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    • 2009 Searchlight GP HelmetCam

    • Video from the 2009 Searchlight GP on board with Pro Class winner, Yamaha's Justin Waters. The top 2 pros completed the 10 mile lap in right around 20 minutes, so you are only seeing a portion of the track. Once again went through town and through people's back yards and shops. The entire course was extremely whooped out.

    • Speedworld Night Helmet Cam

    • You can see here just how hard it is to know where you are going at Speedworld MX night riding. A lot of really dark sections. When you get a little mud on the goggles, its nearly impossible to see.

    • Off-Road Expo TV Commercial

    • Off-Road Expo TV commercial for the upcoming event from October 9-11 at the Pomona Fairplex. For more info, visit www.offroadexpo.com.

    • WORCS Round 6 Helmet Cam

    • WORCS Round 6 Straddeline Helmet Cam footage brought to you by Scott USA, HotSeat Powersports, and Yamaha. Tight woods, steep downhills, logs, mud, and concrete culverts. WORCS has it all. Follow along as Pro #95 Justin Waters takes a practice lap to get an idea of the track. Watch for another video that includes som carnage from practice too.

    • Don't be a Dumb Ass

    • After riding the Yamaha Rhino in the San Bernadino hills all day, we have one message regarding UTV Safety.

    • Rhino Photo Montage

    • The best action on the rocks and in the dirt.

    • 2008 Polaris RZR

    • Off-Road.com's first test ride of the Polaris RZR, February 2007. Some of the first video ever posted of this baby. First Ride, Review Article Dune Test

    • Bull Gap Hill Climb area.

    • The Bull Gap ORV Trail/Route is located in Mio, MI and the beautiful Ausable Valley. At the north end of the Bull Gap trail is the Bull Gap Hill Climb area, which is a cool place to hang out at for a trail break and do some runs up the hill. The camera does not capture the true look of how steep the hill actually is.

    • Polaris 800 eating mud (1)

    • Mio, MI 05-02-2009 on the Bull Gap ORV Trail. The Polaris 800 is put to the test, and pulls through.

    • Polaris 800 eating mud (2)

    • Bull Gap ORV Trail in Mio, MI. The Polaris 800 has its task at hand (it makes it through).

    • MRAN Grand Prix brought to you by Spectro

    • 1 Hour MRAN Grand Prix at the Boulder City MX track just outside of Vegas. Footage brought to you by Spectro Fluids. Cool track. Not very many quads showed up unfortunately. The camera got kind of covered in mud early on so its tough to see, but still gives you an idea.

    • Quad Crash

    • Mark ALMOST makes it. Dumont Dunes, NV.

    • Suzuki 2009 Quadsport Z400 project

    • Overview of shock work on our 2009 Suzuki Z400 by Laz Sommers at GT Thunder 

    • 2009 Yamaha YFZ450R Track Day

    • Pro rider Justin Waters takes the new Yamaha YFZ450R out for a spin at the LA County Raceway. Check out the cool suspension cam view!

    • WORCS Round 3 by Teixeira Tech

    • WORCS ATV Round #3 Helmet Cam brought to you by TeixeiraTech.Com Once again, the video doesnt do very well with depth, so the whoops and holes are much bigger than they look.

    • Yamaha YFZ450R & Raptor SE

    • Goons on Dunes! Media launch of the 2009 Special Edition (pretty graphics and special options) for the Yamaha YFZ450R and Yamaha Raptor.  Imperial Sand Dunes (Glamis) CA

    • Offroad Expo Spring Break

    • BRP brings out the Can-Am ATVs to Off-Road Expo for demo rides.

    • Offroad Expo Spring Break

    • Rocky from Cycle Parts West - 10th year at Off-Road Expo. "Great deals!"

    • WORCS Round #2

    • 1 Full lap around the WORCS Round #2 course at Racetown 395 from the Rekluse Helmet Cam on Yamaha Pro Racer #95 Justin Waters.

    • 4ReelMoto

    • Intro. for a local series of off road shows that I produce. The initial purpose of creating this show was to highlight the many ORV trails in Michigan that currently run over 3300 miles, and growing...  

    • Barstow Crash

    • This is the clip from my GoPro Helmet cam during a crash while I was practicing in Barstow, CA. My very first ride on my Yamaha YFZ450R with Fox shocks. Very little damage done to the quad. Just a bent tie-rod and maybe a twisted sub-frame. As for myself the doctors say nothing is wrong. I thought I had some broken ribs and it still feels like it, but they say not.
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    • Resourceful

    • You have to be resourceful sometimes to get parts off the quad. Here im using a massive crescent wrench, a big screw driver, and the leg from a table as a breaker bar to get this axle nut off. The factory installs plenty of green loc-tite that is hard to break!

    • 2010 Flyte Calendar

    • This year’s calendar features more than 70 photos of the hottest models in little bikinis along with some of the sickest quads around. If this was a music CD it would be dubbed our “Greatest Hits”. Read the release on Off-Road.com, including how to order yours!

    • 2010 ATV Calendar

    • This year’s calendar features more than 70 photos of the hottest models in little bikinis along with some of the sickest quads around. If this was a music CD it would be dubbed our “Greatest Hits”. Read the release on Off-Road.com, including how to order yours!

    • YFZ450R Tuning Upgrade

    • This is a very simple upgrade, slightly expensive, but a very important modification for any Fuel Injection quad. When you start making changes like adding an exhaust, modifying the air box for a new filter, and especially changing up the motor you have to change the air/fuel ratio. I am running the DynoJet PCV Powercommander. They also have a PC3, but the 3 has a lot less adjusment available for it. If you want to make sure that you are running the optimum ratio, or you like to play around with your fuel injection to change how it runs, get the PCV. Most of the major exhaust companies will have a map for their specific exhaust that you can download to your programmer. Dynojet also has a set of maps that you will get on a CD with your programmer, and can also download more from their website. I am currently running a custom map for my modifications. When tuned just right I was able to get 3-4 more HP from my quad. But dont trust just anyone to do this for you. Many people can tune your quad for you to get max HP, but you could be putting your motor in serious danger. I could get more power from my programming, but Im running a safe fuel to air ratio. You can see I have a bag over the programmer. You DO NOT EVER want to get water in it. Water can ruin your programmer pretty easily. Always cover it somewhow when washing your quad, and if you ride XC races, leave it covered permanetly. Mine stays covered in the bag, and it also gets foam packed around in so it doesnt move around, and the foam soaks up water..

    • ProTaper Bars

    • The bars first off are quality PRO-TAPER brand flexible bars and these will also reduce fatigue from the typical steel non-flexible predecessors. The bars are adjustable with four positions actually being found in the eccentric clamps and the location of the mounting of the clamps themselves. Being able to move the bars and not change the feel of the steering is a plus for larger riders. First Ride story by Off-Road.com - read it here

    • First Test Ride

    • The bars first off are quality PRO-TAPER brand flexible bars and these will also reduce fatigue from the typical steel non-flexible predecessors. The bars are adjustable with four positions actually being found in the eccentric clamps and the location of the mounting of the clamps themselves. Being able to move the bars and not change the feel of the steering is a plus for larger riders. First Ride story by Off-Road.com - read it here

    • YFZ450X Sitting Pretty

    • The overall size would be a most noticeable difference at first glance. The width of the front as well as the rear gives this machine a compact figure. Shortening the front arms to 395.2 and cutting the rear axle by 50mm in length gives this YFZ450X the ability to squeeze into the tightest woods courses. The suspension has had a major overhaul to improve its trail-ability as well. Getting the width down was a concern of the Yamaha engineers and this would be the first of many here in the swings of the YFZ450X. First Ride story by Off-Road.com - read it here

    • YFZ450X In the woods

    • The overall size would be a most noticeable difference at first glance. The width of the front as well as the rear gives this machine a compact figure. Shortening the front arms to 395.2 and cutting the rear axle by 50mm in length gives this YFZ450X the ability to squeeze into the tightest woods courses. The suspension has had a major overhaul to improve its trail-ability as well. Getting the width down was a concern of the Yamaha engineers and this would be the first of many here in the swings of the YFZ450X. First Ride story by Off-Road.com - read it here

    • YFZ450X Shock

    • The overall size would be a most noticeable difference at first glance. The width of the front as well as the rear gives this machine a compact figure. Shortening the front arms to 395.2 and cutting the rear axle by 50mm in length gives this YFZ450X the ability to squeeze into the tightest woods courses. The suspension has had a major overhaul to improve its trail-ability as well. Getting the width down was a concern of the Yamaha engineers and this would be the first of many here in the swings of the YFZ450X. First Ride story by Off-Road.com - read it here

    • Yamaha YFZ450X

    • Starting with the same great engine in its R-rated sibling, the “X” model will get a remapped fuel-delivery, bringing the engine under control for tight woods and XC racing in general. This engine has the five Titanium valve head and dual-overhead cams that make explosive yet controllable bottom- and mid-range power to propel the beast into the woods. Being a single-cylinder and liquid-cooled, this four-stroke brings a knockout punch to the competition without sacrificing durability. The fuel is fed to the throat of this engine by a 42mm Mikuni throttle body and it is atomized into the cylinder by the Denso 12 hole injector. What does this mean for the rider? Extreme pucker-factor has been achieved right off the showroom floor! First Ride story by Off-Road.com - read it here

    • Yamaha YFZ450X

    • Starting with the same great engine in its R-rated sibling, the “X” model will get a remapped fuel-delivery, bringing the engine under control for tight woods and XC racing in general. This engine has the five Titanium valve head and dual-overhead cams that make explosive yet controllable bottom- and mid-range power to propel the beast into the woods. Being a single-cylinder and liquid-cooled, this four-stroke brings a knockout punch to the competition without sacrificing durability. The fuel is fed to the throat of this engine by a 42mm Mikuni throttle body and it is atomized into the cylinder by the Denso 12 hole injector. What does this mean for the rider? Extreme pucker-factor has been achieved right off the showroom floor! First Ride story by Off-Road.com - read it here

    • Yamaha YFZ450X

    • Starting with the same great engine in its R-rated sibling, the “X” model will get a remapped fuel-delivery, bringing the engine under control for tight woods and XC racing in general. This engine has the five Titanium valve head and dual-overhead cams that make explosive yet controllable bottom- and mid-range power to propel the beast into the woods. Being a single-cylinder and liquid-cooled, this four-stroke brings a knockout punch to the competition without sacrificing durability. The fuel is fed to the throat of this engine by a 42mm Mikuni throttle body and it is atomized into the cylinder by the Denso 12 hole injector. What does this mean for the rider? Extreme pucker-factor has been achieved right off the showroom floor! First Ride story by Off-Road.com - read it here

    • Vgeas to Reno Day 3

    • Mina, Pit 2 on day 3. Jason Wade approaching pit 2 for a rider exchange. Going accross the "San Felipe" style woops, some were describing. 

    • Front Suspension Install

    • The next step on my build of a Pro WORCS race quad. The front end. The A-Arms Im using are Teixeira Tech Long-Travel Extra-Ground-Clearance. The A-arms are just slightly wider than the stock ones so that a different offset wheel can be run. This setup is also a +1 forward. Teixeira Tech also provides the extended tie-rods. I've done all the testing for the design on these a-arms and they work great! Attached to them is a set of Fox Shox Evol Floats with DSC. These shocks are designed specifically for these a-arm measurments and are on file so they can be valved for anyone else with this setup. Also shown in the picture is a new AC Racing front bumper. Not only does it improve the looks, but the YFZ450R's radiator has a slight problem with protection so this helps that problem greatly. Another important piece on the front of this quad is a set of DWT Yellow Label Beadlock front wheels with a pair of Maxxis 21" Razr2's. What you can't see is that inside the tires is the all important XC Tireballs. The Razr2 is a tougher tire than the Razr so you are less likely to get a flat, but when running in the top 10 of a WORCS race you don't have time to change a tire because of a flat.

    • 2010 Yamaha YFZ450X

    • Read this morning's press release here.   LxWxH – 70.7”x46.1”x41.9”  Seat Height – 31.9” Wheel Base – 50.0” Ground Clearance – 4.5” Fuel Capacity – 2.6 Gal Wet Weight – 400 Lbs  

    • 2010 Yamaha YFZ450X

    • Engine Type – 449cc, 4-Stroke Single, Liquid Cooled w/ Fan, Titanium 5-Valve DOHC Bore x Stroke – 95mm x 63.4mm Compression Ratio –  11.6:1 Carburetion – Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI) , 42mm Ignition – TCI (Digital) Starting System – Electric Transmission – 5-Speed Manual Clutch Drive Train –2WD; Sealed O-Ring Chain, Eccentric Adjustment Read this morning's press release here.  

    • 2010 Yamaha YFZ450X

    • Read this morning's press release here. Suspension/ Front –Independent Double Wishbone,  9.4”. Kashima Coated Piggy Back Shocks, High/Low Speed Compression, Rebound and Threaded Preload Adjustment. Suspension/ Rear – Cast Aluminum Swing Arm, 11.0”.  Piggy Back High/Low Speed Compression, Rebound and Threaded Preload Adjustment. Brakes/ Front – Dual Ventilated Hydraulic Disc , Twin Piston Brake/ Rear – Wave Style Ventilated Hydraulic Disc, Twin Piston

    • Adding Parts

    • A few more products are installed onto the quad in this picture. The most obvious is the Fasst Co. Flexx Handlebars equipped with the new rebound elastomer. On the handle bars are Powermadd Star Series Handguards and Spider Grips new grip design. The handlebars are attached to a reinforced +1 Teixeira Tech Steering Stem and Adjustable handlebar clamps. Not only is my stem 1" taller than stock, but the Teixeira clamps allow me to adjust my bars forward and backwards. Something not really visible in this picture is a +1 Motion Pro Twist Throttle Cable.  The YFZ450R definetly needs a longer throttle cable when using the taller stem.

    • Let it Begin

    • One of the first steps in transforming this quad is to get it torn down. Nearly everything will come off of this quad in order to install new parts. The motor wont get pulled from the frame, but it will be getting a new GYT-R ported head piston and cams. Sorry about the low quality, I forgot to take my camera with me. You can see Ive already installed HEP Headlight covers. These cover up the holes that are left when you remove the headlights. Make it so mud and water can't get to all of the wiring that is under the front plastic. Stock steering stem, handlebars, and gas tank are also removed.

    • 2010 YFZ450X

    • Guess what we've been keeping a secret? The 2010 Yamaha YFZ450X is on it's way!  If you loved the YFZ450R goodies, but it was just too wide for you woods racers or aggressive tight trail riders, here ya go. Now you can rip it up, right off the show-room floor. Read this morning's press release here. Detailed spec sheet coming also.

    • 2010 YFZ450X

    • Guess what we've been keeping a secret? The 2010 Yamaha YFZ450X is on it's way!  If you loved the YFZ450R goodies, but it was just too wide for you woods racers or aggressive tight trail riders, here ya go. Now you can rip it up, right off the show-room floor. Read this morning's press release here. Detailed spec sheet coming also.
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    • 2010 Yamaha YFZ450X

    • The 2010 Yamaha YFZ450X is on it's way! If you loved the YFZ450R goodies, but it was just too wide for you woods racers or aggressive tight trail riders, here ya go. Now you can rip it up, right off the show-room floor. Including a Bill Ballance Special Edition, of course.

    • Project Suzuki Z400 Woods Racer

    • Project by Rick Sosebee for Off-Road.com, summer 2009

    • Christys Racing

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