TWO FREE POWERSPORTS WEEKENDS IN MICHIGAN

uring the days of August 19-20, Free ORV Weekend is a great time to see, experience and test out Michigan’s off-road vehicle trails. Residents and out-of-state visitors can legally ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes, and the state’s six scramble areas, on two back-to-back days without an ORV license or trail permit.

• All other ORV rules and laws still apply.

• You must supply your own ORV.

• Typically, there is an entrance fee at Holly Oaks ORV Park (although no Recreation Passport required), but the fee is waived this year.

Midwest Rider will announce Michigan’s 2024 Free Snowmobiling Weekend dates in our next issue when they are released. Like Free ORV Weekend, you can ignite (or reignite) your love of winter trail riding with two back-to-back days of free snowmobiling! Each year, you legally can ride without the requirement of a snowmobile registration or trail permit.

• Residents and out-of-state visitors legally can ride more than 6,000 miles of DNR-designated snowmobile trails, public roads and public lands (where authorized).

• The snowmobile trail permit and registration requirement is waived.

• All other snowmobile rules and regulations still apply.

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• The Recreation Passport is required where applicable. The Michigan Legislature approved bills to create an opportunity for experienced riders to bring along friends new to the sport who may get hooked on the experience for a lifetime.

X2 SLIM-P LONG RANGE GMRS/ FRS HELMET COMMUNICATOR

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The ChatterBox X2 Slim-p is the latest GMRS/FRS radio helmet communicator. This radio technology allows an unlimited amount of riders to communicate together up to a five mile radius. You can even communicate with a GMRS/FRS campsite Walkie Talkie. Its Bluetooth technology allows the X2 Slim-p to pair with your smart phone and other devices for calls, music, and GPS. The X2 Slim-p is easy to use and operates via a single control knob so it can be used with gloves on. Wireless PushTo-Talk button allows you to communicate to others when you need to speak, but enjoy complete silence when you don’t. Each unit comes with the latest in Chatterbox headset

ROX SPEED FX BH2 bar-end hooks

ROXSPEEDFX.COM technology like Hi-fidelity speakers and noise suppressing microphones. The X2 Slim-p uses a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery that lasts up to 8-10 hours of use and 20 hours of standby. Perfect for riding in canyons, trails, forests, mountains, dunes, highways, cities, or wherever you adventure.

The BH2 Hook is designed to improve grip and control during aggressive riding and maneuvers. By adding the BH2 Hooks to your bars you will stay connected with your sled’s handlebars and feel good doing it. Constructed of extremely durable UHMW, these are shatter-resistant upon impact. BH2 Bar-End Hooks are sold in pairs.

Fitment: These are designed to fit most aluminum snowmobile handlebars that have a straight profile (no bends at the ends). Some handlebars may require you to drill out the barend to allow the hook to slide in. These are not intended to work with Chromoly/Steel bars due to the large inside diameter of that style handlebar.