looks like it is pretty nice outside, so I am about to go find a shop and let them fix my breaks. Then i am going to the river. see you guys later.

Tyler

 

Well. Not going to be able to ride for about a week now. My rear break master cylinder is out. I took it off and there is a leak in the bottom seal. It is pumping air into the lines, and thats why there is no breaks [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] so I ordered another one for the quad, and it cost a 100 smack-a-roos. well, anyways, I'll be riding next weekend if anyone wants to go. I have been thinking about going to a track to ride, so if ayone wants to go to a track, let me know. If there are no takers, I'll be at the river all day next Friday or Saturday. see you guys later.

Tyler

 

Wow...we had a great turnout. I think it was the best turnout we have ever had, even more than the Prague ride a while back.

For those of you who couldn't make it, you really missed out on a great time. There were around 30 people there, we cooked and talked and rode and planned (at least partially) a trip to SE. Oklahoma riding out of Rattan and Cloudy. If you are interested please let us know. The ride will be sometime in September...if you want to let us know...the way we will determine the dates is to have all interested parties submit the dates that they CAN NOT go and we can try to pair it down from there.

I appologize in advance because I KNOW I will miss or skip or forget SOMEONE...and for that I appologize..but I am going to TRY and list all of those who attended the meeting...lets see how I did.

Bob
Keith
Mike
Mark
Dax
Brandon
Brandon Jr
Christie
Brent
Shane
Shawna (sp?)
Kent
Aaron
Jason
Missy
Jason & Missy's Child (Name escapes me)
James
Angela
Gordon
Ginny (sp?)
Jason & Missy's friends (Name escapes me)
Bill
Peggy

If I missed you I AM VERY SORRY and again I appologize, let me know if I missed anyone.

Bob

 

Keith.

We have been meeting on the last Saturday of the month each month for the last few months (or at least trying to). Anyone interested in going on the SE Oklahoma ride might want to take a look at my pictue page, there are som pics of the area in question on my page.


Bob

 

Bob,

The friends were my wife's ex-husband, Brian and his wife, Katie. The oldest young 'en was Brian Dale (he was riding his white extreme 50). The little 'en riding with Missy was Trevor (aka Meathead).

I learned a few things yesterday so I will try to reflect on them now. Not necessarily in this order:


1. I should not try to compete with Braum's, because I'm not very good at making Ice Cream.

2. I should ALMOST always listen to my wife (she was wrong about bringing an extra pair of shorts!)

3. I am NOT a river boat captain.

4. Grizzly's do NOT float!!

5. A special thanks to Gordon: I learned how to successfully resize a picture.

As far as riding in S.E. OK, Missy and I probably can ride next weekend. After that, I will probably have to work every Friday and Saturday night. (what a weekend killer!!)

We had an absolute blast!! We really appreciate everyone's hospitality & I especially thank my new pit crew (without whom I wouldn't have gotten the beast dried out in time to save it's life)


Once again, Thanks to everyone for making for an incredible day!!

Jason "I didn't think it was that deep" Brinker

 

Jason,

I too have considered some mooifications to my mechanized beast of burden. That being said (I seem to use that phrase a lot these days) I would like to inquire a little about your two latest modifications. As for the trolling motor, how many pounds thrust did you opt for and did you go with Minnkota or Eagle? Did you retain the traditional tiller steering mechanism or did you upgrade to one of the newer foot level designs? And on that bilge pump, how many GPH are you getting and did you go with the trusty old Rule or use an Atwood? Just curious as I may be seeking to add similar after market equipment to my Suzuki. Oh yes...I see that you have a Yamaha, will I need any kind of adapters for a Minnkota bow mount?


Bob "Always eager to learn" Bobman

 

Bob,

After much field testing, I found the battery on the Grizz to be insufficient for proper navigation. I think that even with a 500W generator, the old troller wouldn't be enough. I have even considered a Mercury 150 outboard, but have come to the conclusion that it would be like trying to push a house foundation over water with an oscillating fan. Floatation is the key. I am considering an attempt at installing air bags or pontoons.

As for the bilge pump, I have also seeked a refund. I made a startling discovery yesterday. This particular vessel has been equipped with a number of drain plugs (I believe we found a dozen or so yesterday that release somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 gallons of river water). These seem to serve their purpose for the mentally challenged operators that use their machines for a submarine.

I will keep you posted on the progress of the floatation devices.

Jason "I always learn things the hard way" Brinker

 

Ok guys, Ginny and I crossed back into Texas today about 3PM. We had a BLAST. You guys were fun to hang out with and we are looking forward to the next ride. All the weekends look ok now for September. I think we should schedule the ride/meeting as soon as possible to let people plan their schedules. If we could ride the last Saturday of the month, it would work well for us at least.
Some notes and observations
1. You guys are lucky to have Purcell to ride.
2. Let's consider moving down river toward Ada
3. Maybe have a ride at Lake Murray
4. Chip in some money for the hamburgers. They were great. The hotlinks were worth the trip.


Our side trip to Lake Murray was pretty good. We met another Texan there form Pilot Point. He will make the SE Oklahoma trip for sure.

JAMES would have died with what we saw at Lake Murray. He needs to look at Lake Murray for a positive impact on what ATVS can do for an area. They had cabins, restaurants, stores, ATVs., horses, boats, boat and RV storage, RV rentals, platoon boats, wave runners, minature golf, real golf, a nice swimming pool, etc etc etc. It was amazing what an area can have to improve their way of life.
I never knew Lake Murray was so nice
See you guys next month

PS...Jason, I did not see your red and green running lights on your wave sinker. You might get that fixed before you venture into other waters. IN Texas, They will give you a ticket for no running lights.
Gordon

 

Gordon...

Much as we would like to, the ATV Community can not claim to be revenue generating source for the attractions and benefits that have been made to Lake Murray....Lake Murray has been one of the premiere lake resort communities in Oklahoma long before ATV's ever crossed the terrain. BUt maybe we can make them believe that it was all due to ATV's....Hahahaha


Bob

 

First meeting I miss, turns out to be the best. I hate my Quad [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img]

Tyler