ATV Magazine back issues from March 2005:
A life in camp.(in tune)
Mar 01, 2005; ... As I write this, the cold wind has descended upon my home state of Minnesota. Hunters are out in the woods trying to get that trophy buck and fill out their tag. These hunters will wake early in the darkness of morning and prepare for the day's hunt. It is a tradition created by ...
Trail gift certificates.(trail mix)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Hatfield-McCoy now offers gift certificates in $25 amounts that are redeemable for trail passes, T-shirts and everything in the Hatfield-McCoy Trails gift shop. Also, topographic maps, 24 inches by 30 inches, are available for $20. The ...
Three National Champions crowned.(trail mix)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2005 ... With the calendars changing to the 2005 year, three ATV racing champions hope to defend their respective titles while reveling in their 2004 championship seasons. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Doug Gust, who wrapped up the 2004 ITP/ATVA GNC motocross championship aboard a ...
Predator recall clarification.(trail mix)(Correction Notice)
Mar 01, 2005 ... In the last issue, we wrote that all Polaris Predators were being recalled. To clarify, the 2005 Predator models are not ...
Off-road health insurance bill passes U.S. Senate.(trail mix)
Mar 01, 2005 ... A bipartisan bill to end health-care discrimination against motorcyclists and ATVers has cleared the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent. The measure, S. 423, would bar health plans from denying benefits to people injured while riding ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, horses or engaging in ...
Polaris Ranger XP.(trail mix)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Polaris Ranger XP is a limited-edition version of the Ranger 4X4 available for the 2005 model year. It has a 700cc, electronically fuel injected twin cylinder engine that, Polaris claims, can hit 44 MPH with 40 horsepower. It's the first utility vehicle with the popular EFI system in ...
Kolpin recall.(trail mix)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Just months after releasing its first-ever youth ATVs, Kolpin Powersports has announced a recall on all of its 90cc quads sold prior to Nov. 24, 2004. The quad is being recalled due to a risk of steering assembly components prematurely loosening, which could result in loss of steering, ...
Jetting response.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005; ... I am responding to the letter Ron Ketcham wrote in the October 2004 issue. He claimed a dealer told him he had to re-jet his Honda 450ES for the altitude in Colorado. I just got back from a hunting trip near Montrose, Colo., where the elevation is 9,211 feet according to my Garmin GPS ....
Jetting response, part 2.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005 ... In the October issue, Ron Ketcham asked about high-altitude jetting for his Honda quad. I don't know about the 450ES, but the Rincon has a high-altitude adjustment on the bottom of the carburetor. Unfortunately, it is almost inaccessible and requires a special Honda tool that sells for ...
ATV abled.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005; ... I would like to thank Dave Iskierka for writing an article on disabled people who enjoy the freedom that ATVs have brought to their lives. I had to retire in 1987 because of Post-Polio Syndrome and my wife bought my first ATV in 1988, a Honda 300. My last ATV, a 1999 Honda ...
Buyers' Guide thanks.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005; ... Your magazine was a huge help in deciding which ATV I wanted. Your Buyers' Guide explained which ATVs had what I was looking for and I enjoyed the reviews on all the machines. However, I think the test riders could have ...
Great Lakes trail ride.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005 ... First off, I think your magazine is great and as an avid rider I find the articles about the different trails very interesting. One article, written a few years ago was about a trail system somewhere by the Great Lakes area. I would like some information about it, as I want to plan a road ...
Two-up fun.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005 ... My wife and I were looking at new ATVs for us both to ride on, but the only problem was not too many have a seat or room for two adults. A friend of mine gave me a copy of your magazine, and it just happened to have a really great article on the Bombardier 400 Outlander Max. ATV ...
Plusher ride.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005 ... I am 63 years old with a very bad back due to a spinal fusion more than 30 years ago. I really enjoy riding quads and would like to know which quad has the softest ride over many different terrains. I have a Polaris Sportsman 500 that I like a lot. I'm wondering if there is an ATV with an ...
Quest for answers.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Is there such a thing as a four-wheel drive kit? Also, in the next issue, could you list mud tires for 250cc and 350cc ATVs? I am thinking of getting a Honda Recon 2WD, so that's why I ask about four-wheel drive kits. Or, I might get a Foreman ES 450 4X4. Which ATV would you recommend? ...
Hunting advertisement.(READER MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005 ... I was thumbing through ATV Magazine when I came across the article on the Arctic Cat Big Game Hunter as the most versatile ATV on the market. I beg to differ. Most places that I hunt, sitting on the ground doesn't cut it, not to speak of the danger from snakes and other critters. ...
Dalton Industries clutch kit.(new products )
Mar 01, 2005 ... Dalton Industries' Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI big-tire clutch kit claims to improve bottom-end response, low-speed belt grip and acceleration after installing heavier, oversized mud tires. Dalton says this kit helps end belt slippage, which is more noticeable when big tires are ...
Speed Rack Chock Dock.(new products)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Speed Rack's Chock Dock claims to hold and securely lock wheel chocks. A slot in the base allows the chock eyebolt to extend down and be twisted for pad locking. The Chock Dock is made from 14-gauge steel and is powder coated black ....
M.U.D. trailerable cover.(new products)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Moose Utility Division's trailerable cover is made from 600-denier, vinyl-backed polyester that's UV treated and water resistant. The cover has heavy-duty nylon straps, four tie-down locations, and an elastic shock cord incorporated in the ...
Dual Concepts Clic Dual Wheels.(new products)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Dual Concepts says its Clic Dual Wheels fit most ATV and utility vehicle models and the wheels can be outfitted with numerous tire-tread styles. The Clic Dual Wheels use a patented Quick-Clic universal mounting base that allows the ...
Shoreland'r 3ATV trailer.(new products)
Mar 01, 2005 ... This Shoreland'r three-place ATV trailer is made with a steel-tube frame for a claimed 2,100-pound loading capacity. The trailer has tie-down brackets incorporated in its steel platform deck, which measures 90 inches by 168 inches. Tire size is 20.5 X 8-10. Twin ...
Samplex Inc. Eezi-Lap.(new products)
Mar 01, 2005 ... This oscillating valve lapper from Samplex Inc. claims to grind valve seats and valves to a fine finish, creating a gas-tight seal. Samplex says the Eezi-Lap's patent mechanism converts the drills rotary motion to oscillating grinding motion, using a ...
Swisher snow plow.(new products)
Mar 01, 2005 ... This 50-inch, multi-purpose Swisher snow plow is made with 1/8-inch corrugated steel for snow-breaking and terrain-leveling capabilities. Swisher says the snow plow's cutting edge is replaceable. The plow angle is adjustable and has an ...
Clear Guard headlight protection kit.(new products)(Advertisement)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Clear Guard's headlight protection kit for the Kawasaki Brute Force 750 is made with a softened PVC vinyl bonded to a high-quality optically clear acrylic adhesive. The headlight kits are designed to offer a "customized" appearance while protecting the headlight lens from ...
A king crowned: King Quad: lives up to the hype.(2005 ATV of the YEAR)(Cover Story)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Those who have followed Suzuki since the early 1990s know the King Quad name. For many years it was Suzukis premier utility ATV. It was a workhorse and had one of the neatest differential systems ever produced on an ATV. When Suzuki retired the King Quad 300, we couldn't blame them. Its ...
Polaris Glacier Plow.(PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Mar 01, 2005 ... This year's product innovation award goes to a system that's so simple, so smart and so easy to use, we're amazed by it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For years, mounting a plow on an ATV has been a hassle that is better left to professionals. To start the list of troubles, ...
Rumble Road speakers.(BEST ON THE JOB PRODUCT)(MH Instruments)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Just because there are chores and heavy-duty tasks to be done via ATV, that doesn't mean it has to be all work and no play. The Rumble Road ATV sound system, after wiring it onto our quad, provided us with hours of sing-along fun aboard our four-wheeled workhorses. Plowing a field, hauling ...
Tire Balls.(BEST ON THE TRAIL PRODUCT)(tire inflation system)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Trail riding can't be beat, but ATV tires can get beat up on those trails. Carrying a flat repair kit is essential. Or is it? If the Tire Balls inflation system is in place, a rider might not know his ATV has a punctured tire until he gets home and inspects his machine. Yes, it's true! ...
Garmin 60C GPS.(BEST ON THE HUNT PRODUCT)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Finding the perfect hunting spot is important. After discovering a hunting haven, returning to that exact location is essential. To help us achieve that feat without using ribbon or our failing memories, the Garmin GPSMAP 60C is our new hunting necessity. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Kawasaki Brute Force 750.(BEST OF CLASS)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Kawasaki one-upped itself in the Sport/Utility market for 2005. Last year, the Kawasaki Prairie 700 grabbed our attention and our Best Of Class Award. Kawi anted up with its Brute Force 750, and after testing the ATV, we know Kawi isn't bluffing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
6 for kicks.(Staff Report)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Our ATV Magazine ATV Trials is five years old! That means five years of taking these big-bore 4X4s and putting them through the paces. We test these machines to help you decide which machine to spend your do-re-mi on. This is also the fifth time we've invited the manufacturers ...
Supervising change.(FIRST Ride)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Honda Foreman nameplate suggests it's an overseer, the chief who supervises the rest. As a veteran in the ATV workforce, the Foreman has had to earn its name within a morphing fleet of Honda ATVs. But the Foreman models--in need of a trendy makeover--were starting to show their age ....
Safety first: we experience ATV Safety training firsthand.(ON THE JOB)
Mar 01, 2005; ... It occurred to me one day that I had never went through the ATV Safety Institute's training curriculum. How was I to preach proper riding technique and safe riding habits, if I had never taken the same courses where consumers can learn these skills? It was high time I remedy that situation ...
Unlimited accessories: Ducks Unlimited-branded ATV hunting gear.(ON THE HUNT)
Mar 01, 2005; ... There's nothing more spine tingling than the sound of mallards and drakes migrating en masse with their calls resonating throughout the marshes and ponds, signaling a start to hunting season. And with it, hunters across North America strategically position decoys every crisp autumn in ...
Vive La France: Polaris hosts a ride in the French Alps.(ON THE TRAIL)
Mar 01, 2005; ... There is another emerging market that we haven't paid too much attention to until recently, though. The market is Europe. Sure we've heard bits of news and every once in a while we'll come across a photo of some ATV all decked out for the streets of London, but we haven't really studied ...