ATVPT

Name: Jody Robinson
Nickname: JR
Current Residence: Statesville, North Carolina
Born in 1971

  I was raised in the foothills of NC, I’ve been hooked on motorcycles and ATV’s since my first mini-bike at age five. At seven, my first four-wheeler came in the form of a single seat go-cart that my Dad put together. I couldn’t quite reach the pedals, so he re-located them closer to my feet. I watched him wrench with wide open eyes, taking it all in. I remember it was powered by a 3.5 hp Tecumseh and it ran pretty good, but it wasn’t long before I wanted to go faster. When Dad thought I was ready, he motioned for me to ride over. With me still sitting on the cart, he tinkered with the engine for a minute and then told me to “Hit it”. I didn’t know that he had un-hooked the governor. I took off wide open with my One Wheel Drive “limited grip” searching for traction in the dirt. When it finally hooked up, I remember thinking “WOW! You’re pretty cool Dad! How did you do that???” My first performance modification was forever etched into my mind. The “mods” have been on ever since.


  I currently ride a 2004 Suzuki Twin Peaks 700.  It’s virtually identical to a Kawasaki Prairie, so there are many aftermarket products and DIY mods available.  I can’t leave anything stock it seems, and that is what eventually led to my position as the ATVPT Eastern Regional Operations Director.  I also currently work as a machine designer, but my dream job is to be involved with quad design and proving those designs on the track and trail.


  I have an 11 year old daughter that also likes to ride.  Here is Victoria proving that she is her fathers’ daughter!