ATV Magazine back issues from October 2005:
Happy birthday to us.
Oct 01, 2005; ... There's something about birthdays that is, to be cliche, cool. If you're lucky, it's your day to be pampered and, if you're luckier, get some presents. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm a long way away from my next birthday and not really looking forward to it. I'll still ...
Vinson top speed?(YOUR LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2005 ... I just finished reading your article on your Web site "6 For Kicks: A Raucous Time On The Big-Bore 4X4s" and found it interesting. I have a comment about it. I know you're thinking, "not another question about top speed," but here it is: I have a 2004 Suzuki Vinson automatic and back in ...
Massachussets trails mayhem.(YOUR LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2005 ... I just received the July issue, in reading the list of legal trails in Massachusetts, it mentioned Savoy Mountain State Forest as being a place to ride. This area was closed to ATVs this spring. I live just 45 minutes away from it and I'm very concerned about the areas in Massachussets ...
Cheese trails.(YOUR LETTERS)
Oct 01, 2005 ... I love your magazine! Your recent article (July 2005) neglected to mention a great stretch of trails in Southeast Wisconsin known as the Cheese Country Trail. Check out www.tricountytrail.com for details. Doug Knodle * Byron, ...
Is wider better?(YOUR LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2005 ... I am getting ready to buy a new set of ITP Mud Lite radials for my 2005 Yamaha Grizzly 660. Is there an advantage to running 10-inch wide tires in front and back instead of 8 inches in front and 10 inches in back? I really like to ride in the snow. Would the extra flotation help? ...
Polaris buys stake in KTM: new KTM ATV ready in 2006.(NEWS & NOTES)
Oct 01, 2005 ... A new partnership between Polaris and KTM will help bring a new KTM ATV to the market and help Polaris strengthen a foothold in the European market. In late July, the two companies announced they were entering into a "strategic partnership" that will allow them to work together ...
Suzuki reveals new sport quad: QuadRacer R450 comes with EFI and more.(NEWS & NOTES)
Oct 01, 2005 ... After months of rumors about Suzuki developing a 450-class sport quad, it's finally confirmed and coming to a dealer and racetrack near you. Suzuki's new QuadRacer LT-R450 features a 450cc four-stroke engine with electronic fuel injection, and is ready to race. A dual A-arm ...
Under review: CPSC head reconsiders petition.(NEWS & NOTES)
Oct 01, 2005 ... What looked to be a slam dunk in striking down a petition that requested the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban the sale of adult-sized ATVs to children under 16, is again under review. CPSC Commissioner Hal Stratton ordered a top to bottom review of all "existing safety standards" ...
Kymco expands: company adds two ATVs to its lineup.(NEWS & NOTES)
Oct 01, 2005 ... Kymco announced it is adding two ATVs to its model lineup--the MXU 150 and MXU 300 Shaft Drive. The 150 is powered by a 149cc air-cooled four-stroke engine. It also comes with racks, a CVT transmission with forward, neutral and reverse and a digital gauge ....
Pug Cargo ATVs to return: South Dakota company buys UTVs.(NEWS & NOTES)
Oct 01, 2005 ... After a brief stint in the industry a few years ago, the Pug Cargo ATVs (CATV) went into hibernation, as the original manufacturer in Jackson, Miss., stopped making the side by side utility vehicles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] However, last spring, South Dakota-based ...
Tire talk.(HUNTING TIP)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Hunters really need to look at tire traction factor. Are the areas you hunt mostly wet swamp or do you have to ride over downed trees quite often? Then, a deeper lugged tire is more what's needed to get that extra grip. However, with a deeper lugged tire, your ride smoothness will suffer ...
100,000.(TIDBITS)
Oct 01, 2005 ... Suzuki's Rome, Ga., manufacturing plant celebrated in August the production of its 100,000th ...
Ride on.(The Highland Park Resort in Georgia)(facilities for all-terrain vehicle driving, dirt bike riding)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005 ... Construction of a new 1,000 acre ATV and dirt bike riding park in northwest Georgia began last summer, and plans included opening the area in early October. The ...
Asian invasion.(Jianshe Industries Group introduces Mountain Lion 400, all-terrain vehicle)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005 ... China's Jianshe Industries Group unveiled a new Mountain Lion 400 in early July. Jianshe company officials at the unveiling said future plans are to build ...
Growing.(TIDBITS)
Oct 01, 2005 ... A study by the National Survey on Recreation and Environment notes that off-highway vehicle use for those 16 and older grew by 7 percent from 1999 ...
Growing Part2.(TIDBITS)
Oct 01, 2005 ... The state of Wisconsin says ATV registrations have increased 90 percent since 2000. It also marks the first time snowmobile ...
Milestone.(Polaris Industries joins Specialty Vehicle Institute of America)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005 ... Polaris recently joined the all-terrain vehicle industry trade group known as the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA). Polaris is the final major manufacturer to join the SVIA. The SVIA represents the ATV ...
International.(TIDBITS)
Oct 01, 2005 ... BRP is hitting the entry-level market in Europe with a new DS250. It is equipped with a 250cc liquid-cooled engine, front and rear disc braking, a ...
Rescheduled.(TIDBITS)
Oct 01, 2005 ... Bieda Powersports of Fenwick, Ontario, rescheduled its ATV Expo event. Originally scheduled for late August, ...
Opportunity knocks: ATV racing events steal the show at the 6th Annual Great Outdoor Games.
Oct 01, 2005; ... When the ESPN Great Outdoor Games' gigantic knuckles first came thundering down on the door to the racing underworld, the knock both scared and excited the quad racing masses. They were thrilled, because with the knock, came the opportunity to showcase what many of us in this industry ...
Work & play: a look at the side by side utility vehicles.
Oct 01, 2005 ... In a matter of a few years, the side by side utility terrain vehicle market has gone from modest to massive. OK, maybe it's not massive, but it's big and continues to grow at a good clip from year to year. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We're not making this up, either. The ...
A perfect 10: a look back on the past 10 years in the ATV industry.
Oct 01, 2005 ... There's an adage that says, "The more things change the more they stay the same." While in many instances that statement is true, it doesn't ring totally true for the ATV industry during the last 10 years. When ATV Magazine began in 1995, the industry was on the cusp of ...
Power up: Honda's Rincon and other quads get a boost.(new models of all-terrain vehicle Honda Rincon)
Oct 01, 2005 ... Just prior to press time, we got information on four more Honda ATVs for the 2006 model year. This past summer, Honda released details on almost all of its 2006 ATVs. Most of the ATVs announced in the summer were coming back with color option changes and a few other minor tweaks. ...
Conquering the Croix: excellent riding and scenic views await at the St. Croix State Forest.
Oct 01, 2005; ... The dew was still glistening on the grass blades one day last spring, and that meant only one thing--it was flippin' early. Way too early for any human to be awake, and the bloodshot eyes and weary heads were evidence of that. But we were vertical, conscious and making some final checks ...
Big K.(Revolt, line of all-terrain vehicle driving apparel by manufacturer Klim)
Oct 01, 2005; ... While I love riding ATVs in my Carhartt pants and a cotton flannel, I've learned it can become awfully hot during the summer. So, I decided to swap out my beat-up bibs in favor of moisture-wicking riding gear from Klim (pronounced climb). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Klim, ...
Hondas in the rain forest: ecology and ATVs.(ON THE JOB)
Oct 01, 2005; ... A couple of days might pass before guests at the Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge even notice the red Honda going about its business. But Phil Spier's 450ES has become an indispensable part of running an operation in one of the most uninhabited and untamed parts of Costa Rica, the small ...
Bring it down! High Lifter's Stealth Muffler takes quiet to a new level.(TEST)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Noise level is all relative. If you're 10 miles from your neighbors, you can pretty much create all the noise you want. If you ride in a public area or on a race track, you may need to comply with maximum allowable sound levels. But, what if you hunt? Even a stock ATV may be loud. ...
Cool tips: cold weather riding and storage procedures for your ATV.(TIPS & TRICKS)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Winterizing an ATV can mean two different things, depending on the owner. For one person, it may mean making the quad more suitable for operation in the frigid months or winter for you warm-weather owners. Another owner may think it's better to simply put his ATV in storage while he ...
Kolpin UTV Transport System.(gear transport system for all-terrain vehicles)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005 ... Kolpin Powersports' UTV Gear Transport System is constructed of steel and glass-infused plastic for superior strength. The transport mounting system is compatible with several Kolpin accessories. The Gear Transport System includes ...
Mini hardware kit.(GADGETS AND GEAR)
Oct 01, 2005 ... This 22-piece mini hardware kit from Motion Pro contains nuts, bolts and washers that are commonly needed for off-road applications. The kit includes a 6mm flange nut (fenders), 10mm flange nut (cylinder, kick starter), 8mm flange nut (exhaust and motor mount), 8X16 flange nut (seat ...
SuperTrapp IDSX Kodiak exhaust.(exhaust system for all-terrain vehicle Yamaha Kodiak)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005 ... Developed by SuperTrapp for the Yamaha Kodiak 450, this IDSX slip-on exhaust features a 3-inch internal disc design that functions as a USFS-approved spark arrestor. SuperTrapp says its exhaust system creates more low-end torque and near stock sound levels. SuperTrapp claims the adjustable ...
Cruz tools dial gauge.(all-terrain vehicle tire pressure gauge)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005 ... CruzTools TirePro dial gauge was developed for precise measurement and setting of tire pressure on ATVs. The TirePro dial gauge provides a full-size display with readings up to 60 PSI. Readings are held until released by the integrated valve, which also permits bleeding ...
Dual Track trailer.(Hiniker Dual Track trailer)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005 ... Manufactured by Hiniker Company, this Dual Track trailer offers on-road and off-road capabilities all in one. On-road, the trailer can transport up to two ATVs on a 96-inch, aluminum diamond tread bed; off-road, the 24-inch sides fold upright, making it 53.5 inches wide for narrow trails ....
Around the bend.
Oct 01, 2005 ... ENJOYING THE VIEW. ...