Tag: Dunes

Dear ATVC: I was prepping up my Banshee for sand duty at Glamis and my friend told me that Glamis is known for its soft sand and should be set up differently than most other desert conditions. Is there truth to this and how do you set up a quad for soft sand if so? […] More »

To a lot of riders, 4th of July weekend officially kicks off the summer riding season and thus is the ideal time to head out to the sand dunes or the trails to drive ROVs, also known as side-by-sides. The Recreational Off- Highway Vehicle Association and the nations major ROV manufacturers and distributors aim to […] More »

We typically devote our Friday Funny clips to riders getting in over their head and eating crow as a result but this week we located a video that’s pretty darn amazing. The scenario entails a Yamaha Raptor 700R outfitted with sand paddle tires out in the dunes happens upon a deep desert pool. Two options […] More »

Spring is on the horizon and getting out and shredding as the leaves are budding and the creeks are rolling makes the off-season worth enduring. Your ATV Connection editors are still monitoring SprocketList for good deals on previously loved equipment to make those rides a reality. That said, this week’s ad takes us to a […] More »

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announces a new Black and Crimson 2014 Special Edition (SE) YFZ450R to round out its roster of sport ATVs that now includes four SE models this year. The new SE YFZ450R joins Yamaha’s existing 2014 SE sport models including a Midnight Blue Raptor 700R, Metallic Grey/White Raptor 700R and a Crimson […] More »

Dear ATVC: I took my first trip to the dunes the last couple days, and had a great time. I had never ridden in the sand let alone went up large inclines or attempted jumps before. My friends said I did excellent for my first time out, but I am sure I have much more […] More »

You can’t help but appreciate a video that opens with the photographer saying, “He says every time he’s on camera or around women, he crashes.” We didn’t see any women in this video but there definitely was a camera present. Fortunately it doesn’t take long for this rider to live up to his reputation.