Snowpocalypse, Snowmageddon, Snowtorious!

Old Man Winter is pissed!  Obviously, someone has done something to make him freeze everyone to

death, close schools (OMG!), and snow folks "in" here in the mountains for days on end!  

Cabin Fever is hitting everybody and the driveway and road to your house is covered?  

Well, sad to say, but we still have more winter weather ahead of us folks.  

Tired of waiting for the thaw?  Shoveling is hard work!   Heart attack special?  No thanks!

Why not be better prepared this year?  Do you have a four wheeler or maybe a Ranger already?  

How about a snow plow for it?  We have them and have not had an unhappy camper after a purchase of a snow plow, yet.  We have them for just about every kind of ATV or UTV that we sell or on the market!  Check out our online catalogs and see for yourself, or call Keith in the morning at the Jackson YPK (606-666-5333) and he can fill you in on all of your options.

     

Now, if you do not already have an ATV, or UTV (side by side) of some sort, 

then do I have a deal for you.......

Stop on by and check out our Promotions on almost everything Polaris in the store, awesome deals on Kawasaki and Yamaha too!  We are particularly crazy about the 2014 Polaris Ranger XP 900 in Limited Edition White Lightning (see below!)!  We think the addition of a Polaris Glacier Pro Ranger Plow System makes it the perfect winter beast!  Watch the plow in action on our homepage!

 

Young Riders...Gotta Start'em Right!

     Around here, everyone rides.  The old, the young, the women, the farmers and even the kids!  Off road riding is one of the best forms of entertainment around here and it is a wonderful way to spend quality family time.  Young riders can learn self confidence and important skills by learning to ride kid sized ATVs, motorcycles, or even a youth sized UTV. At YPK Motorsports we have many options for the young riders.  We have Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Polaris four wheelers that are great for the new rider.  We also carry motorcycles that are made just for the beginner.  For now, for the side by side riders, there is only one UTV (or side by side) on the market for kids, and that is the Polaris RZR 170.      
      Being outdoors riding brings real adventure to a child and teaches them responsibility and respect for nature as well as for machines.  All youth sized models need to be respected and not treated like toys.  There is an obvious injury risk with the activity if not used properly, so it is important to start them out right.  There is no way to know for sure if your child is ready for the responsibility of riding, but here are some commonly asked questions to ask yourself to help you make that decision.

1. Is the child big enough and strong enough to easily reach all of the controls.  Are they strong enough to use the throttle, hand brakes, etc.  Are their arms long enough to turn the model's handlebars all the way to the left and the right?  When the rider stands on the footrests, is there at least three inches of clearance between the model's seat and the bottom of the rider?  
2. Does your child have good judgement and good coordination?  Riders of all ages need good hand-eye coordination and a good sense of balance.  Riders need to be able to think and react quickly to fast moving situations.  Do they know the difference between right/wrong, left/right, safe/unsafe, their own limits, etc?  Maturity plays a big part in whether a young rider is ready to roll or not.  You are the best judge of this.  Be sure they are ready.   
3. What safety gear and clothing should your child wear?  Do they need special stuff?  THE MOST important piece of safety equipment is a top quality motorcycle helmet (must be approved by the DOT....the Department of Transportation).  Make sure the helmet fits right and that the child learns to wear it EVERY single time they ride.  Other important safety equipment would include goggles, sturdy boots, and riding gloves.  Also be sure the child always rides in long pants and sleeves.  
4. Does the child need special training?  It is always smart to start by reading the manual with your child and going over the parts of the machine to get things started.  A period of hands on training supervised by the parent is essential to learning the basics.  A good rider needs to practice.  ALways be sure the young rider has adult supervision.  We like to always suggest new riders of all ages to train with an official riders training program.
5. Which ATV or Motorcycle size should we pick?  Using common sense it imperative with this decision.  There are guidelines from the government that dealers volunteer to comply with when selling youth models.  The guidelines are that: any ATV with an engine size less than 70cc are recommended for youngsters 6 years old or older.  Engine sizes 70-90cc are for youth ages 12 or older.  And Engine sizes greater than 90cc are recommended for ages 16 and older.  The final choice is always up the the parents, but the guidelines take a lot of the guess work out of it.          

Promos for Everyone!

KAWASAKI SPRING PROMOTION!!

Kawasaki has just released its Spring promotion this morning! We are excited to bring it to you and let you in on a great deal! You can get financing as low as 3.95% for up to 60 months for qualified buyers! AND....get up to $2,000 on select models!

Great news for the rider that has been looking at the incredible New Teryx4 models! We have lots of the Teryx4's in stock and in all of the great colors Kawasaki has offered! Green, red, yellow, camo...too many to choose from and lots of fantastic after market accessories to add to make it yours! Come on in to the showroom and take one of the New Kawasakis for a spin. The New 2012 Ninja is as awesome as they look...check them out here!

Go Big Blue!

In honor of March Madness and our beloved Kentucky Wildcats going to the Sweet Sixteen, we are spotlighting the 2012 Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 in VooDoo Blue (Wildcat Blue to you and me)! Check it out here!

Spring has sprung in KY

Flowers are blooming and the grass needs mowing, but all you want to do it ride. Does that sound familiar? I know it rings true at our house. Being at the store makes it all the much harder. YPK has all of the latest 2012 models in the showroom. Lots of great new colors of rides and absolutely the best machines we have ever seen (or heard)! If you are in the market for a new (or new to you) toy to ride, stop by or give us a call today! (606-666-5333).

If you are already the proud owner of an ATV, motorcycle, side by side, etc....but you need to get things cleaned up or serviced before you ride this season, then we would be honored to help you with that. Boone Gilliam is our certified mechanic at YPK. Boone is a Five Star Yamaha Certified Service Manager with more than a decade of experience. Boone routinely updates his certifications and stays educated on the latest tricks and techniques from Yamaha, Polaris, and Kawasaki. Boone leads a first-class service team at YPK Motorsports that can get your ride serviced and running smooth. Whether it is a routine tune up, oil change, or a complete overhaul, Boone can handle whatever rolls in the door. Call (or click here for) the store to set up an appointment.

We are wild about this 2012 Polaris RZR S 800. This is the Limited Edition White and Orange Madness color! HOT!!
YPK TRICKED IT OUT WITH:
STEREO
HARD TOP
ALL NEW BRUSHED ALUMINUM DOORS (MADE BY POLARIS APPROX $599.00)
BUMPERS and
BED RAILS!
READY FOR THE ROAD!

Tax Refund Time ....woohoooooo!

Tax Refund time in America! Bring in that refund to YPK Motorsports and make your dreams come true this year! Have you been wanting a new or pre-owned side by side (UTV) or other motorsport? Maybe an ATV or motorcycle is what you have been dreaming of. The time is NOW!
YPK Motorsports has the lowest prices of the season, the lowest prices around, and the best selection of them all! We have the crazy popular Polaris Ranger RZR line up, Polaris ATVs and UTVs, as well as all of the Kawasaki and Yamaha motor sport vehicles. Like Grizzly's or Rhino's? We got'em and we have some crazy promotions on Yamaha right now! Have you seen the Teryx4 that Kawasaki just came out with? Kawasaki Tough!

Come on in and pick what you want and we will work hard to get you financed and rolling out the door! All three of our brands have incredible finance promotions going on right now!
Dreams in Motion!

Wow, Summer flew by!

Wow, the summer of 2011 really flew by...but it must have been because we were so very busy here at the store (and out of the store too!)! However, busy is a good thing when it comes to business.
A little recap, we started the summer off with a Polaris Summer Sales Event here at the store at the end of June. Then came July, and we were off to the Polaris trade show in Nashville and it did not disappoint. The new 2012 models unveiled at the show were amazing and the custom jobs on some of the RZRs were inspiring! (Got lots of great ideas if you are interested!!) They also had two great musical acts perform....The Zac Brown Band and Justin Moore, and they were incredible! All three of our brands (Yamaha, Polaris, and Kawasaki) released their new 2012 lineups and we are thrilled with some of the new upgrades to the vehicles. Faster, stronger, better seems to be the theme with all of them this year!
However, I think the most fun we had all summer was at the annual Crockettsville event here in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky in August. It was the fourth annual Crockettsville Charity Concert and Trail Ride this year, and it was a huge success! YPK Motorsports is a very proud sponsor of this event every year and we are continually pleased with its success. The entire weekend raises money to support the Buckhorn Children's Home in Buckhorn, KY. We had a blast at the huge YPK tent talking to all of the folks about the Polaris vehicles that we brought with us to show off. The trail ride on Sunday was fantastic. We had good weather and a great turnout! If you want to see the awesome pictures from the 2011 Crockettsville Event, check'em out here.
With all of that craziness, it is no wonder summer flew by. We were blessed to have had a fantastic summer business wise, and we are excited about the Fall riding season that is creeping up on us in the next couple of weeks. It is time to change the oil, buy cool weather gear, and get ready for the trails. Camping and hunting season is here and we have some awesome Camo vehicles in stock that will get the job done and do it with style. Camo is HOT this year!! Now, New for 2012, Polaris even lets the kids get in on the camo action....and it is too cute! Polaris has the only kid sized UTV on the market with the RZR 170....and this year, Camo is king of all of the trails, big and small! We have one of these little things in the showroom and it is getting lots of attention!
Maybe you are a Yamaha Grizzly fan instead...we like this 2012 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI Auto 4x4 in Camo. Or perhaps you prefer Kawasaki and need some room for the whole gang AND that big buck you are going to bag. Maybe the 2012 Kawasaki Mule 4010 is more your style...and yes, it comes in CAMO! Can you see a pattern here? If it comes in Camo from one of our brands....we have it and you need it! The prey won't see ya coming and whatever you choose to ride....you will do it in style.
Stop by our website, WWW.YPKMOTORSPORTS.COM, our YPK facebook page, or the store and check out all the new models in for 2012. We love what we do and we want to share our passion for riding with you!

POLARIS OF JACKSON SUMMER SALES EVENT!

POLARIS OF JACKSON WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO OUR:

SUMMER SALES EVENT OPEN HOUSE

THURSDAY, JUNE 30TH, 2011

COME TEST DRIVE THE LATEST
POLARIS ATV'S AND SIDE BY SIDES!!!

FREE FOOD, MUSIC, AND GIVEAWAYS!

OPEN HOUSE
8:30 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM

BE SURE TO STOP BY!

WWW.YPKMOTORSPORTS.COM

Summer Riding in the HEAT!!

Hallelujah! Summer has finally arrived in Kentucky!!

At YPK Motorsports, we are so happy to have the warm sunshine and great weather return. We love to get out and ride and we know you do too. There are a few things to remember when you ride in the heat and sunshine. Unfortunately, you can easily dehydrate or overheat if you are riding for long periods of time in hot weather. We want to offer you a few tips to prevent anything like a heat stroke or illness that could occur with the rising temperatures.

Tip #1: Some street bike riders may already know a great secret to keep cool during summer riding, but some may not. It may seem that it would be more comfortable to ride without your jacket when it is hot out, but it actually isn't....if you know the special trick. If you soak down your shirt with water before you button up your coat, the wind will actually act as an air conditioner and cool you off rapidly while in motion! This method actually offers a cooler ride than if you weren't wearing a coat at all! If you soak your shirt, your body is able to more easily disperse its heat. Be sure to have your coat loosened as much as possible (using buttons instead of zippers, if possible) so that air circulates creating a cooling system on your body as you roll on down the highway! A mesh protective jacket also aids in the cooling effect. We at YPK personally like the Icon Men's Arc Mesh jacket for its protective factors as well as its breath-ability. Stopping to re-wet your shirt every 30 minutes or so in extreme heat will keep you cool and safe.

Tip #2: Wear light colors. This includes your brain bucket! A light colored, full face helmet with a closed visor is actually cooler than an open one while on the move. Be sure to pick one with a full face sun visor and lots of ventilation areas. We like the AFX FX-100 Sun Shield Helmet. It comes in white and has lots of venting for a cooler head! Wetting your skull cap before putting on your helmet helps too!

Tip #3: Prevent Sunburn! Remember that you can still burn through lightweight fabrics. Be sure to wear a high SPF sunscreen and reapply throughout the day. Also, always pay attention to the areas often forgotten: between sleeves and gloves, back of the neck, throat areas, and if you have your jacket open...the v-neck area.

Tip # 4: WATER!! Drink it, as well as wear it! Be sure you are drinking water throughout your day of riding to prevent dehydration! We suggest a bag type water dispenser, such as the Thor Hydrant Hydration Pack. This will let you drink while on the move! If you decide to carry water bottles, be sure to stop about every half hour to rehydrate.

YPK Motorsports wants you to have a safe and super summer of riding. Be sure to always wear your helmet and stay cool.

Spring Spring Spring
...so much going on this Spring @ YPK Motorsports of Jackson, KY.


-To start off, this Thursday, March 17th, YPK Motorsports is having a Yamaha Hot Winter Nights Event. Attend this event to get an up-close look at the exciting Star Motorcycles and Yamaha motorcycles. We will be staying open until 7pm and serving refreshments! Be sure to stop by. Great prices on too many vehicles. You do not want to miss it.

-It is NCAA Basketball Tournament time here in KY....YPK Motorsports has decided to host a NCAA Bracket Challenge. It is soooo easy to play, click on this link or go our website, www.YPKMotorsports.com and follow the simple directions. It is FREE to play and there will be prizes awarded to the highest ranked players. What is not to love about that?!?

-Boom, Boom, Boom.....do you hear the rumble?? It is time for the Spring Ground Poundin' with the Knott County Trail riders! This Event is hosted at the Knott County ATV Training Center. Three days of exciting trail riding fun! YPK Motorsports is a sponsor of this event and will be there on Saturday with a Display and Demos to check out. Be sure you stop by the tent!! We will have Polaris' latest and greatest rides on hand for you to check out!!! Lots to look at and FREE giveaways too! The event starts Friday evening, April 15th at 4:00 pm and goes through the weekend until Sunday, April 17th at noon. There is always lots of fun at this event. Be sure to check it out!

There are just three of the fabulous events going on right now at YPK Motorsports
Spring prices are super low at the store right now, so the time is right! Bring in your tax refund and buy a new ride to save gas, or maybe a new off road vehicle to relax with on the weekends.
As always, any questions at all, just give us a call. 606-666-5333

Introducing the 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900

January is here! The New Year is always exciting at YPK Motorsports because it brings new models rolling into the store. We are especially excited to introduce the new addition to the Polaris "Side x Side" line up. For 2011, Polaris adds the RANGER RZ R XP 900, a whole new class of Side x Side that continues to offer the ultimate combination of power, suspension and agility and takes it to the extreme. This beast is out of control!!
Go to YPK website to see it IN ACTION!!

Specs...
Built for razor-sharp, Xtreme performance, the RANGER RZR XP 900 has a new 88 horsepower, 900 Twin, Electronic Fuel Injected (EFI) engine, a new 3-Link Trailing Arm Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) with 13-inches of ground clearance and 14-inches of travel, and is light weight with a low center of gravity for unmatched cornering. These features make the RANGER RZR XP 900 the only extreme performance Side x Side on the market.

With so many premium features, the 2011 Polaris RANGER RZR XP 900 is not just at the head of its class, it’s in a class by itself!!

Key features are:

• Polaris ProStar™ 900 DOHC Twin EFI Engine
• NEW! 3-Link Trailing Arm IRS with 14" of Travel
• On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive

We are already taking deposits for these bad boys. We expect them to start rolling in sometime mid to late January. They will be tough to keep in stock, no doubt! Call the store and set up your test ride for as soon as they arrive! 606-666-5333

Remember, be sure to come in to the store Tuesdays through Saturdays for the month of January. The boys at YPK are hibernating on Mondays.

YPK contest!! Runs till July 31st, 2010!!

YPK Motorsports is having its first ever Facebook/website contest!!
Here’s the scoop……………..
YPK wants to see some pictures of you and your friends getting muddy on your ATV’s and UTV’s. The photo of the “muddiest” will win a prize that can be picked up at the YPK store in Jackson. We are running the contest until the end of July.
The details are that it has to be a new photo (within the last six months) of YOU on your ATV or UTV. You can post the picture to our Facebook page or you can send it to our email address Photos@YPKmotorsports.com YPK will have the right to use the photo on its website and will make a decision on the winner. All decisions are final.
We are looking forward to seeing how muddy you can get!!