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Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: dlunn on February 01, 2014, 09:39:32 AM
Just wondering if there are any dates set that guys are planning to meet at Silver Lake this summer, I'm trying to plan vacation ahead and would love to be there with a bunch of other 250R riders?
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: Sky on February 01, 2014, 09:47:53 AM
Right now the tentative date was for July 12-13 weekend. I plan on making a 5 day out of it.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: dlunn on February 01, 2014, 10:04:47 AM
Thanks Sky, I'm going to try to plan the same dates then; should be fun.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: pinned250r on February 01, 2014, 10:37:57 AM
I am there multiple times a week, whenever everyone else can, works for me!
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Post by: sameltoe on February 01, 2014, 11:21:41 AM
I'm hoping to make a 4/5day trip out of it too...
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: 05450r on February 01, 2014, 11:27:27 AM
I really wish I could make this trip
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: croat1 on February 01, 2014, 01:20:02 PM
http://trx250r.org/showthread.php?1251-july-11-13-2014-silver-lake-sand-dunes
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: dlunn on February 01, 2014, 02:17:36 PM
Quote from: croat1;24311
http://trx250r.org/showthread.php?1251-july-11-13-2014-silver-lake-sand-dunes

Thanks croat1 I thought it had been mentioned on here before.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: fastfail on February 01, 2014, 03:28:50 PM
Sweet, I'll come out to check out all the badass R's.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: Flyin_250r on March 22, 2014, 03:12:16 PM
Quote from: dlunn;24317
Thanks croat1 I thought it had been mentioned on here before.

Man I'm hoping to make it down too.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: Dunetamer on March 22, 2014, 04:04:09 PM
This looks to be fun. Wish my build would be complete by then. I dont see it happening though.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: Dirt man on March 22, 2014, 08:56:04 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;24296
I am there multiple times a week, whenever everyone else can, works for me!


I need to hook up with you some Friday afternoon/night mid summer when it's light till 10:00.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: pinned250r on March 22, 2014, 08:58:03 PM
Quote from: Dirt man;29624
I need to hook up with you some Friday afternoon/night mid summer when it's light till 10:00.

Joel, you let me know when and I can most likely make it work. I make my own schedule at work, and can take off mid day if needed!
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: sameltoe on March 22, 2014, 09:53:00 PM
I'm just gona stay at pinned's! The garage floor will work for me lolol
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: Fear250r on March 22, 2014, 10:30:11 PM
Does everybody know where they're staying? Are the campgrounds fairly close together so we can all meet up at night at one spot?
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Post by: jamieg45 on March 23, 2014, 01:43:02 AM
Yes the campgrounds are all fairly close, and I know where I am staying I hope. May be coming up early Thursday night now..
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Post by: Bigred on March 23, 2014, 09:59:13 AM
Im hoping to make it gotta get a damn title girst guy told me anywhere from 100 to 350 bucks to get it done hoping to hsvd it done by th ed n lotta cash going out latley
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: dirtyd on March 23, 2014, 10:14:55 AM
I'm going to try and make it. as far as campgrounds go some Val Du Lakes seems to be the cheapest if I remember and were not to strict on the rules. We stayed there last year, decent place and they have a bar at the top of the hill. I have heard horror stories about others. Pretty much all of them have a curfue but some are stricter than others as far as lights out and no campfires after 10 or 11 pm. I wouldn't stay at the Jellstone though, more of a family oriented place. A buddy's group  almost got kicked out because they were sitting around talking (supposedly not drunk or loud) but they wanted them in bed and lights out.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: supernutt on March 23, 2014, 10:59:23 AM
I agree with Jon.  Campgrounds are not for me...
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Post by: Fear250r on March 23, 2014, 11:18:29 AM
You don't like hangin by a fire having a few beers??
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: supernutt on March 23, 2014, 11:23:32 AM
That part is fine.  I just don't care for tents.
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Post by: rough250r on March 23, 2014, 07:48:09 PM
What's the process for being able to ride at silver lake?  Is there an out of state pass or something of that nature? If it's anything like the north east they love to take your money for any sort of fun activity....is this a sort of thing I'm going to need to get a tittle for

Thanks!
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Post by: Bigred on March 23, 2014, 08:26:39 PM
Need title and insurance
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Post by: supernutt on March 23, 2014, 08:57:18 PM
I am not aware of any insurance that we need to have.  We are supposed to be able to provide proof of ownership if requested to do so and the only way to do that is to carry a copy of the title with you.  But I have never had to do that.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: jamieg45 on March 24, 2014, 10:02:52 AM
Title and all if you get hurt , other than that you will just have to purchase a state park pass which they will sell daily ones and you will need a Michigan Orv sticker to ride as well and a tall flag ( the flags are sold outside the parking lot) so you can park and go get a flag and ride. And you will need a spark arrestor too.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: jamieg45 on March 24, 2014, 10:07:06 AM
Well I'm suppose to parking at silver lake 250rs property a d the other fellas going with me will me staying at the hotel next to marcs, the sands resort.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: pinned250r on March 24, 2014, 10:35:10 AM
[MENTION=167]Morse250r[/MENTION], johann did you need to provide proof of title when you were in your wreck? This is new news to me. As far as everyday riding goes, no title or insurance needed. Marc [MENTION=124]silverlake250r[/MENTION] was asked for it one time, im not really sure what happened and how he proved it was his, but maybe he can chime in.

SPARK ARRESTOR IS A MUST!!!! Have one prior to coming, because you wont be able to get what you need there(on a normal day). Im trying to snatch up a few sparkeys with the rubber boot connector for extras incase people dont have them.

$26.50 for ORV sticker and State park pass(instate residents) and a flag is $15-25.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: sameltoe on March 24, 2014, 11:41:54 AM
[MENTION=85]pinned250r[/MENTION]  info on the rubber boot sparky please!
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: pinned250r on March 24, 2014, 11:47:29 AM
[MENTION=52]sameltoe[/MENTION], Sam this is a sparky http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Cobra-Sparky-Spark-Arrestor-KTM-/360794370162?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5401053072&vxp=mtr but they obviously come in all sorts of different styles and whatnot. Back when i had my Shee with toomeys, i ran these instead of the spark arrestor inside the silencer. I used a high temp rubber boot with hose clamps to attach to the sparky, and then to the silencer.

Using the boot and hose clamps avoids wrecking your silencer with scratches or permanent instal, some weld on sparkys. There are some sparkeys that you literally just crush and bend to fit your silencer, 1 it looks like shit, and 2 it ruins both parts.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: Morse250r on March 24, 2014, 09:21:01 PM
(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/167_1408_2017-04-18_5208.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/167_1409_2017-04-18_9626.jpg)No insurance but I did have to pay because I damaged personal property ie truck.  They never checked my vin or anything.  I don't remember much got taken out in a dnr truck
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: rough250r on March 24, 2014, 09:27:46 PM
Right on guys just noticed the other thread with all the regs as far as the park goes thanks!
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: Fear250r on March 27, 2014, 10:17:16 AM
Quote from: spiritaces;29671
You guys rock the campgrounds this guy is staying at a hotel. I hate camping since I don't have a trailer

I guess I should've been more specific. All depends on the situation.

Needless to say...I've booked a room for my cousin and myself at the Sands, next door to Marc's place. Thurs through Sunday!!
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: jamieg45 on March 27, 2014, 11:24:24 AM
Quote from: Fear250r;30028
I guess I should've been more specific. All depends on the situation.

Needless to say...I've booked a room for my cousin and myself at the Sands, next door to Marc's place. Thurs through Sunday!!

So they let you reserve a room at the sands, I talked to them late last year and they told me I couldn't do that. I will be calling them this weekend and reserving a room then for Thursday thru Sunday then.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: Fear250r on March 27, 2014, 12:39:23 PM
Yup! Booked it yesterday!

We're planning on leaving after work Wednesday. We should be arriving sometime late morning/early afternoon Thursday.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: jamieg45 on March 27, 2014, 12:44:10 PM
Quote from: Fear250r;30047
Yup! Booked it yesterday!

We're planning on leaving after work Wednesday. We should be arriving sometime late morning/early afternoon Thursday.

Sweet man, I'm getting all situated with Eric mullen and then i will reserve a room for the same time as well. I just hope they have a place to park my big trailer and truck there if not mark mite have a little room as well.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: pinned250r on March 27, 2014, 01:06:34 PM
Quote from: jamieg45;30049
Sweet man, I'm getting all situated with Eric mullen and then i will reserve a room for the same time as well. I just hope they have a place to park my big trailer and truck there if not mark mite have a little room as well.

Jamie, there is plenty of room, people come in there with their goosnecks and have plenty of room. Also, Sands probably wouldnt let you reserve a room until the first of the year, much like the state parks and stuff. Now get that room!!!!
 [MENTION=115]Fear250r[/MENTION], Jesse, i will take friday off to ride with you and Jamie! Shoot i may even come down thursday night to ride and have a brewski.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: jamieg45 on March 27, 2014, 01:21:31 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;30052
Jamie, there is plenty of room, people come in there with their goosnecks and have plenty of room. Also, Sands probably wouldnt let you reserve a room until the first of the year, much like the state parks and stuff. Now get that room!!!!
 [MENTION=115]Fear250r[/MENTION], Jesse, i will take friday off to ride with you and Jamie! Shoot i may even come down thursday night to ride and have a brewski.

That's what I figured man and I know for sure I am heading up on Thursday after work. And if I'm still on 2nd I'm taking Thursday off and Friday off.
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Post by: pinned250r on March 27, 2014, 01:29:31 PM
i am excited!
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Post by: silverlake250r on March 27, 2014, 01:30:53 PM
I'll come Thursday after work and stay thru the weekend! We can hang out at my place and have a fire and stuff, Jamie, you probably can park your trailer there, but the entire Sands parking lot is right behind my property so it doesn't really make a difference.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: silverlake250r on March 27, 2014, 01:31:46 PM
I might need to make sure I have a spare motor ready to go for this weekend, wouldn't want to miss any action!!! That and 20 gallons of race gas!
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: pinned250r on March 27, 2014, 01:53:59 PM
Quote from: silverlake250r;30061
I might need to make sure I have a spare motor ready to go for this weekend, wouldn't want to miss any action!!! That and 20 gallons of race gas!

I was thinkin the same thing, i better get my cases fixed and that 310 back together!
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: rough250r on March 29, 2014, 08:53:56 AM
Can't wait!!!! Gotta get my motor together!!!!
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Post by: DnB_Racing on March 29, 2014, 10:46:04 AM
Quote from: Fear250r;30028
I guess I should've been more specific. All depends on the situation.

Needless to say...I've booked a room for my cousin and myself at the Sands, next door to Marc's place. Thurs through Sunday!!
are you driving through the lakes needing a passport or staying south? either way it looks to be a little less the 14 hours, if you make this trip next year me and my son might join the convoy across to there
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: pinned250r on March 29, 2014, 11:27:52 AM
It's not too late to join!
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Post by: Fear250r on March 30, 2014, 03:52:02 AM
Quote from: DnB_Racing;30188
are you driving through the lakes needing a passport or staying south? either way it looks to be a little less the 14 hours, if you make this trip next year me and my son might join the convoy across to there

Haven't really mapped it out. Just did a quick search as far as how long it'll take to get there. I'm seeing 15 hours. Plus I figure another hour for who knows what.

Colin (pinned) is right, it's not too late! I know you're right over the border from us. Be easy to hook up and get a mini convoy heading out there! Be part of the first ever ORGy get together!
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: DnB_Racing on March 30, 2014, 09:04:15 AM
Quote from: Fear250r;30236
Haven't really mapped it out. Just did a quick search as far as how long it'll take to get there. I'm seeing 15 hours. Plus I figure another hour for who knows what.

Colin (pinned) is right, it's not too late! I know you're right over the border from us. Be easy to hook up and get a mini convoy heading out there! Be part of the first ever ORGy get together!
I wish I could Im just not going to have all my ducks in a row for July to work for me....
ive got a daughter graduating college and all my extra funds are going to her and not my quads, just not financially ready this time :apologetic:
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Post by: red88r on March 30, 2014, 09:20:33 PM
I hope to find out if we are going on our Harley trip within a week.  If we are not I am going to have to come over.  Just trying to see which is better to drive around the bottom or top or take the boat across to get there.  Anyone know what the boat ride across is all about?
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: pinned250r on March 31, 2014, 08:28:05 AM
Quote from: red88r;30302
I hope to find out if we are going on our Harley trip within a week.  If we are not I am going to have to come over.  Just trying to see which is better to drive around the bottom or top or take the boat across to get there.  Anyone know what the boat ride across is all about?

Im guessing you're talking about the SS badger right? if so that comes to my town, and is about a 30 minute drive to the dunes. I havent checked rates on the badger, but if you had your R in your truck bed, that'd obviously be the most affordable way. Im sure someone will have empty space in their enclosed trailer to park it when youre at the hotel for the night or something.
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: red88r on March 31, 2014, 10:56:27 PM
Quote from: pinned250r;30352
Im guessing you're talking about the SS badger right? if so that comes to my town, and is about a 30 minute drive to the dunes. I havent checked rates on the badger, but if you had your R in your truck bed, that'd obviously be the most affordable way. Im sure someone will have empty space in their enclosed trailer to park it when youre at the hotel for the night or something.


I am pretty sure that is what it's called.  Either in the back of my truck and stay at a hotel or in a 6x12 trailer and camp in that.
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Post by: pinned250r on April 01, 2014, 08:20:59 AM
Yeah your ferry coast would be a little more with the trailer, but who knows, maybe it would be overall less, compared to getting a hotel or campsite!
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Post by: dirtyd on June 01, 2014, 09:13:02 AM
Made my reservations last week. My group and I are staying at Val-du-Lakes campground. We stayed there last year and had a great time and its hard to beat the price $15 a night.
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Post by: 250Racer on June 01, 2014, 11:53:22 AM
Quote from: red88r;30302
I hope to find out if we are going on our Harley trip within a week.  If we are not I am going to have to come over.  Just trying to see which is better to drive around the bottom or top or take the boat across to get there.  Anyone know what the boat ride across is all about?
I have taken the ferry accross to go to silverlake many times, but has gotten more and more expensive.Id call and ask if i were you. Night rates are cheaper and trailer rates go by footage from tongue to back. Putting it in the back of the truck is definetly cheaper. I think the next time i go im just going to drive around. The ferry ride is 4 hours but you have to get there like an hour early and then wait for unload then drive to silverlake. So all and all you save maybe an hour or so with the boat. The boat ride is alot more relaxing than driving though!!!!
Title: .ORG Weekend - Silver Lake
Post by: red88r on June 07, 2014, 02:15:56 AM
Quote from: 250Racer;35493
I have taken the ferry accross to go to silverlake many times, but has gotten more and more expensive.Id call and ask if i were you. Night rates are cheaper and trailer rates go by footage from tongue to back. Putting it in the back of the truck is definetly cheaper. I think the next time i go im just going to drive around. The ferry ride is 4 hours but you have to get there like an hour early and then wait for unload then drive to silverlake. So all and all you save maybe an hour or so with the boat. The boat ride is alot more relaxing than driving though!!!!

Thanks for the intel!