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Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: jamieg45 on September 08, 2013, 11:12:10 AM
I was wondering who all is gonna come up to silver lake that weekend, I have been checking on cabins for the weekend and rooms at silver sands resort. So we all can be close to marc and the other guys that are at his place. I would like to get a # of who all is coming so we all can get things set in stone. I know I am for sure, zcarlson +1 maybe, Emullen mite be flying in and riding one of my R's, Eric 05450r is gonna try + family, duece hopefully, chad Quinn, fear250r and rough250r also. Who else wants to chime in, here is my cell 269-362-2458 contact me and let me know and how many rooms we will need. I would say to stay at the state park or yogi, but I don't want to walk that far either way to and the resort rooms are rife next to Marc's place. His place just isn't big enough to acomadate us all and my trailer is very big too. So lets see how many .org fellas we can get and have a nice big R/Hybrid weekend fellas.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 08, 2013, 11:37:50 AM
I probably will be there with the wife but we will have our own sleeping arrangements we will meet up with everyone in the dunes and a beer at night.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: jamieg45 on September 08, 2013, 11:51:22 AM
Quote from: rsss396;11424
I probably will be there with the wife but we will have our own sleeping arrangements we will meet up with everyone in the dunes and a beer at night.
Sounds good rsss396, can't wait to meet you and your family sir.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 08, 2013, 12:31:28 PM
yeah, it should be a good time!
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: dlunn on September 08, 2013, 12:41:27 PM
I'm going to put it in my calendar and bring some Ontario guys.  We try to get over once a year so this would be a good weekend to go.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: sameltoe on September 08, 2013, 01:12:52 PM
I have talked of going to silverlake for the past 2 years... maybe I can talk the gf into it sinse that's my birthday weekend...and I'll be 40.
She went to Vegas for her 40th.....I think it sounds fair :)
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: jamieg45 on September 08, 2013, 04:13:27 PM
Sweet and maybe we can do a group pic and a pic of all the quads together also.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: croat1 on September 08, 2013, 10:40:51 PM
I am almost positive I am going.  are we going to have problems getting vouchers?

joe
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 08, 2013, 11:11:54 PM
we should be alright, Friday is no vouchers and Sunday is almost never a issue, Saturday will be the only day we have to be orginized. Its really no big deal when you know how the game works
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: jamieg45 on September 09, 2013, 01:01:06 AM
If all vets there early enough, we just need to get in line by 6:30pm if its still the same. I'm not sure its been 2yrs since I've been up there, since I started building the walsh to. So the time for the line to get vouchers could be different now.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Bigred on September 09, 2013, 01:13:25 AM
Id love to go anyone on the east coast have a empty trailer spot and seat lol more than willing to split the fuel if my truck is up and working im m o re than willing to drive and pull a trailer  have to run it by my wife to make sure lol
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: croat1 on September 09, 2013, 01:18:11 AM
Quote from: Bigred;11575
Id love to go anyone on the east coast have a empty trailer spot and seat lol more than willing to split the fuel if my truck is up and working im m o re than willing to drive and pull a trailer  have to run it by my wife to make sure lol

i'm just south of Cleveland, Ohio (12 miles)....stop over my place and we can load up the 18' enclosed.  I have a 2011 chevy 2500hd 6.0 as the pull truck.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Bigred on September 09, 2013, 01:19:16 AM
Id be down for that
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Bigred on September 09, 2013, 01:20:50 AM
Ill run it by the wife so I know for sure and I give her plenty time notice ha ha ha
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: red88r on September 09, 2013, 01:22:48 AM
^^^^^It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.:tongue-new:  Now I will have to decide how to do the bike trip out west and this.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Bigred on September 09, 2013, 01:23:28 AM
Lmao
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Bigred on September 09, 2013, 01:28:32 AM
Do u need paddles there
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: genoapb on September 09, 2013, 06:42:47 AM
probably be up there that weekend and thats where we usually stay too. just have to make it point to go for sure.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Bigred on September 09, 2013, 08:07:37 AM
Im in told the wife it would count as our one year anniversary gift to me
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 09, 2013, 10:24:08 AM
you will want some sort of paddle to have fun, even a cheap worn ones will be better than dirt tires
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 09, 2013, 06:33:57 PM
[h=4]ORV VOUCHER SYSTEM[/h]The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) developed a voucher system as a tool to manage the long lines of Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) users waiting to enter Silver Lake State Park on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
There are two types of vouchers: Dune Ready Vouchers and Parking Lot Vouchers. Dune Ready Vehicles are those that enter the Silver Lake State Park ORV Area from public highways and go straight into the sand dune off-road area without the need for the parking lot/ staging area. Parking Lot Vouchers are for those who require a staging or parking area for their tow vehicle and/or trailer. Both types of vouchers are free to park visitors and are distributed from the Off-Road Vehicle Voucher Center located at the corner of Fox and Ridge Roads, about 1/4 mile east of the ORV Area entrance. The purpose of the voucher is, simply, to "hold the ORV users place in line", while staggering arrival times to avoid excessive lines.
THE VOUCHER SYSTEM SEASON:
Vouchers will be handed out starting mid-May, at 12 noon on Friday, two weeks prior to the Memorial Day weekend and then continuously through the summer on weekends/holidays until the Sunday following Labor Day weekend.
VOUCHER DISTRIBUTION TIMES:
The voucher distribution point on Fox Road will open at 12 noon on Fridays for Dune Ready Vouchers and at 9 p.m. for Parking Lot Vouchers. The Voucher Center will be open as traffic and use require until at least 11 p.m. Fridays and re-open at 7 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. You may also purchase your State Park and ORV permits at the same location, which will help speed up entry into the ORV Area.
VOUCHER TIME PERIODS:
Parking Lot Vouchers will be for two periods: 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. or 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Parking Lot Stand-by Vouchers will be distributed once parking spaces for those periods are exhausted. There are five Dune Ready Voucher periods: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. No Dune Ready Vouchers are required after 7 p.m. Dune Ready Vouchers for both Saturdays and Sundays, and/or the Holidays will be given out at the same time. In order to give people the opportunity for the limited parking spaces, Parking Lot Vouchers will be available at 9 p.m. the day before they are to be used.
Once the days Parking Lot Vouchers are all given out, visitors may choose to be placed on the Parking Lot Stand-by Voucher list for the following day. There may be times when Parking Lot Vouchers will be required, but Dune Ready Vouchers are not, such as on some Holiday weekends.
LATE ARRIVALS:
Dune Ready Voucher holders that arrive late for their entry time frame will need to secure a new voucher for a later time period during the day. Parking Lot Voucher holders are guaranteed entry for either the 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. or the 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. time frame, but not both. If you arrive after your voucher entry time frame, you will need to secure a Parking Lot Stand-by Voucher for later in the day. No parking lot spaces will be guaranteed after 9 a.m. nor can space be held for someone to arrive later. Persons may not use their validated/punched Parking Lot Voucher to trailer-in additional or new off-road vehicles after they originally gain entry at the ORV Area Entrance Gate unless prior arrangements are made with Park Officials and noted on the validated Voucher.
LEAVING AND RE-ENTERING THE STATE PARK:
Once you have entered the park, you may stay as long as you like until the normal closing time. The vouchers only specify the arrival time. Dune Ready and Parking Lot Voucher holders that leave the sand dunes and/or the State Park will be required to go to the end of the waiting line to re-enter. Those attempting to "cut" in ahead of other visitors waiting to enter will be turned away. Vehicles leaving the parking lot will not be guaranteed space upon returning. Be sure your voucher slip is validated (HOLE-TYPE PUNCHED) when you arrive at the ORV Area Entrance Gate for the first time, on any particular day.
THE NUMBER OF VOUCHERS THAT ARE GIVEN OUT EACH DAY:
Over two thousand Dune Ready Vouchers are distributed each day or between 300 and 500 per two-hour time frame. The number of available spaces in the lot controls the number of Parking Lot Vouchers. Inclement weather, no-shows, early or unplanned departures, space sharing, and similar actions allow for additional room on occasion. Parking Lot Stand-by Vouchers are used for these unexpected events.
PICKING UP A VOUCHER FOR SOMEONE ELSE:
Two Dune Ready Vouchers or one Parking Lot Voucher can be obtained by an individual adult park visitor. These voucher slips will require the addition of the user's name and main vehicle license number, in ink, prior to validation. The person picking up the Vouchers will need to know the names, license plate numbers and the intended time frame for entry. The voucher forms must be completed, in ink, prior to embossed or stamped validation at the time of application at the Voucher Center Office. Voucher slips will again be validated with a distinctive hole-type punch upon arrival at the ORV Area Entrance Gate. This hole-type punch will be required if re-entry is requested later during the day.
VOUCHER CENTER PARKING LOT:
The Voucher Center Parking Lot will be used for Parking Lot Stand-by Voucher stacking or cueing line purposes during regular business hours. There will still be a wait with a Parking Lot Stand-by Voucher, since there is no guarantee when parking spaces may occur, but the visitor will be better able to make the best use of their time. Dune Ready Vehicles will need to check back during the day for the possibility of entry prior to 7 p.m. Owners of vehicles in the Voucher Center Parking Lot must be in attendance, trailers or extra vehicles may not be stored or parked there, and there is no overnight parking allowed. The Voucher Center Parking Lot is used as a landing zone for emergency medical helicopters and may need to be cleared within minutes, at any time.
ORV AREA PARKING LOT:
Parking lot spaces are approximately 12 feet x 60 feet in size. Park visitors use of side awnings on trailers, motorhomes, etc., takes up space that others may be waiting to use. No side awnings are allowed on voucher days. Please make efficient use of the limited space and keep your vehicles and gear within your parking spot.
USE OF TRAILERS IN THE ORV AREA AND ORV PARKING LOT:
Trailers are not allowed into the ORV Area beyond the Safety Check Station. Check with Park Rangers regarding use of trailers to remove disabled vehicles or for emergency situations. Within the ORV Parking Lot, semi trailers with tractor/trucks that are over 60 feet in length, will need to unhook trailers and use a small portion of the adjacent space on weekends and busy days. The spaces on the ends of the parking-bays afford this opportunity and semi users are encouraged to use these spaces in which to park their tractor/truck. After 9 a.m. on voucher days, no vehicles may be trailered past the ORV Area Entrance Gate unless prior arrangements are made with Park Officials and noted on the validated Voucher.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 09, 2013, 06:34:52 PM
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9679 W. STATE PARK ROAD
MEARS, MICHIGAN 49436

Information: 231-873-3083

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[h=2]OFF-ROAD VEHICLE AREA[/h][h=2]RULES AND REGULATIONS[/h]
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Off-roading can be fun and exciting for the whole family. Make it a safe experience for yourself and other park visitors. Please follow the rules that have been made for everyone's safety and security. Sand dunes are subject to rapid topographic changes resulting from wind and erosion. Be alert for steep inclines, changing slopes, natural hazards and/or sudden drop-offs. Always operate your vehicle at a safe speed and in a safe manner.
[h=3]GENERAL RULES[/h]There are a number of general rules that apply to all operators using the Silver Lake Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Area. Specific vehicle regulations and requirements follow the general rules section.

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Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 09, 2013, 06:38:24 PM
[h=3]VEHICLE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS[/h]Specific vehicle equipment regulations and requirements are covered by the current Department of Natural Resources Land Use Order of the Director (LUOD) for Silver Lake State Park. Additionally, no person shall operate a vehicle in violation of any provision of Part 811, Off-Road Recreational Vehicles, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being Section 324.81101 to 324.81150 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. If you have any questions about the requirements or rules, please contact Silver Lake State Park officials. The current LUOD reads in part:
By authority conferred on the Director of the Department of Natural Resources by Section 504 of the Natural Resources Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, MCL 324.504, and in accordance with R 299.921 to R 299.933, the Director of the Department of Natural Resources orders the following:
5.9 Off-road vehicles, Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Area, conditions for use, prohibited conduct.
Order 5.9. A person shall not do any of the following on all state lands of Silver Lake State Park posted as the ORV Area, Oceana County:

(5) Operate any motor vehicle with four or more wheels that does not contain a seat and individual seat belt for each occupant of that vehicle. Those vehicles with automotive-type seating and fewer than four wheels shall be equipped with a seat belt for each occupant. Vehicle operators shall comply with the provisions of the Michigan child passenger safety law, MCL 257.710d, and all of the following provisions:
(a) Seat belts shall be in use by all occupants while the vehicle is in operation.
(b) An approved automotive manufactured restraining device, such as a lap belt or three- or four-point harness, is an acceptable seat belt.
(c) Seat belts and restraining devices, other than factory installed, shall be secured by bolting to the vehicle floor, frame, or roll bar.
(d) Any vehicle on which the operator straddles the seat, such as a motorcycle or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), will be limited to the operator only as the sole occupant and no seat belt will be required.
(6) Operate a vehicle requiring seat belts where an occupant in the rear seat is not protected by a roll bar located immediately behind the occupant's seat as described in subsection (8) unless the rear seat occupants are wearing a safety approved for automotive use (A.N.S.I. or equal) helmet. The operator or occupant of a vehicle not required to meet seat belt specifications shall wear a safety helmet approved for automotive use (A.N.S.I. or equal) and protective eyewear.
(7) Operate a vehicle requiring seat belts without a warning flag mounted and extending over the front-most portion of the vehicle. Vehicles not requiring seat belts shall mount the warning flag on the rear of the vehicle.  Vehicle operators shall comply with all of the following requirements:
(a) The warning flag shall be mounted on a staff that is securely bolted, welded, or secured to the vehicle. The warning flag shall maintain a minimum 10-foot height at standstill and a minimum 8-foot height under motion.
(b) The warning flag shall be mounted on the top-most end of the staff. The flag shall be rectangular, international orange in color, solid material, with a minimum length on the supporting side of five inches and a minimum length on the base side of 10 inches.
(8) Operate a vehicle requiring seat belts that is not equipped with an integral steel roof, or roll bar located immediately behind the operator, or roll cage, capable of supporting the weight of the vehicle. The operator and occupants of a vehicle without a full front windshield shall wear protective eyewear.  The operator of a vehicle equipped with a roll bar shall comply with all the following requirements:
(a) The roll bar shall be welded or bolted to the floor or frame of the vehicle.
(b) The roll bar shall be braced in such a manner as to prevent collapse.
(c) The roll bar shall have clearance above, behind, and outside each seated occupant in the vehicle.
(9) Fail to submit to any of the following tests, or operate any vehicle that does not comply with all of the following:
(a) Vehicles shall be equipped with a muffler and spark arrester containing baffles, shall meet the muffler and spark arrester requirements specified in subsection (g) of section 81133 of Part 811, Off-Road Recreational Vehicles, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994PA 451, MCL324.81133(g), and shall successfully pass a muffler and spark arrester baffle test.
(b) A maximum noise level of 94 dB(A), or the current EPA emissions limit, shall be met.  The testing provisions of current SAE J 1287, June 93 standard for ATV and motorcycle vehicles and SAE J 1169, March 93 for all other vehicles shall be followed and all vehicles shall pass a stationary sound level test.  The stationary sound level test shall be administered from a 0.5 meter (19.69 inches) distance at one-half the engine’s maximum rated RPM and as further described by current testing provisions for the particular vehicle.
(10) Operate any vehicle at any time without possessing a valid unrestricted operator's or chauffeur's license, except as follows:
 (a) A person at least 12 years of age with an ORV safety certificate issued by this state or another state or a province of Canada may operate either an ATV or motorcycle with direct visual supervision by an adult.  The direct supervision shall not be impaired by distance and must allow the adult the ability to direct the youth’s actions by verbal communications.  Electronic amplification of verbal communications shall not be used.
(b) An adult shall not allow an unlicensed youth to operate an ORV.
(c) An ORV operator licensed under a level two graduated driver’s license shall only operate under the provisions of that license.
(11) Operate any type of vehicle and fail to present an operator's or chauffeur's license or ORV safety training certificate upon the demand of any law enforcement officer or state park personnel.
(12) Enter or use the ORV area without complying with all posted regulatory, zoning, or directional signs, or operate a vehicle except in the directional pattern established and marked within the ORV area.
(13) Enter or use the ORV Area without obtaining and displaying a valid ORV area parking lot voucher or dune ready voucher at any time when such requirement is posted.
(14) Operate any vehicle while towing a contrivance other than a disabled vehicle or trailer, or tow a vehicle or trailer on other than the designated parking lot or paved entrance road without first obtaining proper written permission from the department.  Passengers shall not occupy any trailer or disabled vehicle while it is being towed.
(15) Drive or operate any motor driven vehicle at speeds exceeding posted speed limits or perform exhibition-type driving within the parking area or entrance road/ramp to the ORV area, or the defined speed zone along the Lake Michigan shoreline.  Exhibition-type driving means performing wheelies, spinning tires, cutting circles, jump starts, or other erratic or irresponsible or careless driving.
(16) Possess or consume an alcoholic beverage at any time in the ORV area, ORV Voucher Center area, or any area extending one-quarter of a mile from the boundary of the ORV area.
(17) To leave a vehicle, trailer, or other equipment or contrivance unattended in the ORV voucher center area at any time without first obtaining written permission from the Department.
(18) Operate an ORV that is not titled.
(19) Operate a remote-controlled device within the ORV area.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 09, 2013, 06:38:57 PM
[h=3]VEHICLE TOWING OUTSIDE THE STATE PARK[/h]The Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and Michigan Compiled Laws state that: vehicles may only be towed using a ridged towing bar that includes safety chains - MCL 257.721 (3); a vehicle operator may tow only one vehicle or trailer at any time - MCL 257.721(5); vehicle operators must have the proper operator's or chauffeur's license - MCL 257.301(1); and in some cases reflectors or stop light are required on the towed trailer or vehicle - MCL 257.688(1)(f).
These rules apply to all Oceana County and State of Michigan roadways and are in effect inside the State Park until one passes the main entrance/fee collection booth.
For additional details please contact the Michigan State Police - Hart Post or the Oceana County Sheriff's Office - Hart , Michigan.
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[h=3]DRIVER AND/OR RIDER TIPS[/h]There are a number of other considerations each vehicle operator should be aware of and keep in mind while enjoying the dunes:

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[h=3]EXHAUST SYSTEM RULES AND TESTING[/h]
Vehicle muffler noise and the use of spark arresters has been a matter of concern regarding the operation of Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) for many years. The State of Michigan ?s ORV Law has required them since 1975. At Silver Lake State Park a static or stationary test for this equipment is used on all types of vehicles. Noise levels will be checked at a twenty-inch distance from the exhaust pipe at half the vehicle's rated revolutions per minute (RPM) or as detailed in the automotive specifications SAE J1169, March 92 or SAE J1287, June 86. The maximum noise level permitted under these testing conditions will be 94 dBa which is the current limit set by the Off-Road Recreation Vehicles Act of Part 811 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.811). All vehicles are required to have a muffler and spark arrester containing baffles meeting established United States Forest Service (USFS) specifications.
Generally speaking, the guidelines for testing at "half the rate RPM" will be based on some vehicle similarities. In most cases, full-sized vehicles with "V" configured engines will be tested at 2,500 RPM and all others at 2,000 RPM, which was a method developed and used while testing these vehicles at Silver Lake in 1997. Diesel powered, full-sized vehicles are tested at 1,500 RPM. Most reverse flow mufflers will meet the spark arrester requirements, as will most turbochargers. However, straight-through mufflers, such as glass-pack designs without baffles and mechanically driven superchargers, do not qualify as adequate spark arresters.
Motorcycles and ATVs will be tested like the full-sized vehicles by placing a sound meter at a twenty inch distance from the muffler exhaust pipe. In most cases, 80 cc engines will be tested at 6,000 RPM, 125 cc at 5,000 RPM, 250 cc at 4,000 RPM and 500 + cc at 3,000 - 3,500 RPM. Annually, the Motorcycle Industry Council produces a manual detailing the standards ATVs and motorcycles must meet. A muffler that meets the Environmental Acoustic Reduction (E.A.R.) standards may be considered as a viable solution for motorcycles. Many ATV and motorcycle mufflers are stamped as being USFS approved and will meet Silver Lake State Park standards, if they have not been altered. Those vehicles that have been manufactured for "closed track" use only, such as many motocross or "dirt-bike" motorcycles and competition style ATVs, will most likely not meet the requirements. This is also often true where after market installations have altered the original exhaust system in attempts to gain additional horsepower.
Testing for compliance with these regulations will be done in a random fashion either within the ORV Area Parking Lot, at the base of the ORV Area entrance ramp roadway by the Safety Check Station, or within the ORV Area sand dune complex itself. Park Rangers or other Law Enforcement Officials may insert a plastic rod into the vehicle's exhaust pipe to determine whether there is a spark arrester or baffle present. Most often home-made baffling devices, such as steel wool or metal door screen material, do not meet the USFS requirements
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 09, 2013, 06:45:59 PM
Basicly for the Saturday parking lot voucher you need to get your voucher at 9:00pm on friday when they start handing them out, if its going to be a busy weekend then we should put a vehicle or 2 in line at least a few hours before 9:00PM if not earlier if we can. 6:30AM friday is the earliest that you can put a vehicle in line for a voucher. but if you get a vehicle in line by 5:00 PM on a non holiday weekend then you almost never have to many vehicles ahead of you.
Allot of people come up friday after work so by 6-7pm the line starts getting longer.
We will be OK since its a non holiday weekend
If you can drive in the dunes with your quad in the back of your 4 wheel drive truck you have no worries at all, the trailer guys are the ones that will have to jump thru some hoops
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Bigred on September 09, 2013, 07:54:34 PM
Ok so how much is the weekend pass. Like a total estimate. Also what kinda inspections dose your quad have to pass?  How loud can your exhaust be?  How the hell do u tell how loud yours is lol? Anything to help make the trip easier and less painful lol.  Also do u need title registration and insurance. Thanks guys looking forward to this trip
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: jamieg45 on September 09, 2013, 08:26:50 PM
You will need a spark arrestor on your quad, and factory exhaust is good for your vehicle, the only items you will need to purchase is a flag if you don't have one thats tall enough to touch there hight bar, a state park sticker and a orb sticker for Michigan.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 09, 2013, 08:48:09 PM
Well the last 2-3 years they have not been testing sound levels, so that should not be a issue.

Biggest thing just make sure you have a spark arrestor and you will not have any issues.

The stickers for you quad are about 30.00 if you drive your truck into the dunes (not the parking lot) then its a little bit more about 40-45.00

You will need a rectangle flag on a 10 foot pole, those are probably 20.00 if you need one at places everywhere in silverlake.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 09, 2013, 08:49:26 PM
FAQ's

There are two types of vouchers: Dune Ready Vouchers and Parking Lot Vouchers. Dune Ready vehicles are those that enter the state park ORV area from public highways and go straight into the sand dune off-road area without the need for the parking lot/staging area. Parking Lot Vouchers are for those who require a staging or parking area for their tow vehicles and/or trailers. Both types of vouchers are free to park visitors and are distributed from the Off-Road Vehicle Voucher Center located at the corner of Fox and Ridge Roads, to the east of the ORV entrance gate. The purpose of the voucher is simply to hold the ORV user's place in line, while staggering arrival times to avoid excessive lines.
 

Q: When will the Voucher System go into effect this year?

A:  Vouchers will be handed out starting mid-May, at noon on Friday, two weeks prior to the Memorial Day weekend and will be continuously distributed through the summer on weekends and holidays until the Sunday following Labor Day.

 
Q: Where will I get my voucher?

A: They are obtained at the Off-Road Vehicle Voucher Center on Fox Road located about ¼ mile east of the ORV Area entrance. You may also purchase your State Park and ORV permits at the same location, which will continue to help speed up entry into the ORV Area.

 
Q: How soon on Friday can I get my voucher?

A: The voucher distribution point on Fox Road will open at 12 noon on Fridays for Dune Ready Vouchers and at 9 p.m. for Parking Lot Vouchers. The Voucher Center will remain open until at least 11 p.m. and re-open at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday and holidays. To reduce traffic congestion as much as possible, traffic should follow the ORV Voucher Center directional signage, posted throughout the community.

 

Q: What are the various voucher time periods?

Parking Lot Vouchers will be from 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. or 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. only. Stand-by Parking Lot Vouchers will be distributed once parking spaces for those periods are exhausted. There will be five Dune Ready Voucher periods: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Arrivals after 7 p.m. may not require a voucher.

 
Q: What if I arrive after the time my voucher says? Am I allowed to enter?
A: No, late arrivals with Dune Ready Vouchers will need to secure a new voucher for a later time period during the day. Parking Lot Vouchers will guarantee entry for either the 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. or the 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. period, but not both. If you arrive after your voucher time period, you will need to secure a Stand-by Voucher for later in the day. No parking lot spaces will be guaranteed after 9 a.m.
 

Q. What happens if I want to leave the park after entering?

A: Once you have entered the park, you can stay as long as you like until the normal closing time. The vouchers only specify the arrival time. Dune Ready vehicles that leave the sand dunes and the State Park will be required to go to the end of the line when re-entering. Vehicles leaving the parking lot will not be guaranteed space when returning. Those attempting to “cut” in ahead of other visitors waiting in line, will be turned away. Be sure your voucher slip is validated (HOLE-TYPE PUNCHED) when you arrive at the ORV Area Entrance Gate for the first time, on any particular day.

 

Q: How many Parking Lot and Dune Ready Vouchers will be given out daily?

A: Over 2,000 Dune Ready Vouchers are distributed each day or between 300 and 500 per two-hour time period over the last two years. This may change in the future because of the stricter enforcement and monitoring requirements associated with the sound level testing or other inspection requirements. The number of available spaces in the lot controls the number of Parking Lot Vouchers. Inclement weather, no-shows, early or unplanned departures, space-sharing and similar actions allow for additional room on occasion. Stand-by Vouchers are used for these unexpected events.

 
Q: Can I obtain a voucher for someone else?

A: Yes. Two Dune Ready or one Parking Lot Voucher can be obtained by an individual, adult park visitor. These voucher slips will require the addition of the user’s name and main vehicle license number, in ink, prior to validation. Due to the limited number of parking spaces, only one Parking Lot voucher will be given per customer at the appointed times. Two Dune Ready Vouchers can be obtained by one person at the Voucher Center Office, but you will need to know the names and license plate numbers and the intended time period wanted. The voucher forms must be completed, in ink, prior to embossed validation at the time of application at the Voucher Center Office.  Voucher slips will again be validated with a distinctive hole-type punch upon arrival at the ORV Area Entrance Gate.  This hole-type punch will be required if re-entry is requested later during the day. Commercial ORV ride vendors will need to register rental vehicles in advance.

 
Q: Can I obtain vouchers for the whole weekend at once?

A: You can get Dune Ready Vouchers for both Saturday and Sunday and/or the Holiday at the same time. They will become available at noon on the day prior to the voucher period. In order to give people the opportunity for limited parking spaces, Parking Lot Vouchers will be available at 9 p.m. the day before they are to be used.Saturday Parking Lot Vouchers will be distributed at 9 p.m. each Friday; Sunday's will be distributed at 9 p.m. Saturday and Holiday periods will begin at 9 p.m. the day prior. Once the day’s Parking Lot Vouchers are all given out, visitors may choose to be placed on the Stand-by List for the following day.

 

Q: When all of the vouchers have been given out for the day, is a user just out of luck?

A: If space opens up in the parking lot, more vehicles will be allowed to enter. Vehicles requiring the use of the parking lot, that do not have a valid voucher for that day will not be allowed to wait in line outside the park, as in years past. The Voucher Center Parking Lot will be used for these Stand-by stacking or cueing line purposes during regular business hours. There will still be a wait with a Stand-by Voucher of course, since there is no guarantee when parking spaces may occur, but the visitor will be better able to make the best use of their time. Dune Ready Vehicles will need to check back during the day for the possibility of entry prior to 7 p.m.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Bigred on September 09, 2013, 10:32:31 PM
Sparkarresters are in fmf silencers ill just put packing back in it before I go lol ill prob have my ftz pipe no stockers
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 10, 2013, 06:44:28 AM
Its really not as complicated as it seams, once you know the rules.

Hope you and troy get a chance to make it, while it does not have the area of Little Sahara it still a fun place.

Lots of people drive trucks in the dunes which I did not see much of a L.S. Drivig a truck in the Dunes is nice because you can setup "camp" and have everything right there while in the dunes.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on September 10, 2013, 10:34:16 AM
Quote from: rsss396;11745
Its really not as complicated as it seams, once you know the rules.

Agreed Dave. The key is the night before. Getting a good spot in line b4 9pm. Dropping a vehicle or timing it just right is best. We were 100th vehicle in line Friday night a few weeks ago. Got the 8am voucher. Sat morning we were there at 7:55 and there were only 20 in line to get in. Plenty of room at that time to get a good spot in the parking lot without having to worry about swinging trailers around tight spots. Hurts a hangover so early but once you set up in the lot you can take a nap before 9.  Or not
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Post by: Sky on September 10, 2013, 10:36:44 AM
Quote from: danhung11;11732
Thanks for the great info Dave! This process is intense! All to manage the long lines of ORV's entering the gate? I'll talk to Troy and see if he's intersted.

You guys better be there Dan!  Oh BTW I talked to Joe yesterday and he told me to tell you, and I quote: "Fug Yah!"
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Post by: pinned250r on September 10, 2013, 10:49:35 AM
Dave seems to have a handle on all the questions, Glad i dont have to answer them. But i will confirm, getting a voucher is not much of a hassle at all, We park a vehicle or 2 in line, and as long as we have 4 guys in each vehicle, we can get 4 parking lot vouchers per vehicle. It is simple. Flags you can get for $15-$25 depending where you go. ORV is $16.50, state park pass is $10 for instate residents, im not sure what it is for out of state...
Spark arrestors are a must, theyve really cracked down on this.
Noise is not an issue, i mean there's always a couple handfuls of drag bikes out there and we know how loud they are.
I hope you can all make it! it'd be cool to get a bunch of us together and ride PINNED!
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Post by: Sky on September 10, 2013, 11:30:38 AM
Hey Colin figure our ur electrical issues?
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on September 10, 2013, 11:33:45 AM
The real loud drag bikes are all hauled in in the back of trucks, if someone tried riding past the DNR shack it might get you some hassle.
Just drive in with engine rpms low while going past the DNR shack or even try leaving the choke on making the bike kind of blubber past the officer.

But start looking for old no longer made "sparky" spark arrestors that clamp on to your silencer or buy a fmf turbine core silencer.
If you can make a real profesional looking spark arrestor then that will work also just dont show up with a window screen half assed over the end of the silencer, it will NOT pass.

Its not that big of a deal to run a spark arrestor so no pissing and moaning :)
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: pinned250r on September 10, 2013, 03:38:55 PM
George, i replaced every electrical compenent possible and all wiring. I talked with Dave Labor Day weekend, we think my float bowl is just running out of fuel, doing a petcock mod so both reserve and on flow into the carb, and playing with the float. Hopefully that fixes it. running outta ride time! Its wedding crunch time so riding isnt really an option, my fiance's carb has been an issue for a about a month now, and ive been playing with my R all year. just never seem to have enough time in the day.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: zarathos on September 12, 2013, 10:51:54 AM
Quote from: rsss396;11769
The real loud drag bikes are all hauled in in the back of trucks, if someone tried riding past the DNR shack it might get you some hassle.
Just drive in with engine rpms low while going past the DNR shack or even try leaving the choke on making the bike kind of blubber past the officer.

But start looking for old no longer made "sparky" spark arrestors that clamp on to your silencer or buy a fmf turbine core silencer.
If you can make a real profesional looking spark arrestor then that will work also just dont show up with a window screen half assed over the end of the silencer, it will NOT pass.

Its not that big of a deal to run a spark arrestor so no pissing and moaning :)


Agreed. Pro circuit also makes a spark arrestor silencer (u.s.f.s. approved), that's what I'm running, so far so good.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: pinned250r on November 12, 2013, 04:53:15 PM
Well guys, i was the last quad in the dunes this year before they closed up, It was raining the whole day. I took the day off work, called up a buddy to ride the wifes bike, and we had a blast. We were the only ones not in a vehicle out there all day, and the majority of the time we had the dunes to ourselves. Of course, the last ride of the year was the best my quad ran all season, but i was happy. Definitely put the R away wet that day. Cant wait for this shindig next summer!
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Dirt man on November 12, 2013, 10:31:49 PM
It's very possible I'll make it...  Keep it Alive!
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Morse250r on November 13, 2013, 07:09:48 AM
I'd like to make it put to this one
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: jamieg45 on November 13, 2013, 09:38:28 AM
Well I am going a couple of times in 2014 for sure, no matter what. Sand and mx all the way.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: bholzgen on November 14, 2013, 11:47:51 AM
Ill try and be there.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Tbone07 on February 01, 2014, 02:21:57 PM
I might already have a vacation planned during this trip. I'll see if I can make it
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Fear250r on February 01, 2014, 10:42:43 PM
I can't believe I missed this whole thread...

My cousin (rough250r) and I are planning to make the trip. We're both pumped to get out, ride the dunes and meet up with a bunch of fellow R guys!

Anyone who is considering (dan & Troy) should really try to go.  It'd be great to finally meet and put faces with the names of so many I already consider friends and have known for many years now. Let's ride and drink some beers and make this one hell of an ORGy!!
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on February 02, 2014, 11:47:21 AM
Quote from: Fear250r;24357
I can't believe I missed this whole thread...

My cousin (rough250r) and I are planning to make the trip. We're both pumped to get out, ride the dunes and meet up with a bunch of fellow R guys!

Anyone who is considering (dan & Troy) should really try to go.  It'd be great to finally meet and put faces with the names of so many I already consider friends and have known for many years now. Let's ride and drink some beers and make this one hell of an ORGy!!

Im in for sure. Have a group of 4 planned. may camp unless we get a great group rate for cabins by mark
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on February 02, 2014, 11:50:24 AM
Quote from: jamieg45;11476
Sweet and maybe we can do a group pic and a pic of all the quads together also.

Of course!! can't wait
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: sameltoe on February 02, 2014, 12:03:48 PM
Are the cabins in the dunes?
I can't hardly wait!
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on February 02, 2014, 12:41:17 PM
Quote from: sameltoe;24391
Are the cabins in the dunes?
I can't hardly wait!
Unfortunately not Sam. They are down the road outside the state park and parking lot. You have to trailer in every day which is the parking lot voucher challenge. Unless... you have a ride on (dune ready) which could be a licensed street vehicle that can actually go right on the dunes. Many will put their quad in the bed of their truck and drive right on eliminating the parking lot.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: sameltoe on February 02, 2014, 12:56:12 PM
Kewl! I'd be afraid of getting the dually stuck lol
I figured I'll just show up with me truck an trailer and have all you guys to guide me...I'm sure I'll be in good hands with yawl! lol
When I camp I usually just sleep in my trailer anyways. So really all I need is overnights parking/camping area.

Pretty sure I'm coming up solo unless I can convince a friend to come with.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on February 02, 2014, 02:06:22 PM
great. we will prob. trailer sleep too. We set it up as a toy hauler. AC and heat. big stereo system to rock the campground.
We will get more detailed as we get closer.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: croat1 on March 12, 2014, 04:57:31 AM
bumping this up.  question for you guys: is it too early to book accommodations?  what are our choices for campgrounds if we choose that route?  

thanks
joe
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: pinned250r on March 12, 2014, 08:22:00 AM
Quote from: croat1;28658
bumping this up.  question for you guys: is it too early to book accommodations?  what are our choices for campgrounds if we choose that route?  

thanks
joe

Hey Joe, it is never too early! I would actually suggest booking. The state park is nice, Yogi Bear is better, then if you really want to step your game up and stay at a resort, silver creek rv resort. There is also SIlver lake Resort and Campground. Here are some links.

http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=493

http://www.silverlakejellystone.com/

http://www.silvercreekrv.com/

http://www.silverlakerc.com/google-map-118.html
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Fear250r on March 16, 2014, 06:27:54 PM
Can you camp out at the dunes or does it close and need to re-enter everyday?
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: switchrider on March 16, 2014, 09:17:22 PM
Quote from: Fear250r;29130
Can you camp out at the dunes or does it close and need to re-enter everyday?



It closes down every night at sun down and re opens at 9am
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Allison#51 on March 17, 2014, 06:59:39 PM
Hopefully I'll have both quads ready by then! My brother and I have always wanted to go.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Fear250r on March 21, 2014, 10:48:34 PM
Getting closer. Lets keep this alive!

Hope to meet up with my R brothers, put a name with a face and a have a beer or 10.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: pinned250r on March 21, 2014, 11:18:32 PM
I cant wait, about to finish up the wifes R, and going to redo mine sooner now i think!
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: croat1 on March 22, 2014, 01:44:57 AM
I stayed here last fall (when I met up with Sky):  http://www.silverlakerc.com/google-map-118.html
I can honestly say it was the nicest campground I have ever stayed at....all most too nice.

counting the days!!!!!

Joe
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on March 22, 2014, 11:57:21 AM
Joe… Brad wants to know where the cantaloupe and white sheet is at????
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Post by: croat1 on March 22, 2014, 01:01:54 PM
Quote from: Sky;29602
Joe… Brad wants to know where the cantaloupe and white sheet is at????


too funny...does he want them back?  how are Brad and Joe?  Did Brad ever get his bike running correctly?
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: pinned250r on March 26, 2014, 03:50:17 PM
If you cant make it Jon, your banned...roger says so. :respekt:
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: silverlake250r on April 08, 2014, 11:04:20 AM
Just a heads up, they changed the ORV prices this year.

ORV Sticker is now $26.25
State park is $11
New ORV Trail is $10

All vehicles going in to the dunes need all three stickers. If you leave your truck in the parking lot, it only needs a state park.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on April 08, 2014, 11:39:22 AM
It is probably slightly higher for the out of state people like it has been in the past I would guess
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: pinned250r on April 08, 2014, 11:58:57 AM
Either way it is stupid to put 3 stickers on each vehicle. Annoying. Not to mention the double in price.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Dirt man on April 08, 2014, 11:34:37 PM
Mark what do you mean by "new orv trail"?
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: rsss396 on April 09, 2014, 06:55:56 AM
Michigan's new ORV licenses create better opportunities for ORV riders


Michigan's nearly 3,700 miles of designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trails provide hours of fun for riders, and a $300 million economic impact to gas stations, restaurants, shops and hotels located near the trails.


Trends indicate ORV riding is growing, with Michigan riders spending an average of $1,839 annually on ORV equipment-related expenses - everything from repairs to new equipment.


As of March 1, 2014, ORV licenses and permits in Michigan have changed, and include two levels depending on the type of riding you are doing. There is a $26.25 license that is required on eligible county roads, state forest roads in the Upper Peninsula and eligible national forest roads as well as on the frozen surface of public waters. This license is required to operate anywhere off of private lands.


In addition to the ORV License, an ORV Trail Permit (an additional $10, for a total of $36.25) is required when operating on designated and signed ORV trails, routes and scramble areas.


To capitalize on this growing sport, the Department of Natural Resources wants to take revenue generated from license sales and do many things to provide a better experience for ORV riders. These improvements include:


Acquiring an additional 300 miles for the state's designated ORV trail system.
Providing sufficient trail grant funding to stakeholders to develop, groom and brush trails and add signage.
Providing local law enforcement grants and grants for trail expansion areas.
Ensuring a safer environment for ORV trail users by increasing the number of conservation officers in Michigan, thereby boosting opportunities for education contacts and public safety through trail patrols.
Replacing and renovating failing or aging infrastructure, including bridges and culverts to address safety and environmental issues.
Creating destination places by adding trail connections to communities through easements and acquisitions.
Improving the ORV license-buying experience both online and in retail stores by enhancing the retail sales system.
Creating a southern Michigan ORV area closer to local population centers.
Better promoting Michigan's extensive network of trails and boost our reputation as the nation's Trails State.
With this additional revenue, Michigan intends to roar to the top as the destination state for ORV enthusiasts, benefiting thousands of small businesses around the state and providing a fun and exciting way to connect with our natural resources.


For more information on the new structure for hunting, fishing and ORV licenses, go to http://www.michigan.gov/dnr
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on April 09, 2014, 09:26:39 AM
Another way to make some $ on growing activity. It's ok in my opinion if they use more of the funds for improvements (maybe larger parking lot at SL) and grooming trails rather than rent a Yogi's running around with decibel meters and rods to stick in your pipe.
I always felt at SL they needed to add an access road from the state park campground and expand the campground. Then you could ride on instead of packing the parking lot.

Jon you have no choice. You will be there.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: pinned250r on April 09, 2014, 09:33:03 AM
George i think that'd be a super cool idea, only issue would be fueling up for us 2 strokers haha. But regardless, trucks, rxrs, buggies etc could all just drive in no problem. I too have thought it'd be wise to open up a few roads for those on the way to dunes or home from dunes. But again, hard to regulate. It'd be nice to have a second entrance and larger parking lot.

Well shit and i want to ride the forbiden dunes too!!
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on April 09, 2014, 10:27:11 AM
Colin- where are you planning on staying up there? We are pre planning Thursday till Monday. Looked at cabins at Silver lake resort but they rent Friday to Friday or Saturday to Saturday. So We might go the Silver lake campground route again. Joe (@Croat1) might be doin the same again.

Other choice would be a room or suite at Silver Lake resort. Its right on the corner but havin fires at night might be an issue.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: pinned250r on April 09, 2014, 10:53:56 AM
My parents have a trailer at Silver Creek RV resort i may use, or i may just tent at Marc(@silverlake250r) place, or our buddies backyard next to marcs cottage. I will probably only stay friday night. Saturday night we will hangout a while, but we teach kids ministry at church and have to be here by 9 sunday. Thursday i will probably take a half day at work, go ride with ya'll, hangout at night and head back home, then come ride friday too!
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: silverlake250r on April 09, 2014, 10:56:22 AM
We can have fires at my place, its right by the hotels.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: silverlake250r on April 09, 2014, 10:57:04 AM
I'll be there Thursday evening thru Sunday.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: pinned250r on April 09, 2014, 11:06:44 AM
Marc im guessing you have the cottage july this year right?
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: silverlake250r on April 09, 2014, 11:19:10 AM
Quote from: pinned250r;31244
Marc im guessing you have the cottage july this year right?

Yes, I'll be there every weekend except the third.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on April 09, 2014, 07:26:45 PM
checked the cabins on the corner Silver sands. They are mostly taken. One is open but they go from Friday to Friday. We may just have to do the hotel or camp. Books pretty quick. Thanks for the firepit offer Marc.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Flyin_250r on April 12, 2014, 06:29:59 PM
Man I wish I could make this trip somehow. This should be an annual event lol
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Fear250r on April 13, 2014, 12:03:18 AM
My cousin and I are staying at the Sands resort right next to Marc's place.

We should be in town sometime early Thursday and will be staying till Monday.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: red88r on April 13, 2014, 12:13:27 AM
Quote from: Fear250r;31394
My cousin and I are staying at the Sands resort right next to Marc's place.

We should be in town sometime early Thursday and will be staying till Monday.


How much do rooms run a night?  I didn't do any checking yet cuz I don't know if I can make it for sure.  If I do go my cousin wants to come with me also.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on April 13, 2014, 08:46:18 AM
Quote from: red88r;31395
How much do rooms run a night?  I didn't do any checking yet cuz I don't know if I can make it for sure.  If I do go my cousin wants to come with me also.

Jeremy Here's what I found out when I called:

Dave
SILVER SANDS RESORT
8446 West Hazel Road
Mears, MI 49436
(231) 873-3769
silversandsresort.net‎

HOTEL ROOMS:
PARKING LOT SIDE: $129.00 WEEK DAYS - $164.00 Friday Saturday
PREMIUM ROOM: 139-179
JR SUITE  OVERLOOK POOL $144-$184

2 WEEK 2 WEEKEND NIGHT   288+368=656.00 4 GUYS @ 164.00 TOTAL

CAN HAVE FIRE IN COMMUNITY FIRE PITS. YOU CAN RESERVE TO ALLOW FOR GROUPS

COTTAGES: Friday to Friday THEY NEVER SPLIT WEEK
Cottage E - 2 bed -2 room: 1185.00 3 bed
Cottage G - 2 bed room 1 bed in each $1095
AVAILABLE July 12-19

Cottage F - Saturday to Saturday  $1185
2 bed room 3 bed
ONLY AVAILABLE: JULY 5-12th
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: sameltoe on April 13, 2014, 11:01:36 AM
Holy crap them cottages are pricey! I hope the parking lot is open!
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: red88r on April 13, 2014, 12:29:05 PM
Quote from: Sky;31409
Jeremy Here's what I found out when I called:

Thanks alot!  I wish the guys would say yeh or ney on our bike trip out west.  Then I could commit on this.  Really don't want to miss this one.

@Sam.....parking lot in a trailer or 4 guys splitting a room looks like a plan.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on April 13, 2014, 03:34:43 PM
Quote from: red88r;31418
Quote from: Sky;31409
Jeremy Here's what I found out when I called:

Thanks alot!  I wish the guys would say yeh or ney on our bike trip out west.  Then I could commit on this.  Really don't want to miss this one.

@Sam.....parking lot in a trailer or 4 guys splitting a room looks like a plan.

Didn't hear anything about your bike trip You can always hit the road on the hog! This could be an epic event. (or not)  Let me know if you nay think about camping with the trailer. I can get you the info on the campground.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on April 13, 2014, 03:38:22 PM
Quote from: sameltoe;31415
Holy crap them cottages are pricey! I hope the parking lot is open!


No kidding! especially since it goes from Friday to Friday or Saturday to Saturday only depending on the unit. I want to use them Thursday to Tuesday. Definitely an n:confusion:
o-go!
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: croat1 on April 30, 2014, 02:42:12 AM
I'm leaving after work on Wed. night (July 10th).  I will be  at the dunes when the gates open Thurs July 11.  if all goes well I'm going to stay all day Sunday July 13..leaving when the dunes close for the day.

joe
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: Sky on April 30, 2014, 07:08:41 PM
Quote from: croat1;32721
I'm leaving after work on Wed. night (July 10th).  I will be  at the dunes when the gates open Thurs July 11.  if all goes well I'm going to stay all day Sunday July 13..leaving when the dunes close for the day.

joe
Great joe. Was thinking Thursday too but don't know if brad or tickle can get off till Friday night. If you go Thursday I may come up early. We will talk more in a few weeks when I drop the motor off.
Are you planning on camping or did u decide to hotel it?
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: sameltoe on April 30, 2014, 08:19:27 PM
Let's just crash the camping area with R's!!
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: zarathos on May 02, 2014, 01:22:13 PM
Well guys, it looks like you can count me in on this. We're moving back to MI next month and the ole lady gave me the go ahead. My buddy wants to come also (he rides a 400EX) and my bro-in-law might come and ride my Scrambler 400. We are planning on staying at Jellystone campground.
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: croat1 on May 02, 2014, 01:32:34 PM
Quote from: Sky;32771
Great joe. Was thinking Thursday too but don't know if brad or tickle can get off till Friday night. If you go Thursday I may come up early. We will talk more in a few weeks when I drop the motor off.
Are you planning on camping or did u decide to hotel it?

still not sure where I am staying.  what is the closest campground (within walking distance) to Marc's place?  

see ya next Saturday.
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Post by: pinned250r on May 02, 2014, 01:40:41 PM
Quote from: croat1;32916
still not sure where I am staying.  what is the closest campground (within walking distance) to Marc's place?  

see ya next Saturday.

Yogi Bear aka Jellystone is the closest to Marcs place. With the no fun park(state park) coming in second about 1/4 mile farther away.
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Post by: silverlake250r on May 02, 2014, 04:43:58 PM
I'd just get a spot at the state park if I were you.
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Post by: pinned250r on May 02, 2014, 04:51:30 PM
Quote from: silverlake250r;32925
I'd just get a spot at the state park if I were you.

Not in the middle of July, they are super strict, quiet time at 11....Remember me and the canadians run in with the cops?
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Post by: sameltoe on May 02, 2014, 06:53:42 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;32926
Not in the middle of July, they are super strict, quiet time at 11....Remember me and the canadians run in with the cops?
Rut row!
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Post by: silverlake250r on May 05, 2014, 05:13:06 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;32926
Not in the middle of July, they are super strict, quiet time at 11....Remember me and the canadians run in with the cops?

It's not like anybody needs to be partying there anyway, we can party as much as we want at my place with no issues. I guess I'll stop giving advice since Colin seems to own Silver Lake and know everything there is about it. There's a difference between partying and having fun in the campground, and being a complete idiot and yelling things at the top of your lungs at 2am.
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Post by: pinned250r on May 05, 2014, 05:43:39 PM
Quote from: silverlake250r;33179
It's not like anybody needs to be partying there anyway, we can party as much as we want at my place with no issues. I guess I'll stop giving advice since Colin seems to own Silver Lake and know everything there is about it. There's a difference between partying and having fun in the campground, and being a complete idiot and yelling things at the top of your lungs at 2am.

You are highly mistaken on what actually happened. But to clarify, we were kicked out of the campground sitting around a fire, after curfew, and not staying on the campsite not partying. And we left appropriately and respectfully. The DNR had called the cops before we left. And as we were leaving, Brad yelled(and that was the first yelling of any kind there was). So who knows everything? I have actually camped in the parks.
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Post by: silverlake250r on May 06, 2014, 08:08:58 AM
You and Brad were YELLING "Happy Canada day F*ckers" And I have camped there too, probably at least a half dozen times in the state park, and we have never gotten kicked out, even in the summer, with Sam, who can get kicked out of anywhere. Did I say you can be loud, NO! I said, you would be better off getting a site there, cheap, and partying at my place, a short walk away. I would not post about stuff when I don't know what I am talking about. Probably my biggest pet peeve ever. Either post when you know an answer, or shut the FUCK up! And It's not this post, its many. Why would you need to be corrected on stuff. There should NEVER be a correction made. I have seen MULTIPLE times when you post about a lobo, or something you don't own, and have been corrected. Thats just fucking stupid! Wrong info is TEN TIMES WORSE than no info. I will not post again on this subject, just realize what you're saying before it comes out of your mouth, and makes you look like an idiot later.

Let's just go up there and have a good time. If anybody really wants to know, probably the rowdiest of the campgrounds is Val-du, but it is about a mile away, and even there, we have gotten yelled at for doing keg stands at 2am ;)
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Post by: pinned250r on May 06, 2014, 08:30:37 AM
Quote from: silverlake250r;33255
You and Brad were YELLING "Happy Canada day F*ckers" QUOTE]

Again, not true, Brad yelled that as we stepped out of the state park after being asked to leave. But we'll go with what you said. Because you were there....
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Post by: sameltoe on May 06, 2014, 08:42:36 AM
Sounds like me an this Sam guy might get along!
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Post by: Sky on May 06, 2014, 09:32:19 AM
Ok boys its a draw. It will all about fun and riding. Soooo as long as we have the gracious Marc to allow us all to be in one place to hang, drink, have a fire and talk about life in person instead of typing to each other for 9 months, I would assume it doesn't matter where the hell we actually stay. What I will say is I personally do not know nearly as much as all of you know about the R's but I do have a passion and love to learn from those who have that same passion. Its how I roll in life. See ya all soon and we can tip one or 5 together.
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Post by: pinned250r on May 06, 2014, 09:50:35 AM
Well said George! Cant wait for this big gathering, itll be a blast.

Sam, earlier marc said he will make sure our buddy sam doesnt come lol. But im sure that could change if requested.
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Post by: silverlake250r on May 06, 2014, 02:13:45 PM
Inviting Sam involves consequences, good and bad. If you want to have a good ol' drunken time, he is your man. You just might get to see his bare ass as well.
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Post by: sameltoe on May 06, 2014, 02:43:21 PM
I'm good on the bare ass!
And I'm good for chilling around your pit if its all good with you.
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Post by: silverlake250r on May 06, 2014, 03:59:34 PM
The more the merrier!
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Post by: Flyin_250r on May 06, 2014, 07:13:44 PM
Marc you should invite that Ben guy who went when I was down there. He was hilarious, even for a banshee owner lol
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Post by: pinned250r on May 06, 2014, 09:25:56 PM
Marc have you talked to doug about this?
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Post by: Dirt man on May 06, 2014, 11:12:58 PM
I think I know this Ben guy hahaha
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Post by: Dirt man on May 06, 2014, 11:14:26 PM
Every camp ground in silver has  quiet hours!
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Post by: croat1 on June 10, 2014, 01:37:15 AM
one month away!!!!  I can already smell the race gas and Maxima in the air.  I will be leaving after work on Wed the 9th arriving at the dunes sometime mid/late morning the 10th.  I will be there thru the weekend leaving late Sunday night (the 13th).  

Joe
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Post by: Sky on June 10, 2014, 04:56:48 PM
We should start a who's going list:

So Ill Start.. Keep it gong so we have a more definitive list of who is confirmed

1 George Sky Thursday-Sunday
2 Brad (banshee boy bro-inlaw) friday-sunday
3 Joe (tickle) friday-sunday
4 Joe (croat1) Thursday-Sunday
5 Colin (Pinned 250R)
6 Marc (Silverlake250r)
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Post by: Bigred on June 11, 2014, 06:38:34 PM
I'm not gonna make it either.  I'm kinda pissed but bills need payed first. Have fun all be safe and post pics
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Post by: sameltoe on June 11, 2014, 11:27:53 PM
Still planning on it... scrambling to get some things done on the 450 and 250...just ordered parts for both. Last time I rode the 250r she was overheating, but I'm hoping it was just the cold weather and my bad jetting...otherwise I'm just gona wing it lol Hell,,, bubba might get the engine earlier than September lol
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Post by: pinned250r on June 12, 2014, 09:28:56 AM
Jon, you realize baldwin is all sand too right? haha.
Sam you need to be there!
Is jesse still coming?  [MENTION=115]Fear250r[/MENTION]
Joel?  [MENTION=269]Dirt man[/MENTION]
 [MENTION=66]bholzgen[/MENTION] ?
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Post by: Fear250r on June 12, 2014, 06:33:00 PM
I'm still coming!!  Myself and my cousin!!  We may or may not have a 3rd person with us riding his 400...

We're leaving after work wednesday and leaving either Sunday night or Monday.
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Post by: Dirt man on June 12, 2014, 10:41:13 PM
Looks like all my family/ work obligations  will allow me to go. This excites me!  If my Friend mark brother's wants to come we will show up for a Saturday ride. If he isn't able to come then I would like to come up Friday evening by myself and possibly stay till Sunday morning. I would like to hang out and throw back some Busch. Sameltoe you need to deliver that plastic for me so you have to be there:)  with that being said I have no place to stay but am easy if you know what I mean;)
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Post by: silverlake250r on June 17, 2014, 12:50:26 PM
Oh, I'll be there. And Jon, you're a big pussy. The dunes are awesome! Joel, throwing back some Busch means a guaranteed good time!
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Post by: pinned250r on June 17, 2014, 03:11:13 PM
Busch Bavarians!!!

Marc, you took the words right out of my mouth to Jon.
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Post by: pinned250r on June 17, 2014, 03:11:54 PM
Ps very one remember their spark arrestors!!!!!!
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Post by: bholzgen on June 17, 2014, 11:18:20 PM
Yeah ill be there. Its my birthday weekend!
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Post by: sameltoe on June 18, 2014, 08:54:25 AM
[MENTION=85]pinned250r[/MENTION] ...where did all the sparky info go you put up?? I cant find chit on ebay.
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Post by: Sky on June 19, 2014, 09:33:42 AM
Quote from: spiritaces;37073
You guys act like I seriously would sit at home if you all were out there LOL. Of course I'd come out there and ride! I dont like sand but I'd learn to deal with it. It looks as if Im gonna be too busy working!

blah blah blah  come on Jon!!!!  Go for it. Break the cycle. Live outside the box. lol
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Post by: pinned250r on June 19, 2014, 04:39:51 PM
Quote from: sameltoe;37016
[MENTION=85]pinned250r[/MENTION] ...where did all the sparky info go you put up?? I cant find chit on ebay.

Hmmmm google spark arrestor... Should be able to find decent deals
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Post by: Sky on June 20, 2014, 02:59:32 PM
Getting close I can't wait!

http://youtu.be/arZdeg_fL-I
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Post by: Fear250r on June 21, 2014, 12:24:16 AM
We're pumped over here!! I reminded my Cous tonight about the damn spark arrestors...

Also, Marc, I believe you said you got a pair a paddles for me...hopefully that still stands. If anyone else has a spare set, my Cous would be much appreciative!

Can't wait to meet you guys...getting close now!
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Post by: pinned250r on June 21, 2014, 06:09:20 AM
I have a spare set with some chunks of paddles missing, but they're still a ton better than dirt tires!
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Post by: dirtyd on June 21, 2014, 09:09:31 AM
I'll be there thurs- sat. but probably won't be riding Thurs. Won't be rolling in to the camp ground till around 6.

When at the dunes where are you guys hanging out at (parking lot, beach)? Our group we always take a truck out with coolers, BBq, etc.. and set up by the beach near the small drag strip.
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Post by: Sky on June 21, 2014, 09:44:12 AM
Quote from: Fear250r;37220
We're pumped over here!! I reminded my Cous tonight about the damn spark arrestors...

Also, Marc, I believe you said you got a pair a paddles for me...hopefully that still stands. If anyone else has a spare set, my Cous would be much appreciative!

Can't wait to meet you guys...getting close now!
I have a pair but they are not mounted on rims. I can bring them if needed. I think they are for 10" rims. I you wan them I can check the size.
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Post by: Sky on June 21, 2014, 10:01:26 AM
Quote from: dirtyd;37227
I'll be there thurs- sat. but probably won't be riding Thurs. Won't be rolling in to the camp ground till around 6.

When at the dunes where are you guys hanging out at (parking lot, beach)? Our group we always take a truck out with coolers, BBq, etc.. and set up by the beach near the small drag strip.


most likely both. we usually go back to in the lot. Our trailer has a major sound system that we rock to parking lot with.
Sometimes bringing everything out on the sand is a pain. Fuel/coolers/quad tent ……
We should have a Thursday night meet up for sure. Many are coming thursday night
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Post by: sameltoe on June 21, 2014, 02:01:37 PM
I have an extra rear set with rims if you guys need...
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Post by: Higgy87trx425 on June 21, 2014, 04:13:21 PM
Guess who just got his flight comfirmation !!! Gyeah, Higgy's gonna be there!!!!
 Thanks Higgy
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Post by: aztecgwynn on June 21, 2014, 08:59:04 PM
Quote from: silverlake250r;36940
Oh, I'll be there. And Jon, you're a big pussy. The dunes are awesome! Joel, throwing back some Busch means a guaranteed good time!
silverlake250R your quote just made my day! Those are the few quotes that always make me laugh!!
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Post by: Sky on June 22, 2014, 01:22:45 PM
Quote from: Higgy87trx425;37236
Guess who just got his flight comfirmation !!! Gyeah, Higgy's gonna be there!!!!
 Thanks Higgy

Higgy in da HOUSE! can't wait to meet you guys.
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Post by: pinned250r on June 23, 2014, 08:12:49 AM
Higgy are you really comin!?!? Riding with Jamie or what? It's a shame we won't get to see the lobo or LRD in real life!
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Post by: silverlake250r on June 23, 2014, 04:33:10 PM
Quote from: Fear250r;37220
We're pumped over here!! I reminded my Cous tonight about the damn spark arrestors...

Also, Marc, I believe you said you got a pair a paddles for me...hopefully that still stands. If anyone else has a spare set, my Cous would be much appreciative!

Can't wait to meet you guys...getting close now!

Yup I have a set for you man.
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Post by: Higgy87trx425 on June 24, 2014, 12:25:54 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;37300
Higgy are you really comin!?!? Riding with Jamie or what? It's a shame we won't get to see the lobo or LRD in real life!

Awwhhhh Yeah! My flight is bought and paid for! Jamie's picking me up at the airport!! I really wish my bikes were together!! You'll eventually get to see both my bikes. I'm gonna try and go on alot more ridding trips when I finally get my builds complete!!
 Thanks Higgy
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Post by: pinned250r on June 24, 2014, 01:20:04 PM
Bingo! Looks like I have some polishing to do. Damn west coasters and their shine! Lol. This outting will be a lot of fun!
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Post by: rough250r on June 24, 2014, 07:06:59 PM
That would be awesome if you had a set to loan me for a couple days  pinned, are they on rims?

Quote from: pinned250r;37224
I have a spare set with some chunks of paddles missing, but they're still a ton better than dirt tires!
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Post by: pinned250r on June 24, 2014, 07:32:35 PM
Yessir on 8" crap polished rims! I'd let ya barrow them, seeing you're the first to claim them! I will be there Friday and Saturday, maaaaaaybe ride Sunday, not sure
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Post by: rough250r on June 24, 2014, 08:02:10 PM
Sweet!  Anything is better than dirt tires !
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Post by: pinned250r on June 25, 2014, 04:27:54 PM
Shoot I may even bring the wife's R down as a spare.
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Post by: silverlake250r on June 26, 2014, 02:09:43 PM
You guys better be ready to get roosted in the face!
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Post by: pinned250r on June 26, 2014, 02:11:25 PM
Quote from: silverlake250r;37668
You guys better be ready to get roosted in the face!

I hope we don't need to slow down for these ladies.... Haha
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Post by: sameltoe on June 26, 2014, 03:08:34 PM
Is the place big enough to slow down pinned??
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Post by: pinned250r on June 26, 2014, 03:15:21 PM
Haha I think y'all will be surprised at how big it actually is. Obviously it's one of the smallest dunes in the us, but it's still 500 acres!
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Post by: rough250r on June 27, 2014, 07:19:09 AM
Can't wait!!! It'll be the first Time I rode this year with out my kid sitting on my gas tank !!!!!!!!!!!!!! On a side note how is the fuel situation out there for race gas? I'm guessing stock up on fuel before hand would be best?
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Post by: pinned250r on June 27, 2014, 08:11:14 AM
There is a place right next to the dune entrance that sells it, I believe it's $7.60/gal... No need to stock up.
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Post by: pinned250r on June 27, 2014, 01:56:26 PM
This is happening to the slowest rider of the day on saturday. Or we can do last one there :)

(http://i59.tinypic.com/f04y9j.jpg)
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Post by: sameltoe on June 27, 2014, 04:14:29 PM
Hows the weather been up there?  Any flooding? We've had 8" of rain in the past 2 days...
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Post by: sameltoe on June 27, 2014, 04:15:02 PM
O...I forgot to smile :)
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Post by: Fear250r on June 27, 2014, 06:26:03 PM
Would an mx type pipe or a type 9 be better out there?
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Post by: rough250r on June 27, 2014, 08:50:28 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;37723
There is a place right next to the dune entrance that sells it, I believe it's $7.60/gal... No need to stock up.


That's awesome to hear!  I'm gonna have to stock up before I go home just paid 80 bucks for 5 gallons at the local shop
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Post by: Fear250r on June 27, 2014, 09:36:24 PM
Quote from: rough250r;37762
That's awesome to hear!  I'm gonna have to stock up before I go home just paid 80 bucks for 5 gallons at the local shop

Me too Cous...me too...
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Post by: pinned250r on June 27, 2014, 10:31:26 PM
Type 9 as in trx9? The trx9 would definitely be a better fit. And wow, I wouldn't run 110 if it cost me $80 for every 4 hrs of riding! Hello bigger squish I'd say
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Post by: Sky on June 28, 2014, 09:19:02 AM
Coming soon boyz!!! I leave for Sin City today till July 4th on Business (and some partying with the UFC boys). Then party weekend for the fourth to get ready for yet another party weekend in the sand. My kind of summer. I think I will shoot for early Thursday morning to hit it up with Joe Croat.

FYI: No Hotdog costume for me.  But I should smile
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Post by: croat1 on June 28, 2014, 10:04:24 AM
Sky, reservations just confirmed.  I reserved the room for thurs- sat.  we are staying at the Silver Sands Resort.
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Post by: Sky on June 28, 2014, 10:37:42 AM
Oh hell ya!
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Post by: croat1 on June 28, 2014, 01:38:57 PM
Quote from: Sky;37788
Oh hell ya!

gonna be a good time!!!
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Post by: pinned250r on June 28, 2014, 06:30:56 PM
Silver sands is great! Close to Marc's place too! I will be there Friday morning/afternoon through sat night
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Post by: Flyin_250r on June 28, 2014, 07:21:35 PM
Man it pisses me off. The dude at work who had this weekend booked off, just cancelled his holidays.  Makes me wish I had my lobo done and a hit on my SUV to make the trip!  I really hope this becomes an annual thing
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Post by: Fear250r on June 28, 2014, 07:45:07 PM
Sky started this but think we lost track so I'll fire it up again.  Be nice to have an idea how many we have going!


1 George Sky Thursday-Sunday
2 Brad (banshee boy bro-inlaw) friday-sunday
3 Joe (tickle) friday-sunday
4 Joe (croat1) Thursday-Sunday
5 Colin (Pinned 250R)
6 Marc (Silverlake250r)
7 Jesse (Fear250r) Thursday-Sunday
8 Jon (rough250r) same

Add yer names boys!!
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Post by: pinned250r on June 28, 2014, 07:49:21 PM
Jamie and higgy are coming too! [MENTION=141]jamieg45[/MENTION] and @higgytrx. Blake you in? [MENTION=66]bholzgen[/MENTION]
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Post by: pinned250r on June 28, 2014, 07:51:35 PM
Dalton, you gonna make it? [MENTION=333]switchrider[/MENTION]

Edit: damn can't tag him...
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Post by: Dirt man on June 28, 2014, 10:58:36 PM
I said I was going.....
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Post by: Dirt man on June 28, 2014, 11:11:34 PM
Looks like bingo and I are coming early Saturday...  See you in the dunes....  Then spend the night Saturday.  Mark brother's is in with his atc 250r for  a Saturday ride only...  just have to figure out logistics.
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Post by: pinned250r on June 29, 2014, 07:28:58 AM
Dave (@rsss396)
Sam (@sameltoe) and I believe his son?

Looks like 15-20 guys easy!
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Post by: dirtyd on June 29, 2014, 09:33:55 AM
I'll be there too Deryl
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Post by: Sky on June 29, 2014, 11:26:08 AM
Quinnit4 (chad ) and his buddy Tony are going also.
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Post by: sameltoe on June 29, 2014, 01:25:44 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;37852
Dave (@rsss396)
Sam (@sameltoe) and I believe his son?

Looks like 15-20 guys easy!

Wish he could but he can't get the time off :(
The ex and I have been talking....soooo it looks like I'll be riding more than sand that weekend ;)
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Post by: jamieg45 on June 30, 2014, 02:43:08 AM
I pick up higgy at the airport at 4:45 pm and then to the house to put his things in the trailer and then we head up and we will stop for food and ice on our way. I hope I have enough fuel for the weekend I think 15+ gallons of race gas should do it for 3 days and 2 R's.  Getting the new awning installed on the 4th and the actual recharged this week as well. The bed in the living quarters isn't done yet but there's always the floor if I have to.
Cleaning the trailer and mopping get the floor and lots to do to the bikes as well still. Truck goes in on Tuesday to get some things fixed on it as well. So busy busy as usual for me. But I am ready I already got the orv stickers and cut me a new number background for the to mount on my grab bar. I am ready to ride now, can't wait to ride eat drink and meet everyone. And we mite as well just make this a annual event if everyone wants to commit and set a date for it for next year. I'm down for sure.
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Post by: rough250r on June 30, 2014, 05:46:49 AM
Haven't even been there yet but I can def. See this being an annual type deal!
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Post by: pinned250r on June 30, 2014, 10:57:07 AM
FOOD!!!

One of my best friends owns a slaughterhouse/meat store, I am going to bring 10lb of hot dogs(about 90). Anyone want to grab the buns or condiments? I am only there Friday night, so dogs for dinner that night. Marc has a grill, another would be welcomed!
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Post by: sameltoe on June 30, 2014, 11:17:22 AM
I was more thinking about jungle juice :)
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Post by: pinned250r on June 30, 2014, 11:24:18 AM
Jungle juice.... Hmmmm. Ann Arbor style [MENTION=124]silverlake250r[/MENTION]
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Post by: croat1 on June 30, 2014, 12:16:45 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;37935
FOOD!!!

One of my best friends owns a slaughterhouse/meat store, I am going to bring 10lb of hot dogs(about 90). Anyone want to grab the buns or condiments? I am only there Friday night, so dogs for dinner that night. Marc has a grill, another would be welcomed!

I was just thinking about what we were going to eat.  i'll buy the buns and condiments for all of us.  so, is there a local grocery store?  how about restaurant's?  liquor/beverage store?  I am hoping to travel light and purchase everything (well almost) near the dunes.

Also, I have 2 extra dune flags (poles) available for someone to borrow if they choose too.  the actual flags are ripped but the shop at the dune entrance sells a replacement flag ($5).  I will get them replaced thurs morning. once again..i will replace the flags and they are free for someone to borrow for the weekend.  I guess first come first serve...gets them.

joe
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Post by: pinned250r on June 30, 2014, 12:33:39 PM
There are a couple restaurants, great breakfast buffet place, the local general store is the liquor store, they also sell pizza and some breakfast sandwiches. No real grocery store around. I'd stop in muskegon and stock up.
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Post by: jamieg45 on June 30, 2014, 12:45:04 PM
I'm gonna bring my 1 grill born making breakfast and a little grill for doing steaks and chicken, hot dogs and burgers on.
I mite have a spare set of sand tires I'm bringing in case I have a issue with my sand stars and if nick Thompson doesn't come either. I told him he could use the set I got from him if he comes.
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Post by: jamieg45 on June 30, 2014, 12:54:44 PM
And [MENTION=85]pinned250r[/MENTION] there is a small grocery store down by the state camp grounds.
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Post by: pinned250r on June 30, 2014, 01:19:38 PM
Right, I'm aware of that, just pretty pricey and small selection
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Post by: jamieg45 on June 30, 2014, 02:01:51 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;37947
Right, I'm aware of that, just pretty pricey and small selection

Yah your rite but was just saying, but town isn't far away either. Is there still a Pamida by the highway too. Never been in one but do they have groceries or no.
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Post by: silverlake250r on June 30, 2014, 02:22:04 PM
Quote from: sameltoe;37936
I was more thinking about jungle juice :)


Ohhhh hellll yeah.

And Joel, sounds good! I am pretty excited about this whole ride!
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Post by: Fear250r on June 30, 2014, 03:17:19 PM
Quote from: croat1;37941
I was just thinking about what we were going to eat.  i'll buy the buns and condiments for all of us.  so, is there a local grocery store?  how about restaurant's?  liquor/beverage store?  I am hoping to travel light and purchase everything (well almost) near the dunes.

Also, I have 2 extra dune flags (poles) available for someone to borrow if they choose too.  the actual flags are ripped but the shop at the dune entrance sells a replacement flag ($5).  I will get them replaced thurs morning. once again..i will replace the flags and they are free for someone to borrow for the weekend.  I guess first come first serve...gets them.

joe

Hey Joe,

I'll take em both if ya don't mind. One for me and one for my cousin. If that's cool, let me know!

Thanks!
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Post by: dirtyd on June 30, 2014, 10:02:36 PM
for those who have been there this year and/or may know, do you need the both ORV stickers (ORV and ORV trail) or just the main ORV
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Post by: bholzgen on June 30, 2014, 11:38:03 PM
I will be there [MENTION=85]pinned250r[/MENTION]
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Post by: croat1 on July 01, 2014, 01:05:38 AM
Quote from: Fear250r;37957
Hey Joe,

I'll take em both if ya don't mind. One for me and one for my cousin. If that's cool, let me know!

Thanks!

there yours
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Post by: pinned250r on July 01, 2014, 06:30:17 AM
Quote from: dirtyd;37999
for those who have been there this year and/or may know, do you need the both ORV stickers (ORV and ORV trail) or just the main ORV

Yes you need both, ORV and ORV TRAIL. Accompanied by the state park sticker. Total for them all was $47 and change if I remember right
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Post by: jamieg45 on July 01, 2014, 07:10:51 AM
I'm not riding trails so I only bought the orv and not the orv trail.
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Post by: Morse250r on July 01, 2014, 07:52:19 AM
In hart there is a decent grocery store
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Post by: pinned250r on July 01, 2014, 07:58:23 AM
Quote from: jamieg45;38033
I'm not riding trails so I only bought the orv and not the orv trail.

Well then you won't be getting in the dunes.
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Post by: jamieg45 on July 01, 2014, 09:42:47 AM
Quote from: pinned250r;38038
Well then you won't be getting in the dunes.

I don't get it bud, I was told if riding trails I need the other tag. If I don't get in I will get the other tag then.
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Post by: pinned250r on July 01, 2014, 10:04:40 AM
Quote from: jamieg45;38047
I don't get it bud, I was told if riding trails I need the other tag. If I don't get in I will get the other tag then.

Does anything with the DNR or state of michigan make sense? They are saying the dune entrance and exit are trails, requiring the orv trail, then the dunes needing the orv. It is stupid as it requires two ugly stickers on my nice bikes now, but it's the rules. So get them both sir!
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Post by: sameltoe on July 01, 2014, 10:08:25 AM
I hate stickers!
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Post by: jamieg45 on July 01, 2014, 10:13:34 AM
I will get the other one then when I go get the race gas, wow any way to make more money on us.
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Post by: pinned250r on July 01, 2014, 10:43:15 AM
Well it used to be $25 for the orv and $25 for the state park pass, then they changed it to $10 for state park and orv was 16.25. Now they're just back to where they used to be. I'd have no problem with it if we could have it all on one sticker.
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Post by: dirtyd on July 01, 2014, 10:45:47 AM
On the dnr website it states the orv trail permit is needed for state trails and scramble areas. I guess you can consider the dunes a scramble area

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Post by: silverlake250r on July 01, 2014, 11:27:35 AM
ORV TRAIL is needed pretty much everywhere except frozen lakes from what I understand. Should have just been all in one sticker...
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Post by: sameltoe on July 02, 2014, 06:41:09 PM
Well I'm not sure now what to do...I've spent the last hour calling all the hotels and campgrounds and everybody is full.

I'm now calling places in Hart? Guess it's only 7 miles away....
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Post by: sameltoe on July 02, 2014, 06:52:27 PM
http://gatewaymotel.net/

Think I found a place...
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Post by: Fear250r on July 02, 2014, 07:37:20 PM
Slacker Sam...slacker...
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Post by: jamieg45 on July 02, 2014, 10:12:07 PM
Quote from: sameltoe;38250
http://gatewaymotel.net/

Think I found a place...

Did you check the state campground.
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Post by: pinned250r on July 03, 2014, 06:17:00 AM
Sam, you SOB, better find a spot.
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Post by: sameltoe on July 03, 2014, 07:21:57 AM
Got the last room at Hart! It's on like Donkey Kong
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Post by: croat1 on July 03, 2014, 08:39:02 AM
sam, what days are you going to be there?
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Post by: sameltoe on July 03, 2014, 09:59:20 AM
Think I'm going to leave thursday morning and we're leaving monday sometime. I might get a wild hair an leave Wednesday after work.
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Post by: Fear250r on July 03, 2014, 11:09:48 PM
Very nice. Looks like we've got a good group hanging for a long weekend!

Getting closer....work is gonna be awful next week...
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Post by: Dirt man on July 04, 2014, 01:19:16 AM
If you want to ride off road you need a orv sticker. If you want to ride on state land then you need the both stickers.  It's pretty simple. Silver lake is a state park. And yes two stickers sucks.
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Post by: Dirt man on July 04, 2014, 01:21:49 AM
Always remember when dealing with dnr....  Play really dumb! Act like you don't have a clue and they are forgiving.
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Post by: pinned250r on July 04, 2014, 08:02:47 AM
Quote from: Dirt man;38345
Always remember when dealing with dnr....  Play really dumb! Act like you don't have a clue and they are forgiving.

Lol unless you're Marc, then you scream at them and make a scene lol. I agree with this advice, everyone I know who has done this has had good luck.
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Post by: pinned250r on July 05, 2014, 04:09:20 PM
Quote from: spiritaces;38404
Well it's official!! I'll be at Silverlake on Saturday! That's all I'm gonna be there for but better than nothing I guess!!! Back to work on Sunday!!


Riding too!?!?!?
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Post by: Fear250r on July 05, 2014, 06:06:26 PM
Quote from: spiritaces;38404
Well it's official!! I'll be at Silverlake on Saturday! That's all I'm gonna be there for but better than nothing I guess!!! Back to work on Sunday!!

That's awesome Jon!! Glad you can make it for a day at least!!

Now go find a pickup and bring that 4 stroke turd with ya and let's go ride!!
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Post by: Dirt man on July 05, 2014, 08:14:26 PM
If Marc wants to take my woods bike you could ride that Jon. It  s no slouch just not set up for high speed dune riding.
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Post by: Higgy87trx425 on July 06, 2014, 12:56:27 AM
Awe yeah its on now!!!
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Post by: Sky on July 06, 2014, 09:12:55 AM
Quote from: spiritaces;38428
Sounds like a sweet offer. I just hope work don't ho me somehow!! That's my bit fear lol!! I wanna meet all you guys that are coming even if I'm a foot soldier!
Gonna be great to meet everyone. We are close!!! Few more days b4 were roosting some sand and smelling some 2stroke cocktail.
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Post by: Polonda on July 07, 2014, 01:43:14 AM
Been gone from the site for a while and thought I'd check it out since I'm headed to SL Thursday.  Had a trip with the family planned so I'll see you guys there!  I'm going to try and pull a couple all nighters and get my quad ready.  Do you guys have a plan as far as meeting up goes?  Sorry if it's been covered but I didn't read all twelve pages of posts.

Anyone bringing any drag quads?
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Post by: pinned250r on July 07, 2014, 10:39:21 AM
I think there will be a few drag R's there. Dave? [MENTION=105]rsss396[/MENTION]

I know for a fact there will be some drag bikes in the dunes, so you will have your fun competition.
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Post by: silverlake250r on July 07, 2014, 10:48:58 AM
Hey guys, I talked to a buddy up there and he is not going to be there next weekend, so we have room to park a few more trucks/trailers. We will make a plan Thursday night about getting vouchers on Friday. Weather looks decent, hope the big storms hold off but overall I think it will be a great time!

If anyone is wondering where to meet up, my family's cottage is located on Silver Lake very close to all the hotels/campgrounds. If you find the roundabout right in the center of town by the gas station, and head west towards the lake, and turn right at the lake, you will see about a half dozen rental cottages, then a small street, and my cottage is next, white with red trim. If you cross a small river/channel, then you are about 6 cottages too far north. I'll get up there Thursday night at about 8. Look for my grey avalanche parked out front with my quad in a small 6x8 trailer. Coordinates: 43.668712, -86.489979

**Parking is going to be an issue for people coming and hanging out all evening, so if you are staying at a campground or hotel right in town, please just walk over**

Another warning for people that are not familiar with the area, the cell phone service SUCKS up there. Texting is usually OK, but this past weekend, I got some texts like 2 days after they were sent...
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Post by: rsss396 on July 07, 2014, 10:57:32 AM
not bringing the liger, I probably will not get it out until labor day. I am still not 100% if we can make it, I might have to work the weekend and we were just up there for the 4th.
I think my nephew is going to be there with his 363 sphynx, not a full on drag bike but runs pretty good.
 He was trading wins with that weird looking hayabusa bike on the Saturday,(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vq4kMySijYw/0.jpg)


The bike had a best speed in 300ft of 68mph with a out of frame CPI pipe, but he wants his inframe FTZ pipe back on so the bike looks more stealth to beatup on the built 450 bikes that wont race him when they see the out of frame pipe on it. so we will see how that affects performance.
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Post by: silverlake250r on July 07, 2014, 11:01:11 AM
My current rig, just so you know who I am if you see me:
(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/124_2495_2017-04-18_977.jpg)
And I will run my Don't Tread On Me/USA flag combo. Because America.
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Post by: Sky on July 07, 2014, 11:29:52 AM
Quote from: silverlake250r;38505
Hey guys, I talked to a buddy up there and he is not going to be there next weekend, so we have room to park a few more trucks/trailers. We will make a plan Thursday night about getting vouchers on Friday. Weather looks decent, hope the big storms hold off but overall I think it will be a great time!

If anyone is wondering where to meet up, my family's cottage is located on Silver Lake very close to all the hotels/campgrounds. If you find the roundabout right in the center of town by the gas station, and head west towards the lake, and turn right at the lake, you will see about a half dozen rental cottages, then a small street, and my cottage is next, white with red trim. If you cross a small river/channel, then you are about 6 cottages too far north. I'll get up there Thursday night at about 8. Look for my grey avalanche parked out front with my quad in a small 6x8 trailer. Coordinates: 43.668712, -86.489979

**Parking is going to be an issue for people coming and hanging out all evening, so if you are staying at a campground or hotel right in town, please just walk over**

Another warning for people that are not familiar with the area, the cell phone service SUCKS up there. Texting is usually OK, but this past weekend, I got some texts like 2 days after they were sent...

can I get my 10x10 trailer and truck in there?  Joe Croat and I are staying at the hotel next to you.
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Post by: pinned250r on July 07, 2014, 11:37:25 AM
Quote from: Sky;38509
can I get my 10x10 trailer and truck in there?  Joe Croat and I are staying at the hotel next to you.

George you guys will be able to park at the hotel, they have spots large enough for trailers.

But if somehow you can't get a spot there, our buddies cottage (which Marc referenced) is open for parking. That is where I will be parking my rig.

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2wpqn81.jpg)

Yes it is different toned red.... Jack off before me did it. I haven't painted it all yet.  I may have a bigger trailer too, we will see.
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Post by: Sky on July 07, 2014, 11:39:38 AM
If there is room in the hotel parking lot I agree that would be best. I never stayed at that hotel so I don't know what the parking is like for guests with trailers.
(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/108_2496_2017-04-18_7307.png)  theres my ride...
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Post by: Sky on July 07, 2014, 11:40:51 AM
Quote from: rsss396;38506
not bringing the liger, I probably will not get it out until labor day. I am still not 100% if we can make it, I might have to work the weekend and we were just up there for the 4th.
I think my nephew is going to be there with his 363 sphynx, not a full on drag bike but runs pretty good.
 He was trading wins with that weird looking hayabusa bike on the Saturday,(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vq4kMySijYw/0.jpg)


The bike had a best speed in 300ft of 68mph with a out of frame CPI pipe, but he wants his inframe FTZ pipe back on so the bike looks more stealth to beatup on the built 450 bikes that wont race him when they see the out of frame pipe on it. so we will see how that affects performance.

Dave I thought you would make it!  I was really looking forward to meeting you..
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Post by: sameltoe on July 07, 2014, 11:43:24 AM
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p701/samw450r/20140531_131217_zpsx7mfmws3.jpg) (http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/samw450r/media/20140531_131217_zpsx7mfmws3.jpg.html)

If you guys see this rig driving in circles....I'm lost :)
or it's becuase the master cylinder and hydro boost I fixed don't work ;)
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Post by: Sky on July 07, 2014, 11:44:14 AM
Quote from: pinned250r;38510
George you guys will be able to park at the hotel, they have spots large enough for trailers.

But if somehow you can't get a spot there, our buddies cottage (which Marc referenced) is open for parking. That is where I will be parking my rig.

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2wpqn81.jpg)

Yes it is different toned red.... Jack off before me did it. I haven't painted it all yet.  I may have a bigger trailer too, we will see.

perfect!  and I never noticed the diff in person or the photo till you referenced it..
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Post by: pinned250r on July 07, 2014, 11:56:07 AM
Quote from: sameltoe;38513

If you guys see this rig driving in circles....I'm lost :)
or it's becuase the master cylinder and hydro boost I fixed don't work ;)

Lol hydro boost is a beautiful thing, until turning the wheel turns into mashing the brakes lol
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Post by: pinned250r on July 07, 2014, 11:57:29 AM
Quote from: Sky;38514
perfect!  and I never noticed the diff in person or the photo till you referenced it..

Lol that's just because the R is so mesmerizing!
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Post by: TRXforever on July 07, 2014, 01:00:26 PM
I sure wish I was meeting you all up there! Take LOTS of pictures so us that aren't able to go can put a face with a name. Have fun and be safe.
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Post by: croat1 on July 07, 2014, 01:33:54 PM
and my truck...keep an eye out
(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/24_2497_2017-04-18_9842.jpg)
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Post by: rsss396 on July 07, 2014, 07:00:38 PM
well looks like I am coming up Friday night after work and riding Sat and Sun.

probably will set up camp out in the dunes more than likely by the beach area where everyone races since the other 2 spots are flooded. I will just have my stock 88 dune bike, nephew will not have his sphynx out until Sunday because he is working on Saturday.
I will have tools and some minor parts in my truck so if anyone needs assistance swing by.

Not a picture of my truck, but it looks exactly like this.

(http://dfw-vehicles.com/db_uploads/2012_GMC_Sierra_2500HD_119226__1.jpg)
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Post by: pinned250r on July 07, 2014, 08:29:29 PM
Quote from: rsss396;38533
well looks like I am coming up Friday night after work and riding Sat and Sun.


This is great news Dave!
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Post by: supernutt on July 07, 2014, 09:16:42 PM
IS it possible for someone to get a parking lot voucher for someone else if they have the license plate number?  I would LOVE to go for the day on Saturday. But I wouldn't be in town Friday to get a voucher.
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Post by: pinned250r on July 07, 2014, 10:08:53 PM
Quote from: supernutt;38538
IS it possible for someone to get a parking lot voucher for someone else if they have the license plate number?  I would LOVE to go for the day on Saturday. But I wouldn't be in town Friday to get a voucher.

It sure is, we do that every holiday weekend. Shoot me a text with your vehicle license plate # 231-907-1099
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Post by: rsss396 on July 07, 2014, 10:18:53 PM
you dont need a license plate # to get extra vouchers, 4 per vehicle with 4 adults. Then the next day the person filling out the blank voucher goes to the voucher center and has it validated after they fill in their information
Parking lot voucher requires you to show up at 7-8am or 8-9am, you can dump your trailer and go back to your hotel or camp site and come back at a later time
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Post by: Sky on July 07, 2014, 11:06:33 PM
Quote from: rsss396;38533
well looks like I am coming up Friday night after work and riding Sat and Sun.

probably will set up camp out in the dunes more than likely by the beach area where everyone races since the other 2 spots are flooded. I will just have my stock 88 dune bike, nephew will not have his sphynx out until Sunday because he is working on Saturday.
I will have tools and some minor parts in my truck so if anyone needs assistance swing by.

Not a picture of my truck, but it looks exactly like this.

(http://dfw-vehicles.com/db_uploads/2012_GMC_Sierra_2500HD_119226__1.jpg)



Dave's comin out. Sweet
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Post by: jamieg45 on July 08, 2014, 04:07:56 AM
Well marc save a spot for my rig at your place. 24' trailer and crew cab 3/4 ton truck. Higgy and I will be there on friday, we will pry just goto the voucher place and see if I can get one for the parking lot so him and I can ride rite away and see you all in there. Marc where is your enclosed trailer and your white chevy.
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Post by: mennis1971 on July 08, 2014, 07:22:23 AM
Doug(oldschoolr) was thinking abt going just to hang out too Jon. IDK if he is tho. I thought abt it myself too, but I'm not going:(.
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Post by: silverlake250r on July 08, 2014, 09:42:03 AM
Jamie you dont need vouchers on friday you can just go right in to the dunes. I'll find you eventually. And I sold my trailer and my white chevy is for sale.
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Post by: sameltoe on July 08, 2014, 09:57:24 AM
No vouchers on friday?? Awesome!! 1 less worry lol
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Post by: rsss396 on July 08, 2014, 11:22:59 AM
saturday is really the only day you will need a voucher, very rarely do you need one on sunday even though they do hand them out saturday night. most people drive home on sundays so the parking lot does not fill up and if it does its not till afternoon
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Post by: rough250r on July 08, 2014, 06:30:22 PM
Well the clock is now ticking..24 hours till the new england  guys blast off to the great big sand box!  So my question is who us bringing a great big trailer full of extra parts they want to sell ?  I'm sure I will brake something loose something or hell something may blow up who knows..  But as it is right now I think I'll need a new lock but for my axle... for some reason my stupid rad nut is just not wanting to tighten down snugly..
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Post by: jamieg45 on July 08, 2014, 08:07:26 PM
Quote from: rough250r;38582
Well the clock is now ticking..24 hours till the new england  guys blast off to the great big sand box!  So my question is who us bringing a great big trailer full of extra parts they want to sell ?  I'm sure I will brake something loose something or hell something may blow up who knows..  But as it is right now I think I'll need a new lock but for my axle... for some reason my stupid rad nut is just not wanting to tighten down snugly..

Well I don't have a extra axle nut but I will have tools and some spare parts in case something goes wrong. Kickers, airboxes, filters, air box rings, jets, gaskets, nuts and bolts and so on.
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Post by: rough250r on July 08, 2014, 08:10:50 PM
Right on I'm sure I'll be visiting ha!
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Post by: pinned250r on July 08, 2014, 10:47:32 PM
I think I have a spare nut, I may have given them both to a buddy but I'll check. The beauty of having 2 R's is that of one breaks I can ride the other :) but I do prefer mine over hers.
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Post by: rough250r on July 09, 2014, 12:29:49 PM
Thank ya sir.. !
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Post by: dirtyd on July 09, 2014, 03:29:08 PM
leaving tomorrow around noon, should get to the camp ground around 4 set up and maybe head to the dunes for a couple hours. See ya there.
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Post by: Higgy87trx425 on July 10, 2014, 02:01:58 AM
Alright boyz, Wheels up at 8:30am. I should be touching down around 5pm. So Jamie and I will see yall just as soon as we can get our happy asses down there!!
 Thanks Higgy
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Post by: Fear250r on July 10, 2014, 06:14:42 AM
This is us. Same deal. You see us driving around in circles...flag us down.

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh300/Fear250r/2CA60302-DDC1-4623-AE13-2A986F0BC950_zpsvf1zzyb4.jpg) (http://s259.photobucket.com/user/Fear250r/media/2CA60302-DDC1-4623-AE13-2A986F0BC950_zpsvf1zzyb4.jpg.html)
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Post by: Fear250r on July 10, 2014, 06:16:26 AM
And this is us with a flat 30 min into our trip...

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh300/Fear250r/B8B2BE6C-C015-4532-B458-953698F998E0_zpsbse4i6yu.jpg) (http://s259.photobucket.com/user/Fear250r/media/B8B2BE6C-C015-4532-B458-953698F998E0_zpsbse4i6yu.jpg.html)
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Post by: jamieg45 on July 10, 2014, 07:57:33 AM
I've been there b4 with the big trailer.
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Post by: silverlake250r on July 10, 2014, 08:34:18 AM
Got everything ready last night, had a clutch plate come apart last Sunday so I had to get that all fixed but it should be good to go now! I'll be up at 8 tonight!

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/124_2517_2017-04-18_3547.jpg)
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Post by: pinned250r on July 10, 2014, 09:08:46 AM
Gettin excited. I'll do a little more spit shining tonight probably and head down around 9am tomorrow! Picking up the dogs today. Fresh from the meat house!
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Post by: traxman on July 10, 2014, 11:30:11 AM
Quote from: Fear250r;38667
And this is us with a flat 30 min into our trip...

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh300/Fear250r/B8B2BE6C-C015-4532-B458-953698F998E0_zpsbse4i6yu.jpg) (http://s259.photobucket.com/user/Fear250r/media/B8B2BE6C-C015-4532-B458-953698F998E0_zpsbse4i6yu.jpg.html)


Could be worse Fear... A while back we were on our way to up to Portland (about a 4hr drive) and we came around a corner and this truck with around a 35' toyhauler comes flying by us at 60mph and the left rear wheel and the last 5' of the trailer were on fire.. I felt bad that I couldn't help but there was no place for me to turn around for 3 miles without endangering my wife and kids. At that place in the road that guy would of had to go another 2 miles just to find a place to pull off. I don't think he was even aware of what was going on when we passed. I looked on the way home for signs of a complete melt down on the side of the road but didn't see any thankfully.
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Post by: Fear250r on July 10, 2014, 11:46:30 AM
Damn, that's crazy!!

Yeah, definitely could've been worse, that's for sure. Got it squared away and back on the road, so it's all good!!

Getting close ladies, less than 3 hours left here!!
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Post by: traxman on July 10, 2014, 01:32:00 PM
Lots of pictures & vid or don't come back!!! lol
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Post by: dirtyd on July 10, 2014, 03:18:11 PM
On our way. 2 hr late start(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/dajeryqu.jpg)

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Post by: sameltoe on July 10, 2014, 07:11:24 PM
(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p701/samw450r/20140710_182042_zpsrzurqddf.jpg) (http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/samw450r/media/20140710_182042_zpsrzurqddf.jpg.html)
Made it!!!
Gona drop the trailer and go find some trouble in town!
Glad to see you made it fear! I've only had a tire fo out on me once on a 90 mile local trip!
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Post by: Flyin_250r on July 10, 2014, 07:19:31 PM
So jealous!  Have fun and take lots of pics guys!
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Post by: Bigred on July 10, 2014, 07:32:20 PM
Wish I could a made this trip was gonna make it 2 days ago till my truck shit the bed again lol.   Lots of pics please!!!!!!
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Post by: supernutt on July 10, 2014, 09:45:59 PM
Me and @leanismean are going to be joining the party for Saturday.  We will be meeting up with Pinned250r at David Allen racing at 8:30am for our parking lot voucher and then it is rippin up the sand big time!!!!!!!!  Haven't been there in at least 6 years and I am pretty pumped up to go!!  I hate heat and mother nature looks like she is going to cooperate for me!!!
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Post by: pinned250r on July 11, 2014, 09:42:49 AM
Riding pinned!!!

(http://i57.tinypic.com/2nama2x.jpg)
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Post by: Sky on July 11, 2014, 09:53:31 AM
Great first day.ike we all met each other before. Gonna be an epic day!
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Post by: TRXforever on July 11, 2014, 10:00:25 AM
I cannot stress this point enough...LOTS OF PICS PLEASE! I am living in envy of all of you right now. Shred on!
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Post by: Pumashine on July 12, 2014, 03:35:29 PM
Copied from FB Noon on Saturday

18, R's !!!!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1919623_868529309842061_1310057950010166589_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10525758_868529556508703_124962482243143980_n.jpg)


top row left to right!! Sameltoe, dont know,  croat1, spiritaces, higgy, silverlake250r, pinned250r, rough250r, fear250r,  rsss396, dont know, dirt man

bottom left to right!! polonda, leanismean, sky, dirtyd, quinnlt4, supernutt
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Post by: pinned250r on July 12, 2014, 07:06:47 PM
We actually had 20, but Jamie's Walsh and my pink bike were on trailers :/ what a great turnout for year 1! Had an absolute blast!
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Post by: rsss396 on July 12, 2014, 07:43:52 PM
And our sphynx bike was missing from the picture also due to the trans issues ;(
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Post by: supernutt on July 12, 2014, 07:49:37 PM
This was absolutely awesome meeting everyone and chatting.  I greatly enjoyed myself and look forward to next time!!
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Post by: patman13mia on July 13, 2014, 12:58:24 AM
daamn thats cool!! wish i could have gone to ride with yall!! pretty jealous!!
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Post by: bholzgen on July 13, 2014, 01:29:15 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/13/uhymuta8.jpg)
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Post by: jcs003 on July 13, 2014, 08:36:48 AM
so many awesome quads.  was there drag races for cash?

john
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Post by: ytman on July 13, 2014, 09:23:12 AM
This is one of the coolest things I've seen on any site. Awesome that you all hooked up. I'm jealous.
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Post by: sameltoe on July 13, 2014, 12:13:22 PM
What a blast! It's great to finally meet so many of you all!
The riding is awesome and I love that you can go cool off in the little lake!

Big shout out to Croat1 for bringing me a part! Thanks man!
And Marc for the awesome place to hang with everybody!

This has been an awesome trip!!!
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Post by: pinned250r on July 13, 2014, 01:31:34 PM
Quote from: sameltoe;38848
What a blast! It's great to finally meet so many of you all!
The riding is awesome and I love that you can go cool off in the little lake!

Little lake? Man you crazy! Lol. It is a great place, thankful to have it in my backyard. I had a blast meeting everyone! What a fun group of guys. It truly was tight knit, everyone hung out in a huge group the entire day for the most part. All the trailers and trucks in 1 spot, at night we were all together having a blast. Cant stop telling my wife about it. Yearly get together for sure!
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Post by: dirtyd on July 13, 2014, 02:55:49 PM
Had a great time. Was great to meet everyone. Wish i could have hung out at at night with you all but i didnt drive. Will have to do it again.

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Post by: Dirt man on July 13, 2014, 03:56:56 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;38814
We actually had 20, but Jamie's Walsh and my pink bike were on trailers :/ what a great turnout for year 1! Had an absolute blast!


Ya with rss396 sphinx missing, and Doug showing up late. It's more like 22. I did notice a couple 250R's running around that had no clue of our group. I'm surprised there were no atc's!
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Post by: bholzgen on July 13, 2014, 04:07:18 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/14/uma7y6u3.jpg)

Some R action with Dirtman, Pinned, and Sky
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Post by: pinned250r on July 13, 2014, 04:39:19 PM
Quote from: Dirt man;38866
Ya with rss396 sphinx missing, and Doug showing up late. It's more like 22. I did notice a couple 250R's running around that had no clue of our group. I'm surprised there were no atc's!

Doug Meidema?!?!? He actually rode!?!?
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Post by: pinned250r on July 13, 2014, 05:12:17 PM
Friday 7-11-14 in the parking lot

(http://i57.tinypic.com/2qbspz8.jpg)

(http://i58.tinypic.com/11hf9c5.jpg)

Loaded up to head back to camp for beer, dogs, and bonfire!
(http://i60.tinypic.com/1427a5u.jpg)
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Post by: pinned250r on July 13, 2014, 05:23:04 PM
(http://i57.tinypic.com/2urnlme.jpg)
Me in the middle
(http://i59.tinypic.com/1jn3hw.jpg)
Higgy doing what he does best!
(http://i57.tinypic.com/2q21h1v.jpg)
(http://i59.tinypic.com/29poppl.jpg)
(http://i58.tinypic.com/25tc0u9.jpg)
(http://i58.tinypic.com/29o2v4m.jpg)
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Post by: Dirt man on July 13, 2014, 07:24:23 PM
Quote from: bholzgen;38868
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/14/uma7y6u3.jpg)

Some R action with Dirtman, Pinned, and Sky

Banshee false started and we still beat him.
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Post by: dirtyd on July 13, 2014, 08:25:02 PM
It was awsome when we were all over there drag racing. Love the sound of a bunch of 2 strokes tearing ass down the strip.

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Post by: Flyin_250r on July 13, 2014, 08:40:28 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;38869
Doug Meidema?!?!? He actually rode!?!?


What did Doug ride? The unreal lobo he has or that secret build he's had going on for awhile?  No clue if it ever finished

Such a sick lineup of R's!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: rsss396 on July 13, 2014, 09:23:42 PM
It was great meeting everybody and a big shout out to the long distance guys, hope they felt it was worth the time and money for the get together.
Silverlake may not be the biggest and best but it's our home and we are proud of it.
if we do another get together at silverlake then we should also include a day on the trails up at Baldwin just to beak it up.
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Post by: Fear250r on July 13, 2014, 09:44:56 PM
Quote from: Flyin_250r;38883
What did Doug ride? The unreal lobo he has or that secret build he's had going on for awhile?  No clue if it ever finished

Such a sick lineup of R's!!!!!!!!!!

He rode the Lobo!!

It was great to meet Doug. Haven't seen him around in quite sometime. I was completely shocked when Marc brought him over and said this is DTown.
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Post by: red88r on July 13, 2014, 10:42:25 PM
Man looks like a blast.  I just had way too much going on to even consider it as it got closer.  My bike trip and job were throwing a major wrench at me this year.  I will for sure have to make it next time.
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Post by: Rupp250 on July 14, 2014, 09:45:12 AM
Pshh what is a break in. Put it together and go ride the dunes WOT.  



After check for leaks and jetting of course.
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Post by: Sky on July 14, 2014, 10:02:44 AM
Quote from: Pumashine;38803
Copied from FB Noon on Saturday

18, R's !!!!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1919623_868529309842061_1310057950010166589_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10525758_868529556508703_124962482243143980_n.jpg)


top row left to right!! Sameltoe, dont know,  croat1, me, higgy, silverlake250r, pinned250r, rough250r, fear250r,  rsss396, dont know, dirt man

bottom left to right!! polonda, leanismean, sky, dirtyd, quinnlt4, supernutt


The top left second in…. COULD THAT BE THE INFAMOUS ROUNDEYE????? WHO IS THAT ROUNDEYE GUY? NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW?
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Post by: pinned250r on July 14, 2014, 10:16:37 AM
Roundeye!!!!!
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Post by: croat1 on July 14, 2014, 10:20:19 AM
^^^^we all know that's our great friend Joe....also known as Tickle.  oh the laughs that we had. George you have to get Tickle to join the site (has to get a computer first ???).  THANKS GUYS!!!!!

joe
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Post by: Sky on July 14, 2014, 10:24:50 AM
Quote from: rsss396;38885
It was great meeting everybody and a big shout out to the long distance guys, hope they felt it was worth the time and money for the get together.
Silverlake may not be the biggest and best but it's our home and we are proud of it.
if we do another get together at silverlake then we should also include a day on the trails up at Baldwin just to beak it up.


I agree dave Baldwin would be great. JoeCroat1 and I were thinking of doing that for this past Thursday, but  the sand was calling. I would just need to place some race gas around strategic places in Baldwin so we could go more than just some small loops.

As far as the out of state guys, I believe they feel it was worth it. It was for me to meet everyone. Some awesome friendships were made.
Title: Tickle
Post by: Sky on July 14, 2014, 10:30:12 AM
Quote from: croat1;38914
^^^^we all know that's our great friend Joe....also known as Tickle.  oh the laughs that we had. George you have to get Tickle to join the site (has to get a computer first ???).  THANKS GUYS!!!!!

joe


Once he gets a 286 disc drive computer he will need to learn how to set up his dial up connection.  LMAO.

I nicknamed him tickle because he reminds me of the character on Moonshiners.
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Post by: Sky on July 14, 2014, 10:33:11 AM
Quote from: supernutt;38816
This was absolutely awesome meeting everyone and chatting.  I greatly enjoyed myself and look forward to next time!!


Great to meet you. Good thing the Banshee boy didn't mess up your quad even worse. Glad it was only semi-minor damage. Mark was just saying the night before how most accidents happen when there is crossovers like what happened to you.
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Post by: JesseA420 on July 14, 2014, 12:01:38 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;38871


(http://i58.tinypic.com/25tc0u9.jpg)

this would make a badass site banner with the logo over the top of the image somewhere, even if it was just a temporary deal it would be sweet
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Post by: jcs003 on July 14, 2014, 01:01:41 PM
Quote from: JesseA420;38927
this would make a badass site banner with the logo over the top of the image somewhere, even if it was just a temporary deal it would be sweet

i agree.
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Post by: etccb on July 14, 2014, 01:04:01 PM
Yes it would. Spirit posted in the chat that he is working on one.
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Post by: jamieg45 on July 14, 2014, 01:08:06 PM
So excited we all got to meet and ride and party hard. Just need to find someone to photo shop me in 2 of the pics. Can't wait till next year.
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Post by: rsss396 on July 14, 2014, 01:16:27 PM
yeah i felt sorry for you Jamie missing the picture!
but not so sorry for being a puss and not fixing that broken stud for sunday WTF!
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Post by: jamieg45 on July 14, 2014, 01:44:50 PM
Quote from: rsss396;38936
yeah i felt sorry for you Jamie missing the picture!
but not so sorry for being a puss and not fixing that broken stud for sunday WTF!

It's all good Dave this was more about meeting everyone and letting Higgy do some riding. I had a great time and it didn't bother me at all that I didn't get it fixed that night. On Sunday I helped a guy with his clutch on his razor, and I helped a group of kids who had major problems with the front to of there truck breaking. I helped fix all I could and almost got him on the road to home but I didn't have a ball joint press.
So all in all I met some more cool people and did what I like to do and that is help fix things for people. It makes me feel good.
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Post by: silverlake250r on July 14, 2014, 01:49:25 PM
Quote from: jamieg45;38933
So excited we all got to meet and ride and party hard. Just need to find someone to photo shop me in 2 of the pics. Can't wait till next year.

So then we should probably photoshop in Dave's sphynx, Colin's pink bike, Doug's lobo.... There's always next time man.
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Post by: jamieg45 on July 14, 2014, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: silverlake250r;38940
So then we should probably photoshop in Dave's sphynx, Colin's pink bike, Doug's lobo.... There's always next time man.

Yah I know maybe just a pic of me in the group.
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Post by: Higgy87trx425 on July 14, 2014, 01:57:27 PM
I had a great time hangin out with everyone. Definately worth it!!! The dunes were obviously a lot smaller then I'm used to, but I still had a blast. I gotta give a big shout out to my boy Jamie for everything he did to make this trip happen for me. I really enjoyed meeting everyone and just getting to hang out. From wrenching in the pits to ridding pinned in the dunes what a great group! Also wanted to thank everyone else that let me ride their bikes, Marc ur Lobo was hella fun to ride!! So with this trip in the books, I can't wait to see you guys again on the next one. Ohhh and I'll have my own bike next time!!
Thanks Higgy
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Post by: rough250r on July 14, 2014, 02:29:32 PM
So hypotheticly speaking, lets say we are all gazelles quick and nimble!  We must NEVER! stray away from the herd because the lions will find you! They will seek out the slow easy targets with broken machines.. Snatch them take them far away to the parkinglot and eat them for dinner..thus being the one left away from the pack with out a club picture... Don't stray my little gazelles!

Good night ladies
Title: july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes
Post by: pinned250r on July 14, 2014, 02:41:48 PM
Quote from: rough250r;38947
So hypotheticly speaking, lets say we are all gazelles quick and nimble!  We must NEVER! stray away from the herd because the lions will find you! They will seek out the slow easy targets with broken machines.. Snatch them take them far away to the parkinglot and eat them for dinner..thus being the one left away from the pack with out a club picture... Don't stray my little gazelles!

Good night ladies

Jon, are you still drunk? Lol. What a dang good weekend. Now go bed in Amish style!
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Post by: rough250r on July 14, 2014, 08:04:54 PM
Well I'll tell ya I haven't felt sober for a couple days so it may be a possibility?...I wish I had a nice set of hand made Amish sheets..any one do sponsor ships for bedding
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Post by: pinned250r on July 15, 2014, 07:45:30 AM
Gotta shit, better not gamble it. Right @croat1 ?
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Post by: Sky on July 15, 2014, 03:33:34 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;39046
Gotta shit, better not gamble it. Right @croat1 ?

:thread_pics:
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Post by: Sky on July 15, 2014, 03:34:20 PM
Quote from: rough250r;38980
Well I'll tell ya I haven't felt sober for a couple days so it may be a possibility?...I wish I had a nice set of hand made Amish sheets..any one do sponsor ships for bedding

ur killin me
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Post by: rough250r on July 15, 2014, 04:06:46 PM
<----- is always equipt with tp. Gotta go ya gotta go
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Post by: Fear250r on August 22, 2014, 10:35:32 PM
Bump it!! Anyone else with pics you haven't posted?!?!

And Higgy, where's that damn video of the "track" already??
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Post by: pinned250r on August 22, 2014, 10:49:14 PM
Jon, where's all your go pro vids!?
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Post by: Fear250r on August 23, 2014, 12:09:10 AM
Damn...wrong thread...haha
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Post by: rough250r on August 24, 2014, 08:28:24 PM
Still working on video uploading ha!  Between wife kid and work I'm getting killed on free time!