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Each week your loyal editors peruse SprocketList in the hopes of finding someone out there a good deal on a used ATV.

That said,this week’s find takes us to a place called Sevierville, TN.

According to the listing, this is a 2005 Honda Foreman 500 (2WD) in nice condition with Bridgestone Mudhook tires. According to the seller’s own testimony, “you can’t stick it”.

Seller is also including a “very nice” 4 x 8 trailer with 2000-pond axle and a hitch wheel chock.

The ad’s poster is looking for $3500 if cash is your payment method of choice but he’s also considering trades for a bass tracker.

Alpinestars is launching its new BIONIC NECK SUPPORT and FLUID KNEE BRACE to the market just as the riding/ racing season is getting underway.

Designed for all forms of off-road riding, the BNS TECH CARBON is a completely re-engineered, advanced neck protector that helps prevent the risk of damage to the neck, and is constructed from an advanced carbon fiber polymer compound that is extremely lightweight and optimized for structural strength.

- Bionic Neck Support BNS TECH CARBON: (suggested retail price – $349.95)

- Bionic Neck Support BNS PRO: (suggested retail price – $289.95)

The highly customizable FLUID TECH CARBON KNEE BRACE is a fully CE-Certified brace incorporating an innovative, reduced material design construction for comfort, fit and superb ergonomic performance in all off-road riding situations.

- FLUID TECH CARBON Knee Brace: (suggested retail price – $349.95 for each individual knee – Left and Right: per item)

- FLUID PRO Knee Brace: (suggested retail price – $399.95 per set – Left and Right: per set)

More info can be found on their official site.

Dear ATVC:

Norf Georgia

Well the simplest answer to that question would be to go with a 2013. Why? Because not only is it the latest/ most refined version of the machine, it’s also going to come with factory warranty should you purchase it new.

Assuming you’re curious about used models, however, you should take comfort in knowing that the Grizzly has a long and proven history and that no particular model year was known for having problems.

The vehicle’s heritage can be traced back to 1998 (the Grizzly 600) that used an already proven motor from the XT600 motorcycle.

It became the Grizzly 660 in 2002 when Yamaha decided to integrate another time proven engine of theirs (the 5-valve 660 from the Raptor). It also went from a single shock to fully independent rear suspension in transitioning from 600 to 660.

From there you’d be hard pressed to find any changes made all the way up until 2007 when it became the Grizzly 700 and included such perks as fuel injection and EPS (Electric Power Steering). This is the top of the line Grizzly still offered today.

So in short, you really can’t go wrong with whichever year you decide. Base your choice on budget, location and the condition of the individual specimen in question.

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Each week your loyal editors peruse SprocketList in the hopes of finding someone out there a good deal on a used ATV.

That said, this week’s find takes us to a place called Adel, GA.

According to the ad, this is 2005 Yamaha YFZ450, adult ridden that boasts a whole host of desirable mods. Among these: a new cylinder and high compression piston, fresh valves and springs, new rear wheel bearings, chain and a lightweight crank.

The tires are listed as fair and the seller says he’s throwing in the wheelie bar, helmets, chest protector, and full Fox riding gear. The seller claims simply to have lost interest and just wants to get rid of it all.

He’s asking $2500 but is also considering a wide variety of trades: Fox or SN95 (or newer) Mustang, hot-rod project (car/truck), jet-ski or a truck camper (but not a topper). Seller says he may even be willing to deliver.

By and large magazines devoted to ATV racing have been few and far between. Sure a few pages are often set aside in the glossy rags to highlight a national or two but it’s a far cry from the personality-rich, lifestyle oriented literature enjoyed by many other powersports. To such complaints, we’ve always answered, “Check out ATV Insider Magazine”.

After a few years of laying low, it appears as though the boys of ATV Insider aren’t only back but back with a mission.

Having just released their Spring 2013 issue with the first SxS / UTV on the cover featuring Holz Racing / Polaris’ Beau Baron driving his Polaris RZR XP 900 SxS / UTV. With the ever growing popularity of SxS Racing, ATV Insider has decided to change its name to ATV & SxS Insider as we continue to expand our focus to also include the best of SxS Racing.

There many features in the premier issue ATV & SxS Insider that we are excited about including recaps of the opening rounds of 2013 GNCC Racing season, WORCS Racing Series, Mtn. Dew AMA ATV Pro Motocross Series. There is also an depth look at the WORCS SxS Racing that seems to grow in numbers each round.

Of course, there is also the fan favorites which include the ATV & SxS Exposed section and PULSE photos featuring Chris Borich, 2013 Arctic Cat Wildcat X 1000 SxS / UTV, GNCC XC1 Pro ATV Racer Johnny Gallagher, GNCC SxS Racing, WORCS Pro ATV Racer Robbie Mitchell, 2013 Polaris RZR XP 900 Jagged X Edition, and a special tribute to Josh “The Animal” Frederick.

The ATV & SxS Insider Spring issue will be available this weekend at WORCS Sand Hollow in Hurricane, Utah and at select racing events throughout the United States including the Big Buck GNCC in Union, SC, Mtn. Dew AMA ATV MX Ballance MX in Oakland, KY, AMA MAXC River Run in Bloomfield, IN, KCCR Hardwicks Creek in Clay City, KY, and numerous other events around the country.

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