Off Road

The mighty Toyota Land Cruiser has a legendary reputation as a formidable off road vehicle. It was introduced to Australia in 1958, when Leslie Theiss (now Sir Leslie Theiss) imported 13 FJ25 Landcruisers to be used on the Snow Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme. Sir Les had been impressed by some privately owned Landcruisers that were already working in the area. With a clever mix of a powerful engine and rugged drive train, the Landcruiser performed well in the rugged conditions and was also quite adept on the highways, making it a very versatile vehicle. In the early years, Toyota sent engineers from Japan to study and rectify problems that these early Landcruisers were experiencing in Australia...

Whether your vehicle is the king of 4x4 off roaders or a low range off road vehicle, one thing is for sure – mud sticks.  It does not matter whether you are an expert or novice driver, if you get stuck there is nothing you can do and it is nothing to be embarrassed about.  More often than not drivers who are more experienced are the ones who tend to find themselves getting stuck as they are far more adventurous. When it comes to off roading there are no rules set in stone when it comes to vehicle recovery as no two recovery operations are the same.  However, skills required by the driver are common sense and the correct equipment for recovery situations.  It is imperative that safety remains...

An ATV also known as an all-terrain vehicle is a type of motor vehicle. Other names for an ATV are quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler. The off road vehicle was introduced in the early 1970's and can be as dangerous as motorcycles. Three wheeled ATV's have been banned due to the severity of accidents, however, they still exist. Four wheelers, however have not been banned, and are not necessarily any safer. ATV's are popular for recreation but are also sometimes used for farm work. With more and more people participating in off road activities, there have been a significant amount of deaths and injuries due to ATV accidents. The number of ATV accidents in the United States is significant...

Life is fun. Life is adventure. It is what you make out of it, nothing more and nothing less. Science, sport and spirituality are the basic ingredients of our life. The right kind of balance between all the three ingredients make our life as a blessing. We must strive to strike a perfect balance so that happiness could thrive among us. After all, there is so much tension in our daily lives along with our hectic schedules. Just by having some element of sport, spirituality and science, we can fill our lives with playful spice and sweetness. It is wonderful to know that all these three mighty ingredients are extensively and exhaustively filled in the adventure of off-roading. It is a huge fun, full of...

Quad Biking in Bournemouth is becoming enormously popular with the locals and stag parties as well as catering for corporate days out! Paying customers can go off road in all sorts of terrain and throw themselves about in relative comfort with the right safety equipment and the appropriate instruction! they are more stable than normal off road bikes and have automatic transmission to make it easier. In a short space of time you will become an expert in the use of these fantastic machines. To me there are few finer things than going hell for leather on a quad bike on a superb day! There are more places to go every year in the area, to pursue this activity, and there is little doubt that this will...

Once you have saved and scrimped to purchase your prized Polaris snowmobile, it is important to properly maintain your sled with factory authorized parts for the best performance. Genuine Polaris parts are available new and refurbished for your repair, upgrading or rebuilding project. Polaris snowmobiles have numerous styles and models to choose from including, family touring and racing sleds, offering different levels of engine power. Maintaining your sled with genuine snowmobile parts will guarantee a smooth and fun filled ride. Many snowmobile enthusiasts enjoy upgrading and adorning their treasured sleds with fancy Polaris snowmobile parts, and aftermarket upgrades. Depending on the snow...

How one goes about selecting from numerous new motorbikes can be based on several factors. How fast the rider needs the bike to go, where and how far the bike will be ridden, how comfortable of a ride it will be, how the bike looks, and whether there be additional passengers on board are just a few things to take into consideration. For a rider longing to take on hours or even days traveling the open road, a tourer is a suitable choice. The rider looking to take on rugged terrain, might be better suited to an off road bike. A cruiser is a good bike for those looking for that retro feel with a comfortable, stylish ride. These are just a few of the choices out there for bike lovers. Tourers will...

l Sport Motorcycle is basically a street legal dirt bike that can be ridden on the highway and also on trails. Often referred to as enduros or street legal off road bikes, they can be a lot of fun even for the more advanced dirt rider. The 4 benefits of such a motorcycle are: 1. Not having to transport your motorcycle to an off road trail with a pickup or a trailer. 2. Versatility of highway and off road transportation in one bike. 3. Economic savings for your every day commuting needs(50 -75 mpg). 4. Legal and insurable recreation and transportation combined. There are 2 ways you can obtain a dual sport bike. 1. Purchase a factory made street legal dirt bike. These are sold as Dual Sport Bikes, in...

The idea of a "right" or "best" bike rack is almost as hard to define as the "right" or "best" bicycle for you. But here are six tips to help you buy the one you need -- the one that offers the best combination of features, quality, and price for YOU is obviously the only "right" bicycle carrier you need to be concerned about! You could easily spend hundreds of dollars for a good new carrier, or get by with only tens of dollars in expense to buy a good used bike rack. Because there are a wide range of prices out there, and because there are many features available in all price ranges, never start with price considerations first. Instead, consider the following: Tip 1: What vehicle are you planning...

Once upon a time off-road bikes didn't exist so how did these top dirt bike manufacturers come about and why? Well, it's simple really, there came about a desire (or demand) for dirt bikes when people way back as early as the 1930's began racing in hare scrambles and motocross events in Britain. A number of companies began producing these off road bikes for these racing fanatics, BSA (Birmingham Small Arms Company) being the most dominant and largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world around that era. Around the late 60's and early 70's Japanese companies such as Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and Kawasaki stepped onto the scene to challenge the european dirt bike producers and began winning major...

There are quite a few manufacturers that produced 200 CC dirt bikes. Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, KTM, and Suzuki all had 200 cc enduro models. These small dirt bikes are great for beginners to ride. The power bands are smooth and relaxing making for more enjoyable ride for beginners. A brand new person the dirt bike riding would be able to hop on a 200 cc dirt bike and ride easily. 200 cc bikes are often very light and easy to handle. Kawasaki, maker of the KDX 200 is a great bike. The KDX 200 of them comes equipped with some suspension, a light, and a easy to use clutch. The KDX is a very mellow ride. This bike is great to ride on trails, gravel roads, and in the backyard. You can also use this...

ATVs have gone from being just an all-terrain toy to doing double or even quadruple duty as everything from a lawn mower to a forklift to a snowplow to a grader. Just check out the Swisher Mower products to see what I'm talking about. Swisher's QuickSwitch™ System and accessories has made it easier than ever. In fact, Swisher's QuickSwitch™ System was awarded ATV Magazine's 2008 Product Innovation Award. The FT1150 Mower can either be used in front of your ATV or as a trail-behind mower with the optional 5148 Wheel/Hitch kit. It has a more-than-generous 50" cutting width with three boron alloy steel blades. The ball bearing caster wheels, the 1.5" to 4.5" height adjustment and the 11 HP Briggs...

A SUV, also called a sports utility vehicle, is a great option if you are looking for the adaptability of having a car that can carry large amounts of luggage but can also go off road with ease. They are easy to drive in urban areas and are able to carry more than the regular number of passengers. Renting a full size SUV is as easy as renting a normal car with most car rental companies supplying a number of different makes and models to suit every taste. Why rent an SUV? Renting an SUV provides you with so many options and advantages other smaller sedans and hatchbacks can't. They are designed to be off road vehicles. This means you will be able to explore off road locations and transverse difficult...

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Adventure Neck Brace: Protection Isn’t Immaculate Without One Leatt’s Collection If you bear a caring for off-road racing, you should be definitely searching into the variety of neck braces and other motocross accessories from Leatt. They carry a deluxe collection that is designed to supply elated quality protection, which is needful in this sport. Otherwise, you will end up with fatal injuries and bad falls. Leatt’s neck braces like the Leatt Adventure neck brace confines the rider from exercising a range of overwhelming moves but leaves enough coverage for any sort of severe damage. All you necessitate is five minutes to realize used to wearing the neck brace, and after that, the...

A few years ago, one of my friends told me that she had plans to go watch her daughter 'mudding' that evening. I asked her what 'mudding' was and she was amused that I had no idea. She told me that 'mudding' or mud racing involved having a four wheel drive vehicle with truck mud tires and driving through a pit full of mud. Apparently, 'mudding,' also known as mud racing, mud bogging, mud running or mud drags became popular in the 1970's. Over the years it has gained popularity and mud racing events have often been held with monster truck events. In 2008 mud racing sanctioning of a national champion and this year five states held national championship point series competitions. Apparently my friend...

The perfect off-road vehicle is one with a great body, a great inside, and great parts that make everything just a little easier to maneuver on an off-road course. Many people like to use jeep parts on their off-road trucks or all terrain vehicles. The best vehicles may also happen to have Mickey Thompson tires or special edition Mickey Thompson wheels. Your vehicle will need to be in prestige condition for the type of terrain that you may be traveling on. For your next off road trip, you and your vehicle will be in the best shape for a great ride and an awesome adventure. There are many different types of off road adventure vehicles to use on any of your random outdoors adventures. There are dirt...

There are many classes included in the vast world of acute sports. X Games have dominated a good portion of the sporting history of men, and it is insistent to assert that ATV sale has been a part of this. Many all terrain cars are used for recreational purposes, this includes the idea of extraordinary sports. In the machinery market, they are actually a large range of ATVs available for buying and upgrade. Consumers could select plenty of brands that offer parts and accessories of ATV, there are even new ATV models in the market that have revolutionary designs. They possess new inventions to have a bigger time and experience using your vehicle. In looking completely at the ATV industry today, it is...

You've made the big decision: it's time to buy a motorcycle. You've done your research and you basically know what style, and maybe even what particular model you want. Now, it's time to head to the showroom and make a deal! Before stepping foot into your local motorcycle dealer, keep this in mind: prices are often non-negotiable... particularly on popular models. Motorcycle dealers do not work with the same high profit markets as car dealers, and are much less capable of making a better deal than what's listed on the price tag. But, slow-selling models (those usually on sale) sometimes have a bit of negotiation room. And, of course, you're always free to try and get a few accessories (helmets...

One of the most important things that you can do to keep you Kawasakimotorcycle running at optimum performance is to perform regularmaintenance. There are a number of ways to do this. Some owners taketheir bikes into a repair shop every six months or so for a check-up. Others save money by doing the work at home themselves. Doing ityourself can help keep the maintenance costs of your Kawasakimotorcycle down. Here are five steps you can do right now to insurethat your Kawasaki Motorcycle runs as well as the first day you got it. Lets start with the brakes. Step number 1 is to replace the brake pads. It might sound like a hard place to start, but it only takes 45 minutesand tools that you already own...

Swings and climbing frames can rust, lose their bolts or break, so overhaul all outdoor play equipment at least once a year. Teach children to keep well clear when a swing is being used, as either the seat or a child's foot can deliver a very hard blow. Bicycles should also be regularly overhauled with particular attention being paid to the brakes. A child can easily be thrown over the handlebars if she tries to stop at speed when her back brakes aren't working. If you take your child to a public playground, choose one in which the swings and slides are well maintained and set on grass or on a special, shock-absorbent surface. Ordinary tarmac or concrete is more dangerous if children fall on it...

In the warm weather months it is nice to have the kids play outside. They need to have play toys designed for the outdoors though. There are a variety of things you can get for your kids to play with. From monkey bar sets to pogo sticks you can find something that will suit your kids. You can find outdoor toys that cover a range of activities. What child doesn't like to play with the jumping hop ball? They can jump and bounce along enjoying the great outdoors. The ball is made of a heavy-duty vinyl and strong enough to standup for the punishment kids can dish out to a toy. Does your child prefer ride-on toys? You can find different models of these for you child to play with. They can pretend they...

Today, the name Mickey Thompson brings to mind stellar wheels and tires that are respected for their speed and safety capabilities. Long before the wheels and tires, Thompson the man was known for his thirst for speed and his ability to race. Off-road, his performances are the stuff of legend. He also raced dragsters and won many championships. He was a talented driver but what really has kept his name at the forefront of the racing world is his ability to serve as a skilled automobile technician. He did not just drive cars; he made them better. He is the person who designed the slingshot dragster, moving a seat so that he could effectively increase traction and ultimately speed. The first American...

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Grandtrek Dunlop snow tires are some of the highest quality snow tires available on the market today. There are several models to choose from and many people have a hard time deciding which is the right one for their winter driving needs. Generally speaking, Grandtrek Dunlops come in 5 different models and multiple sizes. The Grandtrek models are broken down by vehicle type and specific performance features. Grandtrek Dunlop WT M2: High Performance Snow Tires for 4x4 and SUVs. This model is specifically designed for higher weight or larger SUVs and trucks. Examples would be the Ford Expedition, Cadillac Escalade, Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Silverado, and others. The Grandtrek...

The 2008 Mazda CX-9 is a full size crossover that combines the driving ease of an automobile with the functionality and sleek appearance of a sport utility vehicle. The CX-9 features seven passenger seating and is available in three different trims, in either front or all-wheel drive. The CX-9 comes standard with a 3.7 liter and 270 hp V6 engine. Typical gas mileage is 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. It comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission complete with overdrive. The 2008 Mazda CX-9 is also a fun and comfortable vehicle with many built-in safety features. The model received five out of five stars for front and side impact performance. It also received a solid four...

The Grandtrek SJ6 snow tire from Dunlop is a specially designed snow tire for light SUVs, pickups, and 4x4s. This tire fits the 15 and 16 inch rims of smaller vehicles very well. It has certain upsides and downsides you should consider when deciding which snow tire to buy this winter. Compared to the SJ5 model, the Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 is better suited to smaller and lighter vehicles. These include Jeeps (Wrangler, Cherokee, Commander, Compass, Patriot, Liberty), Honda (Passport, Element, CR-V, Pilot, Ridgeline), Toyota (Highlander, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, RAV4), Hyundai (Tuscon, Santa Fe, Veracruz), Ford (Flex, Edge, Escape, Explorer, Ranger), Mazda (CX-7, CX-9), BMW X3, etc. If you have a larger...

Overview Introduced in 1999 as a 2000 model year, the Excursion was immediately criticized for being too large to fit in most home garages and its poor fuel economy (around 12-14 mpg highway and 8-10 mpg city) relative to the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL, its chief competitors . Shortly before launch, the Sierra Club awarded the Excursion an "Exxon Valdez" award for this reason, in reference to the ill-fated oil tanker. Sales were initially good, but slowed as gasoline prices rose. Industry insiders expected Ford to stop producing the Excursion, but sales continued through the 2005 model year, for which it received a minor facelift, and production of the Excursion ended in September 2005...

The USA is filled with a population which loves freedom and this very freedom surely includes having one's own private and independent means of transportation. The average USA citizen definitely loves his autonomous right to go where he wants and when he wants! America's burgeoning populace has caused an explosion in vehicles on the maze of highways and byways that carpet this great land. With such a multitude of automobiles and other vehicles, the surplus of damaged cars in USA has also increased exponentially. Every make, model, and year can be found in salvage yards and in damaged cars auctions. There is almost no limit to the huge availability of vehicles. Every day brings even more automobiles...

Large SUV's built on truck chassis present a serious danger to others (DTO) on the road. A truck-based SUV provides about 5% greater safety for its occupants than a car does in a front, rear, or side crash, and deals about a 300% greater risk of death to the people in any vehicle it hits. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looked at deaths per million miles driven and found that large SUV's involved in two-vehicle accidents inflict far more damage on other vehicles and their occupants. The reason is simple physics. Full size SUV's and pickups weigh about 1000 pounds more than the average car. A vehicle that weighs a half ton more delivers a far greater destructive force on impact. Add to...

Buying a Certified Pre-Owned car (CPO) from a qualified automotive dealership offers many benefits to buyers as it is passed through thorough and rigorous inspection, is reliable, and is as good as a new car. Unlike buying from private sellers and used car auctions, buying from qualified automotive dealers provide customers a peace of mind and value for their money. Advantages: There are many advantages of buying a Certified Pre-Owned car from a dealership. Besides receiving inspected vehicles, you can receive additional services like roadside assistance, quality repair and servicing at state-of-the-art dealership centers etc. One of the main benefits of Pre-Owned cars is that they generally have...

Dunlop Grandtrek SJ5 snow tires have gotten excellent reviews for their grip and safety on winter ice and snow. This model has been around for a number of years and remains one of the best snow tires available. The Grandtrek SJ5 is a studless winter tire specially developed for pickup trucks and SUVs. With strong braking and traction on snow and ice, they offer a big measure of safety and "get there" even in deep powder or slushy snow. In addition, customers like the SJ5 because the handling, noise, and treadwear are all excellent compared to competing snow tires. The SJ5 Grandtrek exceeds industry ratings for snow performance and features the coveted "snow flake over a mountain" symbol. The best...

Welcome back to my series on automotive tools for the person just starting out as a do it yourself car enthusiast. Today I will talk a bit about torque wrenches, what they are, and how to shop for one. Really a torque wrench might sound like something pretty simple, and for the most part it is. However a torque wrench can be absolutely critical if you are ever going to consider building an engine or doing any kind of differential work. A torque wrenches accuracy may vary with age or abuse, so be sure not to buy a used one unless it has been recently calibrated, or you know where to get one calibrated. What a torque wrench does is actually very simple. It operates much like a regular ratchet in many...