August 2011
The goals for this 2011 Kawasaki Teryx build were extreme suspension, lightweight, performance and trail capability. A true multi-purpose UTV that excels in multiple terrains.
The build began in February 2011 with a brand new 2011 Kawasaki Teryx Sport.
The first phase of the project included suspension, roll cage, skid plates and rocker protection, winch, seats and harnesses, exhaust, intake, radiator clutch and a few other goodies. Then we were off to Moab for some rock crawling at the 2011 Rally on the Rocks. The Teryx performed beyond our expectations and even tackled Upper Helldorado at Area BFE.
Upon return from Moab, the next phase kicked into high gear. Big rock crawling tires and wheels and a big bore v-twin. Once again we hit the rocks. This time it was the Rubicon Trail in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The big bore power purred all day long and the big meat gave us some great ground clearance over the big rocks in Little Sluice.
Next, we swapped out the 31″ LT tires for some sand tires and headed to Oregon for DuneFest 2011. Switching from slow speeds and big rocks to fast dune rides and getting air is quite the change, but our Teryx again exceeded expectations. Power was spot on, and the suspension soaked up the chopped up dunes.
What’s next for our Teryx build? Maybe some tunes from SSV Works and an oil cooler from CBR Performance. But it really doesn’t need much of anything else.
More details: 2011 Kawasaki Teryx Project
Moab:
More: 2011 Rally on the Rocks – Moab
Rubicon Trail:
More: Rubicon Trail
Oregon Dunes:
More: DuneFest 2011
Specifications:
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2011 Kawasaki Teryx Sport
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Fox Racing Shox – 2.0 Position Sensitive Shocks with DSC
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Lonestar Racing – Teryx +5 XTR-F Long Travel Suspension, Gussets
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Muzzys Performance Products – Exhaust
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Dalton Industries – Clutch Kit and Overdrive Cover
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Muzzys Performance Products – 916cc Big Bore Engine
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Muzzys Performance Products – Bored Brute Force Throttle Bodies
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UTV Inc. – Intake and air filter
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Beard – Seats
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Beard – Harnesses
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UTV Inc. – Seat bases
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Black Rhino Performance – Gauges and Gauge Pod
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Wicked Bilt – Power Steering
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CBR Performance – Radiator
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Roggy Enterprises – Roll Cage
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Roggy Enterprises – Bumper
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Roggy Enterprises – Rock Sliders
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Warn Industries – Winch
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Custom Splice – Billet Winch Fairlead
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Rigid Industries – LED Lights
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Factory UTV – UHMW Skid Plate and Rocker Guard
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Axia Alloys – Mirrors
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UTV Inc. – Quick Release Steering Wheel Adapter
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UTV Inc. Radiator Fan Over Ride Switch
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OMF Performance – Rock Crawling Beadlock Wheels
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Pit Bull Tires– Rock Crawling Tires
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Fullerton Sand Sports – Sand Tires
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PRP – Storage Bags
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Royal Purple – Synthetic Oil
