Vehicles
Twisted Stitch Seats – Another in the Borneo Series
The prospect of 12 hour days sitting in the stock seats did not SIT well will me. Looking at the Borneo trip I knew I needed an upgrade. It’s not that the stock seats are uncomfortable either, in fact they are quite nice as far as UTV stock seats go. But they don’t give much […]
Borneo – On My Way!
11/29/09 I’m sitting in the airport, about to board my flight to Jakarta. I’m not a good traveler, I think I might simply despise airports. But I deal with it, a necessary evil I suppose. I have a song stuck in my head. “I’ve always been crazy but it keeps me from going insane”. […]
Curtis Introduces New Soft-Sided Cab for John Deere Gator XUV/HPX models
Lightweight, flexible, improved utility and value-priced Worcester, Massachusetts, November 20, 2009 –– Curtis Industries, LLC has introduced a new soft-sided cab system for the John Deere Gator XUV and HPX models that easily mounts to the factory installed Operator Protection System (OPS). The new Gator XUV TrailPro SS series cab is manufactured from 40 oz. […]
ITP BajaCross Tires Dominate the 42nd Annual Baja 1000
There is no tougher test of man and machine than the SCORE Baja 1000. ITP has just aced that test by winning the 2009 event in the Sportsman UTV class on BajaCross tires and T-9 Pro Mod wheels. This class was dominated by the Team Green Kawasaki DragonFire Racing team, with Reid Nordin, Hans Waage, […]
ITP Baja Cross 8 Ply Tires on ITP Type 7 Beadlock rims – Another in the Borneo Series
Ah, the age old tire debate. When we were looking at the tire requirements for this Expedition to Borneo the debate raged. There will definitely be a LOT of mud, probably more than this desert rat has ever seen. I have been to the Mud Nationals and seen what it takes to perform in real […]
DRAGONFIRE RACING AND MONSTER ENERGY TEAM GREEN KAWASAKI WIN 2009 BAJA 1000
DragonFire-built and sponsored Kawasaki Teryx is the same vehicle that won this year’s Baja 500 MESA, Arizona, November 25, 2009 – DragonFire Racing, the leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket racing and performance parts for ATVs and UTVs, today announced its Monster Energy Team Green Kawasaki-sponsored Teryx won the Sportsman UTV Division at the 42nd […]
Farmers Weekly Interactive Tests Five Diesel UTVs on the Farm
Quad bikes are wonderful things, but what if there’s more than one of you wanting to take a ride? Or you need to carry something bulky but don’t want to have to hook on a trailer? The answer to both questions could well be a farm buggy, also known as a side-by-side or utility vehicle. […]
ASAP just introduced it’s highly anticipated beach-front rescue vehicle, the LifeGuard
The LifeGuard off-road beach & trail patrol/rescue vehicle features an all aluminum open air rear compartment with a canvas bimini top. This unit comes standard with a roll bar and tread plate roof, 80” L bench seat with seat back pad, 84” L tread plate tool box with a stokes basket mounting system, and rescue/equipment […]
Spectro Oils, EBC Brakes and Slime Tire Sealant from MTA – Another in the Boreno Series
The Borneo trip is an oil nightmare. You already know that changing the fluids in the RZR is a royal PIA. The Engine oil is different than the tranny oil is different than the front diff which is different than the rear diff. Taking a few complete sets of oils to change out creates a […]
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Employees Donate $5000 To Feed The Children Charity
Cypress, CA – Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is proud to announce that today employees presented world-renowned charity Feed the Children with a check for $5,000 with support from the Star Touring and Riding Association. Yamaha has worked with Feed the Children for over 10 years, raising several hundred thousand dollars and feeding tens of thousands […]