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Ride Report - The Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.

Old Faithful
Written By: 
John Arens
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If there is one machine that defines the do-it-all, hardworking and hard playing utility ATV, it is the Polaris Sportsman 500.  They’re practically mandatory at every hunting camp in the country, and they’re on every trail regardless of whether it’s a Louisiana swamp run or a climb into the snow covered mountains of Idaho.  Along the way, they became the best-selling ATV ever built.  Nearly all were abused occasionally, if not on a regular basis, with some owners completely ignoring any regular maintenance; yet the Sportsman was always ready for more.

RZRs Dominant in WORCS Racing for 2012

RZRs take top three spots in “Production 1000” class, Rahders steers RZR 570 to “Production 700” Class Championship
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Minneapolis, September 18, 2012-With the WORCS Racing season coming to a close this past weekend in Taft, Calif., at Honolulu Hills, RZR XP 900s ended the season with the top three spots in the “Production 1000” class and a RZR 570 took the “Production 700 Class.”The “Production 1000” class saw Ryan Piplic take the checkered flag at Honolulu Hills sealing the championship in the class for 2012. RJ Anderson finished the series in second with Beau Baron in third.

High Lifter Releases Pro Series Max Clearance Trailing Arms for RZR XP 900

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SHREVEPORT, LA -- August, 2012 (Business Wire)   High Lifter Products Inc., the leader in custom aftermarket ATV accessories and products, today announced the release of its all-new Pro Series Max Clearance Trailing Arms Trailing Arm Kit for Polaris RZR XP 900 models. High Lifter’s research and development team recognized the need for additional ground clearance in the trailing arm area and began to design the Pro Series Max Clearance Trailing Arm Kit to please RZR drivers who love to rock climb and plow through super-deep ruts. The trailing arms were engineered so the main bar runs parallel to the frame, greatly increasing the approach angle in front of the rear tires and giving you 4 ½” of added clearance – the most available from any aftermarket trailing arm kit. High Lifter eliminated the descent of the bar in front of the rear tires, reducing the drag and scraping that can be seen in some of the roughest and rockiest terrain. Now, when a RZR climbs out of those deep ruts or over large rocks or logs, the rear tires will easily roll over anything in their path.

Early Release Models - 2013 Honda ATVs and Big Red MUV

New TRX 450R, 400X, 250X and Big Red MUV
Written By: 
John Arens
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No other company enjoys the loyal following Honda has earned and it all comes down to a couple key things: attention to detail, and reliability.  Regardless of the model we’re sure it was well built, and we’re also sure we won’t end up walking back to the truck.  Whether it’s the Rincon 680, Foreman 500, or the Rancher 420 we know we can count on it for all day work or fun.  The Honda sport ATV lineup is built on those same principles. 

Model Upgrade - The 2013 Yamaha Raptor 700

The Raptor 700 Gets a Round of Updates and a New Home
Written By: 
John Arens
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A little over a year ago Yamaha moved all production of the Grizzly ATV lineup to their Newnan, Georgia manufacturing facility.  It was a huge statement about the plant’s quality and production capacity, and it got the finished product closer to the end customer.  Now Yamaha is bringing production of their most popular sport ATV, the Raptor 700, to Georgia also, and while they’re at it they’re giving the Raptor a fresh look with a round of upgrades.  

Field Tested - The 2012 Polaris Ranger XP 800

The Machine that Changed the Game
Written By: 
John Arens
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No machine has played a bigger role or has had more impact for a wider variety of owners than the Polaris Ranger.  Before the Ranger, John Deere’s Gator and Kawasaki’s Mule were about the only choice for any serious, work capable utility vehicle.  Both the Gator and the Mule were solid performers on the farm or the job site, but weekend recreation was not their domain or even much of a consideration.  The new Ranger, however, offered the ability to haul everything from bricks to hay bales all week and camping, hunting, or fishing gear all weekend.

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