XXDEF1ANTXX Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 I planned a trip to Rockhouse in HM May 30 - June 2nd, I have reserved and sent the deposit for a lodge in Man. What should I expect with these trails? How do banshees do on them? My bike is already set up for east coast trail riding, but I have time to make improvements. The machines that are going are: My banshee and XR650R Blaster 2 YFZ450s 2 WR250s Any advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialblend07 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 I don't have first hand knowledge, but my buddy has been and said you need a utility ATV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftdT4R Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 I always go on Yotube and watch GoPro videos before I go anywhere. Looks fine to me based on the 10 min of the video I watched online. Plenty of bike there. A buddy of mine did some trails down there on a 400EX a number of years back but I've never been so I can't say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXDEF1ANTXX Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Thanks for the pics and review. I have a rear 6pack rack coming soon, figured having an extra 2 gals of gas on me would be a good idea. Will also be putting my bigger tank back on my 650R. Skid plates should be here tomorrow as well, still haven't decided on tires yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyshee01 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 I'm also planning a trip there. Any heads up on the best trails? What i'd like to do is climb some hills and hit trails that aren't like dirt roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXDEF1ANTXX Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 12 hours ago, jeremyshee01 said: I'm also planning a trip there. Any heads up on the best trails? What i'd like to do is climb some hills and hit trails that aren't like dirt roads. We are doing Rockhouse, seems to be the best mix of everything from what I have read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZillaFreak Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 worse part was the narrow trails with 2 way traffic. We actually had a head on wreck there in the group. The quad hit a rzr around a blind turn. Both parties were at fault, the rzr was on the inside of a turn when he should have been on the outside, the guy on the can-am in our group was going a little fast (a lot fast) and lucky he didn't die, just got a messed up some. Like david said, carry fuel. Also carry oil as there were some gas stations you can ride too. We didn't ride at Rockhouse but check into them having gas stations away from camp. Gas is very important. Or just have someone with a sxs carry the fuel for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXDEF1ANTXX Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 On 2/25/2019 at 9:29 AM, ZillaFreak said: worse part was the narrow trails with 2 way traffic. We actually had a head on wreck there in the group. The quad hit a rzr around a blind turn. Both parties were at fault, the rzr was on the inside of a turn when he should have been on the outside, the guy on the can-am in our group was going a little fast (a lot fast) and lucky he didn't die, just got a messed up some. Like david said, carry fuel. Also carry oil as there were some gas stations you can ride too. We didn't ride at Rockhouse but check into them having gas stations away from camp. Gas is very important. Or just have someone with a sxs carry the fuel for you. Man and Gilbert have gas stations from what I have been reading. The 2 way trails kind of worry me, but they are like that in Marienville (Allegheny National Forrest in PA) so I do know the rules and what not. I am not overly concerned with fuel as I just got one of those 6 pack rack grab bars to carry a 2 gallon can or I may buy a rotopax set up and fab something up. I am only running a stock motor with a 2-1 setup as well so hopefully it will be better on gas than duals and also be better on my thumb. I put a bunch of money into my suspension as well and planned on only doing easier stuff with the banshee, I will use my big XR650R on some of the trickier stuff. That thing is a monster. Anyways, I still have two spots left in the rental lodge if anyone is interested in going May 30th-June 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.