doug Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hey Gang, Myself and some friends are coming from Canada side to ride at Silver Lake September 25th, 26th, 27th. Some of us for the first time! So, I'm madly trying to get some parts together for my bike, including paddle tires. Would be great to meet up with anyone in the area? Couple questions - 1. Some of the guys want to crash a cottage - any recommendations? From what I've learned there are none right on the dunes. (In other words - trucking to get there from a couple miles away) 2. Paddle Tires - any where you can rent these? (we're coming from over 10 hours away, so we won't be using them a lot. Hard to justify purchasing) 3. I've posted in the want ads, but I really need a stator. If you have something can you PM me? 4. Weather wise - does rain ruin the riding? Usually I don't mind rain because it keeps the dust down. 5. Anything else we should know? Thanks & hopefully see some of you guys out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DopeyTripod Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Hey Gang, Myself and some friends are coming from Canada side to ride at Silver Lake September 25th, 26th, 27th. Some of us for the first time! So, I'm madly trying to get some parts together for my bike, including paddle tires. Would be great to meet up with anyone in the area? Couple questions - 1. Some of the guys want to crash a cottage - any recommendations? From what I've learned there are none right on the dunes. (In other words - trucking to get there from a couple miles away) 2. Paddle Tires - any where you can rent these? (we're coming from over 10 hours away, so we won't be using them a lot. Hard to justify purchasing) 3. I've posted in the want ads, but I really need a stator. If you have something can you PM me? 4. Weather wise - does rain ruin the riding? Usually I don't mind rain because it keeps the dust down. 5. Anything else we should know? Thanks & hopefully see some of you guys out! just google silver lake sand dunes and you get a ton of links to places to rent. yeah theres no places to rent "on the dunes" but pretty close to the entrance. you really dont have to have paddle tires. you will be able to go any where you want with out them. not sayin they dont help, but its not worth the $$ to buy them just 1 time. I dont know of any place htat rents them. no help on the stator. craigslist?? as long as its not heavy raining the dunes are allways fun!! but yeah alot more fun when its 85 and sunny with a light breeze of Lake Michigan!! make sure you have spark arestors and flags/ whips. follow the direction (clockwise) lots of pics and answers here too.http://www.silverlakeforum.com/index.php have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.b.west Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 We may be going up that weekend also. I ride a black and white banshee not front fenders and am usually riding with a Polaris Outlaw 500 and a Honda 300ex. It is definitely nicer when it is sunny or at least when it is cooler out. There is no dust out on the dunes, it is a coarse heavy sand. It falls very quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 We may be going up that weekend also. I ride a black and white banshee not front fenders and am usually riding with a Polaris Outlaw 500 and a Honda 300ex. It is definitely nicer when it is sunny or at least when it is cooler out. There is no dust out on the dunes, it is a coarse heavy sand. It falls very quick. Hey There - Will look for you. We're a growing group - I'll be riding an '06 Special Edition Shee (yellow/black). I have a couple buddies on yfz450's, another on a trx250 trike, another Banshee (toomeyshele), on and on. We're staying at Sierra sands. Where are you staying? Have you had any trouble running your T5's at the dunes? I'm guessing you have the hush kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomeySheeLE Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 HeeeeHaww There will also be a group from planetsand/atvdragracers that will be there during that weekend, I think they have upwards of 10 folks in their group as well. Met them once, seem like a great bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.b.west Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Hey There - Will look for you. We're a growing group - I'll be riding an '06 Special Edition Shee (yellow/black). I have a couple buddies on yfz450's, another on a trx250 trike, another Banshee (toomeyshele), on and on. We're staying at Sierra sands. Where are you staying? Have you had any trouble running your T5's at the dunes? I'm guessing you have the hush kit. I do not have a hush kit, I have the old style toomey spark arrestors but I made some special end caps that go in the end of the spark arrestors. I was checked last weekend at 96db. They let you in at 98db so no problems. We usually stay at the state campground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.b.west Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Looks like I will be up there that weekend but only sunday. I have a black and white banshee and will be riding with a blue 660 raptor and a yellow 300ex. If you see us say hi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) Well, we made it there and back alive. Best ride ever. Got some pics up if anyone cares. http://www.loneatv.com Edited October 1, 2009 by doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DopeyTripod Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) Well, we made it there and back alive. Best ride ever. Got some pics up if anyone cares. http://www.loneatv.com great pics man Edited October 5, 2009 by DopeyTripod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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