Power Steering Kit For ATV's

Power Steering Kit For ATV's ATV'S ATV'S 33-5-2 Electric power steering is the latest option on high-end ATV's. But if you already own an ATV, you'll like this bolt-on electric power steering kit. All Terrain Research (ATR) released its first kit for 2003 to 2009 Polaris Sportsman 700 and 800cc models this summer. The first production run was bought out immediately, says Ted Long, general manager for the company. Within a year, he anticipates the company to have kits for Kawasaki, Yamaha, Can-Am, Arctic Cat and Honda. Long says the power steering kit appeals to a variety of customers: trail riders, farmers and ranchers, women, people with disabilities. Steering a heavy ATV all day long while pulling implements or driving rough terrain can be tiring, and ATR's kit offers a 40 to 60 percent assist. "It's in-line steering," Long says. "The kit replaces the steering shaft." People who are mechanically handy can expect to spend about 3 1/2 hrs. installing the kit following detailed instructions and a troubleshooting guide. You can also have a dealer install it. Installation includes running power from the wire harness and hooking up an LED to the dash to show that the steering is operating. "The system uses a sensor to read all steering kick-back and the motor absorbs hard impacts that would normally knock the handle bars out of your hands," Long explains. "It's also a steering damper, so if you're on terrain that pulls the handlebars around, it counteracts by stiffening up the steering." ATR also offers $995 kits for popular UTV's such as the Kawasaki Mule, Deere Gator and several other brands and models. The U.S.-made kits have a year warranty on the system and lifetime manufacture defect warranty. They can be purchased directly from ATR or from dealers listed on the website. Dealer inquiries are welcome. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, ATV Power Steering, 4504-A Candy Lane, Tyler, Texas 75703 (ph 877 581-0041; www.atrpowersports.com).

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