Dunes

First turbo in the family By the staff of Dirt Wheels Sector Seven is the relatively new but innovative UTV product division of longtime off-road parts manufacturer Pro Moto Billet. Company owner Lynn Hodges is in Idaho where there are all sorts of off-road opportunities, so it was inevitable that his family would end up with a Polaris XP 1000 4 in its stable. As son Sheldon got a little older, he was looking for something sportier to drive, and the then-new Polaris RS1 was added to the family’s fleet. The RS1 project…

"Stop number two of my guide to awesome Can-Am riding spots! We’re in Sand Hollow state park in Utah this week, because it’s one of the absolute best places to go ride with these things."

-- Testing the best-selling sport ATV of all time -- By the staff of Dirt Wheels Yamaha has so much love for sport ATVs that they keep the best-selling ATV in the category on dealer floors for you to buy today! It’s no secret, the struggle of the economic downfall in 2008 hindered the market and kick-started the decline of sport quads. Compounded with the rise in UTV technology, the sport ATV category had its heyday. Now we consider certain 4x4 machines sport models. Honestly, those 4x4s are very sporty in our…

After officially purchasing the Glamis Beach Store and the surrounding land, Glamis is unofficially RZR town.

-- Close-to-perfect UTV/4x4 quad sand tires --  Tire test by the staff of Dirt Wheels. The ITP Dune Star tire breaks new ground for us. Here is a tire that has a sharply narrow focus limited primarily to sand, but could also be effective in snow or mud. Keep it away from hard dirt, but when used in the sand it was designed for, the performance is flawless. The single fault we can find is that it currently fits only 12-inch wheels. End of complaints. FEATURES Most sand tires are designed…

Use nitrogen for your UTV springs By the staff of Dirt Wheels Mark and Marie Jensen used their passion for design and off-road racing and Mark’s nearly 40 years of machining, engineering and ISO 9000 global-standard quality-control experience to fabricate their first suspension systems. They later incorporated ORI Struts as a company in 2002. Mark gained his appreciation for precision engineering as a Honda motorcycle mechanic, and later as a machinist before completing formal studies in manufacturing engineering. He…

For decades, Oceano Dunes in SLO County California has been a cherished OHV area for many in the off-road community. Countless stories can be told about the memories shared on those hallowed grounds, including the release of Honda's first ATC model.  Residents who live near the Oceano Dunes OHV area in San Luis Obispo, CA have been in at arms for years over the "serious health concerns" caused by the dust from the recreation enthusiasts. The SLO County Air Pollution District has recently proposed to initiate a…

We had an awesome opportunity to shoot Fuel Off Road's new 2018 Can-Am build in the Idaho dunes, and it was also just displayed at Sand Sport Super Show in Costa Mesa. Fuel started with a 2018 Can Am Maverick X3 X RS Turbo R and gave it a slick new makeover. The guys at BFD Off-Road fabricated an awesome curved cage with a scoop roof to allow prime air flow. Baja Designs lights and Buggy Whip Inc. LED's keep the rig well lit for epic night runs and the wiring for all that glow comes together with an XTC powersports…

The Idaho Dunes UTV Invasion is South East Idaho’s premier UTV enthusiast event. With the St. Anthony Sand Dunes Recreation Area serving as the backdrop for this 4 day event be sure you are ready for the ride of your life! Not only does the area offer one of the most spectacular sand dune experiences in the country, it also offers hundreds of miles of trail riding and extreme off road adventure for the whole family. Hundreds of UTV enthusiasts from around the country came to enjoy throw down in the dunes, and…

On occasion we feature “Where to Ride” articles based on trips we go on, events taking place or just where we happen to be testing the latest ATVs. This month, we assembled a list of the best ride areas in the country with details on how to get there, what to expect, along with lodging and vehicle rental information. 1. IMPERIAL DUNES Brawley, California Otherwise known as Glamis, this is the largest concentration of rideable sand dunes in the United States, and they are open year round. The three main riding…