ThE_BaNsHeE_mAn88 Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 ok in the spring me and a bunch of my freinds are going to silver lake sand dunes for a couple of days. i was woundering if you need a spark arrestor to drive out there? is there camp sites were you can stay? and how is the riding? i know there is another one but i cant remember right now. but all the help would be great.oh ya are the hills good for jumping? thanks ahead of time. Derick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoholbanshee Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 You must have spark arrestors. I would say buy them now. They get top dollar for them at duneland (store at the entrance to the dunes). There are afew good hills to jump on, if thats your thing. Some nice flats to drag on. Just a real nice ride area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4strokessuck Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Sorry to hijack banshee man but I was thinking of doing the same thing. How about hills, are they a challenge, and about how tall are they? Around here, I ride sand quarries and have done alot of hills in Lacey Twp. that are about 50-75ft. with about a 45-60 degree incline. I see pictures of Glamis and am dying to ride dunes but michigan is the closest thing to NJ. Is it worth the travel and fees? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThE_BaNsHeE_mAn88 Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Sorry to hijack banshee man but I was thinking of doing the same thing. How about hills, are they a challenge, and about how tall are they? Around here, I ride sand quarries and have done alot of hills in Lacey Twp. that are about 50-75ft. with about a 45-60 degree incline. I see pictures of Glamis and am dying to ride dunes but michigan is the closest thing to NJ. Is it worth the travel and fees? Thanks. no problem man. but when are you going to go? me and my friends are going to make the trip in the first week of june proble for three or so days. but i mean drag racing isnt realy my thing. every riding spot i got to has to have jumps if it doesnt i wont ride there, i dont like flat ground. but can you camp there?and how much is the fine for not having a spark arrestor, because i dont know were to get one for my DG pipes. Derick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeDan Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 no problem man. but when are you going to go? me and my friends are going to make the trip in the first week of june proble for three or so days. but i mean drag racing isnt realy my thing. every riding spot i got to has to have jumps if it doesnt i wont ride there, i dont like flat ground. but can you camp there?and how much is the fine for not having a spark arrestor, because i dont know were to get one for my DG pipes. Derick derrick..... there is camping but not right on the dunes.... and as far as the spark arrestors they wont even let you on the dunes without them.... you can get the clamp on sparky's for like 70.00 a piece at RMATV and also they do DB testing as well and the limit is 98DB....just to let ya know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThE_BaNsHeE_mAn88 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 ok thanks dan. i dont think my bikeis over 98 DB. son of a bitch i dont feel like spending $140 on a spark arrestor im only going to use once. what else can i do about the spark arrestor thing? Derick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 You can put the bike in the back of the truck, and pull it in the dunes...then get a $150.00 ticket when (not if) they catch you.... Sucks...but, you really should run 'em. They are not as strict on the db level....on a holiday weekend, just about everyone is getting checked...but, less busy weekends they are more lax... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shee-Male Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Silver lake (Mears) has a good website, you can find all the parking, passes, & park info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheefreak Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Sometimes there are bad ass jumps there, sometimes not so much. The dunes change all the time. Even from day to day on dry windy days. But if you haven't ridden dunes, it is definately worth at least one trip to check it out. I am hooked, I go as much as possible. Oh, and if you spend enough time at the dunes, the drag stip will call out to you. It is uncontrollable LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06BaNsHeE Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Sometimes there are bad ass jumps there, sometimes not so much. The dunes change all the time. Even from day to day on dry windy days. But if you haven't ridden dunes, it is definately worth at least one trip to check it out. I am hooked, I go as much as possible. Oh, and if you spend enough time at the dunes, the drag stip will call out to you. It is uncontrollable LOL. I second that except I used to only trail ride but there was always this long street right before the trails that Alot of people will meet up and just race up and down all day until the cops come and we all just dip to the trails.Ahh those good ol days I used to think racing was gay.(I was on a 4poke)Then I finnally got a shee and now im SICK in the head about this thing all my money goes into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 You definently need spark arrestors or they won't let you out there.You could always throw the stock silencers on there for the trip or get some pretty cheap on ebay or a fellow member on here.As for places to stay I would suggest Val Du Lakes campground or Silver City campgrounds if you want a drinking and party type place to stay or if you just want a cheap place to stay then I would suggest the state park campgrounds.Don't forget the flag ,there about $25 if I remember and you can get them at the store right at the park entrance and you will need a voucher to get in on the weekends after Memorial day and you will have to get a state offroad sticker and either a daily pass to get in the park pr a seasonal for a little more.The sand changes daily so some days there are more jumps then other times but you should be able to find some there.Most of the hills are peaked pretty good in the spring because of all the wind from the winter.We will be there in April for sure And we are gonna try to go once a month or so this summer so maybe we will see you out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThE_BaNsHeE_mAn88 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 You definently need spark arrestors or they won't let you out there.You could always throw the stock silencers on there for the trip or get some pretty cheap on ebay or a fellow member on here.As for places to stay I would suggest Val Du Lakes campground or Silver City campgrounds if you want a drinking and party type place to stay or if you just want a cheap place to stay then I would suggest the state park campgrounds.Don't forget the flag ,there about $25 if I remember and you can get them at the store right at the park entrance and you will need a voucher to get in on the weekends after Memorial day and you will have to get a state offroad sticker and either a daily pass to get in the park pr a seasonal for a little more.The sand changes daily so some days there are more jumps then other times but you should be able to find some there.Most of the hills are peaked pretty good in the spring because of all the wind from the winter.We will be there in April for sure And we are gonna try to go once a month or so this summer so maybe we will see you out there how much is a voucher? and what is the good partyplace? and if i where going to go there for a few days how much will it cost to just get into the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4strokessuck Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Yo I found a good website for regulations for the dunes: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-1...34760--,00.html Now that I read that, I have some more questions: How much is it to get into the dunes? How much is the Michigan State Park Motor Vehicle Permit? Do I need that for my Banshee AND my truck? Even if the truck stays in the lot? How much is a Michigan ORV Registration? Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Alright the vouchers are free all they do is garuntee you a spot getting in the park.They go by 2hour increments starting at I believe 7Am.The ORV sticker last year was $16.25 and its probably going to go up this year a little.A day pass into the park I believe was around $6.00 a day or around $25 for a seasonal.I don't think you need a orv for the truck if it just stays in the parking lot.They should post the prices on the website you posted later in the year when they decide the prices for 07.You have to be 21 to stay at Silver city campground and that is a definent party place and 18 to stay at Val Du and that is also a party place.Val Du use to be more of a party place then it is now but if you go on a busy weekend then it is fun and Val Du has the Bikini Bar thats pretty fun also on a busy weekend.Last year when we stayed at Val Du there were some guys having a bachelor party there and they had strippers there :biggrin: .I was surprised to see what girls will do for a beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 RACING Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Heres a couple pics of some of the areas here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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