Dinner Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Hey, was wondering how many of you go riding in Silver Lake during the spring, preferably April. Me and some friends are thinking about heading down there in April, during the off season. Somewhat cold, but the sand will be nice. So does anyone go during April?, and what is the sand like, weather like, whatever you can tell me. I know its far away im just thinking :laugh: Dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuba147 Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Its really hit or miss with the weather. I go more in April,May, September, and October due to work. Sand depends on rain and wind. I love it when the sand is like sugar :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee dave Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I live here in Michigan and like scuba147 says, it's hit or miss. My buddies and I hit it as much as possible throughout the year from early spring to late fall. Coming up in 07, DNR is doing major changes in the park that will make the trip almost a waste of time as far as I am concered. They already made a 25 mph speed zone along the beach, which I can understand during the busy season. Now they are going to be posting a 35 mph speed limit throughout the dunes plus you wont be able to tow any vehicles to and into the dunes because of local complaints. I know almost all sport quads do not have speedometers so if you get pulled over and ticketed for speeding, it's the DNRs word against yours. :mad: Just thought I would pass that on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platinumjason Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Supposly the speed limit for the whole dunes area was a rumor that is untrue. As for the whole towing thing the DNR would look away before but because of Jeep rental place right on the corner complaining about the buggy rentals getting towed in saying its ruining business. I go as ofter as possible in summer, usually every other weekend as long as my Banshee decides not to blow. If we get a few days durning summer with hot temps and no rain the sand is like sugar and its great but MI weather is so unpredictable its crazy. Snow one day and a high of 70 the next. You never know. I like the middle of summer myself watching everyone drag race and seeing all of the rides lined up along the lakes shore. Usually some hotties running around too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfnet1 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 It's true supposidly the local cops will be cracking down on towing in but you will still be able to use a truck bed or a tow bar for everything so that shouldn't be to big of a deal. And it is all cause of Floyd the guy who owns the Jeep rental place around the corner. He didn't want to have to have to use vouchers and thought it was unfair so he complained and we will just have to see what happens. I will be up there alot this comming year. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 You guys are killing me.... Just got back from closing weekend a few weeks ago, you're already talking about going again?? LOL...yeah, plan on being there a lot next year. This was a learning, test and tune year. Next year I just wanna ride!! :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassbanshee479 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I cant wait till next year, sould be a good time seeing how close dave and my bikes are. may just have to hold to that 10 mill crank see ya all up there in the spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rriggs Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 they tried to pass the speed limit thing but didnt fly, its still 25 mph on the beach, but who actually obeys that? LOL let me know when you guys are heading back over...im planning on opening weekend which will more than likely be a bit on the chilly side, but i dont mind...long johns and winter jacket go on easily enough.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Got that right, Rod... As long as there's no 40MPH wind, I can bundle up and handle it...LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam97 Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Say what you want, but I usually wait until the last week of April or the first week of May due to the cold...... My first trip there was the first time I rode my shee (coming from only a blaster ) and it was like 40 and rainy on Friday. I was drenched and freezing after like 1-2 hour ride. The quad was covered with wet sand. It sucked . On saturday and sunday, it was freaking 60 something and sunny. Perfect weather, and I was hooked. I go about once a month may through september, but may go more this year, since I graduate from college in May :biggrin: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfnet1 Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 So my good friends who have 2 cottages up at silver got a letter the other day explaining that there will be no towing in. A tow bar will be allowed but you will only be allowed to tow bar 1 atv. So that sucks for alot of us as getting a trailer voucher is a bitc*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassbanshee479 Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 thats why I bought a lifted four wheel drive truck. now I just put the bike in the back and drive right in. not the most cost effective but it works none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfnet1 Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 My Truck Isnt Lifted but non the less it fits in the bed and will be going into the dunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinner Posted December 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 We are hopefully still going in April. My friend that is planing it is building a new project trike(250R) so he says money might be tight. I'm really hoping to get out there sometime next year, hopefully a day when some of you fellow HQ'rs are out there :thumbsup: What are the rules on Db levels? And we'll probably be trailering our toys down, and some in the bed of trucks,lol. Thanks :biggrin: Dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeDan Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 We are hopefully still going in April. My friend that is planing it is building a new project trike(250R) so he says money might be tight. I'm really hoping to get out there sometime next year, hopefully a day when some of you fellow HQ'rs are out there :thumbsup: What are the rules on Db levels? And we'll probably be trailering our toys down, and some in the bed of trucks,lol. Thanks :biggrin: Dinner 98 db's is max from what i understand so make sure the packing is new....and as always in MI spark arresters are a must and they do check also need the obvious orv sticker and daily state park sticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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