Inside Your Ride
Motorsports maintenance 101
Keeping it clean is one of the most important components of maintaining your bike, ATV or snowmobile, motorsports technician Justin Surina explains.
by Trish Drinkle
RidersWest Insider
New law for Okanagan region
New Wildlife Act regulation becomes effective July 1, 2012, preventing the use of motorized vehicles in sensitive alpine areas of the Okanagan region of B.C.
Moto Mayhem
Nanaimo gets nasty
The opening round of the 2012 Monster Energy Motocross Nationals in Nanaimo, B.C., won’t soon be forgotten. Even as everyone in attendance cursed the relentless rain, the event will go down as a spectacle not to have been missed.
by Jim Muir
RidersWest Insider
Polaris Industries Inc. files lawsuit against Bombardier Recreational Products
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
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Monday is Ride to Work Day
Make your Monday morning commute more enjoyable and save some fuel by taking part in the 21st annual International Motorcycle & Scooter Ride to Work Day on June 18, 2012.
by Kirsten Armleder
RidersWest Insider
BRP moving watercraft assembly to Mexico
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is shifting the assembly of Sea-Doo watercraft from its plant in Valcourt, Quebec, to a new plant in Mexico as part of a reorganization of its operations.
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Frossard to have an operation that curtails 2012
Monster Energy Yamaha’s Steven Frossard will have a second operation on his right knee, which he injured at the Grand Prix of Bulgaria on April 21, 2012—and he will miss the rest of the season.
ATV Zone
Rally good times
The Timber Trails ATV Club in Big River, Saskatchewan, kicked off their riding season with a spring rally on May 12, 2012.
by Barry Nontell
Motorcycle Zone
Bugs in my teeth
Beverley Kaltenbruger from Lethbridge, Alberta, shares the story of her first ride on a dirt bike and how it established a lifelong passion for the open road.
by Beverly Kaltenbruner
RidersWest Insider
Bluetooth innovator at Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix
Sena Technologies, Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor activities market, is pleased to announce that it will be attending and supporting the upcoming Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, from July 27 to 29, 2012.
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Honda holds demo days in Cranbrook, B.C.
Peak Performance Motorsports in Cranbrook, B.C., hosted Honda motorcycle demo days on May 24, 2012. From 4 to 8 p.m., fans of Honda got an opportunity to ride some of Honda’s new street bikes.
by Kirsten Armleder
Inside Your Ride
What to look for in a bike
Whether it’s your first bike or a new-to-you bike, buying a new dirt bike is exciting; here are some things to consider.
by Trish Drinkle
RidersWest Insider
Arctic Cat is on the right track, says Motley Fool
Snowmobile maker Arctic Cat (NASDAQ: ACAT) managed to beat the street in the fourth quarter and posted a huge jump in its top line. However, the company saw its shares go the wrong way as it failed to come up with a bright outlook.
Gear
Klim motorcycle glove
The Element Motorcycle Glove Short is part of a new lineup of Gortex motorcycle gloves from Klim Technical Riding Gear.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
PIAA 570 LED Powersports Driving Lamps
The PIAA 570 LED Powersports Driving Lamps are designed to provide an intense, bright beam of light with low power consumption.
by Kirsten Armleder