Ribbon cutting ceremony. There are parts of the US where ATV/ UTV trails are a major tourist attraction and for the indystry this is great news indeed. 10 new campsites specifically designed for side-by-side and ATV trail riders is yet another step forward in Pittsville County’s (Wisconsin) goal to increase its off-road tourism business. The […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | September 27, 2019
X for the sand. Summer’s waning and your ATV Connection editors are, like always, searching out the good deals on SprocketList to help make some perfect fall weather rides a reality. That said, this week’s ad takes us to a place called Running Springs, CA. According to the listing this is a 2010 Yamaha YFZ450X […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | September 17, 2019
Leaning into the US soon. Taking a page from Polaris and Can-Am’s books, it looks like Swiss vehicle maker Quadro Vehicles S.A. announced it is entering the U.S. market with a leaning road-legal vehicle all their own. The company’s flagship — the QOODER — is the only four-wheeled tilting street vehicle in the world, and […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | September 13, 2019
Good news on the theft front. According to Fox News ATV thefts are down. The report says according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the number of reported ATV thefts nationwide dropped from 21,255 in 2016 to 19,363. On average, 19 percent of them took place in July and August, with Mondays and Fridays […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | August 16, 2019
Hold on tight! When it comes to building a custom ATV, there are many different approaches. We have to admit, this is a unique one! Take a 200+ HP Supercharged Yahama RX1 snowmobile, apply wheels and knobbies and hit the trails? Yup! Someone’s done it and we have the video proof.
By: Jason Giacchino | July 25, 2019
OAI delivers once more. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is pledging up to $500,000 in Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) grant funds for 2019 to support ventures protecting outdoor recreation. Yamaha is actively seeking organizations who can utilize the available funds, and encourages interested parties to learn more about the program at YamahaOAI.com. As part of […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 22, 2019
Needs gasket for sealing. Dear ATVC: Does anyone know what exhaust gasket is needed for my Tao Tao 150cc ATV? Both my 150s have this problem and they are loud. The good news is the Tao Tao 150s can use 1PZ universal gasket kits. They are available from reputable sources like Amazon here for $7.94 […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 22, 2019
