is the Director of Communications& Public Affairs for the Motorcycle & MopedIndustry Council (MMIC) and the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council (COHV) andcan be reached at 416-491-4449 or toll-free at877.470.2288 or by email [email protected] or [email protected]. The COHVand its member companies: Arctic Cat, BRP (Can-Am), Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Polaris, Suzuki andYamaha are committed to family recreation andhealthy, active life styles. www.cohv.ca

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BIGwas clearly watching duringthe early spring of 1984. Itwas then when Big Brother,

(ahem) the United States Consumer ProductSafety Commission (CPSC) pronounced, “…three-wheeled all terrain vehicles may pres-ent one of the most significant and explo-sively growing product hazards ever consid-ered by this agency.” With estimates inhand that claimed all terrain cycle (ATC)injuries had grown from little more than8,500 in 1982 to more than 27,000 in1983, the “ATC witch-hunt” by the CPSCand the Department of Justice commenced.

Approximately three years later, aftermuch debate and grandstanding by theCPSC, a lawsuit was filed against the ATCmanufacturers and distributors, claimingthree wheeled ATVs were hazardous con-sumer products. Fearing far greater conse-quences, the major ATV manufacturers andthe Department of Justice negotiated forseveral months before coming to an agree-ment on future steps to be taken.

On April 27, 1988, the agreement wentinto effect, and it soon became known sim-ply as the consent decree within the indus-try. The most glaring and immediatelyimpactful provision of the decree was the“halt sale” of all three wheeled ATV’s. Notonly were all sales of ATC vehicles prohibit-ed, but also any remaining inventory of ATC’swas to be dismantled for parts or crushed.

While “outlawing” ATC vehicles becamethe lasting legacy of the now defunct con-

sent decree that most enthusiasts remem-ber, there were several other provisions tothe decree. From excessive warning labelsand established advertising guidelines, tosafety training and subsequent state andfederal legislation for licensing and certifica-tion of ATV operators; the decree has had adeep and lasting impact on the industry thatremains today - nearly 15-years removedfrom its expiration date of April 27, 1998.

I was reminded of this upon receiving apress release recently from the InternationalSnowmobile Manufacturer’s Association,(ISMA) boasting of a successful winter sea-son and subsequent supporting details show-ing positive growth with shared industrysales data, registration numbers, economicimpact, parts, garments and accessory sales,jointly supported survey data, and muchmore. It’s just the type of information andcollaborative effort amongst the four snow-mobile OEMs that has allowed the snowmo-bile industry to continue to enjoy one of themost established, mature, and successfulpowersports infrastructures anywhere.

This vast infrastructure is possible throughthe efforts of enthusiasts, clubs, associa-tions, aftermarket groups, lobbyists, localand state governments, and the manufactur-ers all working together. It’s a collaborationthat has resulted in a sport that boasts ofquite possibly the most trails, riding areas,and funding mechanisms than any other trailbased recreation in existence. In my homestate of Minnesota alone for example, we

have more miles of groomed snowmobiletrails than we do paved roads; nearly 21,000miles of trails in all, supporting approximate-ly 280,000 registered snowmobiles.

As we all know, the consent decree didn’tkill the ATV industry, it merely forced it torethink its direction. As the CPSC and themanufacturers debated the final language ofthe decree, engineering teams were busyadding a wheel to early ATC designs andsoon after, the ATV industry experiencedunprecedented growth throughout the1990s as a four-wheeled vehicle. Fast-for-ward to today, and the side-by-side/UTV por-tion of the business is experiencing anincredible growth spurt of its own.

Yet, despite this growth, which easily sur-passes snowmobile sales by an incrediblemargin, the infrastructure of the ATV industrycontinues to struggle. While pockets of NorthAmerica have strong club support, growingtrail networks, and ATV focused events, theindustry as a whole continues to lack theunity I see within the snowmobile industry.

In some ways, the industry continues tonurse a hangover induced from the 1988consent decree. The machines themselvesare littered with big brother safety mecha-nisms, including complicated reverse sys-tems, ten-step starting procedures, and aspider web of safety restraints and door net-ting on UTVs. How these machines are por-trayed also remains a highly sensitive topicwith wheels always on the ground, watercrossings avoided at all costs, and enoughsafety and legal copy to make your eyessting from the fine print.

Despite their success, the ATV/UTV man-ufacturers continue to operate independ-ently of each other, especially when itcomes to sharing data and working towardsbuilding a stronger recreational infrastruc-ture. Consistent registration numbers, eco-nomic impact data, industry wide researchand initiatives, and user activation toolssimilar to the trail funding, club supportand go snowmobiling tools used within thesnowmobile industry are all key elementsthat could help the ATV industry towardsbecoming a mature and powerful recre-ation trail organization.

Snowmobile enthusiasts have honed theroad map to success for more than 50 yearsacross North America. It’s time to end thehangover, and join together as an industryfor the future of our sport. ✪

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