Equipment


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WHERE TO RIDE: AMERICA'S BEST DUNES

We can all agree that shredding sand is one of the most enjoyable forms of ATVing. To do that, folks from all four corners of our great country head out to their favorite dune areas to enjoy the thrills of sand-blasting with their four wheelers.

To showcase some of the best ride areas in the country, the Dirt Wheels sand-spewing crew have compiled a list of awesome rides, from Arizona to Wyoming. We had a lot of help from sand specialists who, along with us, have enjoyed traversing the wide range of duning opportunities throughout our nation. These areas are as diverse as the riders who go there and seek out the latest sand sensations.

Read more on DirtWheelsMag.

ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE

To say that Yamaha’s Rhino has taken off in the ATV world is wildy understating the case. There are now all manner of hop-up shops, scattered all over the country, that cater to this highly popular side-by-side off-road vehicle.

MTA, or Motorcycle Tires and Accessories, is a   huge tire and aftermarket product distributor that has offices in both Louisiana (MTA East) and California (MTA West).  “We have been selling our wheel and tire kits for the Rhinos to various shops for the last couple of years,” says MTA West’s Willy Musgrave. “The majority of Rhinos sold have had customers that wanted to trick them out. But they were not generally located in areas that had Rhino specific hop-up shops to deal with,” claims Musgrave.
“Since we have got so many requests to carry more Rhino products, we have put together an assortment of accessories that every Yamaha dealer could order up for their customers. We feel that this way, you could go to your local Yamaha shop, order up one of our Rhino accessory kits, and have the dealers service department bolt the stuff on for you. That way,  you would have a ready to drive, full accessorized,  Rhino straight off the showroom floor,”  added Musgrave.

Read more on DirtWheelsMag.

Axia Alloys Cargo System

Securing an ice chest, an extra fuel jug or a box of tools and supplies in the bed of a UTV can be a bit of a challenge.

Thankfully, Axia Alloys has a solution. The Axia Alloys Cargo System is the most versatile UTV mounting system on the market. Their mounting system comes with two adjustable arms which allow you to mount virtually anything to a horizontal crossbar on the roll cage.

These extremely strong arms are machined from aircraft quality aluminum so that they are strong enough for virtually any size cooler, one or two gas cans, duffel bags, toolboxes, camping gear, etc.  When not in use they can easily be rotated up and out of the way for more rear passenger leg room or other cargo. They are supplied with several different lengths of Velcro straps to hold both small and large items.

Read more about the system on UTV Weekly.

Hydraulic Snow Plow

Are you tired of getting out of your UTV to adjust your snowplow in the cold? Unisteer offers a new UTV’s fully hydraulic plow.  This plow is easily controlled from inside the cab of your UTV and features movement in all four directions.  A simple joystick allows you to bring the plow up and down as well as side-to-side.

More information on UTV Weekly.

More Horsepower

Read how Joseph “Joey D.” DiGiovanni increased the hoursepower of his 2006 Yamaha Rhino 660. Together with Magnum Off Road and other UTVUnderground.com members and sponsors he completely overhauled his Rhino. Check out the step by step review and pictures on UTV Weekly.

Yamaha Rhino Hi/Low HID Headlight Kit

The new SxS Customs HID headlight conversion kit offers a true plug and play install which should take less than an hour to install. The kit includes a slim digital 35 watt ballast with 6000K bulbs, a complete wiring harness that allows it to interface into the factory headlight harness without cutting any wires.

Unlike other HID conversion kits this kit allows you to retain full functionality of the factory headlight switch with high and low beam. HID headlights draw less power to operate then the factory stock bulbs. They only draw 35 watts per side as opposed to 55 watts of power draw per side with the factory bulbs. HID lights are also 3 times brighter than stock halogen bulbs and are a must for any economical lighting upgrade.

Read more on UTV Weekly.

Quiet and Powerful Inverter Generator from Yamaha

The Inverter series by Yamaha has set a new standard in fully functional onsite power supply. Weighing in at only 44 pounds the new EF2000iS inverter Generator has the cleanest whisper quiet power output in its class. The cleanest power is not only stated with confidence but with awards ranging from highest rating in its class from CARB or California Air Resources Board as well as the EPA.

The EF2000iS has several great features including rated output of 1600 watts @ 120vlt, max output of 2000 watts @ 120vlt, DC output of 12vlt @ 8 amp, noise level max at 61 dBA (only 51.5 dBA at 1/4 load), independent fuel petcock, light weight at 44lbs and TwinTech™ capability – Hook up two EF2000iS’s for 3600 watts of maximum power.

Read more about the inverter and watch the video on UTV Weekly.

New DC-2 Wheel from Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels

Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels introduced the new DC-2 Wheel to the Dick Cepek line in 2010.

Super tough, great appearance, and guaranteed - that’s the new DC-2. DC-2 wheels carry a Lifetime Limited Guarantee against structural defects, and are available in 40 different fitments. Super strong, aluminum wheel offers maximum caliper clearance for newer vehicle models, and it will not interfere with the vehicle’s OE tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). It’s got a tough layer of ultra-violet clear-coat protection for superior durability and ease of care, even in harshest of climates, and the satin-finish center cap won’t rust or peel.

Read more on UTV Weekly.

Universal SIDE X SIDE Cover

Pro Armor released Universal SxS/UTV Vehicle Cover. Always keeping innovation and style on the forefront they have developed a universal cover that works on most UTV’s regardless of after market accessories that you may have added.

The cover is made of heavy duty, UV resistant nylon sure to last for years. They have also added elastic around the base of the cover so it fits snugly around your tires with or without a long travel kit. In case that wasn’t enough they have also added access windows that stay securely closed with 2 way zippers and heavy duty Velcro. Need easy access to the bed or rear seats in your SxS, a heavy duty window with zipper and Velcro is here as well.

For more information check out UTV Weekly.

New Big Daddy Speed Strap Recovery Strap

Speed Industries had recently announced the New Big Daddy Speed Strap Recovery Strap. The Speed Strap is not your ordinary recovery strap. The Big Daddy 2” wide strap is the strongest. The unique construction allows you to weave a strong loop at each end in seconds. You can easily attach around anything and make it the perfect desired length.  The pulling action secures the strap making it a non-slip grip.  Easily unweave it and store in the storage bag. No more knots, thousands of uses.

Available in 1” or 2” Nylon Weave in multiple lengths. Up to 20,000 pound towing capacity.

Read more on UTV Weelky.