Time to Winterize Your Offroad Vehicle

Wow, how quickly time is flying by! The leaves are gone and it is November already! The weather is turning cold, fast! With those cooler temps, comes time for some preparation for winter for your offroad vehicles if you are planning on storing them until Spring.

YPK has come up with an easy list of 7 steps
for you to easily winterize your ATV or offroad vehicle.

Step 1: Fill gas tank. Be sure to include a fuel stabilizer to prevent the gasoline from breaking down and causing damage to the fuel lines and various other areas of your ATV.

Step 2: Change the oil. This helps prevent corrosion on the metal surfaces of your ATV. This helps keep everything clean and properly lubed.

Step 3: Lube your throttle and clutch cables to help them stay in good working condition.

Step 4: Battery: Ideally you want to leave your battery in the vehicle with a "trickle charger" or battery tender attached when you plan to store for the winter, since it gradually loses charge over time. A trickle charger (or battery tender) is a smart charger that basically turns itself on and off as needed to prevent overcharging. Be sure to take time to clean the posts on your battery before connecting to the charger. Add a bit of grease to the threads of the bolts to keep them clean all season.

Step 5: Tires: Inflate to their ideal level to decrease the chance of getting flat spots on your tires. Move the ATV several times a month and parking on a different section of the tires every time helps prevent flat spots. To prevent dry rot on your tires, be sure to keep them out of direct sunlight over the storage time.

Step 6: Give your ATV a bath. Be sure to remove any grease or bugs on the paint or chromed areas. There are products available to protect the finish of the paint and chrome of your vehicle at the store.

Step 7: Store your vehicle inside a garage if at all possible. If storage outside is necessary, be sure to invest in a good fitting, breathable cover and check on the vehicle periodically to be sure the cover is protecting your investment.

YPK has all the products you may need to perform this service at home. If you need any supplies, accessories, or parts for this job, stop by the store and pick up what you will need before you start. Or let YPK do the job for you in our service department. Our service technicians can easily perform the services needed to winterize your vehicle, as well as perform routine maintenance and safety checks while we have your vehicle in the shop. By winterizing your vehicle properly, you are protecting your investment and will prevent problems in the Spring when it is time to ride again. Come visit our website at www.ypkmotorsports.com

2011 models are HERE!!!!!!!

The 2011 models are arriving daily from ALL THREE brands that YPK Motorsports carries! There have been some great improvements to many of the vehicles for the new year's line up.

Today, we will focus on the 2011 Polaris RZR UTV or side by side. Polaris was the first manufacturer or brand to offer "Side-by-Sides" that offered impressive razor sharp performance and lightning speed. Bringing fun into the side by side world like never before. Polaris continues to bring innovative ideas to the table and lead the side by side category.

Let's take a look at a few of the new specs.....For 2011, The RANGER RZR group has a more aggressive style for the front-end that will increase the cooling airflow area by 29 percent. There is new side protection for easier ingress and egress. And there is a new more accessible glove box that is in-cab now. High/Low headlights are new for increased night visibility for the late night riders. Big news of a new fuel management system coupled with a new tank offers a 30 percent improvement in the range with better slow speed drive-ability. More quality improvements include a better clutch/belt cooling, front and rear drive durability improvements, and sealed dash switches to keep out the mud. The new RZR units will also feature new easier-to-use side nets.

The RANGER RZR 800 will offer six percent more power in 2011. With the addition of an 800 H.O. engine giving the RANGER RZR 800 55hp and quicker acceleration corner-to-corner for more razor sharp trail performance. Built for trails, the RANGER RZR 800 improvements will include new trail friendly extenders for the rear rack to make it more convenient to carry more gear. Polaris also will offer the vehicle in the new Polaris Pursuit Camouflage pattern for the hunters that want to hunt in style.

For 2011, the RANGER RZR S 800 will continue be the razor sharp performer that off road enthusiasts have come to expect and love. 2011 offers long-travel suspension, the fastest acceleration with a 63 mph/101.4 kph top speed, superior ergonomics along with the On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive for ultimate traction.

Along with these amazing improvements on an already awesome vehicle, the RANGER RZR S 800 also will receive new ITP 900 XCT tires with big bore shocks. They will available in two premium painted editions along with the standard edition. The RANGER RZR S 800 is the first vehicle to feature the ITP 900 XCT brand tires as standard equipment. ITP is the Number "1" aftermarket tire and wheel brand that has grown rapidly in respect within the industry. The new tires were built for high-performance and cross country trail riding. They feature a knobby, aggressive tread pattern for even more impressive cornering ability. They are perfect for rough mountain terrain in the area and trails too. The 2011 comes with a smoother, more agile ride than ever before, leaving no doubt that Polaris RZR series will continue to be the choice of performance-minded, off-road enthusiasts for years to come.
Come see the new 2011 models today at YPK Motorsports in Jackson, KY. You will be thrilled with what you see! Visit our website at www.ypkmotorsports.com today!