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SEMA 2011

SEMA; to automotive enthusiasts, the word conjures up images of hundreds of custom cars, trucks and toys, and thousands of goodies to spend money on for their own cars, trucks or toys. SEMA is the Special Equipment Manufacturers Association. Members of SEMA deal in the aftermarket for cars, trucks, and...
November 16th, 2011 | Toys Hi-lite | Read More

2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Expo Photo Gallery

I recently got back from the 12th annual Off Road Expo in Pomona, Ca. Sponsored by Lucas Oil and General Tire, it has become the premier event for off road builders and parts manufacturers to showcase their products. Here are some of the pictures i took that maybe of interest. Enjoy. (Hint: No need to...
October 17th, 2011 | Toys Hi-lite | Read More

Yamaha Introduces New 2012 YFZ450

Original High-Performance Sport ATV Brings More Power at Lower Cost   CYPRESS, Calif. – September 14, 2011 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the world’s leading sport ATV manufacturer, is introducing a new YFZ450 with increased power and performance.  The 2012 YFZ450 is priced at $6,799 – approximately...
September 14th, 2011 | Toys Hi-lite | Read More

Dual Sport Conversion Adventures – Part 2

A continuation to my conversion to a dual-sport WR-450… (Part 1 here) Stator and Light upgrades: In part one, I installed a Barely Legal Dual Sport kit and was ready to move on to the next step. I noticed that the Barely Legal kit does not switch the headlight to DC power and since I now have...
July 1st, 2011 | Toys Hi-lite | Read More

Dual Sport Conversion Adventures

It all started when my brother bought a dual sport bike and talked about taking an adventure up the California coast. Well there I was sitting there thinking, Darn I got this nice 2007 WR450F and no money to buy a second bike! What’s a poor guy to do? Well I started looking around at converting...
May 18th, 2011 | Toys Hi-lite | Read More