Michigan Offroad Friendly Chat and Trip Planning.

may pop · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 5:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks Crusher
Heading to Silver lake tomorrow. Then a couple days on 2 tracks in the Baldwin area. Already spent a few hours north of Muskegon on forest roads. You guys are so lucky to live in a state that allows this and has National forests.

Ron

ORANGECRUSHer · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 6:09 pm Post subject:

Have fun. I'll be at work, Sad

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Yeah I think Michigan could give Cali a run for their money if it only wasn't for winter 3/4ths of the year. The outdoor rec is the only thing that keeps me in this state. It sure isn't the politics, or the drivers, or the roads, or the grumpy angry people, or the lyme diseased ticks, or the damned evil klompin' dancers!!!....
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Vanapplebomb · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:16 pm Post subject:

Hahahaha, klompin' dancers. Man, I avoid Tulip Time (stem fest) like the plague dispite being Dutch. I don't know why we call it "traditional Dutch dancing" when we invented the dang thing less than a hundred years ago. Laughing

Who is all going to the 131 Bug Run on Sunday, July 19? I'll be there!
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ORANGECRUSHer · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 4:37 am Post subject:

I'm glad you asked because I've been meaning to check out the date. I've been saying I'd like to build a few roof racks to bring and try to sell there, but it's been one distraction after another this year so far. I'd like to go, but if I don't have any racks to sell that's prime camping season and I prolly won't make it.
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hightop69 · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:49 pm Post subject:

Heading to Silver Lake this weekend and was wondering if anyone can give a dune report.
I haven't been there in 10yrs, but I remember the entrance and exit roads were very soft. Last time I had 4wd, this time I'll be bring my bus. I've tested it in the pinelands here in NJ and it can make it thru soft sand if I carry some speed, but if I remember there's a speed limit in those areas.
Here's a pic of my bus. If I make it thru I'll most likely be hanging at the beach or sand drag

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may pop · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:56 am Post subject:

Soft sand on the entrance road 2 weeks ago.
Be sure to air down to around 10-12 LBS.
If you want trails to ride PM me and Ill call with lots to try.
If nothing else stop at Cherry Point on the south side of town and get some turn-overs or coffee cake.

Ron

InkyLewis · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 6:50 am Post subject:

I was up there last weekend, the entrence was pretty soft plus lots of whoops. If you air down you should be fine, i ran 7 psi in my rears.

Dan Rudd · Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:37 am Post subject:

Looking forward to Silver Lake this weekend! My son is off to college next week so this is the last hoorah for us for a bit.

Last time up we had lousy weather. It poured rain which made for a sandrail full of real heavy sand. So much for the weight to horsepower ratio that already sucked, but add in a few hundred pounds of extra wet sand and it made for a rough weekend.

We made some improvements for this trip. Cutting brake so we might actually be able to turn, Webber 44, canvas body panels to try to keep out some sand, and some general tweaking and tuning. I hope it all comes together!

Vanapplebomb

It's warming up outside and making me itchy to get cranking on the project again. I untarpped my frame for the first time in a couple years this past weekend. Can't wait to start setting things up.

Any other Michiganders getting the projects out to work on? What are your spring updates? Any cool trips planned this summer?
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Outatime

I got some primer on our Baja this past weekend. First trip to the Dunes is May 6th, then two weekends a month until October.

Hope to meet up with some Samba MI members. I met DaveT when we swapped rear bumpers.

Vanapplebomb

Dave is a good guy. Glad you got to meet him. Loads of parts too if you are in need.
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danielzink

Subarail is up and running like beast....

The wife and I are currently looking for cabins up and down the M-72 corridor...anywhere from Grayling to Kalkaska to Mio(ish)....to do some trail riding...

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BUGGUTZ

That is my neck of the woods. I will have to keep my eyes peeled for your ride. Just FYI Grayling is all jacked up these days. Detours and one lane bridges all over. Main bridge in town is out til end of July.
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madmike

good to know Thanks,Madmike
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BUGGUTZ

Hey Mike, are you interested in doing a TH350 quick rebuild for me? Same one we talked about a few years ago when I swapped ya that 5 rib.
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madmike

Just seen this,, Yea I can do it,
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Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"

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14 months later. lol your all over it. Laughing

madmike

I never on this off road Page, and he must of lost my Phone # Laughing

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Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"

BUGGUTZ

Hmmm... is it bad that I dont remember what project that was? I did find your number Mike. Maybe next year lol!
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Vanapplebomb

Alright, has anybody done any work on trying to push southern Michigan counties to open up sections of state land for Off Road driving? I would love to see some state land areas open up seasonal roads or a dedicated trail or two for off road vehicles.
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