Stay connected with fellow sledders, ATVers or motorbike riders with the Scala Rider G4 PowerSet communications system. This handy gadget allows riders—either riding together or on separate machines—to stay in touch within a range of up to 1.6 kilometres.
RidersWest gets the inside scoop from Nolan Hadikin, a professional motocross racer for Honda based in Nelson, B.C.
by Kali Love
Trevor Pearson, the Team Green Rider of the Year in 2010, attributes his success to having the support of his entire family.
by Kali LoveThe new White Ridge MX Park Track in Whitecourt is open for riders and races.
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From the age of two, Tucker Hibbert has been tearing up the track, whether it’s covered with mud or snow.
by Kali Love
Eric Beilman spent the majority of his twenties and thirties racing his Honda 250 and is what some refer to as a pro veteran motocross racer.
by Kali Love
Ed Masters is proud of all his children and their accomplishments in the motocross world. He holds a special spot in his heart for his only daughter, Chelsea, who is ripping up the track as one of the only girls in the industry.
by Kali Love
The community of Revelstoke is a beautiful setting for outdoor activities. The community’s ATV and snowmobile clubs are noted around the region for being progressive—and there is no shortage of beautiful areas to ride.
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A few years ago, Don Hatton was an overweight insurance broker. Today, he has sold his insurance company, dropped 40 pounds and is an athlete in training.
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Jeff Fehr started racing motorcycles when he was 12 years old. One to follow his heart and his dreams, Fehr continued to ride his motorcycle every day—simply because he loved doing it.
by Kali LoveYamaha is ringing in 2012 with a top-of-the-line side-by-side with rugged endurance and a never-before-seen cool custom look. Fuelled by a 686 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 4-stroke engine, the machine is a proven performer on almost any terrain and in almost any weather. Mikuni 41 mm throttle body fuel injection provides the precise fuel/air mixture regardless of outside temperature or altitude, for crisp throttle response.
Tailor your ride with fully adjustable piggyback shocks. Front shocks feature pre-load adjustability, four-way compression and four-way rebound damping adjustability. Rear shocks feature spring preload adjustability, 11-way compression and 18-way rebound damping adjustability.
But power delivery and handling aren’t the only reasons this machine gets attention. The one-piece cast aluminum wheels look trick and reduce unsprung weight for even better performance. An injection-moulded sun top provides shade and a Baja-inspired front grab bar adds style and function. Metallic grey, yellow or green paint scheme with special graphics finish off the exceptional look.
Bling Star offers traditional and vertical suicide doors in polished or textured finish for Can-Am Commander years 2008 to 2012 and for Polaris RZR/S 800 and XP900 2009 to 2012 models.
The doors are made from aircraft grade 6061 aluminum for durability and follow the lines of the stock plastic for a perfect fit. They are six inches wider than others on the market because the stock side plastic quarter panel has been deleted and Bling Star’s own custom aluminum quarter panels added in their place.
Anti-vibration rubber washers are used throughout for reduced noise, while laser cut door skins with a lower sight window offer greater visibility. Vertical suicide doors feature an optional wireless remote operation and button dashboard control.
Conquer the backcountry with a completely new ATV model from Honda—the FourTrax Rincon TRX680F. This unit contains a four-stroke 675-cc engine strategically placed at a reduced height for a low centre of gravity that increases stability and handling. Adjusting back and forth from 2WD to 4WD is easy with the flick of a handlebar switch, and a four-wheel independent suspension system with 9.2 inches of ground clearance ensures that this ATV can handle the roughest kind of terrain. Using aluminum material in parts such as rear upper and lower control arms, the rear knuckles and the front and back wheels saves weight on the TRX 680F. Instrumentation includes a tough LCD that displays information on the speedometer, odometer, gear selection and other standard features. Other handy conveniences include a 4-litre storage compartment and an accessory socket that provides 12-volt, 10-amp power.
Neither rough terrain or even water will stop the amphibious ARGO models from reaching your backcountry destination. The company has debuted two new units for 2011—the 6X6 650 HD and the 8X8 700 HD—which features upgraded transmission technology that gives the vehicles the ability to turn easily in high gear while retaining precision manoeuverability in low gear. The new models were also designed to have a more environmentally-friendly footprint with increased fuel efficiency and a muffler reducing engine noise by 40 per cent. It’s the capability of the ARGO that makes it such an enticing product for people looking to reach those impossible places. Uniquely designed 25-inch tires and heavy-duty axles provide stability and traction in rough off-road conditions. The company carries a number of other models in a variety of colours such as yellow, blue, black and red.
Add a little something to your fuel with the new Quickshot SE from Amsoil. The additive is designed to clean and restore fuel systems and small engines and power sports. Carbon buildup from degraded fuel can lead to rough idling and poor throttle response but the Quickshot SE acts as a fuel stabilizer and helps prevent corrosion. Gumming and varnishing on engine components are a result of a lack of additives in fuel today and Quickshot SE can take care of buildup and deposits on pistons, spark plugs, injectors, carburetors and other combustion parts. Amsoil Quickshot SE can be used in both two and four stroke engines including motorcycles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, boats, ATV's, edgers, mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, generators and farm and construction equipment.
Polaris is cranking out extreme performance for 2012 with a new high-output 850 twin EFI engine and upgraded throttle bodies in the Sportsman XP 850 H.O. EPS. Greater power to the ground means 20 per cent quicker acceleration and the SOHC engine delivers a clean fuel burn for smooth power delivery. Pair these up with 12 inches of ground clearance and there won’t be a rock, rut, or log that can keep you down. Variable Assist electronic power steering means better handing on obstacles and at low speeds and the ergonomically engineered vehicle body with 33 per cent wider floorboards and a narrow width at the knees and ankles means toughness on the trail—not on your body. Long dual A-arm front suspension and having the steering axis near the neutral center of the tire radically reduces kickback so you can save your energy for adventure.
