Sandpuppi's 4th Annual Ride ( Rose City ,MI) !!

[sandpuppi101]

Wow,August is almost already here again ,and with that come's my 4th annual ride which will once again be taking place in Rose city ,Mi this year from Friday August 15th to Sunday the 17th.All member's are welcome as long as they can follow my rule's ,and you love to ride ,(3-Wheeler's are a bonus),LOL.Anyway's all are welcome,as long as you can tolerate some of the most beautiful scenery and wildlife ,not too mention trail's you've ever seen.
This year will be a Tad different than last year,and I am gonna need some info from everyone who plan's on attending's thought's.This year I am thinking of scratching the Poker-Run ,and hitting the trail's hard.Running North a bit to the Bull Gap Trail system,and having a cookout at Bull Gap riding area,afterward's we can continue back too camp..I am guessing the round trip to be in the 60 mile range.I am thinking of posting gas at a selected site ,in the trail system ,via a ORV parking area ,and I also have map's with GPS cord's,,.This is what I am thinking ,I need your thought's??
Sleeping in the cabin will be on a 1st come 1st serve basis,but tent camping will be readily avalible,I am also looking for a headcount.
For you out of state people with question's about riding in Michigan take a look at http://www.offroad-ed.com/mi/handbook for the law's and regulation's that the state require's.For past info on this annual ride check out the Sandpuppi Ride thread's and see what you can expect this year +2 ...
All I ask is that we comply with the simple rule's that will be estabilished,such as a 5mph speed limit on the road,(too keep the neighbor's happy),no horsing around on the main road,and basically ,not making the neighbor's angry.Once you hit the trail's,your on your own..I will be providing map's of area's also.Basically if ya wanna ride instead of talking about it than this ride is for you,if ya wanna talk about how nice your garage queen is ya better be willing to get it dirty or leave it in the garage,
I will be posting up and address or somebody else can help me out with doing a mapquest to the cabin.I'm sure I missed something but ask a question and I"m sure that if I can't answer it ,a previous rider can help out..Also any vouleenteer's ,let me know..But keep these date's open,you won't wanna miss this..Now who's coming ???

[hublake]

Roger,

I will be there this year. There is only 1 of me. I only live about 60 miles from there so if you need some help getting set up ahead of time let me know.

Lloyd

[tapper190]

I've been waiting for this all year! :w00t: I've booked every Friday off work in Aug. waiting for the date! I should be there in the A.M. on Friday. There might be two in my party, I'll confirm that later.
That sounds like a great idea to have a long ride, that way everybody can enjoy the ride, including yourself! If you need help with anything, let me know
Tapper

[Mrs.Mosh]

Roger,We may try to come out for this one.Can you Give us a call sometime,so we can talk about it?How far From Us do you think it is?

[sandpuppi101]

Tammy I think Seadoo said it was 5 hour's from him,but I don't where you's live in relation to him though.I hope you guy's make it,believe me it's worth the drive .I 'll get ahold of ya's shortly though..

[hublake]

Roger,

I was just thinking about what you said about a gas drop. I have been down M-33 between Mio and Rose City a number of times and have seen many quads and dirt bikes at a gas station/party store along M-33. I don't know how far off of the trail it is but maybe that could work. If I get a chance I will take a drive over that way some day and check it out.

Lloyd

[dizasterzrfun69]

we're are planning on being there friday evening probablly. cant wait!

[Itrike]

I'll be there around noonish friday , as of right now it will be just me but might travel up with gag

[ATC-Eric]

I too have also been eagerly waiting for this ride! :w00t: Hell yeah!




Roger, I can say at least me and my brother will be there, maybe a couple of other friends.



For those of you contemplating this ride, if you can make it, dont second guess it! The Michigan ORV trails are some of the best trails Ive riden on. Its an absolute blast.


Jason and I will HOPEFULLY roll in Friday morn, IF we dont experience flood problems again :)

Cant wait! :)

[RoscoW]

Ohh--Yeaaaa
Roger, Shannon and myself are in for sure and I'm positive Scott's good to go as well. We will be there before noon on fri and will camp in the trailer again. If the other Canadians (Kintore and Dad,Tapper) want to car pool and split gas we can fit 10 or so machines on the new trailer:w00t:
The out and back ride sounds great with us, the bombie might need a couple fuel stops though:lol: (jk)

Looking forward to it

Ross..

[tecat-z]

Man, crusing to Mio sounds great! Love long haul rides. And for anyone going on this type or ride. Make sure your bike is up to the task!!!!!!!! These are very long trails, and we will be in the middle of nowhere for long periods of time. Reliability is key. I've been fired up since last year. Oh and Ross, ill be stayin' close to the Bombi. The tow truck is sweetttttttttt.......... See all of ya there

[Gag_Halfront]

I'll be there around noonish friday , as of right now it will be just me but might travel up with gag

Oh yeah. I'm in. You know I'm not afraid to get my X dirty. :twisted: I say we throw Danielle on the battle trike and make her go, too. That's the weekend before she goes off to college.

http://gallery.halfront.com/albums/Trikes/dirty_trike.jpg

[Kintore]

Keep hearing good things about this ride, I might have to see what I can do!

[Tekawte1]

:w00t: I am seriously going to try to make this ride happen! I hear a ton about it and it sounds fantabulous!:lol:

[sandpuppi101]

Keep hearing good things about this ride, I might have to see what I can do!

Josh it mite not be like outlaw ATC 70 basment racing ,but I know you'd love hitting the trail's.And ya hear good thing's about the ride cuz,it's an actual hardcore ride..You'll love it..

[Gunnar]

There is a gas station on 33 that is accessable to orvs its a little south of bull gap. Its called the Pink Store (mostly i think because its painted pepto pink).

Ill try like heck to be there this year.

Leif

[hublake]

There is a gas station on 33 that is accessable to orvs its a little south of bull gap. Its called the Pink Store (mostly i think because its painted pepto pink).

Ill try like heck to be there this year.

Leif

Roger,

That is the place I was thinking about also. Couldn't remember the name.

Lloyd

[sandpuppi101]

There is a gas station on 33 that is accessable to orvs its a little south of bull gap. Its called the Pink Store (mostly i think because its painted pepto pink).

Ill try like heck to be there this year.

Leif

Now Gunnar will that be a good half way point for getting gas for the 2 stroker's,if we're heading too Bull Gap or should we still plan on spotting gas there also ?? I sure don't want to see any of us riding on fume's or running out on the way.And what's your estimate on getting there .I was told pretty much a whole day's trip..

[sandpuppi101]

Here's some info for you all top mapquest and get an idea of how long the trip will be ..The cabin does'nt have an official address,but the place across the road does,it's :1018 Lorenze Court
Rose City, Michigan
48654
Any questions just let me know..

[dizasterzrfun69]

Now Gunnar will that be a good half way point for getting gas for the 2 stroker's,if we're heading too Bull Gap or should we still plan on spotting gas there also ?? I sure don't want to see any of us riding on fume's or running out on the way.And what's your estimate on getting there .I was told pretty much a whole day's trip..

I remember last year a few of us were right past the cemetary and some kids on a dirtbike were out of gas. I think it was either larry or Eric that drained some out of their ride to help the kids out. About half way back larry or eric (whichever it was) ran out of gas :lol: good times

[tapper190]

That was Larry with his 350x :lol:
Tapper

[hublake]

Can anybody tell me the mileage I can expect to get on a tankful of gas on an 85 BR?

Lloyd

[tecat-z]

I would say roughly 70-80 miles, depending how you ride. Hopefully these trails are large and fairly non stop. Miles can be racked up relatively fast. If so, and everyone sort of stays together, this one way trip of 70 or so miles will be no problem. :cool: I'll be riding a different machine this year which will only require me to bring one bike. A recently purchased 04 Yamaha WR450F. I rode this bike over 100 miles last Saturday up in Baldwin Michigan on fast fire trails and it works great. Very fast and smooth, and decent on gas. Bike only had 230 miles on it when i bought it 2 weeks ago. Basically brand new! I still love bikes and this works better than my yz250 for loooong hauls like these. Has front and rear lights, and a tripmeter.:naughty: See ya there......:beer

[gplarryv]

I rode this bike over 100 miles last Saturday up in Baldwin Michigan on fast fire trails and it works great.


were you riding out of the M37 parking lot


One thing we need to do this year is find out which trails are the sled trails that ORV'S arnt allowed on.
I think we were riding a sled trail last year before i gas all my GO GO Juice away


OH YEAH I"M THERE ROGER


Larry

[Gunnar]

You may want to plan on a gas stop midway through anyways just to be on the safe side. Going that far it might be handy to have a truck and trailor just in case someone has problems. Although if we all ride hondas it shouldnt be a problem:naughty: (jokes)
My brotherinlaw rode to mio one time on a 200sx (quad) and ended up having to walk the last couple miles for gas. But thats farther than bull gap.
I cant seem to find my map of mio trails so Ill have to go pick one up. But if I can remember right you have to head into bull gap and then take a southern loop to get to the pink store but dont quote me on this.

Leif

[hublake]

Leif
I have a map of the Huron-Manistee National Forest trail system. I see where there are a couple of places where their trail comes out to M-33. It is trail H-57. Where is the Pink Store located on M-33?

Lloyd

[gplarryv]

I cant seem to find my map of mio trails so Ill have to go pick one up. Leif


I Have a Cycle Conservation Club Trial Book of Mi trail heads all GPS'd

Someone Call me ( Roger hublake or Gunner ) at 734-953-8676 and well get the right trail maps printed for the ride

Larry

[Gunnar]

Found my map. The pink store is just south of the parking area to get into bull gap. Co. road 4328. The orv trail crosses M33 about 3 miles north of the parking area. So gas would be about 30 miles from your cabin to the pink store. I think I figured it generously just by counting the mile sq. sections on the map. Careful though Ive been known to screw things up. It sounds about right though being about 10 miles north of Rose City. Maybe tomorrow Ill take a run up there.

Leif

[sandpuppi101]

Its Official! Michigan has a new ORV law!

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Press release on 4323; signed by the Gov

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Press release from Rep Sheltron. .pdf attached below. Grabbed latest I could find, Should be passed version.
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Friends:

House Bill 4323, which provides clear legal authority for counties, townships, cities and villages in northern Michigan to allow ORVs on their road shoulders was signed into law this morning. It is now Public Act 240 of 2008.

Counties, cities and villages may begin the process of adopting their ordinances immediately. Under the new law, counties must provide a 45 day comment period to their country road commissioners and the DNR (if state forest land is in the county). County ordinances won't go into affect until approved by the county board of commissioners following this 45 day period. Cities and villages do not need to provide a comment period and could adopt ordinances for their streets beginning today. Under law, townships may not begin the process of adopting their ordinances until July 17, 2009 unless empowered by the county to do so sooner. A model ordinance will be available through my office or by contacting the Michigan Association of Counties.

Please be aware that the new law removed the old "access route" language previously in law. Consequently, none of the existing ORV ordinances in any northern Michigan county, including the counties in Upper Peninsula are valid. Until new ordinances are adopted, it is not legal to drive an ORV on a road or street anywhere in Michigan.

Another common question about the new law is whether it covers golf carts. While it is possible to drive a golf cart on an ORV trail in the state provided it has an ORV permit, this does not legally make a golf cart an ORV. In order to qualify as an ORV, a golf cart has to capable of cross country travel without benefit of road or trail. While some golf carts have been modified to accomplish this and would likely qualify under the new law, the standard golf cart would not qualify.

I would like to thank all of you who helped in drafting this legislation during the public comment process and for helping lobby for this bill during the past two years. We overcame stiff opposition from the County Road Association of Michigan and various other Lansing special interests and bureaucrats. Many people doubted we would succeed. But today, we have prevailed in making a historic change to ORV law in Michigan.

Enjoy your weekend and start contacting your county commissioners to get an ordinance adopted in your area!

Thanks again,

Joel Sheltrown
State Representative
103rd House District


Attached Files 2007-HNB-4323.pdf (83.3 KB, 1 views)
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I did'nt wanna stop on Yetti's thread that he started,so I posted up in my thread,Thank's for the info yetti.....

Anyway's what does this mean : Basically that County Road's can be used as trail way's as long as you do a speedlimit and follow basic rule's.This is a huge step in connecting the whole trail system in Michigan.Thought you's should all see why Michigan trail's are some of the best..Only a few week's away now,everybody getting ready?

[RoscoW]

Oh yea Roger
A ride tomorrow (if weather is OK) along with an oil change on all the machines and we're ready to go.

[ATC-Eric]

Im ready to go!!!!!!!!! Well except for the R. Should be done here soon............

[tapper190]

I fixed the 200x and had the sx out for the first time (I want to get some more seat time in on it, but it is a Honda!) and everything is ready to go! Can't wait to ride again with you and all the members!
Tapper

[Gunnar]

Anyone coming up looking for a parts Big Red? 85 250ES

[hublake]

John,
I will still take that rubber thing but I got another one finally. Paid through the a@@ for one on ebay. Somebody had a NOS one and I grabed it. Won't say what I paid. I owe you some Old Milwaukee if I can find some for the switch.
See you in a couple of weeks.

Lloyd

[dizasterzrfun69]

well we are still planning on coming up but i dont know what to ride. The kickstart on the sx doesnt work and the battery goes dead every now and then. the 350x's, well they are just well used, and my 85 250r probablly wouldnt be a good choice if we are seriosuly doing a 60+ mile ride. I had a blast riding last year but like ed said, this year reliability is KEY. I have a bunch of "riders" and not cruisers. :lol:

[RoscoW]

Just bring em all and put one at each gas stop:p :p :beer and a tow rope on Cory's machine. JK

It's getting closer:w00t: :w00t:

Ross..

[tapper190]

Hey Kevin, just bring a set of wires to jump start the sx. I'm 90% sure that I'll have my sx (as long as the sx and the x fit in the Astro :naughty: ) If not there will be other machines there to jump it.
Roger, it looks like my brother-in-law won't be joining us this year, so there will be only one in my party :(
Tapper

[sandpuppi101]

Just make sure you make it Tapper,LOL. Something I was thinking about was getting a first aid kit and taking it along,just in case,and maybe some voulenteer's to hold a small gas can.Another thing would be a compass,and I do have laminated map's of the area ,plus another map that I believe has GPS cord's,so a GPS would also be a good idea.Any other suggestions?

[ATC-Eric]

Just make sure you make it Tapper,LOL. Something I was thinking about was getting a first aid kit and taking it along,just in case,and maybe some voulenteer's to hold a small gas can.Another thing would be a compass,and I do have laminated map's of the area ,plus another map that I believe has GPS cord's,so a GPS would also be a good idea.Any other suggestions?

Ive got a six pack rack for gas on the R, and a GPS for my pocket.

Another suggestion could be a tool box. Find someone willing (with a rear rack) to strap on a bare necessaty tool box just incase.

Other then that, water!

[tapper190]

I hope you don't think I need the first aid kit, If I remember correctly somebody else had a big bruise on their side from a Friday night tour :lol:
If I can fit the sx in, I have some tools I carry in the trunk, but I don't have a rack or any place else to carry anything. I think my wife has a first aid kit in the van we can scoop for the ride.
Roger, you are planning on riding with us, aren't you?
Tapper

[Itrike]

I'll have a six pack rack on my r as well and will be a can of gas on it. I also have one of those bolt on six pack racks (goes on stock grab bar) if someone wants to use it. I trying to mount up some el cheapo through over saddle bags on my dirt bike LOL would work for water and a first aid kit if I end up riding it.

[hublake]

I will make a wooden box to attach to my rear rack on my BR and we can put a tool box or a couple of gas cans in it.

[RoscoW]

I'll bring the crutches:twisted: (i hope she doesn't read this)

Ross..

[sandpuppi101]

O.K. gang just getting my apple's in order here and trying to get some idea of a few thing's.So here is a list of thing's we will need:
Compass
Map's (i'll provide)
lawn chair's
ORV
Rain clothe's
gas can
sleeping bag/pillow
tool's (air compressor and welder at the cabin)
tow rope

And I figured out a somewhat list of attendee's :

Sandpuppi101
Jimmy ( you's remember our buddy)
Joe Dirt
Swinehart
LiWay
Amy
Dan
Hublake
Gunnar
Tapper
Disasterzrfun (Kevin) How about your Dad ??
Corey
I Trike
GPLarry
ATC-Eric How about Sprock ,Eric ??
Jason
RoscoW
Shannon
Scott
Tecat-Z
Lopes
Tekawte-1
Jason Hall
Derrick Adams
Bill
Kyle
Dean
Plus Fayette Ohio Boy's 3-5 people

Who am I forgetting???

Anyone or anything I forgot ,Please let me know so I can make this weekend as exciting for everyone as I possibly can.

[AJZ_200X]

Add me. I will only be able for the day Sat. Sounds like a good time. Bringing my 350x

[dizasterzrfun69]

whats everybody riding? is this 60+ mile trek going to be 250r fast paced or like 250sx slow paced? i gotta get my stuff up to snuff by then ;)

[hublake]

I will riding my Big Red. Hopefully a nice leaisurelly(sp?) pace.

[RoscoW]

Shannon here... what the F*#&#^ :confused: .... do people (my husband specifically) think I'm about to crash again?!?!? I DON'T THINK SO!!!

But we are bringing the crutches so someone else can have all the attention.:lol:

We've got a first aid kit (that I carried even before I broke myself) and will have that with us, but no usable GPS unit, so we'll have to follow those who know where they're going.

We're bringing up Ross's 250rs, the bombie and my new blaster. We'd love to see the ride go at a pace that everyone can enjoy and be able to see the views. Hopefully we'll have time to do some fast riding closer to the cottage during the weekend.

We'll be leaving early Friday Morning, to arrive likely just before lunch, and heading home Sunday mid day.

What's the plan for food Roger? Do you need anything? Consider me the coffee girl again. I'll make sure there is enough for coffee every morning and all the fixings. We'll be stopping in Rose City likely for groceries, let us know if you need us to pick anything up.

[tecat-z]

whats everybody riding? is this 60+ mile trek going to be 250r fast paced or like 250sx slow paced? i gotta get my stuff up to snuff by then ;)

I'll be riding a bike this year. A Yamaha WR450. Rode it a few weeks back on a 100 mile+ journey in Baldwin, Mi and it works great. Very similar conditions to Rose City. Pretty good on gas, and cruises at a nice pace.............. if necessary...........:naughty: But in all seriousness, we should plan on an all day ride at a comfofortable pace for everyone.:beer

[Derrick Adams]

whats the plans for food on saturday? I may have missed it, as i didnt read this whole thread.

[Itrike]

I don't know what trike to bring?? So I will bring a 250r a dirt bike and a sx. Got it coverd I hope. Roger i have a buddy going with me and I'm sure Gag Hallfront (dave ) is going too with posibly one other. I always have a tow rope with me and will bring what ever else I can dig up from youre list. should be there thursday night and will help with what i can.

[sandpuppi101]

whats everybody riding? is this 60+ mile trek going to be 250r fast paced or like 250sx slow paced? i gotta get my stuff up to snuff by then

Well I am all about us just taking our sweet arse time,I know alot of ya's are coming from long distance's,and would like too see the beautiful scenery and all that good stuff.I'd say we take it mellow on the ride too Bull Gap and just have a nice leisurely ride.We can do the Ambrose Lake route again or just go out and hit it hard before or after..What do ya guy's think??

whats the plans for food on saturday? I may have missed it, as i didnt read this whole thread.

What I've done in year's past is I prepare a huge lunch around mid-day on Saturday ,after a bit of riding ,have the raffle ,relax and do some more riding afterward's.This year is a tad different,I'm thinking since we're spotting a vehichle at Bull Gap with gas and what not for us that I'll just throw my grill in there also and we have lunch at Bull Gap before our return trip back to the cabin.I'm still planning on the raffle but we can do that at our leisure .Sound good ??I'm personally just gonna take care of the lunch on Sat.afternoon,so your other meal's are gonna be on you's.There's a store in Rose City where you can pick up all your supplies.
Another thing I was checking out was some vid's on You Tube on Bull Gap,something you's mite find interesting.I used too go up there in the early 90's and drag my tweaked 250R,but it look's like erosion has been pulling most of the sand to the bottom.I'm sure the vid's don't do it any justice either,but something to check out.

[hublake]

Roger,

If you need help getting things set up let me know. I don't know if you plan on doing some of this Fri. or when. I can be there early on Fri. if you need some help. I am not far away from there. Let me know.

Lloyd

[ATC-Eric]

Hey Roger,

Sprock is int he air at this time, its gonna be a last minute decision for him.

I have added a couple more to my crew though, we got Coreys friend Gary, and maybe Glen joining Jason and I.

So you'll be gettin around 4-6 from MO this year around.



As far as ride, Ill be takin the 350X on the long run, and have my bigbore Z for the more high paced runs! :naughty:


Cant wait! :beer

[RoscoW]

Eric , You get to lead this time;) :beer

Ross..

[ATC-Eric]

Eric , You get to lead this time;) :beer

Ross..




Lol, I think we can work somethin out. I need to narrow that Z down, last year I almost killed myself following you!




Hey Roger,

I got a couple of EZ-Ups Im thinkin about bringin, what do you think?

[sandpuppi101]

Yeah ,that sound's like a good idea too me Eric.You know with this Michigan weather, we're bound to have a snow storm or something,LOL..

[Gunnar]

been getting alot of hail and high winds here this year so dont forget the body armor. hail hurts!!!!!!! I suspect it will be a great weekend though

[sandpuppi101]

Gunnar you'r gonna be there 100% for the ride are'nt ya.I'm sure the Gang would enjoy having ya,and you are only 1/2 mile away..

[Itrike]

Well I'm not sure if I can make it now . My trans went out on the truck comming home from work tonight. I'll see if gag has room and might have to look at renting a truck now. Figures bikes are ready but truck aint. Joe if you see this I'll make some arrangmeant for the sx if I can't go.

[ATC-Eric]

Well I'm not sure if I can make it now . My trans went out on the truck comming home from work tonight. I'll see if gag has room and might have to look at renting a truck now. Figures bikes are ready but truck aint. Joe if you see this I'll make some arrangmeant for the sx if I can't go.

Hey man, I hope you can find a way to make it.


If you cant, Ill be driving within 40 miles of you late night Thursday if you need help with the SX.


Good luck, and hope you can swing it.

Eric

[Itrike]

Thanks I hope the truck will be done, I've only had it a month, of course the dealers trans man is on vacation. (should have kept my dodge) Gag might have room for the sx. I hope to find a ride I really want to go. I'll start checking on rentals tomarrow if nothing else.

[tapper190]

Hey Roger, you are planning on riding with us aren't you? I would rather have a snack at the pink store that was mentioned before so everybody can enjoy the ride! Last year when we went to the lake (at record setting speeds) was the first time that I rode with you! I know there is alot of planning to do, but personally, riding comes first, food we can eat later after the ride. It would be alot easier to prepair something at the house.
I will also have a small first aid kit and a rope with the sx and there still is only one in my party :( But if I conscider being in the Canadian party there is Four :)
Hey Ross, I guess Shannon did read the post :lol: I was going to say something last Sunday at the ride, but I didn't want to put you in the dog house.
Tapper

[sandpuppi101]

Hope you get it squared away with,I'm on the other side of the state from you indiana boy's or I'd help out..

[sandpuppi101]

LOL Tapper,Yeah I plan on riding with you' all when we go to Bull Gap anyway's.Did'nt we ride together for a bit at the Mound's a few year's ago,Maybe Not?? Yeah ,as I think about it ,I guess I do miss out on alot of riding at all event's ,it seem's.I just wanna make sure you guy's are all having a good time and enjoying yourselves.
I doo know one thing for sure,If it's raining hard and Eric and Jason wanna go for a ride in the middle of the night ,I'm passing on that this year.I plan on coming home with no bruises this year either,LOL...

[ATC-Eric]

I doo know one thing for sure,If it's raining hard and Eric and Jason wanna go for a ride in the middle of the night ,I'm passing on that this year.I plan on coming home with no bruises this year either,LOL...


Oh come on now, how about we let you lead? ;)


We should have just taken an easier pace last year. We were in the back of the pack, and everyone ahead took off. We shouldnt have been trying so hard to catch back up!

[ATC-Eric]

Hey Roger,

The official count for my group is 5. Gonna be Jason, Buddys Gary, Glen, Andrew, and me.

Im also interested in when you plan to get to the cabin. Its gonna take us around 10-11 hours to get up there, Im gonna start planing on a departure time.

Thanks man,

Eric :beer

[tapper190]

Well I got my bikes already to go for the ride today. I wanted to pull the seats out of the van to see if I could get them to fit, but the wife said "no way, not until Thursday night", so I'll have to wait. I hope the weather isn't like were having here, one minute the sun is out then the next minute there is a down pour!
Tapper

[sandpuppi101]

Almost time ! Thing's are pretty much ready too go here also.You can alway's put one one top of the van also Tapper ,LOL.
Eric ,I am planning on being up too the cabin sometime @ 8:00 pm on Thursday.That's my tenative schedule thus far.I talked to the Fayette Ohio gang and there's a few of them for sure ,so it's looking like it's gonna be an awesome turnout again.
I am going to be bringing some sparky's and R muffler's,for the sake of having them incase you's need them..Anybody needing some special part's or what not??

[sandpuppi101]

John that cooker look's sweeeeet and is a very gracious gift,Thank You . Someone is gonna be the lucky winner of that cooker.I am guessing we will have the raffle and what not when we get back from the Big ride Saturday.And since were talking donation's,those will be gladly accepted when we get up there.There is no charge for staying there ,but I alway's give Bob ,the owner of the cabin as much as I can for using the place and give our buddy Glen,who live up there a few dollar's to clean up the road after we depart.Plus last year's proceed's have gone into having this year's ride..

[dizasterzrfun69]

holy hell, i forgot it was 5 hours away, i was thinking 3 1/2 ish:lol: If anyone sees a blue 93 f150 loaded down and broke down along the way it'll be us :lol: IS anyone else taking a 2 stroke on the long ride?

[tecat-z]

Hey Kevin, i got your cell#. I'll give ya a holler............. When you leavin?:beer

[dizasterzrfun69]

not real sure ed, hopefully friday evening. if not then it'll be EARLY saturday.

[tapper190]

Hey Roger, I need a special trike maybe a 350x? :naughty: :lol:
Tapper

[RoscoW]

Hey Kevin I'll be on one of my R's (it's all I've got) and Shannon will be on the blaster.
Cleaned and loaded in the trailer, ready to hook up and go:w00t:

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Ross..

[Derrick Adams]

What time is everyone going to be there? Trying to figure out what time to leave.

[ATC-Eric]

IS anyone else taking a 2 stroke on the long ride?

Im debating on taking the Tri-Z, its been really good to me to this point, and last years ride put over 100 miles on it.



And Derrick, thinkin Im gonna be there early Friday...........



I cannot freakin wait!!!!!!!!!!!!11 :Bounce :)

[Itrike]

wooohoooo!! the dealership got my truck done !! . I just picked it up! but not confident enough in it to pull my trailer. I'll be taking a 250sx and my 250r. I'm contemplating using the r on the long ride but will probly wuss out and take the sx.See you all there!!!!!!!

[ATC-Eric]

Bit of a new development, my group is thinkin about hittin Silver Lake on Sunday, after we depart from Rogers ride.

We would ride a bit Sunday, camp, ride Monday, then haul back to Missouri.


Is there anybody on this ride that would want to acompany us to the dunes? :)

[tecat-z]

Here's my latest cruise missile. Bought this shortly after TF from a older friend of mine who bought it new. Only had 221 miles on it. Rode it a month or so ago on a long haul trip in Michigan and it works great. See ya there..

Eric, sounds intresting. But not really set up for sand this time.:beer

[gplarryv]

Bit of a new development, my group is thinkin about hittin Silver Lake on Sunday, after we depart from Rogers ride.

:)

I'm Bringing 2 sets of Paddles to try selling on honda rims , and a few more things,
any one need any 350x parts
Larry

[gplarryv]

Bring Some Camera's

[sandpuppi101]

Well I have been checking on weather update's on our weekend forecast and it's looking like it's gonna be in the upper 70's to lower 80's for high's this weekend with NO-Rain...{knock on wood!!)
Everything is pretty much falling in line ,and hopefully staying that way.I am kinda thinking that maybe some of us should bring tent's,the cabin is 1st come ,1st serve ,but it's looking like it's gonna be a bigger than expected gathering,which is Great ,but I don't wanna feel bad when all the room is gone,so if your planning on getting there late Fri, or Sat. morn,it's something to think about.
I went out and got some 2 way radio's for the big ride ,or however we'll need them.I am also going to be getting info.,on the local hospital's ,and I also checking into other thing's.{Just in case..}
Eric ,that would be cool if you could make a dune trip along with the ride,I know it's a bit of a drive for ya,from the cornbelt .Ed,that'sthe WR model is,nt it..Look's nice,wrong color though,LMAO !! Larry,your rite there.When your around a camera is a must have item,LOL.I'm getting pretty Geeked about this weekend,especially with the optomistic weather outlook.
Does it seem like we're gathering everything we need ,I sure don't wanna forget something.

[dizasterzrfun69]

Well I have been checking on weather update's on our weekend forecast and it's looking like it's gonna be in the upper 70's to lower 80's for high's this weekend with NO-Rain...{knock on wood!!)
Everything is pretty much falling in line ,and hopefully staying that way.I am kinda thinking that maybe some of us should bring tent's,the cabin is 1st come ,1st serve ,but it's looking like it's gonna be a bigger than expected gathering,which is Great ,but I don't wanna feel bad when all the room is gone,so if your planning on getting there late Fri, or Sat. morn,it's something to think about.
I went out and got some 2 way radio's for the big ride ,or however we'll need them.I am also going to be getting info.,on the local hospital's ,and I also checking into other thing's.{Just in case..}
Eric ,that would be cool if you could make a dune trip along with the ride,I know it's a bit of a drive for ya,from the cornbelt .Ed,that'sthe WR model is,nt it..Look's nice,wrong color though,LMAO !! Larry,your rite there.When your around a camera is a must have item,LOL.I'm getting pretty Geeked about this weekend,especially with the optomistic weather outlook.
Does it seem like we're gathering everything we need ,I sure don't wanna forget something.


well one thing people might forget is ORV tags for michigan, they are $16.25 and you can get them right in rose city.


Hey larry, i dont need any 350x parts but we might be interested in a set of those paddles on rims, what do ya got?

[tecat-z]

Yes Roger, it's a 04 wr 450. Nice bike for long hauls.

[Gag_Halfront]

w00t! Can't wait. All I have left to do is pack everything. :rolleyes: Heh.

Roger, are those the radios that have, like, 16 channels or something and have replaced walkie talkies in kids' stockings at Christmas? If so, I've got a couple too but they need batteries.

[sandpuppi101]

Bring those radio's along,GAG..Batteries are'nt an issue..Leaving later this afternoon,hopefully by 5-5:30 anyway's..810-614-1902 you all feel free to call me today if ya need anything..

[hublake]

You sure get up early in the morning.

[tecat-z]

Gettin'ready to roll out!:w00t: Hopefully be pulling in a bit before dusk. Just in time for a cold..................................:beer . Hollerrrrrrrrrr Back

[ATC-Eric]

Loadin up to go meet the others 2 hours away. Should role in around 7 in the morn.

See ya there!!!!!!!!!!!

[dizasterzrfun69]

anyone heading DOWN from around the east jordan area? i need a machine picked up possibly. i will pay a pickup fee.

[sandpuppi101]

As usual getting a late start..I'll see you guy's when you get up there..FYI: My phone dose'nt work for ShyT up there...Everyone be safe..

[tapper190]

Loaded and ready to roll! I'll be pulling out at 5:00 a.m. to meet up with Ross , Shannon and Scott. I bet I won't sleep a wink tonight!
John, I got your goods, nice and fresh! See everybody in the morning! :w00t:
Tapper

[RoscoW]

Made it home............. Too tired to think right now..............Pics coming tomorrow. Thanks Everyone for the killer weekend and a big thanks to Sandpuppi for putting on another stellar weekend.


Ross..
Shannon..
Scott..

[Gag_Halfront]

What an event!

Some good, bad, and ugly. A couple lessons learned, but all-in-all it was amazing. A lot of work by a lot of folks to pull it off and keep everyone rolling (and not bleeding ;D )

OMG, the dust was like nothing I've ever riden in before. It was all but impossible to see your own front tire sometimes. I'm afraid to go look at my air filter.

Special recognition to Itrike for sacrificing his ride to make sure we all got home. I know that part wasn't as fun for him. I hope we made up for it a bit with all the other riding we did on the local trails.

[tapper190]

Made it home safe and sound. I know why I left early last year, got into a couple traffic jams and the boarder was hell!
I had an awesome time! It was great riding with all the board members again and with the news ones that I meet this year! Special thanks to Roger for putting on a great ride and weekend! and to Itrike for skipping the ride and meeting us at Bull Gap with the truck. Can't wait for next year! ( but my arse can! :lol: )
Tapper

[hublake]

It sure was nice to get up this morning and not be covered in dust. This was my first ride with everybody and had a great time. It was nice to put some faces with names that I had seen on the boards. Thanks to Roger for putting on this get together and others Aready looking forward to next year.
Hublake

[sandpuppi101]

Got home kinda late last nite myself ,and barely had enough energy too get myself in the house.The ride was deffinatly one for the record book's,and everybody came home in one piece again.The official number of rider's was 43 people ,and I have no clue on how many machine's were there total, but it sure was alot.Also a big thank's too everyone who helped and made this a successful trip indeed,and a special thank's to I-Trike to hang with the trailer all day like ya did at the hill,Thank's!! Lot's of stories and lot's of pic's too be coming up here .Hope everybody had a great and memorable time as well..

[Gunnar]

Well it was great to meet everyone but next year Im going to clean my calander for the whole weekend. Its hard with it being so close to home and with the new baby. and maybe next year I wont have the ugliest trike with the frankenfenders. Especially if Roger gets his new jem up and running. You should post some pics of that sweet new ride!?!

Leif

[Itrike]

Great riding! Great people!!. Will bring an extra air filter next time lol. Thanks to roger for puting it all togather!!!!! As far as the trailer thing goes , Glad I could help out. Didn't get in to late last night thanks to road construction. Have to unload the trailer today and find my camera . will try to post up some pics later. I was going to video every one rolling into bulls gap but that didn't work out so well. Cant wate to do it all again!!!!!

[Derrick Adams]

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[Derrick Adams]

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[Derrick Adams]

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[Gag_Halfront]

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The battle trike came to party!

[dizasterzrfun69]

that oil jason is holding was some liquid gold:lol: I bought the LAST one and 4 of us needed it :lol: i was nice enough to share it though.

[Jason Hall]

Ha Ha, I look like I'm about to spit In that 2 stroke oil bottle. A big loogie would probly make a 250R run great LOL.


Well we would like to thank everyone that made this ride work. We had a great time riding, even with the dust that was EXTREME. Thanks to Derrick and Miranda for making the trip and hanging with us. I had a blast talking with everone. Thanks to John and Tapper, I got a nice selection of aluminum to build stuff with :w00t:

The wife also enjoyed talking with the other ladies that made It to the ride. Shannon, Sandy needs your Address to send your Rechargable batteries to ya. Roger, I had a BLAST rippin on the 450 with ya Buddy, that was way fun :beer

Ed, It's a leak jet not a pump jet :D Just kiddin, Oh yeah maybe you can PM me the part # for that smaller jet, and I also never gave you your shock :mad:

We will post up the pic's that we took a little later.

[RoscoW]

Hey Guys (and Gals),

Shannon here... thought we'd post some pics from the weekend. We've got a bunch so I'll post them up in order.

Thanks for a great ride Roger, it was perfect! It was great to see so many of the same faces as last year as well as some new ones.

Thanks to everyone who made the ride so great!

Here we go...

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Jeff and Ross hanging on Friday Morning

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More hanging... John, Andrew & "Wide Open" Sean

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Matt

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Derrek and Miranda

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The crew at Ambrose Lake Friday Night

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Ed

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I have to work on my one handed pictures... (Shannon & Matt)

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Dave, Ross, Ed & Scott

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[RoscoW]

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Shannon & Ross

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Dave (Tapper)

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The first stop of several on the day of the big ride... How many quarts of oil does it take to run a raptor for a day... any guesses? JK Glen

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Our Host - looking pretty darn clean... must be nice to run up front!

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Not so clean...


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The amazing bolt recovery! Can you believe the thing was still sitting in the plastic skid plate?

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[RoscoW]

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A few hours later than we thought, but we finally made Bull Gap!

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Sean taking in the view!

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My Buddy Dillon!

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After the ride and the "How many bikes can you fit in a trailer game" followed by holy crap can we get everybody home?

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[RoscoW]

And Finally!



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Matt being... well Matt, or is that his Karate Kid impression?

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And our final ride on Sunday... we were NOT ready to leave yet!!!!

[Jason Hall]

Here's some picture's we took.

[TimSr]

Congratulations and successful event! Looks like a great time and a great turnout. I just want to know why Sandpuppi was clean in every picture!

[Jason Hall]

A few more.

[Jason Hall]

A few more pic's.

[Gunnar]

You guys need to come here to ride more often

[gplarryv]

You guys need to come here to ride more often

you only live a mile away and missed it 2 yrs in a row LOL
got to give you some shite. hoprfully you can ride next year

[gplarryv]

What a great time
Even though i havent seen the trails this dusty in years, had to watch the tree tops to follow the trail at times and i was up front HE HE HE!!!
Well worth the sand lungs

HOW do you post those SUPER SIZED PICS???

[dizasterzrfun69]

HOW do you post those SUPER SIZED PICS???


download them to photbucket or any other website and get the "image code"
then ya hit "insert image" when your posting the thread and you put in the image code.

[userj8670]

man i wish i would have known in advance, i would have loved to have gone. i am only four hours away

[ATC-Eric]

Hey gang, rolled in around 1 pm monday to St. Louis.


Great ride Roger, we really enjoyed ourselves! 43 people this year ay? Id say thats a good improvement form last years 34.

I didnt get as many pics as I wanted to as always, but still have around 50 to share.

Random camp:
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Jasons Halls awesome creation!
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2 Hot 4 You! Jimmy's narly jeep!
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Matt (T3Lopes) brushin his teeth with one hand, holdin a cigarrette with the other :lol:
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Pre death ride :lol:
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Jason and his girl
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Pre ride, stagging area:
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One of the first stops:

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Front of the pack

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More to come, uploading is slow.......

[y2kane]

Looks like it was a blast! Next year I hope to show up and meet some of you guys and gals. Looking to head up toward Gaylord and do some riding up that way before it gets too cold. I shall see how that pans out. It's a six hour drive for me and I need to find a a trailer to haul my rides on. Might try sometime in September. Thanks for all the pictures and videos!

[sandpuppi101]

John I have too agree with you on the dust.I did'nt see the dust as being an issue at all :) ,heck the only time I even got a little bit dirty was when I hit a few puddle's in the trail.
I did'nt take a whole lot of pic's but I'm in the process of loading them up and should have them up here in a few.I think next year I am gonna have too get a committee together or something ,it's alot of work to get everything organized ,and I think it would take a little preassure off me personally.I am very appreciative for everybody who helped out and steped to the plate to make the weekend the success that it was.From Shannon with the coffee ,the Swinehart crew with the paper product's,Bill with the grilling,I-trike and Gag for the use of truck and trailer,Jason and Derrick with the inspiring conversation,Jimmy for the jeep entertainnment,and everyone else that even made donations for the raffle,there's so many people to thank on my part,I just can't say Thank You enough..I also would like to thank everybody for the cash donation's,the donation's go to next year's ride and to Bob ,the owner of the cabin,I talked too our buddy Glen,(the neighbor on the quad),and he said the neighbor's had no issue's with our group at all.I'm just the one who got us together ,everybody else made the trip a success ,my hat goes off to all of you.

[shannonw]

Roger... (I have my own login now so I don't have to hijack Ross's any more..) count me in on your committee next year. Apparently I do that kind of thing well (Ross volunteers me on a regular basis!). John no worries on the face masks, between what Jimmy brought and what I had, we still had some left over for the next day.

Shannon

[hublake]

Roger,

I would be glad to give you a hand next year any way I can. I enjoyed the weekend very much.

Lloyd

[JasonB]

I really had a blast! thanks for the hospitality and paitience with the missouri group (broken down polaris on the death ride hahaahh)

I had a blast

[seantrx250r]

first off i would like to thank roger.would also like to thank t3lopes ,ed ,and jeff for bringing me along i meet so many great people like ross,shannon,scott,dave,kirk ,derrick,eric and the whole crew. would like to give jimmy a thanks for the great jeep ride through the sick trails .had the best time on the great ride up bullgap and hitting the hill .ed the race up was a good time you had some good lines thanks .thanks to dizaster69 for the oil .but a thanks to roger for letting me run wfo for the last 2 mile and also lettingme be part of one of the dopest rides i have been on .

[shannonw]

Sean, you're a machine! Wide open, gotta love it!

[sandpuppi101]

Well her's pretty much what I have as far as pic's from the weekend.Too bad I could'nt have taken a few when I was riding in the front of the pack.Yeah Shean, you and Ed were riding real hard behind me pretty much all day and the 2 mile straight away was the best.It was the 1st time I had the 600X pegged and it was an awesome feeling.I know one thing for sure ,when I got the 600 up to where it did'nt have a load,I was friggen flying.And running in the trails with Jason Hall was the ultimate,Jason I know you coulda took me in a few spot's ,but that was some of the best hardcore ,fast riding I did all weekend.I knew that sound coming up on me was'nt a Yamaha,but we were ripping so fast and I was soo loose ,all I could do was get a glimpse or 2 and all I saw was white,rite on my rear.Buddy that was a blast,and you'r new trike is awesome..

[sandpuppi101]

Here's a few more : Here's the cooker that Swinehart donated ,(that we donated back to Bob,the owner of the cabin). I put it rite in the middle of the kitchen and wrote him a note on the plate,saying thank's from myself ,Jimmy and all the rider's.Thank's again John:beer ..I'm sure he'll be suprised and appreciative ,and I'm sure we're invited again..I also have a couple pic's of the Big Red that I picked up from Gunnar up there..LOL,he did'nt make it too far with-out selling that thing.Notice the rear fender's,basically indestuctable,LOL. The wife say's she doe'nt like this one,I don't know why ??

[T3 LOPES]

Well for me it was a blast like always . You guys and gals are the best. I can see this ride getting better and better each year with all the great people that keep coming. Thank you for everything you do Roger. Shannon you are a great lady with an awesome personality , you make the trip worth wild ! I had a blast with Eric , Jason ,and Jimmy on the jeep ride sat. night . The St. Louis boys are a blast to hang out with. The last ride for me was Sunday morning and it was great to get out and ride with Ross , Scott , Curt , Dave , and my good buddy Sean . Thanks for the great ride. To every one there , thanks for making the weekend such a good time . Lopes

[shannonw]

Right back at you Matt! Thanks to all the guys (especially Ross) for letting me come and play too!

[ATC-Eric]

Right on Matt, it was cool kickin it with ya.


I got a few more pics for you guys.

Gary didnt wear a mask! Freakin crazy.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160138.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160139.jpg


Broken down polaris. We couldnt have asked for a better incident! For those of you who dont know, he lost a bolt to his a-arm, but found it in his skid plate! Nothing broke, and we were back on the trails in no time!
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160140.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160141.jpg

Shannon workin hard :D
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160142.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160143.jpg

Feel really bad for the ohio guys. They were put through hell this weekend. This was a flat one of them had, he had to ride on it for miles to get to the gas station! (obviously) Id have gone crazy to have to ride through those trails with a flat for as long as this guy did.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160145.jpg

Mr Tapper on sand hill right before a narly wheelie:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160146.jpg

[ATC-Eric]

The rescue gang! :w00t:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160147.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160148.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160149.jpg



And....





















HERE COMES THE CALVERY!!!!!



http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/michigan/P8160150.jpg

[Tekawte1]

Rodger, Thanks for setting the whole thing up! This is the first year i attened and had a blast!! EHH the dust kinda sucked but the overall fun factor won over my time there!! :beer It was great seeing some of you i don't get to see to often, such as you "Dam Canadians!" Just kiddin!! LOL !! aAnd in te same token it was nice to meet some moremembers as well.. ITRIKE thanks for the long unexpected wait for all of us at BullGap. Props to you! Maybe next year we can grind rims down the trails:naughty: ! :lol: I will be posting :pics: as soon as i finish of a few shots on the camera. Thanks again RODGER!:D ! I will RETURN!!!! :w00t:

[Itrike]

Well next year I wont have those perty gold rims on the r mostly couse I bent one:cry: I hope to see you on three by then:naughty:

[seantrx250r]

Did anyone take a pic of them sweet bars that were on my bike friday. When Ed, Jeff and I went to Yamaha to get a new pair. That eased the pain of having to buy a new set.

[Gag_Halfront]

No. They weren't on long enough to get a pic. They were just getting attached as we heard you coming down the road back to camp.

[fla 2-stroke]

wow,looks like a good time guys.great pics too.

[Gag_Halfront]

It was a blast. Shame you couldn't have been there. It would have been nice to have at least one Tri-Z make the run.

Heh.

*ducks to avoid fast moving Yamaha parts*

[Tekawte1]

Well Sean i didn't get a pic of your new bars after the swap but i can take a pic of the bent bars for ya if ya want.. Ya know , as a momento for you.:D LOLOLOL ... I got em right here!!:naughty: O and Shannon Thanks for being such a GREAT Person. Ross Has the best wife out there!! I really enjoyed your company as well as all the others.. I was great finally meeting you. :beer

[shannonw]

Jeff.... well golly :D , thanks so much!!! I don't know that I'm the best, I but I do try hard to have a good time!!!! :beer

Shannon

[seantrx250r]

David couldnt figure out how to send a private message 219 218-7973

[seantrx250r]

Thats ok jeff i just wanted a pic of them sick bars. I figured that was the start of the 05 yz250 conversion so i could race it with the other threewheeler crews