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The Evolution of Modern ATVs Part III
By: Chas McHenry Every good story, true or fiction, has an antagonist. Ours does as well; one of them is called the CPSC. It stands for the Consumer Products Safety Commission, although I generally use much more colorful words, coupled with varied expressions, when conversing about it. This group of people, backed by the Justice Department, was able to completely ban three-wheeled ATVs. To say they were completely wrong in doing what they did would be unfair on my part; to say they were completely justified would be just as unfair. There is speculation on why the ban of three-wheelers was pushed for so hard, but never in history has our government truly outlawed a mode of transportation before. By December 30, 1988, the CPSC had made the agreement with the manufacturers and gotten them to agree to stop any importation and sale of three-wheeled ATVs. Any new ATVs had to be sold with warning stickers and age determinations on riders, and some sort of safety course needed to be offered. Their claims were that of the 2.5 million ATVs in use, between 1979 and 1987, there were 880 deaths and 300,000 injuries, and over half of them were reported to be riders under the age of 16. In all the government studies conducted, including all the YouTube videos you can still see today, three-wheeled ATVs were considered to be poorly designed and highly flawed machines. The CPSC was actually pushing for a full buyback program from each of the manufacturers to make the deal. It was not included in the final “Consent Decree,” as the legislation has been called, because in 1988 it would have cost in the area of $7 billion, and that was thought to be an extreme end. It is commonly believed that this ban would have an end by the year 1998; however, in the CPSIA article I, section 232 published in 1990, the ban is upheld continuously until January of 2001, where it is agreed to be kept in perpetuity under the name of the ATV Action Plan. Revisions of this have been made
as recently as 2007, and its last printing was in 2008. All these goings on pushed the manufacturers to concentrate on licking their wounds and continuing the updating and improvements on our modern four-wheelers. Facing lost sales and a seemingly angry majority of potential customers, it was a very stressful time for the manufacturers, even though four-wheeled ATV sales were climbing. If it is true that every cloud has a silver lining, then our silver lining here must surely be the improvements made to the machines to get them to the point where they are now, and the safety measures started. If you think about the engineering these companies have done over the last 30 some years and are continuing to do today, our humble little machines have taken quite a leap to become some of the most aggressive machines on the planet. To think, at the start of this we had two basic machines. One was a fiberglass bodied cart with a snowmobile or lawn mower engine, and one a hijacked minibike frame with some serious imagination and a few flotation tires. Now we are riding around our yards, fields and forests on some of the most rugged and capable machines built for extreme conditions that have been built yet. It kind of makes you feel a little lucky. Along with the improvements to the machines came more scrutinized design, better safety features, and, most importantly, mandatory safety recommendations for machines and users. I am not the biggest fan of legislation, and I hate being told what to do, but on the other hand, I read directions before I put something together and ask for directions when I’m lost (mostly just to keep the wife from picking on me). I cannot tell you how many parents I have had come up to me after a Youth Safety Course and tell me they had learned things just from watching the course. The simplest of things can help you, and just being reminded of them sometimes makes a lot of difference. For example, the “always wear a helmet” stickers on our machines now
probably have gotten me to stop and put my helmet on more often then I normally would have beforehand. Also consider the peace of mind knowing we can throttle down a machine right there at the throttle and our children won’t be able to run the thing flat out with their hair on fire on a quarter acre lot next to a heavily traveled two lane blacktop road. Too often, we have to learn from other people’s mistakes. The evolution of our machines is inevitable; the more ideas someone gets, the more ideas another person will have using the first ideas as a guide. I joke around sometimes that with the side-by-sides on the market now, we’ve almost re-engineered ourselves into a Willy’s Jeep. And then I can’t help but wonder if the Willy’s had been designed as good as the side-by-sides of today, what would the side-by-sides look like now? And ironically enough, Jeeps were given a truly horrible reputation for flipping over and killing people. It took quite a while for the whole idea of human error and pushing them too far past their limits to come about as an acceptable cause. Evolving the rider and safety gear as much or more than the machines we use will always result in safer outings. The younger we start teaching proper riding, proper gear and the reasons for it, and respect for the areas we ride in, the better the environment as a whole will become for ATVs. There are now machines that top 1000cc’s, probably capable of climbing just about anything and probably at a pretty high rate of speed, along with enough options and mods for the machines to probably double the HP and make them into truly awe-inspiring tools for pushing the envelope and bringing back the craziness we all enjoyed in our youth. I’m looking forward to the next 30 years of ATVs and the things we will see that will make us say, “Now why didn’t I think of that?” Either way, it’s going to be interesting to watch and be a part of.
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Trail Survival Kit. – What you need while out on the trail. By: The Rec Rider Crew with input from Swapcat Racing and Dan Martin Ok, so we have all been there ... broken down miles into the trail ride and that one tool we needed is not there. So the guys at Rec Rider, along with some input from our loyal Facebook followers, have compiled a list of things we have needed ... and not had while out on the trail. A special thanks to Swampcat Racing and Dave Martin, who are a few of our loyal Facebook followers, for their input. Don’t follow us of Facebook!? Then you better pony up troops and get on board with the Rec Rider Army!
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8mm, 10mm, 12mm, (13mm if your machine got it), 14mm and 17mm wrench and socket kit, allen key set, screwdrivers, nipex adjustable wrench, air pump/CO2 pump, gorilla tape, bike master wire pliers with safety wire, a tire plug kit/tube patch kit (on our dirtbike rides, we carry a 21” tube, as it can be used front or back in emergency), tire spoons, and a emergency first aid kit. Here is what our Facebook friends had to say, and remember, if you’re not a Facebook follower yet get on board and check out the Rec Rider Army Application forms in this issue! We need troops to help grow our sport!
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“Registration/ Insurance, two bungee cords, ratchet strap, air compressor, tire plug kits, spare fuses, electrical tape, spark plugs, zip ties, bailing wire, hose tape, sockets, and torque wrenches. Vice grips, mini hammer, screwdrivers, duct tape, flashlight, shop towel, ponchos, first aid kit, saw (folding) and a siphon… I forgot the multi tool I keep on my belt when listing stuff above. We use on-rack storage, but the best storage I have seen for sport quads is a 4” PVC pipe with two cleanouts on the ends -- 100% waterproof and will zip tie either behind the front bumper or under the rear grab bar.
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“Map, not a GPS in case batteries fail. Fire starter kit, a canned air horn like boats use. Big green trash bags in case you have to sleep out, and they make good ponchos also. A pencil flare gun, which has two uses -- one to start fires and two to signal for help. Knife. When you share the trails with bobcats and bears, coyotes and such, it’s nice to have some protection.”
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and why we need to change it! By: Dick Lepley, Executive Director, PaOHV Today’s language is full of acronyms, like RULWA for example. If you’re a PaOHV member, you probably recognize RULWA as the Recreational Use of Land and Water Act, and you know that PaOHV has been in the middle of the struggle to change RULWA language for over six years. Per the DCNR, Pennsylvania’s Recreational Use of Land and Water Act was enacted in 1966 with the express purpose of encouraging owners of land to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting the landowner’s liability. The Act protects public and private landowners from liability for simple negligence for injuries arising out of the free recreational use of land and waters. When the Act was put into place, the term “motorized recreation” didn’t exist, so the Act didn’t include language covering things like ATVs, dirt-bikes, and snowmobiles. But times have changed, and hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, along with a growing cadre of other motorized enthusiasts from other states, are paying the price for RULWA’s shortcomings. PaOHV has been at the
forefront of the effort to make changes to the Act, and by the time you read this we will have provided recent testimony in Harrisburg along with a number of other stakeholders who understand the economic impact recreational venues bring to Pennsylvania. This has been a protracted fight, and I hope as you read this House Bill 1495 will be law. Struggles like this often make for strange bedfellows, and this latest RULWA effort was no different. Finding PaOHV aligned with folks who really have no interest in motorized recreation, I looked at the list of supporters for House Bill 1495, and I couldn’t help but notice that one of the associations involved is made up of over 70 dues-paying, voting organizations consisting of more than 120,000 contributors and members. And there-in lays the rub. I often tell fellow enthusiasts that when issues arise I’d like to be able to hit the “enter” key on my laptop and engage thousands of Pennsylvania’s motorized users…or as PaOHV calls it, our Access Army to join in the fight. Unfortunately, most riders in Pennsylvania and across America don’t get involved, and that’s why
we are forced to expend a disproportional amount of time and resources trying to get things done. When you begin to realize how organized many of those against us are, it becomes easy to understand what motorized recreation needs to do not only to access more places to ride but to simply survive. You are the difference! Go to www.paohv.org and become a member of your state association. The yearly membership is about the equivalent of filling your gas can, and it will go a long way toward making certain you have ample reasons to keep filling it. Check to see if one of our member clubs is in your area, and if it is, join them. If there is no club in your area, we can get you the information to start one. Check out our link to Frontline 67 and consider becoming the Frontline representative in your county. Motorized recreation is an incredible economic engine for Pennsylvania, represented by hundreds of thousands of riders just like you. Let’s unify our voice so we can’t be ignored. Ride safe…ride responsibly, and get involved.
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NOHVCC – Motorized Workshop • Thursday - Saturday, June 7-9, 2012 Motorized Recreation in Pennsylvania – Partnerships for Progress • Best Western Country Cupboard Inn, Lewisburg, PA Do you know the principles of successful OHV recreation management? Would you like to learn more about planning and maintaining sustainable trails? Increase your knowledge of the economic benefits of OHV recreation? Learn how to develop partnerships to provide sustainable riding opportunities? Then this workshop is for you! The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) , and the Pennsylvania OHV Association (PaOHVA), will
present a three-day workshop that includes two days of classroom sessions and one day of field sessions to provide hands-on opportunities to apply what is learned in the classroom. Topics will include principles of OHV recreation management; planning, operation and maintenance of sustainable trail systems; benefits of active management; economic benefits of OHV recreation; conflict resolution; effective use of volunteers; and partnership development opportunities. A nominal registration fee will be charged. For more information, visit http://www.nohvcc.org/Education/Workshops/PaOHVwks2012.aspx. Make plans today to attend this informative workshop!
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Certified Pennsylvania DCNR Youth Safety Instructor Contact Info Pennsylvania requires any child between the ages of 8 and 16 to have a Certificate of Completion for the Youth ATV Safety Course in order to ride any state land. Below is a list
of Instructors who have the training provided by the DCNR to offer these courses and provide the training necessary to complete it and receive a certificate.
Nicole Yiengst • York 717-577-5142 nichole@ecowater.us
Rich Rudzinski • Lower Bucks County 267-716-2450 rrudzi@verizon.net
Lance Schwartz Lewisburg 570-847-6102
Chas McHenry • Bucks County 267-446-6176 McHenryCo@comcast.net
Dennis Felty • Pine Grove / Port Trevorton 570-640-5735 coalcountryriders@yahoo.com Robert Smith • Minersville 570-527-6197 beerman08@verizon.net Ed Geehan Bucks County / Pocono. Eddiecharles11@yahoo.com
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If you do not see an Instructor listed in your area, please call 717-783-7941 and ask for the nearest Instructor’s contact information. Children under the age 8 or over age 16 are not eligible to receive the certificate, but if your rider is between the ages of 8 and 16 they are eligible to take the course and receive the certificate. Proper safety gear and a safe machine are required to take the course. By
Mark Lynch DCNR Master Inst. • Connellsville Pa 734-984-5138 maglynch@zoominternet.net Willow Hill Off-Road Riding School in Roxbury, PA - ATVs and Dirt Bikes Denny Mann @ 717-532-6439 or go to: http://www.willowhillcampandtrail. com/riding_school_is_open_for_ the_2012_riding_season.html Motorcycle Safety Foundation Closed Range Exercise on dirt bikes. http://www.dirtbikeschool.org/
contacting your local Instructor, you can receive all the information you need to ensure your child has the proper gear to complete this course. Completing the course and receiving the certificate provides the knowledge and skill to operate the machines in the various manners necessary to ride trails with confidence, not to mention that most children think it’s really cool to get their “license” in the mail!
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Pennsylvania Adventure Riding By: Denny Mann
Once you’ve explored Pennsylvania, another colossal riding and camping adventure to take with your buddies is the Trans-America Trail. The Trans-America Trail is a westbound ride across America. The trail starts in southeastern Tennessee and ends at the Pacific Ocean in southwestern Oregon, some 4,800 miles of mostly off-pavement riding. Most riders take over a month to complete the trek. For more information on the TransAmerican Trail, go to http://www.transamtrail.com/about/. As you can see, the motorcycle sport of adventure riding can be consuming if you allow it. Below is a list of local organized dual sport events that offer adventure loops as well. Also, Pennsylvania Trail Riders Association maintains the only state owned dual sport trail system in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Bald Eagle State Forest on the Seven Mountains. Their system is perfect for adventure riders. For more information on the 7-Mountains Dual Sport Trail System, go to www.patrailriders.org.
DURTY DABBERS:
When: June 2–3, 2012 Where: Mill Hall Pa Description: www.durtydabbers.com
PATRA 7-Mountains Dual Sport Ride:
When: Sunday, June 24, 2012 Where: Milroy, PA Description: Level of Difficulty = 2 to 5 www.patrailriders.org
Michaux Dual Sport:
When: Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012 Where: Shippensburg, PA Description: http://www.moreclub.org/
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The fastest growing segment in off-road motorcycling is the adventure bike class. Every major manufacturer has bikes in this category. Adventure bikes range in size from the 650 cc to 1200 cc and are equipped to be ridden on both dirt roads and paved surfaces. The beauty of adventure riding is any street legal dual sport motorcycle will work for short distances. I personally ride a 450 dual sport motorcycle on the dirt roads in my neighborhood. It’s great for rides up to 200 miles in length. On the other hand, nothing beats the ride of big bikes on the pavement between the dirt road sections, so pick what type of bike suits you. Understand what surface you will ride the most and consider how far you plan on riding. Public land in Pennsylvania is a hot bed for adventure riding, with 2.2 million acres of state forest, 517 thousand acres of national forest, and 1.4 million acres of state game lands. In the three land management areas, hundreds of miles of public roads exist, although, the majority are gravel or unimproved surfaces. Information on Pennsylvania public land can be found at the following web sites: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforestmanagement/index.htm http://www.fs.usda.gov/allegheny/ http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pgc/9106 If you’re interested in adventure riding, start out slowly by riding short local rides to see if this is your cup of tea. Always ride with a group, inform family members of your route, and carry basic tools, a map of the area, and a cell phone. However, you must remember, cell phone service is not always available while riding on public lands. Plan your ride with gas stops in mind, and beware of your bike’s gas consumption. I would suggest the first outing to be less than 70 miles, just to get the feel of adventure riding. When the bug bites, then start stretching out your ride length. Remember the basics listed above. Foremost, don’t run out of fuel. Gas stations are far and few between where you will be riding. You will be surprised how far you can ride in a day and how many dirt roads you will find. Every trip will be a new adventure with new experiences. You may just become a dirt road vigilante with a desire for more. Currently, folks across the state are working on the Trans PA Trail, which stretches across Pennsylvania East to West. This will provide you many multi-day adventures and sights to be seen far off the beaten path. You will witness wildlife and nature the way it was meant to be seen in its natural state. As an adventure rider enthusiast, you will discover the streams, forests, and overlooks that are the true treasures of Pennsylvania. This is a wonderful state, and seeing it from a motorcycle is one of my favorite ways to recreate. For more information, contact, http://advrider. com/forums/showthread.php?t=594569.
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18th ANNUAL SEVEN MOUNTAINS DUAL SPORT AND ADVENTURE RIDE Presented By PENNSYLVANIA TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION ** Helmets are mandatory ... Pre Entry Only. No Entries the morning of the event. Entries must be in the mail by June 11th. ** U.S. Forest Service Spark Arrestors are mandatory. ** A 100+ mile scenic ride through the Bald Eagle State Forest in Central PA. (yes you will cross 7 mountains) ** Separate Dual Sport Route with optional single track trail sections. ** Separate Adventure Route with optional sections - Passengers ride free ($10.00 BBQ ticket needed) ** Quiet fully street licensed motorcycles only! ** Roll Chart Holders are strongly suggested for Dual Sport Riders. Adventure Riders will get maps. ** Must have Valid Registration and Inspection Stickers, Rider insurance. Please don’t bring your moto-cross or Enduro bike with an invalid plate!! All bikes must have turn signals, mirror and horn. The course will use public roads and these roads will be patrolled by the PA State Police and DCNR Rangers. We will inspect for a working headlight/taillight, quiet muffler, spark arrestor and a valid license plate. Compliance with all laws is your responsibility. AMA membership is not required but recommended. The event will have two loops - an Adventure Loop and a Dual Sport Loop with technical options for both. The main part of the Adventure Loop can be ridden with street tires and passenger, very scenic, bring a camera. DATE: Sunday, June 24, 2012 SIGNUP: 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM
First rider out at 9:00 AM - Last rider out at 10:00 AM
ENTRY FEE: PaTRA Member $50.00/Non Member $65 which includes PaTRA Membership. Please join PaTRA. We are working very hard to keep your trails open. Support us www.patrailriders.org ** Route sheet & maps for Dual Sport Riders, Maps for Adventure Riders ** Tee Shirt (Enter before June 11, to ensure requested size) ** Commemorative front number plate decal ** Chicken BBQ by the West End Fire Co. in Glen Iron ** Free Gas at the gas stop (2 gallon max) START: 7 Mountains Campground located on route 322 between Milroy and Potters Mills, north of Laurel Dam. Campsite and cabins are available at the start. 814-364-1910 or email www.sevenmountainscampground.com for reservations. MOTELS: Located in State College or the Burnham/Yeagertown Exit of Rt. 322. New...Best Western Nittany Lion Inn in Milroy. Phone: 717-667-9595 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Dave Whiteman @ 814-574-1798 or Email dwhite4508@aol.com or visit our website at www.patrailriders.org
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Lewis County, NY • April 14, 2012 The ninth annual SNIRT (snow and dirt) Run set a record with 3,546 registrations this year. “This was our biggest year yet” said Gary Stinson, President of Barnes Corners Sno Pals Snowmobile Club. He explained that proceeds from the SNIRT event are used to maintain the snowmobile club’s equipment and trails. This is the only fundraiser Sno Pals need to do all year. This year BRP/Can-Am donated a 650 Outlander ATV valued at $10,000 to be given away to one lucky SNIRT participant. Another lucky participant went home with over $3,000 in cash from the 50/50 raffle. With spring arriving early on Tug Hill, there wasn’t much snow for the SNIRT. Instead, the ingredients were dirt and dust. Riders came from all over the Northeast to participate and enjoy our trails and communities. Covered in dust and braving white out conditions at times due to the large number of wheelers riding around, they all had a good time. The SNIRT takes place only on the seasonal and connecting roads of the County Trail System and temporarily opened roads for the one-day event, not on any of the off-road trails. Usually, we still have 4-6 feet of snow on the trails and connecting roads that are used as snowmobile trails all winter long. The snow keeps the dust down, the speed down, and makes the riding challenging and fun. Except for the lack of snow, this year was no different. I know when I see riders with smiles on their faces that we are doing a good job in Lewis County. Here in New York, we fight for every inch of trail we have and fight to expand those trails. Large ATV events like the SNIRT just go to show that ATVing is big economic revenue. Estimates for this one weekend of ATV riding brought a million dollars into Lewis County and the surrounding area. All of our hotels, motels, cabins, B&Bs and camps were full. The Chamber of Commerce was directing riders to Watertown (a half hour away) to find lodging. We had restaurants that ran out of food to serve on Saturday night. The economic benefit is huge in our quiet rural community. There were only three tickets issued by law enforcement and one DWI. There was one injury where a rider had to be airlifted out of one of our play areas with a broken leg. That’s it for an event that had over 5,000 riders in one county, on one day, all at the same time. Tell me where that’s hurting anyone. Next year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2013. We hope you come join us.
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Consumers Digest Names Five Yamaha ATVs to Best Buy List Y a m a h a Motor Corp., U.S.A., is proud to announce that its Grizzly 300 utility ATV and Raptor 700R, Raptor 700R Special Edition, Raptor Yamaha 250 and Raptor Grizzly 250R sport ATVs 300 have been named Consumers Digest Best Buys. This is the second time the Raptor 250 has received the honor. The all-new 2012 Grizzly 300 was selected by Consumers Digest for delivering “… the well-known quality of the Grizzly line at a bargain price.” The Grizzly 300 boasts the longest suspension travel length, providing the smoothest ride of the models in its class. Premium features such as hydraulic disc brakes on all four wheels helped the Grizzly 300 rise to the top of the Economy Utility ATV category. Featuring the best power-to-weight ratio among sport ATVs, the 686cc fuel-injected engine and overall performance of the 2012 Yamaha Raptor 700R impressed the Consumers Digest team in a variety of terrain. Also noted was that the 700R can be customized with a choice of 11 different graphic options at no additional charge, which is an industry first. The 700R Special Edition was selected as a Best Buy for its addition of a wave-type rear disc and unique graphics to the 700R’s design. Earning its second Best Buy award since 2008, the 2012 Yamaha Raptor 250 was commended for producing the kind of performance that riders might expect from a higher-end model. Consumers Digest cited the Raptor 250’s light weight and low seat height as features that help make it “… a fun machine for riders, regardless of their size.” The 2011 Raptor 250R also received a Best Buy for the addition of upgraded shocks, LED taillight and adjustable front-brake lever to the 250’s construction. “Yamaha has injected real world value into the all-new Grizzly 300 and offers class-leading performance throughout our Raptor line of sport ATVs, and we couldn’t be more proud to have an impartial, third party like Consumers Digest recognize this with Best Buy awards,” said Steve Nessl, marketing manager for Yamaha’s AT V/ SxS group. “Receiving a Best Buy is exciting, but earning five Consumers Digest Best Buy nods this year in both utility and sport ATV categories is a unique and exclusive honor that symbolizes Yamaha’s dedication to excellence a n d leadership Yamaha in the ATV Raptor industry.” 700R
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GPS Power From 12-Volt Source By: Dave Miller – Lehigh Valley ATV Assn., Inc.
Round 6 of the Pennsylvania State Hare Scrambles Championship Series is set for June 17th and is fast approaching. As of right now, the track is above water and actually dry, except for some of the low lying pond areas. The main preparation for this race is not the normal cutting of paths through the woods or finding a way around or moving the downed trees. It’s removing household debris that was washed down from the floods. Most of the track has an eerie feeling, with no vegetation and only the stronger large trees remaining. The soil is as it always has been, soft and loamy, with most of the whooped out sections being washed away, which should make for a smooth and fast track. After having both events cancelled last year, we are really looking forward to this first Hare Scramble. We hope everyone will come out and ride the great track conditions or just be a spectator because we know it’s going to be a great day. Keep your eye on our web site, www.bmer.org, or become a friend of our face book page at Back Mountain Enduro Riders for any updates or possible changes. Hope to see you there!
ICV ATV Club Chili Ride – Open House Coming Up June 10th March 2012 • By: Al Sain ICV ATV Club held its first member event for 2012. The chili ride was planned in December assuming a nice hot bowl of chili in March would help to warm us up. Who knew we would have 65-degree weather and a perfect day for riding? Forecasted rain moved lunch to our tent area, but the rain never came. Prior days of rain did fill the mud holes, which pleased the youngsters, and the trails were in great shape. Bill provided homemade chili, and everyone enjoyed good food and time spent with fellow members. ICV will be having one member event every month during the riding season, including a spring night ride planned for April 28 and the muddy grille in May, when we will grill hot dogs and sausage next to the mud holes. Members enjoy lunch while watching fellow members get stuck or at least get dirty. If you are not a member, you can join us for our Open House on June 10. The $20 fee gives you a great day of riding on 32 miles of trails and a free lunch. Safety training classes will be given that morning, but you need to schedule that in advance with Mark Lynch of ASI at http://www.atvsafety.org/ or (800) 887-2887. If you want to see videos and more pictures of the chili ride, please visit http://www.icvatvclub.com/ Events.html and look at the first event for 2012.
Since many of you are a lot smarter than I am, you may already have figured out a cheap way to provide 12 volt power to your GPS, but here goes anyway! This article focuses on Garmin GPS units, but users of other manufacturers may similarly benefit from the information. After getting frustrated with battery life in my Garmin Oregon 450 (even with lithium batteries), I started shopping for a power cord to cut battery costs. Online retailers, like GPS City, have LOTS of accessories for the Oregon, but when I viewed the comments and ratings for the 12 volt power cable, I was less than impressed. While all the users indicated the power cord worked OK to power their unit, many criticized the USB connector. Apparently, the connector is at an L-shaped angle that points toward the operator when the Oregon is held in a Ram mount. And, other users criticized the cord for being very stiff, especially in cold weather. While discussing this with other Lehigh Valley ATV members during a lunch break on a trail ride, I learned that standard USB-powered devices run on a normal charge of 5 volts. After thinking about this for a while, I recalled that my cell phone also charges via a USB connector. So, I did some research on the phone and charger that came with it and found out that the phone charger indeed supplied 5 volts after being stepped down from a 12 volt electrical system. I then took one of my 12 volt phone chargers and connected the Oregon to it. It powered on and asked if I wanted to switch to the Mass Storage Mode, which it does when it is connected to a PC via a standard USB cable. I selected ‘No’, and the unit indicated it was running at full power and screen brightness, which was my intention by pursuing a 12 volt power option. The only caveat I discovered while using the cable on a recent ride at AOAA was making certain the USB connection remained constant. When the cord was initially connected, there was enough slack in the coiled portion to cause the connector to wiggle. This small interruption in outside power prompted the Oregon to ask if I wanted to shut the unit off or run on battery power. Once I re-routed the cable to take out the slack, there were no more messages displayed, and I had full screen brightness while riding. Looks like my concerns over spending big bucks on batteries to use my Oregon while I’m out wheeling are over! I hope someone finds this information useful!
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WHERE TO RIDE - ATV Trails on State Forest Land SUMMER AND WINTER TRAILS
4 - Centre County
These trails are open during the summer and winter seasons. The summer season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September. The winter season runs from the day following the last day of the regular or extended antlerless deer season as established by the Game Commission through the following April 1. There are some trails that remain closed until after the late muzzleloader season. Please check with the individual forest district to see when the trails will open for the winter season.
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The Bloody Skillet ATV riding area, located in Centre County, consists of 37 trail miles (Phase 1 & 2) and is accessed from SR 144 approximately 18 1/2 miles north of Snow Shoe. Turn right onto DeHaas Road and travel 5 miles south to the Northern Terminus Trailhead. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764. Phone: (570) 923-6011
- Burnt Mills - Pike County
5 - Clinton County
7 miles of summer and winter trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402, one mile south of Porters Lake. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370. Phone: (570) 895-4000
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The Whiskey Springs ATV Trail. Access is from the Two Miles Road, 1-1/2 miles west of Westport toward Kettle Creek State Park. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764. Phone: (570) 923-6011
- Adams & Cumberland Counties
6 - Lycoming County
36 miles of summer trail. During the winter season the trail system is expanded to 42 miles by using some dirt roads that are gated during the winter. Part of the trail system is shared with snowmobiles when there is sufficient snowfall. The trail is located between Big Flat and Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Access to these are from parking lots located at Big Flat along Shippensburg Road about 1-1/4 miles north of its intersection with Route 233 and on Piney Mountain along Bendersville Road south of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Contact: Michaux State Forest, 10099 Lincoln Way East, Feyetteville, PA 17222. Phone: (717) 352-2211
17 miles of summer and winter trail. Trails are located near Haneyville and include the Button Road and a network of wooded trails built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Access to the trail is from a parking area located at the former parking area at the CCC Camp along Route 44, one mile south of Haneyville. Contact: Tiadaghton State Forest, 423 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport, PA 17702 Phone: (570) 327-3450
7 - Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area (Formerly the Pohopoco Tract) - Monroe County
3 - Snyder & Union Counties 7 miles of summer trails and winter trails. Access is at the Jacks Mountain Trailhead located along Route 235 three miles south of Glen Iron. The trail includes the East Kettle Road, which has been closed to other types of motor vehicles. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Bald Eagle State Forest, 18865 Old Turnpike Rd, Milmont, PA 17845. Phone: (570) 922-3344
13 miles of summer and winter trails. Access is from Route 115, five miles south of I-80. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370 Phone: (570) 895-4000
SUMMER TRAILS
These trails are open from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September.
8 - Martin Hill - Bedford County 18 miles of summer trail. Access to the trail is from the parking area located on Route 326 two miles south of Rainsburg. Trail head GPS location: N 39° 52’ 24.69” W 78° 30’ 34.80” Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 Phone: (717) 485-3148
9 - Sideling Hill - Fulton County 15 miles of summer trail in the Wells Tannery area. Access is from Ray’s Cove Road or Childers Ridge Road. Trail Head GPS location: N 40° 5’ 0.28 W 78° 10’ 12.17” Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233. Phone: (717) 485-3148
10 - Potter County 43 miles of summer trail. A loop trail located south of Denton Hill State Park. Access to the trail is from Lyman Run State Park, on SR 44 north of Cherry Springs, or the intersection of Rock Run Road and the Ridge Trail (ATV trail). Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Susquehannock State Forest, P.O. Box 673, Coudersport, PA 16915. Phone: (814) 2743600
11 - Maple Run Tract - Pike County - 8 miles of summer trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402, 1-3/4 miles north of the village of Pecks Pond. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370. Phone: (570) 895-4000
State Game Lands ATVs are not permitted on State Game Lands except those used by disabled hunters.
Registration, Titling and Insuring Your ATV Who must register and title? All ATVs in Pennsylvania, except ATVs used solely for business or agricultural purposes, need to be registered and titled with DCNR. ATVs used in Pennsylvania must be registered and titled with DCNR’s Snowmobile/ ATV Section. The ATV registration and titling fees are NOT user fees for the privilege of using trails on stateowned land. The fees provide funding to administer the program, maintain trails in DCNR-managed parks and forests, and provide grants to profit and nonprofit organizations for developing additional riding opportunities.
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Registration For ATVs used anywhere off of your own property or property leased by you, such as designated State Forest trails. $20 fee every two years Limited Registration For ATVs used solely on your own land or land leased by you. Free registration -No expiration, unless ownership of vehicle changes
Plates and Decals An ATV owner will be issued a registration plate for the vehicle. An expiration sticker to be affixed to the plate will be issued for standard registrations. Liability Insurance If you are using your ATV solely on land owned or leased by you, you are not required to get liability insurance. All other riders must carry liability insurance. Proof of that insurance must be carried with you when you ride. There are no minimum requirements or coverage standards established by DCNR or the Snowmobile/ATV Law for the liability insurance.
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12 - Allegheny National Forest
13 - Motorcycle and/or ATV Riding Areas
The federally-operated Allegheny National Forest has more than 100 miles of ATV trails. ATV trail season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last Sunday in September. Winter season is from December 20 to April 1. Contact the Allegheny National Forest Supervisor’s Office, P.O. Box 847, 222 Liberty Street, Warren, PA 16365, (814) 723-5150. Effective July 1, 2002, the Allegheny National Forest implemented the Fee Demo Program for ATV and motorized bike trails. An annual $35 permit fee is required, and can be purchased from any Allegheny National Forest office, and some local vendors, or online at www.fs.fed.us/r9/allegheny.
Seven Mountains Ramble (Dual Sport Licensed Motorcycles) - Riding areas are located in portions of Mifflin, Snyder and Union Counties in the Bald Eagle Forest. Loop 1 starts at the 7 Mountains Campground, located just south of Potters Mill or west of Milroy on Route 22/322. Compensation for Campground owner for parking strongly recommended. Proceed on Sand Mountain road to the trailhead at Ground Oak trail. The loop is about 30 miles long. Contact: Bureau of Forestry District #7; 18865 Old Turnpike Rd; Millmont, Pa 17845; Phone: 570 922-3344
The following trails are within the Allegheny National Forest (ANF). Please contact the ANF using the information above concerning these trails:
Marienville ATV/Bike Trail on State Route 66 east of the town of Marienville.
Timberline ATV Trail accessed from State Route 948, north of Ridgway (also connects to the Marienville ATV Trail).
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14 - Shade Mountain Trails (Non-Licenced Off-Highway Motorcycles) Riding areas are located in portions of Mifflin, Snyder and Union Counties in the Bald Eagle Forest. The Shade Mountain Riding area is located just north of McAlisterville, PA, on PA Route 235. Trail at dirt parking lot at the top of the mountain. Contact: Bureau of Forestry District #7; 18865 Old Turnpike Rd; Millmont, Pa 17845; Phone: 570 922-3344; Email fd07@state.pa.us
15 - Snow Shoe Rails to Trails ATV & SnowMobile
accessed from Township Road 3005, southeast of Warren.
Open Year-Round P.O. Box 314 Clarence, Pa. ATV - Snowmobile www.ssrt.org. SSRT requires membership for riding access. Detailed terms and conditions can be found at their website.
Willow Creek ATV Trail on the eastern side of the Allegheny Reservoir, just south of the New York State line. Closed during the winter season.
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WHERE TO RIDE - Private Riding Facilities This is a partial list of riding areas that you can pay by the day to ride with some requiring annual memberships. Some offer riding for motorcycles or quads only, and others allow both. Please check with the individual businesses before you make the trip.
16 Blue Diamond MX Park New Castle, DE - 24 Irish Valley MX Park Paxinos, PA -
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17 Breezewood Proving Grounds Clearville, PA - 25 Adirondacks Region Lewis County, NY -
34 Rocket Raceway Three springs, PA -
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www.irishvalleymx.com
www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com
www.lewiscountyrecreation.com
17A Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Park – Tams, WV - 26 Lost Trails Dunmore, PA www.burningrockwv.com
www.ridelosttrails.com
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19 Doublin Gap MX Newburg, PA -
28 Mines and Meadows Resort Wampum, PA -
20 Hill Top Lodge Emporium, PA -
29 Miles Mountain Motocross Elkland, PA -
21 Evansville MX Park Berwick, PA -
30 Mountain Ridge ATV Trails Reels Corner, PA -
www.dirtsoldiers.com
www.majestictrails.com
www.doublingap.com
www.minesandmeadows.com
www.hilltoplodge.com
www.milesmountainmx.com
www.evansvilleraceway.com
22 Four Seasons Resort West Finley, PA www.campfourseasonsresort.com
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Indian Creek Valley ATV Club Melcroft, PA www.icvatvclub.com
www.mountainridgeatvtrails.com
31 MX573 Montrose, PA -
www.mx573practicetrack.com
32 Rausch Creek Trail Riders Tremont, PA www.rauschcreekracing.com
www.readinganthracite.com
www.rocketraceway.com
Run Recreation Patton, PA 35 Rock www.rockrunrecreation.com Village OHV Park Templeton, PA – 35A Scrubgrass www.sgohvpark.com Rest Farm Marienville, PA 36 Shady www.shadyrestfarm.net Rock Dunes Slippery Rock, PA 37 Slippery www.slipperyrockdunes.com
38 Tall Pines ATV Park Andover, NY www.tallpinesatvpark.com
If you have a riding area and would like to be listed in our pages, please contact Jim Bull at (717) 464 -5381 or email JBull@RecRider.com.
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Majestic Trails is located just south of Bradford, PA. 1-Hour Southeast of Jamestown, NY.
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www.eventbrite.com The Bucktail Medical Center Relay for Life Team, along with the community, is planning the 2nd Annual ATV ride, which is slated for Saturday, June 9. This event honors cancer survivors and those who have lost their battles. The ride will start in Renovo, PA, at the Heritage Park lot and travel to the “Bloody Skillet” parking lot on DeHaas Road and back, an estimated 50-mile jaunt. For this day, local vendors, organizations, and businesses will have stands available, making it a community day. All participants will receive a T-shirt and meal. To register, go to www.renovoatv.eventbrite.com. Registration: Friday, June 8, Noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, June 9, 7 a.m. Also, there will be a breakfast at the Renovo Fire Hall beginning at 6 a.m. the morning of the event. CMATVA will pay for the breakfast for all current members. Please have your Membership Card with you.
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES YOUTH ATV SAFETY TRAINING Through a grant received last year from the Children’s Miracle Network secured by the Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program at the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at Geisinger, DCNR Youth ATV Safety Training is provided free of charge to children ages 8 through 15. Classes are held at the proposed Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (www.anthraciteadventure.com) located in Coal Township on Route 125. The course is conducted by DCNR certified instructors on the third Saturday of the month beginning in April and continuing through October. Pennsylvania law requires that children ages 8 to 15 complete the course to operate an ATV, with the exception of driving on land that is owned or leased by a parent or guardian. After successfully completing the course, the participants will receive a card from DCNR that they can present as proof of Tyler F. learns complying with state law. ATV safety at Christopher Coppola, MD, the AOAA. Pediatric Surgery, Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, had this to say about the Youth ATV Safety Training program: “It is so rewarding to see those kids in well-fit gear and on appropriate size vehicles. I really believe these courses are serving as a vaccination against paralysis and death.” To register for a free class or for more information, contact Jane Gaugler in the Northumberland County Planning Department at 570-988-4220.
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June 2-3
Durty Dabber Dual Sport – Mill Hall, PA 22nd Annual Durty Dabber Great Adventure Dual Sport ride. Two days of events w/over 100 miles of bad roads. $70 For 2 days of riding, portions of the proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Get the details at www.durtydabbers.com.
June 3
Lilly Fire Department Poker Run – Cambria County ATV and Dirt Bike – registration $15 rider/$15 pass. if drawing, pass. $5 if not. Runs 9 a.m.-noon, rain or shine. Please verify times and costs with promoter. (814) 886 – 2259 or www.lillyfiredept.com.
June 3
Ramey Fire Co. Poker Run North of Altoona, PA
All poker runs begin with registration at 8 a.m., w/rides beginning at 11 a.m. The entrance fee is $15 rider/$5 pass. For more info., call the fire company at 814-378-5144 or visit www.rameyfirecompany.com.
June 7-9
NOHVCC Motorized Workshop – Lewisburg, PA National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), in conjunction w/PA Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources & PA OHV Assn., will be holding an Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Mgmt. Workshop. There is a fee, & details are at trailhead@nohvcc.org or 800.348.6487.
June 9-10
Tri County ATV Drags and Open House – East of Indiana, PA Tri-County ATV, a private membership club, offers its members the opportunity to ride miles and miles of trails on over 850 acres of prime riding land. http://www. wewanttoatv.com or (877) 931 – 2288.
June 9
Renovo ATV Cruise for a Cure – Renovo, PA
A guided relay trail ride that begins in Renovo & rides up the Bloody Skillet trail & back. Ride benefits the American Cancer Society & Bucktail Medical Center. The ride is approx. 50 miles w/a max. of 250 riders. Register at www.renovoatv.eventbrite.com.
June 10
Majestic Trails – Rew, PA
Dice run that benefits the Shriners Children’s Hospital. Registration 9 a.m.–1p.m., ride 9–9 with prizes at 3p.m. $20 adults/$15 pass. Chicken BBQ $5. www. majestictrails.com or 814-465-9979.
June 10
ICVATV Spring Open House – White, PA
Trails open at 9 a.m., last rider out at 3 p.m. $20 incl. food, beverage & door prizes. Extra rider $5. For directions, visit www. icvatvclub.com or call Fred (412) 979–3551.
June 15–17
Thrills In The Hills Off Road Jamboree – Tams WV
Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Park. Its 3 days of adrenaline-packed off-road fun, activities, music, food & camaraderie. Details at www.burningrockwv.com.
June 30–July 1
VFTR Anthracite Hare Scrambles Classes for youth, motorcycles & quad classes. Event is located 1.2 miles N of Gowen City, PA, on Route 125N. This is a sanctioned racing event; details at www.vftr.org.
July 1
Ramey Fire Co. Poker Run North of Altoona, PA
Begins w/registration at 8 a.m., w/rides beginning at 11 a.m. Entrance fee $15 rider/$5 pass.. For info., call 814-3785144 or www.rameyfirecompany.com.
July 7
Majestic Trails – Rew, PA
4th of July Celebration, drag racing, fireworks & Chicken BBQ. Ride 9–9 for reg. admission fees. Chicken BBQ $5. Details at www.majestictrails.com or 814-465-9979.
July 14
Tri County ATV Drags – East of Indiana, PA
Tri-County ATV, a private membership club, offers its members the opportunity to ride trails on over 850 acres. http://www. wewanttoatv.com or (877) 931 – 2288.
July 21
SSRT Chicken BBQ Ride – Snowshoe, PA
10th Annual Bestline Powersports/ SSRTA Chicken BBQ. Ride starting at 8 a.m. & return to the Gillentown Trailhead around 11:30 a.m. for BBQ chicken prepared by Chris Vangor, family & friends. Details at www.ssrt.org.
July 27–29
Scrubgrass OHV Fest – Tempelton, PA
The largest single parcel in Armstrong County in Templeton, Pa. Hunt, fish, kayak and tube on the Mahoning Creek. ATV, UTV, dirt bike and 4x4 on 1,242 amazing acres with breathtaking views! Details on the park and this upcoming event at www.SGOHVPark.com.
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Off The Shelf By: Tommy Pickup With the smash hit of the GoPro helmet mount video camera, we are starting to see more and more people using and recording their Rec Rider adventures to share with family and friends or their YouTube following. Terms like 720p or HD are becoming common jargon for our industry. And rightfully so! It is a very cool deal to record your adventures on the trail systems, no different than the beach or ride park. Family events are why we are here, and Liquid Image gave us a tool to capture those memories. To that end, we got to test Liquid Image’s HD Video Goggles! That’s right, a camera mounted above and between your eyes that is part of the goggle. No VHB tape, mount systems or cases to worry about. Simply strap them on, hit the power button, and press the record button and go! You do not need to spend time making sure the camera is pointed in the correct direction or worry about getting it caught on branches. The Liquid Image HD Camera Goggle is a true POV HD video camera integrated into a goggle. It features a 136-degree wide angle camera to capture all the action, with heads up display inside the camera so you are notified when filming starts and stops, as well as being notified when photos are taken (you can switch modes between filming or pictures). At present, two versions are available: Summit series for snow and Impact series for off-road, with several more cool products to be tested soon! The goggles film in Hi-Def quality and are available in either 720p or 1080p. All models include a rechargeable battery, micro bag, 4GB micro memory card and USB cables. Prices start at $249.95 for the 720p
and $399.95 for 1080p. So after reading all the instructions and jazz, how did they work for us? First off, Liquid Image nailed the power buttons. Very easy to use, and you know immediately if it is on and recording. The video is aimed pretty much exactly where you are looking without trying, which is another cool feature. Having a 4GB micro card and rechargeable battery are two other nice features, as well. Our Impact set came with an extra lens and tear-off posts, making these goggles great for racers too. They are not the best when it comes to heavy dust situations, and you have to place a little piece of tape on the battery holder, or it opens and dumps your battery along the trail. Besides that, the video was typical 720p quality. It was steady and not twitchy or jumpy. Sound was pretty decent too. To download the video files was no big deal using the provided hook-ups, making these goggles great for the technically challenged. Where do you get these cool pieces? Easy! Look in the pages of this issue and call your local WPS dealer and grab yourself a set! Happy Trails!
Thicker foam in all areas would be a huge improvement, but overall we really liked these Liquid Image Impact Camera Goggles. Anybody into filming their adventures should be sure to check them out at your local powersports store!
Ratings: Fit and Finish As a Goggle As a Camera Ease of Use Overall Quality $$$ Value
4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5
Could seal the face a little better. See above. Video quality was good, and no shaky video. So easy to use, my 62-year-old Dad could do it! Great as a camera and good as a goggle.
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FORK SEAL REPLACEMENT ON A ‘06 SUZUKI RM250
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Clamp the outer tube in a vise. Use a towel to protect the outer tube surface. Do not apply too much vise pressure, as you could distort the tube! (There are several companies that make cool fork tools. Check out your local dealerships for more info!). Loosen and remove the fork cap bolt (sub-tank) from the outer tube and slowly slide down the outer tube. Drain the front fork oil into a drain pan, making sure to face the little oil hole in the sub-tank down to allow it to drain as well. Raise the outer tube and temporarily tighten the fork cap bolt (sub-tank) to the outer tube and remove the fork from the vise. Re-install the fork in the vise by the axle holder, so you’re looking at the bottom of the fork. Loosen the center bolt completely (21mm socket). Compress the outer tube by hand, and install a holder between the fork bottom and the lock-nut. Hold the lock nut with a wrench and remove the center bolt. Compress the fork and remove the holder. Do not remove the lock-nut! Loosen the fork cap bolt (subtank) and remove it along with the damper rod assembly and fork spring. Do not separate the sub-tank and damper rod assembly. Leave this to the pros! Now to the seals … remove the dust seal and the snap-ring. Take caution not to scratch the inner tube! With a little sliding action, you can separate the inner and outer tubes. Remove the slide bushings from the inner tube, followed by the guide bushing, seal retainer, oil seal, stopper ring and dust seal. Take care to note the order and manner in which these parts are removed! It is possible to
With the bike secured, remove one tube at a time. install a seal upside down. On the bottom of the sub-tank, there are two flats. With an adjustable wrench, grip these and remove the compression damper unit. Drain the oil from the damper rod assembly by moving the inner rod in several strokes.
INSPECTION
Center Bolt: Inspect the adjuster rod of the center bolt for damage and replace the O-ring. Compression Damper Unit: Look for damage and replace the O-ring. Inner and Outer Tubes: Inspect the inner tube for scratches and inspect the outer tube for dents. Measure inner tube run out between v-blocks. Damper Rod: Inspect for scratches or bending. Guide and Slide Bushings: Clean with a nylon brush and fork oil. These are Teflon coated and if there is wear, replace with new ones. Inspect for burrs.
REASSEMBLY
Clean all parts before reassembly with a part washer or, if you don’t have one, an aerosol, like Contact Parts Cleaner from Bel-Ray or PJ1. Replace the O-rings, oil seals and dust seals with new ones. Apply SS-05 Suzuki fork oil to the oil seal lip and dust seal. Cover the inner tube with a plastic bag and install the new dust seal stopper ring and oil seal. The plastic bag helps to prevent scratches to the oil seal lip. Remove the bag and install the seal retainer, guide bushing and slide bushing. Remember ... clean, clean, clean! Insert the inner tube into the outer tube. Install the new oil seal with a proper fork seal install tool. Don’t have one? Take it somewhere that does and have them do it. Attach the stopper ring into the groove of the outer tube. Push the dust seal into place. Use of grease as a substitute for fork oil when installing the oil seal can result in an oil leak. Applying grease to the dust seal can cause dirt to accumulate and damage the dust seal. Only use fork oil to lube rubber parts. Secure the sub-tank and fully extend the damper rod. Measure out the specified oil amount (193ml in our case) and slowly pour. Apply fork oil to the O-rings and bushings on the compression damper unit, and with the damper rod
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For those of us who ride bikes, we are all familiar with the leaky fork seal. Sometimes it starts as a weep and slowly progresses, and other times it simply just blows out. Either way, the forks now need a tear down and, at a minimum, seal replacement. So, the first thing we need to do is clean the bike. Suspension components have very tight tolerances, and any dirt is a bad thing. The same goes for the work area; get a nice size bench area cleaned and ready for disassembly. Although this article is specific to a RM250, a lot of the fork styles are similar from bike to bike. However, I would suggest you NOT attempt this repair without a factory service manual. In getting started, you need to secure the bike so the front tire is off the ground. Remove the front wheel and handlebars. I use a small punch and place a mark on the handlebar so I get them back in the same place. Remove the fork protectors, brake hose guide, brake hose clamp, and the front caliper. Loosen the upper clamp bolts in the triple tree and then loosen the front fork cap bolt. (It is easier to loosen now, as opposed to when it is off the bike!) While holding the fork tube, loosen the bottom triple clamp pinch bolds and remove the fork. Clean the fork with a mild detergent, and sponge out dirt with plenty of water. With the fork clean and dry, record the settings of the compression and rebound, and then set them to the minimum settings (softest) before disassembling. Take care when handling the fork. Scratches or other damage on the inner tube or on the oil seal lip will cause the fork to leak.
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The use of an aluminum vise jaw attachment works great for not marring the forks.
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held in the fully extended position, gently install the compression damper unit into the sub-tank. Holding the two flats on the bottom of the sub-tank with an adjustable, tighten the compression damper to the specified torque (21.5lbft). With the damper rod held in the vertical position, move the damper rod in and out several times. Turn the lock nut in completely by hand, and with the damper rod in the vertical position compress the damper rod fully to discharge any excess oil. Use compressed air if necessary. With the damper rod in the horizontal position, move the inner rod by hand to check for smooth operation and make sure at least 10mm of inner rod thread is exposed on the end. Clean any fork oil from the spring and damper rod assembly, and insert the spring and damper rod assembly into the fork. By hand, thread in the fork cap bolt. Re-clamp the fork axle block into a vise. Use a rag to protect the axle block Check Out Our Retail Parts & Accessories Store Hitches Wiring Tie Down Equipment Cabinets Toolboxes Locks
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from marring. Compress the outer tube and install the fork damper rod tool between the jam nut and fork bottom. Install the push rod into the inner rod and take note to its “D” shape. Slowly turn the center bolt clockwise until you feel resistance and check the clearance between the lock nut and the center bolt. (1mm in our case). Turn the lock-nut counterclockwise until it contacts the center bolt and hold the lock nut and tighten the two (16 lb-ft in our case). Compress the fork and remove the fork damper rod tool. Tighten the center bolt into the fork (51lb-ft in our case). Loosen and remove the top fork cap bolt, and slowly slide the outer tube down and pour in the specified amount of fork oil (SS-05, 350ml). Raise the outer tube and tighten. Cycle the fork several times to check for smooth operation, and make sure there are no leaks .... Now repeat!
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SPORTIN’ with SPROCKET Hello again, from the far reaches of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Spring has sprung all over the state, and boy is it sure early. I cannot really remember it ever being T-shirt weather so early in the year. Shorts, of course, are standard all through the year, but T-shirts usually don’t come out till the end of April, not the beginning of March. I wake up every weekend to the sound of thundering gobblers that seem to be just a little ways off my front porch. With the turkey season closing in fast, I can’t help but wonder how this season will turn out. Talking with the men of the mountains, several have already found turkeys sitting on nests while they were trudging through the woods in search of mushrooms. This doesn’t sound very promising to any avid turkey hunter, especially when this was in mid-March. The gobblers are going to probably be tougher to call in, seeing that the mating season started so early. We will just have to wait and see what happens. Anyway, the only thing to do since I have returned from the western mountains of Montana was to hang the ole “Gone Fishing” sign on the front door of the camp. My two sons and I decided we would go after our quarry of stocked trout in the streams of Huntingdon County. The first spot that we decided on is the old, reliable Blacklog Ceek that runs through Orbisonia. This is our usual first day spot, as it is close to camp and easy to catch our limit. Typically we are back on the front porch of camp by 10 a.m. with all of us having our limit of trout for the day. This year seemed to be a lot different. By 10 a.m. I was still trying to catch trout number four. The day was surely different from years past in many ways. First of all, it wasn’t raining; that hasn’t happened for the opening day for a long time. Secondly, I’m not sure if they
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