Georgia anybody?

[Bighead1]

Man I looked through all of this forum and can't find but 1 or 2 threads about places to ride/ race in georgia. I saw the Duram town thread and that is a awesome place, I'm goin again in a couple of weeks. But does anyone ride in Georgia? Oh by the way if anyone lives near henry county let me know.

[ryann mx68]

where is henry county? south of atlanta?

new park just opened up, i think tommorrow will be the 1st day open. highland park resort


www.highlandparkresort.com [ north of bremen, south of rome]

www.broadriveratv.com [ near durhamtown]

www.georgiaoffroad.com , georgia off road has all the legal mx tracks and trails listed

[Bighead1]

Ya I live about 20-30 min south of atlanta.

[ryann mx68]

theres a few georgia boys on here. well all have to meet up at some point and ride.

id like to get something planned for this spring or summer, like a 2 day ride somewhere, GA, TN, AL, etc... dont matter to me, as long as it has a track, fast trails with doubles, tabletops, etc.

[Bighead1]

Ya man I'm up for that. I'll be up in TN this summer so thats cool for me aswell. Where do yyou live? near me or what. Who else on hear is from Georgia?

[ryann mx68]

up 575 in canton, probly 45 minutes north of the airport.

[Bighead1]

OH ok. you probably live about an hour away from me.

[250R]

I live a few miles North of Atlanta, let me know if you guys want to meet up and ride. It has been a while since I have been riding ,I will have to dust off my 250R, but I am ready to go.

[Bighead1]

Ok I'm going to Durham town this weekend if anybody wants to meet up. Hey 250R what color is your 250R, b/c I saw a white one at durham town a long time ago.

[rr5843]

Can't be that many guys in Canton with an 06 450R...Are you the guy I met a couple of weeks ago near the river? I was on a Rincon.

[250R]

The in-laws are in town this weekend, so I will have to miss out. I am going to try to go riding the next weekend though, if you are interested. My four wheeler is solid red - stock 88 model with a pipe.

[Bighead1]

Ok I see what I can do.

[johnboy]

Theres a place here in Columbus named Dirty Dog mudpark, not really a racing place but its a good place to play around in. Its got a lot of trails with some tough hills and mud then a creek in the back and theres also a big open place to race or whatever. Pretty fun if you don't mind being part of the redneck crowd lol.

[Bighead1]

Man my aunt and ukle live down in Culthsburd ( I think is how you say it) itn that near columbus. My Friend also does major AC work in Columbus. One more thing, did you get your name from the talk show guy or the barbeque sauce?

[johnboy]

haha, i think that is somewhere near here... I got my name Johnboy cause my name is John and a girl gave started calling me Johnboy back in Middle School (in college now) and I used it for my s/n and all the forums I go to and it kind of just stuck(www.zr2.com and www.yotatech.com mainly).

[Bighead1]

lol just wondering.

[adavis22]

I live in Locust Grove.......we go ride at durhamtown and in barnesville all the time. Good bit of people ride with us.....let me know if u are interested?

[Bighead1]

Man how old are you. What school do you go to? I go to leulla high and I know alot of locust grove people go to Luella.

[adavis22]

I went to morrow high. I graduated in 2000, im still in college though. We have a decent size group of people that ride regularly. there are a couple mx tracks in the LG that we ride when we are bored.

[Bighead1]

OH ok ...

[250R]

I am think since the weather has been so damn nice, maybe a trip to DP is in order? Anyone care to ride sometime very soon?

[adavis4]

yeah im interested....im going to barnesville ride this weekend(rocky creek atv) and nexy friday me and some friends aer going to dp. any one going to rocky creek this weekend let me know.

[250R]

How is this place (Rocky Creek)? Also, what kind of 4 wheelers you guys ride?

[Bighead1]

Wait wo wo wo is this place also called caloden? B'c I'm goin there tommorow!

[adavis4]

thats it man......i missed this weekend we went to durhamtown. my buddy had a bad wreck on saturday. went over the handle bars face first on a huge double. broke rib, broke shoulder broke hand and some road rash.......bike only suffered bent rim

[adavis4]

i have a 400ex 2006. its ok not mx tracks just trails. about 20 miles worth. it is not the best place to ride but it something to do and it is a lot closer to my house

[ant-z400]

i am having the exact same problem. none of my buddies have a quad and i get tired of riding solo and taking turns. remember i am from the city

[Bighead1]

Hey ant-z400 have you ever been to durham town? B/c it is WELL worth the ride. And since you're a city guy, lol, I think they have internet hook ups if you need them. But next time I'm gonna ride I'll post up on this thread and let yall know when and where.

[ant-z400]

no i never been to but man i all with it. you can email me direct or just call me. Do you drive or have a trailer?

[EXSailor]

Durhamtown= all weekend fun. I live in paulding county, west of Atlanta, and i've been to DP several times now. Its well worth the two hour drive for me. and ant-z400, i'm in the same boat as you, my only riding buddy just took his kfx400 to virginia this week, AND HE'S LEAVING IT THERE! damn the bad luck.

[adavis4]

my riding buudy had a bad wreck this past weekend ....his wife is making him sell the quad. im looking for people that are serious about ridiing. everyone else i know never shows up or is to hung over to ride. i go to durhamtown alot and culloden when it is open. im planning a big ride in knoxville. there is aplace there that is 72000 acres its on ly 10 bucks a day. any one wanting to ride call me 404-319-6321 adam

[EXSailor]

I'm almost always down for a DP trip, knoxville might be a bit much for me right now, as my wife is 7+months pregnant, and she allready swears the baby is going to come out with an AC front bumper and a nice set of nerfs.

[ant-z400]

my buddy crashed his 400 he's in a terrible stuation so be careful when u wanna ride i perfer u to call me if we gon get up and ride

[adavis4]

im not gonna be in town this weekend but im off on friday and im looking for a decent place to ride for that day. dp might be to far for just a week day but im definitely down for a local ride. any one interested let meknow or if u know anywhere to ride locally near atl let me know. 404-319-6321 adam

[adavis4]

hey ant i looked for that limelost drive in stockbridge and i could not find it. do u have any more information about it. i am interested in some local places to ride.. is it any good out there to ride?

[ant-z400]

its really not n othing major no jumps,but i heard it was a track somewhere over ther

[EXSailor]

hey adam, if you're thinking about riding friday, I should be able to get off for the day, got anyplace in mind? What about you ant, can you play hookie from work for a day?

[ant-z400]

what time friday? i almost available whenever im thinkin about goin to ride tonight practice some 12 oclocks and stuff. hit me direct 6787544155

[Bighead1]

Man I'm a young gun compared to you guys. Ya'll have to worry about wives, I work but not full time. I just have to worry about gettin out of school.lol

[ant-z400]

no wife and own boss

[EXSailor]

rub it in ant, go ahead, rub it in...lol

[ant-z400]

check out www.georgiaoffroad.com

[250R]

Guys, post when you are planning rides and I will try to meet you. I am in the same boat as EXSailer , I have a 3 week old baby at home so my riding time has been cut down. I went to Culoden this past weekend and had a blast, really fast trails.

[ant-z400]

We ridin Friday mornin at durhamtown just call me

[adavis4]

im down for friday, i can ride till about 2 as well. i will get with u ant on a time for friday morning. one of my boys might be going too. he has a z400 but he cant ride worth a damn.ill get with you on thursday morning to get all the details.
peace adam

[ant-z400]

give me a ring anytime. we'll be headed out early

[EXSailor]

now thats how it's supposed to work, you meet some fellow riders in the forum, set up a ride short notice, fix antz quad :muscle:, and have a good day of riding. thats what i'm talkin about. hey 250r, think you can make it also? would be nice to see a classic piece of honda machinery rippin it up with us.

[ryann mx68]

when you guys get together on a weekend, let me know and ill try to make it.

also work for myself, but im covered-up right now. weekends are probly all i can do for next 4-6 weeks.

im gonna shoot for this weekend or next, if next - ill probly run mikes xc race, idk.

id have to bring my son though, he wants to move to dp. he would be crushed if i made a trip without him.

[ant-z400]

what about sunday? what area you from?

[250R]

No can do on tommorrow.....I can do next weekend more than likely. Let me klnow if anyone is interested.

[ant-z400]

ok thats cool but what ryan u wanna sunday?

[ryann mx68]

i want to..but, im building some custom cabinets and will have to work on these this weekend

if i could make it, would be a last minute thing

canton= 575 exit 14 , aprox 45 mins north of the airport w/ no
traffic

i know this is a month or so away but, im trying to get some people together for a 2 day ride at DP. when my kids are on break from school. i think mid april sometime.

something to think about anyway...

[ant-z400]

ok i am all for it so keep in touch. You plannin a overnight thing

[ryann mx68]

yeah, we usually stay 2 nights. well, you have to pay for 2 nights if its on the weekend, renting a cabin.

thinking of: arrive friday am, ride all day

: ride saturday

: leave sunday am [i think checkout is 11am]

it usually takes me about 2hrs and 15 minutes from my house to dp

[adavis4]

im down for the dp trip. also next weekend there is a ride culloden. it is jsut trails very few jumps down there at all. it is more fun there to just harass the rednecks on there hunting atvs on the trails. they get pissed at alll the sport atvs hauling *** through the trails. anyone interested let me know. this place is about 30m ins from henry co.

[ryann mx68]

i also wanted to try this place out

www.broadriveratv.com

i think its near DP, and ive heard nothing but good things about it.

i was waiting for the mx track to be built, and thats done, so i would make a trip here also.

[ryann mx68]

alright, i'll be going next sat the 18th.

leaving around 6:30 am, should be there around 8:45 or so.
look for this truck, pulling a white 6x12 enclosed trailer.

we could go to DP or to Broad river atv [never been but everyone says its great, less crowded], dont matter to me.

DP may have some stuff [trails/track] shut down because of the race on the 18th?

let me know if any of you want to go.

my son will also be going, hes on a dinli 90, hes a very good rider, but the 90 shows its limits on fast trails.

[ryann mx68]

look for this on the track / trails

[EXSailor]

hey ryan, I might be able to join you on the 18th, but I wont know for sure until mid week. I definately recommend broad river though, i've never been there but I have'nt heard anything bad yet. Almost all of DP will be closed for the HS series that weekend, so it wont be worth the trip in my opinion. Sounds like a great reason to try broad river. I'll put on a post to let you know if I can make it.

[ryann mx68]

broad river sounds cool to me. lets just make it there then.

im trying to get a few people i know to go also. theyr on ute's,
so i love watching them get covered in mud.

[i'm not a mudder]

another guy and his son might go [newb's], so if they go, there will be some "on the job training".

[Bighead1]

That broad river place looks like a good place to ride, from the website. Have any of ya'll rode at the "dunes" in albany, I went and checked them out this weekend, didnt ride on them though. It's not an organized place, you dont have to pay or anything. I just though it would be pretty cool to ride in the dunes and not have to travel across america.

[ant-z400]

i may go to broad river never been. my quad is in a upgrade process body and engine. going for new exhaust system,grab bar,handle bars, and full brake service. I want new plastics any suggestion? hopefully i get all this stuff by saturday. she's sick right now

[Bighead1]

I would go w/ maier plastics. I like the orange or silver, match that up w/ a quad tech hood :macho . Just my two cents though.

[ant-z400]

what about handle bars and give me a website so i can get the plastics. im going to get a few things today? yoshumira comp rs 3 exhaust system $425

[Bighead1]

I would go for www.rockymountainatv.com for the plastics they're pretty cheap. I got my Renthals for 60 off of www.gopartsdirect.com, but if you want free shipping go for www.motosport.com. Hope that helps.

[ant-z400]

exhaust what u think?

[adavis4]

you ca get renthal handle bars at durhamtowm for 49.00 dollars. that is the best price i have found. as for exhaust check motosport.com they have the yohsi rs3 full exhaust for 359.00 and free shipping. its a pretty goood pipe. how was durhamtown on friday? i wish i coul dhave gone

[EXSailor]

Originally posted by Bighead1
That broad river place looks like a good place to ride, from the website. Have any of ya'll rode at the "dunes" in albany, I went and checked them out this weekend, didnt ride on them though. It's not an organized place, you dont have to pay or anything. I just though it would be pretty cool to ride in the dunes and not have to travel across america.

I have a buddy that went out there a couple years ago, I would like to ride dunes, but the last time I was in sand, my tires did'nt exactly hook up very well. My friend highly recommended paddles if you really wanted to "RIDE" there. when you went out there, did it look good? Did you start droolin, or was it eh, i'd like to ride there?

[EXSailor]

Originally posted by ryann mx68
broad river sounds cool to me. lets just make it there then.

im trying to get a few people i know to go also. theyr on ute's,
so i love watching them get covered in mud.

[i'm not a mudder]

another guy and his son might go [newb's], so if they go, there will be some "on the job training".

Just a little fyi, last time I thought about broad river, I called them for a condition update, and the guy told me since it rained the couple days before, the trails were real muddy, apparently they have alot of low spots on the trails and the mx track, but the forcast looks promising for this week and the weekend, so it looks very promising, should be a good trip.

[EXSailor]

Originally posted by adavis4
you ca get renthal handle bars at durhamtowm for 49.00 dollars. that is the best price i have found. as for exhaust check motosport.com they have the yohsi rs3 full exhaust for 359.00 and free shipping. its a pretty goood pipe. how was durhamtown on friday? i wish i coul dhave gone

Even though there was a 2 inch coating of mud everywhere, it's DP, you almost can't go wrong. Not to mention I just had ant-z stay behind me the whole time....lol. My quad was still somewhat red at the end of the day, his was a nice shade of Georgia clay..lol.

[ryann mx68]

so whats goin on guys? anyone up for this weekend?

keep it posted

[EXSailor]

As of right now, i'm in for broad river on saturday, but I'm in the military, and things can change for me real quick, and it's usually at the last minute. And did I mention the 8+ month pregnant wife, she can change thing even quicker, and the same day!

[ant-z400]

its on saturday my baby is getting a major upgrade see yall saturday and i am up for the broad river trip to. any suggestion to the upgrade

[ryann mx68]

yeah, i hear ya.... keep the faith it gets better, especially when you get to buy your kids their 1st ride. its cool!

you would be heading I-20 east from dallas?

broad rivers site doesnt have good directions. i usually take I-20 east to DP, would i go the same way or maybe:

get to athens, then follow directions on the web-site?

From Athens:
Go East on US HWY 78 to LEXINGTON Ga. (16 miles)
Go past COURT HOUSE and turn left on HWY 77
toward ELBERTON. Go 15 miles and turn right on
SAXON-MATTOX ROAD. Follow signs 2 miles to first
left and follow signs to Broad River ATV!

[ryann mx68]

its on saturday my baby is getting a major upgrade see yall saturday and i am up for the broad river trip to. any suggestion to the upgrade

ant, what did u end up gettin?

[EXSailor]

Originally posted by ryann mx68
yeah, i hear ya.... keep the faith it gets better, especially when you get to buy your kids their 1st ride. its cool!

you would be heading I-20 east from dallas?

broad rivers site doesnt have good directions. i usually take I-20 east to DP, would i go the same way or maybe:

get to athens, then follow directions on the web-site?

From Athens:
Go East on US HWY 78 to LEXINGTON Ga. (16 miles)
Go past COURT HOUSE and turn left on HWY 77
toward ELBERTON. Go 15 miles and turn right on
SAXON-MATTOX ROAD. Follow signs 2 miles to first
left and follow signs to Broad River ATV!

My best guess would be to take 285, get on the 403, then 316, then 29 into Athens. I've got a buddy who drives to Athens alot (his folks still live there), so i'll talk to him and get the best directions, he may even know where broad river is, we'll see.

[ant-z400]

i got pro taper handle bars tomorrow order the yosh sys pro comp. what kind of jet kit to get? what about pro design intake?

hey adavis4 get in touch with me so i can get the exhaust system tomorrow.

[Bighead1]

I have a buddy that went out there a couple years ago, I would like to ride dunes, but the last time I was in sand, my tires did'nt exactly hook up very well. My friend highly recommended paddles if you really wanted to "RIDE" there. when you went out there, did it look good? Did you start droolin, or was it eh, i'd like to ride there?

From what I could tell it was just I'd like to ride there. But I just saw it from "The parking lot" (lol) and from a side road. But if anyone wants to ride down there let me know.

[ryann mx68]

whats your ride? z-400 or a 400ex?

my 05 400ex, hmf exhaust, no airbox lid= iwas @ 170 main jet, and bumped the pilot a couple sizes, adjust air/fuel screw.

pipe, no airbox lid? = u probly will not need a jet kit, just buy a couple main jets.

u have stock jetting now?

[ant-z400]

i gotta z 400 all stock for now major upgrade by saturday

[adavis22]

hey ant call mountain adventures in conyers 770 761 4800 and ask for robert in parts. he got my rs3 full exhaust for 380 in 2days......not bad.

[ryann mx68]

hey ant, i just did a search for [z400 jetting], and i guess suz has switched carbs 1 or 2 times.

dont know what year your z is, but most of the posts people were just putting in a bigger main jet and adjusting the air fuel screw. thats with a pipe, some w/lid / wo/lid

you can just get in the ballpark and buy:

example: [160, 165, 170 main] only a couple bucks each

sorry but i dont know to much about the suzuki, but a couple of main jets will be alot cheaper than the kit..

hope it helps

[ant-z400]

thanks alot im trying to get ready for saturday i want to ride with the new system

[adavis22]

ive always been told that u need the whole jet kit. that you need to replace the needle along with the mainjet to make it run correctily. i dont know if that is entirely true or what but that is what i have been told. whats up with a ride this weekend, broad river or what?

[EXSailor]

broad river it is, as far as the jetting, yoshimura recommends a 170 main jet, 3rd position down on the needle. the only difference would be in what type of jets you get, ie. dynojets run slightly larger than most others, so I would go with a 165 dyno-jet main. with no airbox lid, 165 would be just fine, and if price is'nt an issue, you might as well get a complete kit, they're only about 30 bucks or so, completely up to you.

[ryann mx68]

yeah, im headed to broad river sat morn.

depends, like i said im not familiar w/ the suz. and the carb on that, maybe im wrong...

as long as the needle is adjustable, u can change the clip position [if needed], so a bigger main and a fuel/air screw adjustment should be all he needs

newer models have a non-adjustable needle [05 400 ex] to meet california laws

my 06 450r has a non adjust needle [ its stupid]

[250R]

Hmmm, I am going to try to make it, but I am right in the middle if retiling a bathroom right now. As far as the fun meter goes, I know which one I would rather do, but I do miss my shower....

[kreed5821]

Hey ya'll. I'm from farther north...lol. Habersham County to be exact. If you are used to going to DP, just go the same way to go to Broad River except hit 77north toward Elberton. You will cross goosepond creek just before Saxon-Mattox Rd. If you get to Broad River bridge, you went too far. I didn't have any problems finding it the first time I went.

I've been several times and love it! I havent' been lately though (fractured three vertebrae in Dec) but am going April 8th! Meeting up with some other possum patrolers I hope. Ya'll are welcome to come ride with me (or us, if anyone else comes...lol) then. I've heard mixed reports on the trails but John (the owner) said they've worked on em all last week. The place is only a year old and none of the owners have ever been in that kind of business. They didn't expect it to take off like it did...lol. Some of the trails should really be avoided if you are on a sport quad. Ask the people at the pavilion which ones to avoid. Water-World and The Maze are two I'm sure. I've also heard that the mx track needs more work, too spaced out. The cabins are SUPER NICE! And the food cannot be beat! I've been when there were just a dozen or so people so John ordered out pizza and gave em away. Then I've been when he would bbq ribs...:D and dogs/burgers of course. If you pay to eat $6, you will eat all you want.

If you are looking for really neat and clean trails, you might be disappointed. I hope not, because I've been more and more impressed every time I've been.

[ant-z400]

suggestion on a jet kit? i ordered the yosh pipe system; kn air filter

[ryann mx68]

heres a place in PA. $48.95

http://hellboundracing.com/products/dyno-jet/dyno_jet_kit_.htm

motosportoutlet has them for $54

try calling some local shops, see what they have in stock

new pipe, no lid, new filter, re-jet = its gonna feel like a new bike

it makes a big diff when you uncork these things, hold on tight!

[ant-z400]

im not going to be able to make the broad river trip at least, without the upgrades. no one really had any atv jet kits in stock. so im up for any other trips after next thursday everything should be in my hand a ready to go.

[ryann mx68]

load her up and go, well rejet sat morning 4 ya! just bring some mains.




LTZ400 Slip On Exhaust:


217253, 2175600

Jetting for Stock Airbox with no modifications:
Stock main jet #125.0

Jetting with airbox snorkel cover removed:
Mikuni main jet #145.0

Jetting with airbox lid & snorkel cover removed:
Mikuni main jet #152.5


LTZ400 Full System Exhaust:

2175157, 2175500

Jetting for Stock Airbox with no modifications:
Mikuni main jet #122.5

Jetting with airbox snorkel cover removed:
Mikuni main jet #145.0

Jetting with airbox lid & snorkel cover removed:
Mikuni main jet #150.0


This is taken from the HMF website :

Z400 <-'04 Slip on 170 Mikuni Small
---->Z400 <-'04 Full 175 Mikuni Small<-----
Z400 '05-> Slip on 145 Mikuni Small
Z400 '05-> Full 150 Mikuni Small

[EXSailor]

you know me ant, i'll have any tools needed to get and keep her runnin all day

[ant-z400]

it sounds good but i may just keep her stock for the ride and just add the brakes i need those bad. im guessing it may be worth me keepin the quad home ecause she needs new fronts also. i just ourchased all the parts and ill GET them put on throught out newt week. ill think on it!

[Bighead1]

I know how you feel ant. Same thing happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Except I didnt need brakes.

[ant-z400]

i may put the bars and brakes on. still in a serious debate mode right now...

[kreed5821]

I'm going the 8th of April. You're welcome to come ride with me then. My little bro is supposed to go and maybe a couple of people from the Possum Patrol.

THE MORE, THE MERRIER!

[ant-z400]

exsailor give me a ring when you get a chance i wanna ride tomorrow i need the brakes and the bars at least.

[Z-Racer-5c]

I am purchasing a house in Jasper. I would be happy to get some ridding in this summer. I am about 20 minutes north of Canton and 50 miles north of Atlanta. I have a race quad set up for harescrambles and am looking for people to ride with. Looks like May 15th is closing and will be moved in by the 1st of June. I am up for whatever kind of ridding, just need to find out where to go!

Thanks in advance for the heads up on where to go!

[ant-z400]

welcome i just start ridin butits alot of helpful guys here to help you find a place to ride. you'll here alot about durhamtown plantation its all that whateva you here about the place its is very true. i went last friday it was good

[ryann mx68]

z racer 5c, welcome to GA.

your close to me, im in canton. theres some places around here to mess around riding. nothing serious, but good enough

talking rock is 1 town north of you. theyve got a sx style track, pee-wee track, some trails are there also but ive never been on them. www.talkingrockarena.com

also check out www.georgiaoffroad.com , its mainly a 2-wheel site but has great listings for all the mx tracks and orv trails in GA

ant z400, are u in for tommorrow @ broad river? or are u just riding local?

i'm done for the day, so i just cleaned out the trailer. ive got to go over the quads [maint] and load them up

[EXSailor]

It's settled for me, i'm in for tommorow, and i've also got a buddy of mine that I work with coming as well. Can you believe i've worked with the guy for several months now, and I just found out on Wednesday that he rode..... needless to say, I outrank him, so he's coming! lol! hey ant, i'll call you so we can figere out a plan so you can ride. worst case scenario is i'll hook you up in the parking lot tommorow, no matter what, you'll be good.

[ant-z400]

give me a holla so we can get something going

[ryann mx68]

exsailor, ant z400

what time are u heading out?

or i guess what time do you think you'll get there?

mapquest is sending me: 285, 85, 316, 29, then onto 78, then i'll just follow directions from BR atv site

i'll probly leave around 6:30, hope to be there around 9

ive got a neighbor [utility] and his son [250ex] coming to, always nice to have a tow truck on hand [just in case]

how about 250R? or adavis? you guys in?

[Z-Racer-5c]

I can't wait. I am looking forward to a change of grounds. I am so used to ridding on sand and only sand I can't stand it. Harescrambles are my thing but am looking forward to a change of venue. I have ridden a few GNCC races and a bunch of Florida Trail ridders, but I think I am getting old. I can still ride though! I have a decked out LTZ453. I love it! I have had some good offers to sell it but Iwill pass and keep a good ride. I am looking so forward to ridding with all of you!!

Thanks for all the info and keep it comming. I will also have my daughter a new ride when we get there. I may have to get her a Z 400 also. She is 12 and can ride my 450 well. She is AMA sanctioned and has her FTR card also.

Thanks Again!

Dennis

[Bighead1]

Welcome Z-Racer-5c. Hey ya'll said this weekend is when Dp is having thier harscrambles race(3/24)? Or was that last weekend when the race was in town(nascar)?

[ryann mx68]

last weekend was the xc race. DP will be normal again until the weekend after easter [which is the next race]

[adavis4]

me and ant are going to dp this sunday. is there going to be any races or anythign going on? Anyone interested in going let me know. the more riders the better

[ant-z400]

i got all the upgrades at home now. i am installing tomorrow and going to be ready sunday. dp got front tires?

[250R]

I am going to try to join in this weekend if ya'll do not mind. What time do you normally get there?

[adavis4]

i like to get there about 9am. i like to be there when it opens....it is such a far drive i like to get my ride time in. if u wanna meet up give me a call 404-319-6321.(adam)

[250R]

I'll give ya a call tom. or Friday and get it all ironed out.

[adavis22]

good deal tom....look forward to hearing from you. anybody else ready for a ride let me know. Durhamtown on SUnday.

[ant-z400]

i need my quad to get the jet kit install? any help ? the dealership want $190.00 to instal the kit.

[Z-Racer-5c]

Ant,

Call me!! it realy is easy if you are given a little instruction. I can walk you through it. Do you have the kit already??

Dennis

239-462-6620

[adavis4]

tom, i have to work tongiht from 3-11pm. if u want you can give me a call and leave a messages and i can call you tomorrow if u want. i am definitelt going to dp on sunday and im gonna try to be there by 9 at the latest. let me know if u are going

adam 404-319-6321

[250R]

I'll give you a call....you made me laugh a few times though, my name is actually Jamie, I abbreviated tommorrow (tom) in the above post , plus I can not type too well....you can call me tom if you want, I have been called much worse before.:D

[ant-z400]

does dp have kn airfilters in the shop?front tires?

[Bighead1]

Last time I was there they didnt have any air filters but they have a bunch of tires, Front and rear. In their proshop all they have is pretty much riding gear, Some handelbars (and like grip hand gaurds, etc.) and few dirt bike exhaust.

[ant-z400]

trying to get lucky to ride on sunday

[ryann mx68]

did anyone make it to DP today? how was it?

i'll deff be there next weekend. if anyone is up for another ride, or you didnt make it today

looks like the weather will be warming up a little after wed

[Bighead1]

I got a 50% chance of going on saturday of next weekend.

[adavis4]

this saturday definitely at dp. i went last saturday and could not find anyone i was suppose to meet. to much chaos. anyone interested in going let me know. i prefer to meet on an exit off of i20 to make it easier to find fellow riders once we arrive. anyone interested in going let me know.

[ant-z400]

its on for sure this saturday i get my quad back thursday. HEY i may need a ride. anyone interested let me know. i'd perfer to get a lil early so i can get change my fronts

[adavis4]

i can let you know by wednesday if i can give you a ride. i have one person coming with me i think. If i had a bigger trailer it would be no problem but alls i have is a one atv trailer. if he backs out then i can pick you up no prob.

[adavis4]

is anyone else going to dp this weekend? me and a friend of mine are going for sure, we need more riders? ant are u going?....anybody else going?

[ryann mx68]

i'll be there sat, hope to get there @ 8:30

look for my truck in the day parking lot
- white F350 with ladder racks,
- pulling a white 6x12 enclosed trailer

look for this bike/ my cell # 770-900-7886

[ant-z400]

i suppose to get my quad back today or friday. if i get my quad back in time im for sure going but i need a ride. 6787544155

[adavis22]

i woudl give you a ride but id ont have a trailer big enough for 3 four wheelers, but i am definitely going. ill be there at about 8:30 as well. look for a red dodge ram 1500 single cab, and a black 400ex. if you have acces to a bigger trailer then we can ride 3 deep in my truck. it would be a tight fit but whatever works? what about exsailor are you going to dp?

[ant-z400]

double check the weather but we will definetly work something out!

[adavis4]

weather says a slight chance of showers.......no big deal. rain or shine i ride, unless it is storming to bad. we still need more trailer space.

[ant-z400]

working on bigger trailer

[adavis4]

i plan on getting to dp by 9 at the latest. i will be leaving henry county by 7:30. look forward to seeing some people there. loook for a 2005 red dodge ram 1500 single cab, and a black 400ex. i will have a yellow z400 with me as well. let me know about the ride situation ant..... we need to have you out there if we can.

[adavis4]

i really want to go to dp this weekend but if more people are not going then i might just ride at rocky creek atv down here in barnesville. i really want to go dp but i am not going if more people aer not going. let me know if you are definitely going.

[ryann mx68]

i havent been to DP since b4 christmas, ...... i need to go

i met exsailor and his bud at broad river a couple weeks ago, that place needs some work.

most trails were flat [not many jumps], the mx track was 3miles long [but it was to streched out] and needed some berms in places that didnt have any. 1 day with a loader on the track and it could be great.

so after that trip [i was expecting similar to DP] i really need to ride DP

mx#4 track... is calling me

i havent even seen mx#5, has anyone rode on that track yet?
what is it like?

[Bighead1]

I have ridden on mx 5, its in the woods not like the one right next to the pewee track. The jumps are pretty sick on there. The weekend I was out there (a long time ago) some guy died on a dirt bike. From what I heard he overshot a table top, got loose and went off in the bushes and got stabbed by a fresh cut tree. But the track was real fun.

[kreed5821]

Originally posted by ryann mx68
i havent been to DP since b4 christmas, ...... i need to go

i met exsailor and his bud at broad river a couple weeks ago, that place needs some work.

most trails were flat [not many jumps], the mx track was 3miles long [but it was to streched out] and needed some berms in places that didnt have any. 1 day with a loader on the track and it could be great.

so after that trip [i was expecting similar to DP] i really need to ride DP

mx#4 track... is calling me

i havent even seen mx#5, has anyone rode on that track yet?
what is it like?

Sorry to hear that Ryan, I've been hearing that it has went downhill since the last time I was there. The track is going to have more added. The guy who built it said that he wanted to make it a lot shorter and more compact but John wanted it big and then improve on it this year. From what I've heard, one of the best trails for a sport, the Maze, is wallered out bad. That is a shame.:(

[ryann mx68]

kreed

not that BR atv was in bad shape, it was ok, it is just missing some things to keep it interesting.

i can see keeping the main loop flat [ i guess they are harvesting the trees] for the logging trucks + equipt

they need to put some jumps and stuff on the side trails. just like some trails are for the mudders, they need to make some for the sport guys.

idea:
make a loop from main parking lot to mx track. i dont think the mx track is that far from parking?

it could be a xc style trail, with some tabletops and doubles that the sport guys could take to get to the track, keeping it 1 way.

this way they wouldnt have take care of jumps all over every trail, it could even run kinda paralell with the main trail to get to the track. if i had a map of BR atv i could draw something out, it could be really good
:D

[kreed5821]

I'll copy your post and put it on their forum for John to read. He loves to get input from us. Everything from the showers to the pressure washer and probably porta potties came from people's suggestions.

[kreed5821]

Any of ya'll ever been to Sunnyside? I know some people going there this saturday. If my little bro is up for it we may go too.

[ryann mx68]

do they have a website?

[adavis4]

where is sunnyside and what type of place is it?

[ryann mx68]

i found it

www.sunnysideatv.com

directions say exit #183 on I-20, thats 50 miles past d-town.
that would be 3-1/2hrs for me.

to far for a day trip

kreed, let me know how it is

[adavis4]

yeah dp is far enough for me.....but then again dp is awesome and sunnyside does not really look that appealing. only trails from what i can see, i like to have some jumps and mx tracks. when is everyone going to dp again....im thinking maybe next friday(good friday) i am off work if anyone else is. let me know.

[ant-z400]

n e body trying to go to dp? thurs ,sat,orsunday im open

[kreed5821]

Originally posted by ryann mx68
i found it

www.sunnysideatv.com

directions say exit #183 on I-20, thats 50 miles past d-town.
that would be 3-1/2hrs for me.

to far for a day trip

kreed, let me know how it is

Not sure that I'll make it this weekend, but I'm definitely going sometime this spring. They've got tracks from what people have told me.

[adavis4]

i wanna go next friday, that is the only time i can go.

[ryann mx68]

exsailor check your pm's

[adavis4]

anybody down for dp tomorrow? i am off work for good friday, i am riding there tomorrow till about 3or 4. anyone interested let me know.

[bcg717]

ryann mx68 do you ever get bored and hit up sixes road by rope mill? I live right down the road from you in marietta.

[ryann mx68]

never seen anyone near the mill, is there ok stuff? i try to stay away from sixes w/ all the roadwork around there, turning it into 4 lanes

i do get bored, but its nice to be able to ride without bringing them somewhere

[bcg717]

its an ok spot if you only have a couple of hours to ride. i usually go as soon as you get off 575 exit sixes rd, take a right, then an immediate right down to a gravel rd. Then just follow trails back to little river. its best when lake and river is still low with water.But like i said its only cool if you have short time and just want to go local.

[EXSailor]

Hey Ryan, check YOUR pm's.....lol. Just messin man, sorry it took so long to respond. Anyone ever jones so bad your wife starts to give you hell because you're tearing up the grass in the back yard? Time and patience..... a lot of patience.

[crazedape]

I used to tear up the yard all the time then we moved to a neighborhood for the first time in my life. I was bored and before I knew it I was riding circles in the front yard and trying to jump a little hill from the road into the yard. That was the last time for that everybody got mad the whole neighborhood. I found a new spot behind the Kroger down the street still not as fun. I ride sport quads and I am tired of going to places and it being slow and boring and burning clutches and covered in mud. I am looking for faster trails, jumps optional but I would definately like less technical trails. I live in Buford about 10 mins from the mall of georgia. I have been thinking I bet if about 10 likeminded people got together and rented a commercial building you could really clean up with all the people in that area. Closest place to get parts from Buford is bare minimum 20 mins. That is if you fly. Then when you get there they don't have crap and every part you order from them is on backorder. Takes like a month to get the parts. If anyone lives around here and has a good spot to ride hit me up.

[EXSailor]

As anyone in this thread will tell you, have you been to / heard of durhamtown plantation? http://www.durhamtown.com/ Nice place to go, 80 miles of trails, 5 mx tracks, plenty of creature comforts. I live on the west side of Atlanta and it's well worth the trip for me. It's located near Union Point, GA., which is southeast of Athens, on the north side of I20. If you have'nt been, I highly recommend it, just post on this thread to plan a ride, i'm sure you will get a couple of takers.

[06LTR]

Theirs around 10 of us guys goin back to dp this weekend let me know if ur in the area.

[ryann mx68]

DP race is this weekend. i would make sure the trails will be open.
all the tracks will be open, but i think most trails will be closed.

[Bighead1]

I saw a thing today on the tv about durhamtown, but it wasnt good. Fox 5 is going to do a investigation on them, I think it airs on wednesday. I just saw a little bit of the commercial but the guy that has a big ownership said something about "you dont know the pain I feel" so i figure that cant mean anything good for durhamtown. If anybody else has heard about this post up.

[ryann mx68]

****this was a post on georgiaoffroad.com*****




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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 5:48 am Post subject: Durhamtown Plantation, your best riding facility, needs Help

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What can you do to help Durhamtown Plantation continue as an ongoing riding facility.

Durhamtown Plantation, one of your favorite riding locations, is in need of your help. You know from past history that when a riding facility is attached by governmental agencies, the result has almost always been TERMINATION!

The prevention of Durhamtown’s possible demise is dependent upon you.

Here is the problem in a nutshell:

There have been injuries and even deaths that have occurred at DP over the past several years. The injuries and the deaths have been caused, not by the negligence of DP, but by numerous factors, i.e. speed, immaturity, carelessness, unsupervised actions of children, accidents, inappropriate personal safety gear, etc.. In each case, DP has made a conscious effort to investigate every incident, with the purpose of correcting any possible problems that may have contributed to an injury or death. Based on information gathered by DP, the injuries and deaths have occurred randomly.

The basis of the problem is your governments inability to find a solution to a preplexing delima that they are entrusted to enforce: Public Safety.

The consequenes of an unfavorable decision toward DP will no doubt result in similar actions concerning your other private ORV parks.

Why is this an issue NOW:

By now, what is meant is the next week of April 23 to April 30th:

WAGA is running an investigative report on Channel 5 Fox News on Thursday, April 27th at 6 and 10 PM regarding DP and its accident history.

In addition, the local policing agency is pushing, upon receiving a favorable ruling by a local judge, to obtain a restraining order to have DP cease operations by Friday, April 28th. The basis of the restraining order is that injuries and deaths occurring at DP are above normal industry standards for injuries and deaths related to this industry. If this order is successful, it may mean the demise of DP as well as other private ORV parks.

The DEFENSE:

Durhamtown Plantation must DEFEND itself. You, also, must DEFEND DP or lose this riding facility. DP’s defense will be based upon the accusation presented by the governmental agency pressing the issue. Does DP have a rate of accidents, injuries and deaths that is NOT WITHIN INDUSTRY STANDARDS?

What you and DP must do now to create a DEFENSE:

Now is defined as prior to April 28, 2006. Within 7 days, DP must defend this order and show why it should not be shut down due to an abnormal occurance of injuries and death.

How do you prove your case?

Durhamtown Plantation’s defense will be heard in a court of law. WAGA is the media. and can influence public and govermental opinion, but so can you. Positive media can only increase our odds of success. What it all boils down to is the COURT DATE. If you can show the judge that DP is run in a reasonable manner for an entertainment entity and that its injury and death rate is normal for the industry, you will be victorious.

AGAIN – YOU MUST PROVE TO A JUDGE THAT DURHAMTOWN PLANTATION IS OPERATING UNDER INDUSTRY NORMS AS RELATED TO INJURIES AND DEATHS THAT HAVE OCCURRED AT DP DUE TO PEOPLE RIDING ATVS AND DIRT BIKES.

Now ask yourself: Do I want to help? Am I capable of helping? What can I do? How do I do it? Do I want to keep this riding facility open?

What is your answer???????????????????????????????????????????? ??

Please respond to this post - not about your feelings in the matter, but rather about what you can do, when you can do it, and how important what you think you can do is to the cause of saving your riding facility.

If you have knowledge of any of the following, you can help is researching information that can influence a judge not to approve a restraining order that will immediately shut down DP but instead allow for a hearing date where you can present your defense. Let’s get the governmental agencies to allow DP to continue operation until DP can have a real, FINAL show down in court at some future date and DP can present all of the facts in its defense and, thus our riding location.

Who can help?

Anyone who has an interest in this case or anyone with knowledge, working history or expertise in the following:
Political - connections
Insurance Adjuster
Claims Adjuster
Actuary
Doctor
Nurse
Statistician
OSHA – Occupational Safety & Health Admin.
Hospital Administrator
Hospital Supervisor
Health Care Provider
Paramedic
Police
Public Safety
Urban Planning
Entertainment & Amusement Operators
Librarian
Researcher
Media Personality
Media Representative

What can you do to help? Speak up now. Durhamtow Plantation would like to have you on their defense team. Be part of the team. Tell us what you can do.

It’s Now or Never!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your governmental elected officials are bound by the U.S. Constitution to, “ promote the general welfare “ of all it citizens ( VOTERS ). As VOTERS your responsibility is to direct and influence your elected governmental officials to create a General Welfare that is of your desires.
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[kreed5821]

There are several threads about it on GA Offroad.

[Bighead1]

So what does this mean? Are they gonna shut it down? Man I dont know waht I'll do if they shut that place down.

[EXSailor]

It's truly been an interesting few weeks, between all the hype about DP, (STAYING OPEN!!!!!!!) and just yesterday at 4:13pm, the newest future rider on my family was born, WOO HOO!!!!! So now lets get down to business..... when are we goin riding? DP remains open, so thats always a good option. This Friday and Saturday are not good for me, but i'm on vacation for three weeks, so lets do this. Any takers? Lets celebrate!!!!!!!!

[EXSailor]

My TWO new favorite ladies in my life!!!!

[kreed5821]

Congrats!!!! My wife would've killed me if I'd put a pic of her after giving birth on the net...lol.

[ryann mx68]

congrats!!!!

what momma dont know, .......wont hurt her.

is that 1 of each now?

we had 1 w/stem and 1 without stem.

[EXSailor]

thank you thank you

That makes one with and one without. Fortunately my little girl will have an older brother to watch out for her....... and me!
Which by the way will be the only way I can sleep at night. With any luck she'll take to riding young, get amazing on a quad or a bike (whatever she wants), and intimidate any guy that would think twice about her. Wishfull thinking.

And naturealy, the wife has no clue about the picture, lol.

[ryann mx68]

ive had this plan since my daughter was born:


when the 1st boyfriend comes over, im gonna have all my weapons out on the dining room table. just cleaning them....you know.

she'll be home on time!

[EXSailor]

Hey guys, i'm planning a DP trip on tuesday, May 16th. As of right now the weather is sunny and a high of 76. If that stays the same, i'll be riding. Anyone else who can make it, come on, the more the merrier. Just post on this thread or PM me, we'll hook up.

[ant-z400]

Anybody know anything about polaris 500? im selling my z400 thinking about sports polaris.

[ryann mx68]

what r u looking at? polaris pred 500?

what about 450's...?

[EXSailor]

Ryan's got a point, any of the three 450's would smoke the predator, and for close to the same price. Not to mention i've heard the motors are'nt that reliable. One guy I know had about 80 hours on his, motox and trail riding only, his cam chain broke and shredded his bottom end. May be just a freak thing but he said they were notorious for having motor problems.

[adavis4]

get a 450 all day long......polaris predator is not at all what people make it out to be. i see 400 beat them all day long in a 1/4mile.

[EXSailor]

I would normally be the last person to brag about myself........BUT.......... I just recently beat a stock predator on the 100 yd ish dragstrip at Durhamtown. I can only imagine that it had a lot to do with the rider............BUT............ I beat the guy three straight races by about a quad or two each time. No matter what the actual reasoning was, I don't care, it just felt good to smoke a quad that should be alot better than mine.

[adavis4]

i believe it all the way....my buddy has a predator 660 and i can kill him down low pretty bad, he can only get past me after he hits about 5th gear. they are good topend but low i think the 400's are pretty good.

[adavis4]

hey man when are we going riding again at dp? its been a while, i need a goood ride.

[EXSailor]

got any ideas when you want to go?

[250R]

Hey guys, I am free this weekend, any takers on riding????

[ryann mx68]

i was also thinking of going this weekend. i know we have some stuff to do, but i should be able to get 1 out of 3 day weekend.
not sure what day though.

its gonna be near 90' all weekend

heres a update on highland park [cedartown], on georgiaoffroad.com, the owner is starting to build the adult mx track, i dont know how long it will take but, it will be worth a trip to find out. its supposed to be a natural terrain track not sx style, more like mx#4 or mx#5 at dp, but wider.

it would be closer for most of us i think. hes only been open for a few months, looks like a good place. just trails and a pee-wee track right now.

www.highlandparkresort.com

[adavis4]

i dont think i can ride until next weekend.i will be out of town this weekend. i am all about trying new places, especially if they are closer to atl than durhamtown. anyone interested in next sunday let me know.

adam 404-319-6321

[EXSailor]

That Highland Park looks halfway decent, i'd be willing to check it out this weekend, mainly because that DP trip takes a big chunk out of the pocketbook. Anyone want to check out a new place, let me know. Unless the consensus is DP, then I may be in, not sure though.

[adavis4]

i am game to go to the new place next weekend. like you said dp is a nice chunk of change, mainly in gas, just to ride for a day. i can go next sunday, to much going on this weekend. anyone interested let me know.

adam(404)3196321

[ryann mx68]

highland park has a db limit though. i think its 96 or98. idk.

ive got a quiet core in mine, so if anyone ends up going you'll need to have 1 on. he also has somekind of quiet core you can use to meet his db check, if you dont have one.

im gonna check the website and see what it is......

[ant-z400]

my quad bogging out' i dont know whats wrong with it

[EXSailor]

yeah, I saw that about the db limit, i've got a tuneable so i'm not worried. But they say they have a baffle or something that you can rent for the day, they claim it does'nt affect performance, just sound. I would assume that it is an extension that attaches to the exhaust that redirects the airflow, maybe.

[EXSailor]

hey ant, check your intake system, sometimes your carb may have a hose loose or even the intake boot from you carb to the motor can come loose. not enough fuel = bogging. does it do it at idle, high revs, low revs, all the time?

[ryann mx68]

i put a post on gor.com, for a trail description of the place. seems to be mostly trails with off cambers, very hilly, not many jumps.

until the track is done, "air-time" will be difficult here. but i would check it out. $20 entry

take me maybe a hour to get there from my house

im up for anywhere, dp just kills me in diesel fuel, but that dont matter

exsailor- i guess broad river has been busy updating the mx track and trails. theyve put a bunch more jumps into that 3 mile mx track and also some berms that were m.i.a.

[ryann mx68]

maybe Dixie Speedway [woodstock] would build a track for us on the infield

[EXSailor]

yeah they would have to, I can honestly say I have never seen a more pitiful mx track ever. after a good drought, and some rain in the morning, it might actually be worth trying that place out again. The conditions would have to be just right though, that day we were out there it was pretty dusty on the track, and most trails a highlifter grizzly 660 would have probably gotten stuck, lol. Post or call me if you get any info on the trail conditions, although I love the jumps, I also love to ride. And interestngly enough, I playede a round of golf in cedertown a couple weeks ago, and it took me about 30-45 minutes to get there, so that is a nice change of pace.

[EXSailor]

Originally posted by ryann mx68
maybe Dixie Speedway [woodstock] would build a track for us on the infield

That would be awsome, lol.

[ryann mx68]

exsailor, i finally cracked my motor open: hotcam st2, no airbox lid,
twin air filter, rejetted= holy $hit, shes fast, it was like a diff motor.:D :D :D :D

[EXSailor]

Originally posted by ryann mx68
exsailor, i finally cracked my motor open: hotcam st2, no airbox lid,
twin air filter, rejetted= holy $hit, shes fast, it was like a diff motor.:D :D :D :D

Nice, but after breaking the stock seal, no port and polish? JK, lol. did you do the work yourself, was it hard? I bet that thing just screams now.

[ryann mx68]

what day u thinking about riding? ive got something smack in the middle of the day on sunday, so thats out for me.

monday?

[EXSailor]

I can be in for monday, where and when?

[ryann mx68]

yeah i did everything myself, i bought a service manual though.
this is my 1st 4 stroke, i didnt know anything about valves, cams, timing, etc.

2 stroke= with my eyes closed, 4 stroke not as bad as i thought, once you do it, its easy

[EXSailor]

oh yeah, I've had my motor apart about 10 times now, I can pretty much do it with my eyes closed. Never done bottom end though.

[ryann mx68]

im up to try highland park or where ever, i just like the idea of not driving for 2hrs and 20min. [thats 5 hrs of seat time-roundtrip]

i'll go in with no expectations that way i wont be dissapointed, like broad river [i had high hopes].....

[ryann mx68]

exsailor- just checked with my supervisor, im all set for monday where ever we go, no kids...to slow me down. haha!

[EXSailor]

Originally posted by ryann mx68
exsailor- just checked with my supervisor, im all set for monday where ever we go, no kids...to slow me down. haha!

works for me, and I like the idea of no expectations, broad river killed all the hype. Lets look for nice weather, the quads running good, thats all, and hope for the best.

[250R]

So what's the plan guys, ya'll going riding tommorrow? If so, i think I will join in.

[EXSailor]

were making the trip, Highland park in cedertown, GA. check your pm's 250r

[EXSailor]

OK, we (250r, ryann mx68, and myself) made the trip to Highland Park today. For starters, the trails are pretty decent, some are very technical, and for the most part not too bad. They are in the works of building an adult MX track (they allready have a pee-wee track, which we forgot to take a look at), which the ground breaking will happen this week. If I had to rate the trip overall, for an atv/dirtbike park I would say you should check it out. The worst part of the whole thing is the dust, HOLY $HIT, THE DUST. It was close to being worse that DP ever was (with 1/4 the bikes). If you were to plan a trip out there, try to schedule it either while it's raining or the day after a good rain. And outside of that, don't listen to ryann mx68 or 250r, THEY'RE LYING. None of it's true, not one bit, nothing happened, it was just an uneventful day........honest. LOL, see, it's the only acronym I use.

[ryann mx68]

pre-emptive strike?

i bet that guy on the pred 500 didnt know you were running a #310 main jet!!

LMFAO!!!!!.......well....that could be your problem right there.

[250R]

Whoo hoo, I finally got my computer fixed from a recent virus or some crap....too much porn I guess. Anyway, I had a blast riding and learned that you can completely disasseble and reassemble a 400EX in no time at all. I finally have coughed up all the dust from that last ride and am ready for the next go around, so let me know when you boys are ready.

[ryann mx68]

maybe we could hit dp next weekend. ive been wanting to go, but this heat is brutal...

i really need to get a hydration pac also

[MX450]

Hey any of you guys ride MX?

[ryann mx68]

i dont race anymore, but hit the tracks for fun. i still like to put some hot laps together, wherever we go riding.

[Bighead1]

I never officially raced but I've put together some laps on some good mx tracks

[MX450]

Thats cool, shouldnt be too much longer till im finished with the R, white fullbores are in the mail. Just some fine tuning and small things left.

We should meet up at a track sometime. Calhoun is the closest for me, im wantin to go to bremen though

Ive raced one time at calhoun before my YFZ had some problems, i havnt been ridin for close to a year now:eek2:

[Bighead1]

I'm loveing that seat man. lol. Ya I want to go down to bremen to. But I'm going to DP this weekend if anyone wants to ride.

[Z-Racer-5c]

My relocation to Jasper will be comp,ete on Monday! I will need to unload and get the house set up though. I may be looking for some ridding on the weekend of the 8th and 9th. HINT HINT! Have no idea where to go. It will all depend on how bad I ache from all of the lifting. Too many palm trees and too much dirt down in south Florida. The race tracks down here are no longer dusty, for it rains every day. Looking forward to meeting some of you in the near future!

Dennis

[ryann mx68]

zracer, weve only had 1 day of rain in about 2 months so......welcome back to the dust

i was thinking of a trip to DP, maybe next weekend

also that track in talking rock [near you] has since stopped atv's from riding there. not sure y, but i think some idiots ruined it for everyone

[Z-Racer-5c]

My wife workes in Canton. She will anyways. I will have to hook up with a few of you guys and do some ridding. I would like to go with you to DP. Wherever that is this weekend or whenever! I need some seat time. I haven't been ridding in awhile. I need to kick the dust off my quad! Looking ofrward to it!

Dennis

[ryann mx68]

heading to DP tommorrow [saturday]. anyone up for riding?

[Bighead1]

I went saturday. 9:00-4:00

[ryann mx68]

i was there also until 2:30, i bent a tie-rod on mx#4, sent me home early.

to bad, we could have rode. nobody posted, so i wasnt looking for anyone.

it was nice, not many people riding at all. kinda like having it all to yourself.

[Bighead1]

I agree. ^^ Now forgive me if I'm wrong but mx#4 is the smaller one in the woods (in the open).

[ryann mx68]

no, thats the "swamp" mx [has chain link fence around it]

mx #4 is out in the woods, maybe 15' or so wide, lots of elevation changes, mostly doubles. kinda a mx track through the woods.

you will almost ride by it and not even see it, there is only a small sign that says mx4. a good size berm blocks the view from the main trail.

[Bighead1]

Ya I know where you're talking about now. The berm hangs a left but you have to go to the right of the berm to get to the track. I didnt ride on it this time. But the last time (before saturday) I was there they were redoing it I guess. They just had it closed off, but that was a couple of weeks after christmas though.

[crazedape]

I think my brother and I are going to DP Wednesday. I have never been and I have heard that in the morning is the best time to ride because towards 11:00 the park gets extremely packed and it is difficult to ride with the amount of people out there. That is what I have heard and if anyone has any information discrediting that would be greatly appreciated.

[ryann mx68]

any weekday= you'll have the place to yourself, no matter what time you go

i went 2 saturdays ago, maybe 30 or so trucks in the day parking lot. hardly saw anyone on the tracks/trails

[adavis4]

any one going to dp this saturday, 7/22. Me and some friends are going out there. It has beena while since i have gone and its my friends first time since his big wreck out there. any one interested let me know, the more the better

[adavis4]

any one going to dp this saturday, 7/22. Me and some friends are going out there. It has beena while since i have gone and its my friends first time since his big wreck out there. any one interested let me know, the more the better

[adavis4]

any one going to dp this saturday, 7/22. Me and some friends are going out there. It has beena while since i have gone and its my friends first time since his big wreck out there. any one interested let me know, the more the better

[EXSailor]

I can't go on Saturday (wife's birthday), but I am going on Sunday, don't know if you want to or can change your plans. Anyone else want to go looks like this weekend will be nicer weather than we've been having lately. I will definately be there Sunday for anyone interested.

[ryann mx68]

i cant go :mad:

im sending my suspension to Derisi for a revalve and springs, and new rear link......so i will be happy soon :D

i should be able to go in 2 weeks, keep it posted

[EXSailor]

Next time then, I will have about three weeks sometime in August that the wife is going back to New York to visit my family, so I will be a free ridin fool, i'll post again when I find out what days she'll be gone. But sunday is still on.

[Bighead1]

I can't ride this weekend but I'm gonna go on saturday the 29 (which is in a week) if any body wants to go.

[luvmyex]

ill be going down to durhantown in Oct. any feedback on that place from you locals?

[Bighead1]

Awesome is all I can say.:D

[ryann mx68]

youll have a great time, no matter what or how you ride.

keep it posted when you go, maybe some of us will be there riding.

[luvmyex]

how about i post it now. done made reservations:D oct 13-15. right now there are 13 of us from atvnc going down. could this become a combined site group ride :devil:

[ryann mx68]

that would be cool, ill try my best to ride there sat 10/13 or sun 10/14.

when it gets closer post some pics of your bikes or let us know what cabin you got, and try and find you guys

[EXSailor]

allright guys, making another DP trip this Saturday if anyone is interested. All are welcome, let me know.

[Z-Racer-5c]

I would love to go but I have not gotten my truck yet so I have no ride. I should be getting it around the 10th of Aug. That is the plan anyway. I will keep in touch and let you know when I can travel.

Dennis

[Bighead1]

For those who have been to Durham town, do ya'll think a "motor stock" 400ex will be able to make a lap on the mx #1 track? Try to think about suspension aswell.

Well since I can't get anyone in SC to do anything, I guess I'll need to travel to GA to meet up and ride with people.

[ryann mx68]

a stock 400ex can do it, my 05 400ex made all the jumps last year.

you just have to make your landings just right though, or its gonna hurt

[luvmyex]

any of you guys have some pics of durhamtowns tracks? ill be down that way on oct 13. i cant wait to get there.

[EXSailor]

I don't have any pics of the big mx tracks, but here are a few of the swamp mx, it's an intermediate tracke in the woods. It's kind of hard to get pics of the big mx track because it's so big, but the swamp mx does'nt have a bad seat in the house.

[EXSailor]

swamp mx

[EXSailor]

swamp mx

[EXSailor]

another pic

[EXSailor]

DP swamp mx

[EXSailor]

last one

[ryann mx68]

looks like your running a little "rich" in those pics. maybe.......................check your main jet? :devil:

nice pics. when was that? before the fence was put up.

i need to get some pics taken there. nobody ever wants to run the camera though......

[luvmyex]

that looks like my kind of track. i cant wait to get there. post more if ya got em.

[ryann mx68]

thats the "swamp" mx track, there are now 6 mx tracks at DP.

last time i was there, 4 weeks ago, mx #5 and mx #6 were combined. it was so big, you coulndt memorize the jumps, [ i was lost, on the track], sounds weird.

i think that they have split them up now. mx#5 was about 2 miles long. i think mx #6 was about the same.

mx #4 is my favorite track there, make sure you hit this one. i think it is off of trail [B]

[ryann mx68]

Lmex, heres a link to another forum. its got some more pics of the tracks and stuff

http://www.georgiaoffroad.com/facility.php?show=gallery&facilityid=14

[EXSailor]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ryann mx68
[B]looks like your running a little "rich" in those pics. maybe.......................check your main jet? :devil:

OK, maybe that was a little funny!!!!!!!

A guy makes one little mistake, and he never hears the end of it, I LOVE IT!!!!!

So when's the next ride? Anybody got any plans?

And I like this pic, just wish the photographer had his timing down a little better.

[ryann mx68]

im gonna try for next weekend, sept 2nd [sat]or 3rd.

exsailor, whats your schedule lookin like?