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Automotive Guide Performance Enhancement Has A History?

By: Terry Price
Automotive:Motorcycles Guide

If you are an off-roading or motorcycle fanatic or even if you just have a general interest in all terrain vehicles, it is interesting to know a little history behind this awesome sport! Honda, was the first to bring ATV’s to the market back in 1969. It was commonly referred to as the ATC back then. They supplied most of the parts for the industry including motorcycle exhaust and ATV exhaust parts. It wasn't until the early 1980’s that the usefulness of this wonderful machine was established. Up until this point these fat-tired three-wheelers were mainly used as play toys. After the other manufacturers saw how well Honda was doing, they decided to hop on the bandwagon as well with their own versions of this fun, action-packed, three-wheeled machine.

In 1985, Suzuki introduced a new four-wheel version called the Quad racer. This was considered a utility machine more than a sport vehicle. Around this time, most manufacturers had some sort of utility machine to compliment their lineup. More parts manufacturers catered to the market as well offering flowmaster exhaust, vance and hines exhaust and other types of sport-enhanced exhaust systems. In 1988, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) put a stop to some of the fun by attacking the ATV industry based on some statistics related to injury compared to other forms of recreational vehicles.

It's unfortunate in a way that this fun sport had its image tainted by a small group of not-so-responsible adults who drank too much and wore no helmets, and didn't supervise their children when they rode. It turns out that manufacturers at this point concentrated their efforts in the booming utility segment. A new phase in sporting quads was born and led to a major demographic shift. The generation Y (18- to 24-year-old) demographic was exploding, and led to a boom in sportier quads. Manufacturers started to design technological marvels on four wheels that catered to the sportier types as well as to farmers, ranchers, and hunters a- like. Performance enhancement manufacturers such as borla exhaust and many others supplied exhaust tips and many other types of performance enhancement equipment. The YFZ450 and Honda's new TRX450R started a natural progression from this day forward.

By Terry Price- Remember to visit http://www.motorcycle-atv-exhaust.com/ for other fun articles and information on atv’s, motorcycle exhaust and other performance enhancement products. Yoshimura offers you 100% titanium exhaust systems, http://www.motorcycle-atv-exhaust.com/109-yoshimura-atv-exhaust.html

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