Georgia Trail Riders Forum
OPEN RIDES & EVENTS => Trail Rides & Open Events (Everyone's invited) => Topic started by: mdo817 on July 20, 2009, 09:55:56 PM
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Since our July Beasley ride got changed, we're going to give it another try.
Where: Beasley Knob, Blairsville, GA
When: August 15
Fees: $5 Per Vehicle Per Day
Camping: No
Waivers: No
Concessions: No
Meeting Spot: Waffle House in Blairsville, GA @ 9:00am
Directions:
There are two parking areas from which to enter the OHV trail system. Beginning on US 76/Highway 515 in front of the Blairsville Post Office, go east for 0.7 mile. Turn right onto Windy Hill Road, a paved road. At 0.7 mile when Windy Hill curves sharply to the left, go straight onto a gravel road. After 0.1 mile, turn left onto a narrow gravel road, Forest Service Road #851. Continue 0.8 mile to the OHV trail system parking lot.
Beginning on US 76/Highway 515 in front of the Blairsville Post Office, go east for 3.4 miles. Turn right just before two large propane tanks onto Rosemary Lane, which is also Forest Service Road #93. At the first fork, go left. At the second fork go right. Follow the road to the parking lot at the end, a total of 1.6 miles.
Beasley Knob ORV - www.sfwda.org/trails/beasleyknob/index.html
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=I-75+N%2FI-85+N&daddr=beasley+knob,+ga&hl=en&geocode=FeTuAgIdeFj4-g%3B&gl=us&mra=ls&sll=34.506557,-84.199219&sspn=2.00075,4.899902&ie=UTF8&ll=34.375179,-84.06189&spn=2.003898,4.899902&z=8
Park Info:
http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/ohv/beasley.shtml
You must meet the following requirements in order to ride with GATR. No exceptions.
1. Functional Parking brake or Line Lock
2. Tow strap
3. Jack
4. Fire extinguisher (must be secured and easily accessible)
5. Seat belts/restraints for all passengers
6. CB with clear reception
7. Recovery hooks or D-rings front & rear
8. Battery hold-down
Please post comments and discussion in this thread.
Please check in the "Check In" thread.
If you need to change your check in status, please PM a mod and they will make the change.
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so is this the check in or the discussion thread? {nln}
EDIT I see now.
Mark are you going?
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so is this the check in or the discussion thread? {nln}
EDIT I see now.
Mark are you going?
Look man I was just called a "Rookie" give me a break, I'll get better.
Prob. not going to make it, looks like RR is costing me a trip to Biluxi or Tunica.
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so is this the check in or the discussion thread? {nln}
EDIT I see now.
Mark are you going?
Look man I was just called a "Rookie" give me a break, I'll get better.
Prob. not going to make it, looks like RR is costing me a trip to Biluxi or Tunica.
Huh? There are 3 other weekends every month, heck, sometimes even 4! :D :D We need to plan that Biluxi trip together. Got my 3 night suite coupon right here! I'll limo you down there in a Tahoe. ;)
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I get really good room rates...... Mark you know that let me know if you need a hook up. Has to be a hilton property.
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Excited about this one.
Is it going to be like RR? Meaning we eat/sleep in a central location near the tow rigs/parking lot? Or is it going to be park the tow rigs in a parking lot. Take sleeping/camping/food gear with you in your trail rig and sleep on the trail?
Or is it just one day, the 15th?
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I get really good room rates...... Mark you know that let me know if you need a hook up. Has to be a hilton property.
I need the Hilton for the SEMA show in Vegas. Can do?
Oooops. {btt}
Excited about this one.
Is it going to be like RR? Meaning we eat/sleep in a central location near the tow rigs/parking lot? Or is it going to be park the tow rigs in a parking lot. Take sleeping/camping/food gear with you in your trail rig and sleep on the trail?
Or is it just one day, the 15th?
Day trip for most. Saturday only. Who's camping???
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pm me
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{btt}
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It's our Anniversary weekend, that's why I wanted to do the ride on one of those other weekends that you are talking about Doug. It's OK, we haven't been to Biluxi since a couple of weeks before Katrina hit. We still get offers regular and have always got stuff comp. out.
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Mark or the Mods, whats our back up plan if this is not a go?
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It's our Anniversary weekend, that's why I wanted to do the ride on one of those other weekends that you are talking about Doug. It's OK, we haven't been to Biluxi since a couple of weeks before Katrina hit. We still get offers regular and have always got stuff comp. out.
Thought it was the 18th.
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Mark or the Mods, whats our back up plan if this is not a go?
If it rains on Beasley, then we will go to D-town.
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Looking forward to an easy ride this time. Nice scenic drive up as well!
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Thanks Matt {salute}
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It's our Anniversary weekend, that's why I wanted to do the ride on one of those other weekends that you are talking about Doug. It's OK, we haven't been to Biluxi since a couple of weeks before Katrina hit. We still get offers regular and have always got stuff comp. out.
Thought it was the 18th.
Actually 17th. but we have to work on Mon.
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I get really good room rates...... Mark you know that let me know if you need a hook up. Has to be a hilton property.
I need the Hilton for the SEMA show in Vegas. Can do?
Oooops. {btt}
Excited about this one.
Is it going to be like RR? Meaning we eat/sleep in a central location near the tow rigs/parking lot? Or is it going to be park the tow rigs in a parking lot. Take sleeping/camping/food gear with you in your trail rig and sleep on the trail?
Or is it just one day, the 15th?
Day trip for most. Saturday only. Who's camping???
I just saw where mark said no camping. {toast}
We may get a hotel and stay two days. Do some fly fishing or something either late friday or sunday.
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I get really good room rates...... Mark you know that let me know if you need a hook up. Has to be a hilton property.
I need the Hilton for the SEMA show in Vegas. Can do?
Oooops. {btt}
Excited about this one.
Is it going to be like RR? Meaning we eat/sleep in a central location near the tow rigs/parking lot? Or is it going to be park the tow rigs in a parking lot. Take sleeping/camping/food gear with you in your trail rig and sleep on the trail?
Or is it just one day, the 15th?
Day trip for most. Saturday only. Who's camping???
I just saw where mark said no camping. {toast}
We may get a hotel and stay two days. Do some fly fishing or something either late friday or sunday.
Folks can camp if they want, just don't think they allow camping in Beasley, but there is plenty of camping in the area. If someone knows otherwise please chime in.
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There is a camp lot there if I remember right. Helen and Dahlonega are close to find some good river spots. ;)
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yeah, Beasley has a camping area.
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if im fixed by then- ill be staying the day only..-- im also bring my son.
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I'm hope to make this ride.V8 swap almost done just got to wire up guages and dual fans,fuel lines and and all the small stuff.beasley or Dtown just ready to get5 on the trails.
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How old are the children that are coming? I am trying to convince my wife to let me bring my son.
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My copilot is 3. Bring em!
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MY BOY IS 5!
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I wish i could go, if the gears were in i will be all over this but i don't see this happening by then :'(
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I wish I could go . But I need to change my front axel before I wheel it's getting kind of bad plus the front tires are gone.
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I will know 3-5 days out from the event. Whats the deal on camping and who plans on doing so? Or is this just an out and back ride? I need a smaller tent if we over night. Thanks in advance!! {toast}
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I may have to back out of this one. Didnt realize that we start class that following monday. 8==D I will say for sure pretty soon.
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who cares about class- i never wennt-- well if i did i was usually under the influence still ;D --- {no} what am i saying-- class good=paycheck ;D
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Is anybody going to be eating breakfast at Waffle House? I assume it is 9am ready to ride.
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I will for sure eat some waffle house. There is nothing like bouncing around with a triple in your stomach!
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{drool}
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Does that mean we're all eating at nine at waffle house?
Or, eat before nine and be ready to leave from waffle house and hit the trail at nine sharp?
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Way to go Daniel, pick a ride I can't make. {nln}
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I will Be here 4 sho & im into tha Waffle House my self.. Does anyone know what time we have to be off the trails at Beasleys since its GOV land...
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I believe its sunset if its like all the other state parks. The Waffle House (poke and choke) sounds good to me!
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I believe its sunset if its like all the other state parks. The Waffle House (poke and choke) sounds good to me!
Everytime I've been to beasley, I've camped and done some sort of night wheeling. And they don't close the gates to this place unless it has rained. So I don't think there is a posted "time to be off the trails."
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Does that mean we're all eating at nine at waffle house?
Or, eat before nine and be ready to leave from waffle house and hit the trail at nine sharp?
according to gatr time that means get to waffle house some time around 10 and then think about starting to get ready to ride around 11. haha
Everytime I've been to beasley, I've camped and done some sort of night wheeling. And they don't close the gates to this place unless it has rained. So I don't think there is a posted "time to be off the trails."
i dont think youre supposed to ride after sunset. but then again:
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procgtaserv/47b9d900b3127cce9854895ef6a300000045100Aas2jVo4Ys2Sg)
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I'll be camping. I've camped there several times right next to the parking lot where you pay the fee's and what not.
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I'm plannin on hitting the trails by 10. B4 it's a sweat box!
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It probably wont be a sweat box. It was so refreshing last weekend. Very cool up there in the shade of those trees in the mountains. But I agree i want to be riding by 10;00
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{toast} Hope the rain holds out. I want to explore this place a little more than last time.
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It's been a while since I've posted here but I'd like to join for this ride. I just need to find a fire extinguisher and a SWR meter to tune my CB....
I'm also waiting on my new tires and wheels to come in but they're on backorder at 4WP, so that may hold me up as well... I'll post in the check-in thread when I know for sure....
Ryan
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Can't wait to meet you, that's my favorite blue on a Jeep.
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It's been a while since I've posted here but I'd like to join for this ride. I just need to find a fire extinguisher and a SWR meter to tune my CB....
I'm also waiting on my new tires and wheels to come in but they're on backorder at 4WP, so that may hold me up as well... I'll post in the check-in thread when I know for sure....
Ryan
I think I paid $9 fpr my extinguisher at Wal Mart. Probably the cheapest money can buy ;D
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Thanks Matt, I'll have to check that out... {toast}
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Thats where Im headed to get mine then. Never really looked for one there...
Ill try to make it IDK for sure yet though. Ill post up in the check in thread when I do
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Is anybody going to be eating breakfast at Waffle House? I assume it is 9am ready to ride.
You will still need to stop at the pay station/parking lot to pay and to air down. Don't know about the eating part. Can somebody post for sure what y'all are going to do. Thanks.
I still may be going, but I'll add my name later this week when I know for sure.
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I plan on being at Waffle House at 8:30. Should be able to snag a quick bite and be at the trail head at 9:30 ready to depart. So if your not eating I would plan to be ready to roll at 9:30 from the pay lot.
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I just called 4WP and my new tires and wheels will be ready to pick up on wednesday, and I just picked up a fire extinguisher from wal-mart so now all I need to do is traighten out my CB...
Also, if I end up going I'll probably end up camping either at the trail or about 20 minutes away on Blood Mountain, I used to go there all the time as a kid...
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I plan on being at Waffle House at 8:30. Should be able to snag a quick bite and be at the trail head at 9:30 ready to depart. So if your not eating I would plan to be ready to roll at 9:30 from the pay lot.
Just to clarify; the pay lot off of Windy Hill road, right? Thanks.
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Yep thats the one.
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Looks like a big group for the ride. ;D
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Looks like a big group for the ride. ;D
You're tellin' me, 20+ rigs in Beasley. Ought to be fun. Just one huge line of rigs climbing hills and all that whatnot.
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hmmm well the stars may have lined up just right. I am 90% sure off the 15th so maybe I can come wheel for once in 3 months.
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hmmm well the stars may have lined up just right. I am 90% sure off the 15th so maybe I can come wheel for once in 3 months.
Holy crap, just when we thought you were going to be the new Adam! {letseat}
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with my current shift I work every other weekend so imagine how hard it is to line that up with trail rides being only on weekends... hopefully I can make it... been waiting to get the Jeep out and about.
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Besides Glen(ghostdancer308), do we have any 2 door JK's in our club?
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Mike D {salute}
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ok.
Mike D, can you show me some pics of your JK?
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Besides Glen(ghostdancer308), do we have any 2 door JK's in our club?
UrDaddy Mike D
Seth, I mean TJ too
Anybody else?
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I am not going to make this one. I am still in the south waiting on a helicopter ride. >:( I will be headed up north to work, so it looks like Sept for me. Have fun and take lots of pics. Jerm, nice to see you can make it. I use to work the same shift when I was at the county S.O.
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Got my fire extinguisher at Wally World yesterday for $13 bucks. I just need to zip-tie the hold down. Does anyone know where I can get a cb antenna and cable? Like some kind of store of some sorts. I'm sure I can find it in a magazine. I'm just wondering if it will get to me in time.
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find a radio shack-- they'll have al you need.
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Got my fire extinguisher at Wally World yesterday for $13 bucks. I just need to zip-tie the hold down. Does anyone know where I can get a cb antenna and cable? Like some kind of store of some sorts. I'm sure I can find it in a magazine. I'm just wondering if it will get to me in time.
i have an antenna you can buy.
I can bring it to Beasley Knob.
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any truck stop should also carry what you need
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Fry's has CB stuff relatively cheap, and they price match.
ok.
Mike D, can you show me some pics of your JK?
{agree}
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Besides Glen(ghostdancer308), do we have any 2 door JK's in our club?
I have a 2 door JK (X version).
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So we have 21 rigs so far going! This will be a lllloooonnnnggggg line! Maybe we should have a group depart 15 minutes after the 1st! :D
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Make it 22. ;D
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this one might be big enough to take some group photos
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I'm planning on going at this point, but it looks like there's about a 40% chance of rain next Friday. Hopefully it clears up between now and then or the trail may be shut down for that weekend.
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Looks like we may have a 23rd rig from JF.
Do we have a back up place if it does rain?
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If it rains, I'm definitely sittin' it out, whether Beasley is closed or not.
this one might be big enough to take some group photos
Where? The pay/parking lot area... that's the biggest, most open spot I know of.
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Finally Got me a fire extinguisher... about time. But Beasleys not far away i cant wait. My jeep is begging to go play ! {letseat}
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If it rains, I'm definitely sittin' it out, whether Beasley is closed or not.
this one might be big enough to take some group photos
Where? The pay/parking lot area... that's the biggest, most open spot I know of.
Further up 76, where you can get to the other parking lot via FS 93, has an area that is more open and we could get a nice group shot. We can ride and make our way towards there. Or we could change where we are going to start. Just a thought.
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Is there an 'official' place for everyone to meet up? Reading the thread it appears that some will meet at Waffle House and others at various parking lots. Would a rookie just pick one of the places and just have his CB on?
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Is there an 'official' place for everyone to meet up? Reading the thread it appears that some will meet at Waffle House and others at various parking lots. Would a rookie just pick one of the places and just have his CB on?
There is always a lot of discussion, and guys meeting different places, but you always refer to the original post for the best meeting spot to find the group. Here's the info from the ride post. See ya there.
Where: Beasley Knob, Blairsville, GA
When: August 15
Fees: $5 Per Vehicle Per Day
Meeting Spot: Waffle House in Blairsville, GA @ 9:00am (I hope there is only 1 :o )
EDIT Googled it and only found 1 - 10 Highway 515, Blairsville, GA 30512
You must meet the following requirements in order to ride with GATR. No exceptions.
1. Functional Parking brake or Line Lock
2. Tow strap
3. Jack
4. Fire extinguisher (must be secured and easily accessible)
5. Seat belts/restraints for all passengers
6. CB with clear reception
7. Recovery hooks or D-rings front & rear
8. Battery hold-down
Please check in the "Check In" thread.
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I am thinking about going. Does anyone plan on running 93B. that is the only trail up there that I have never ran. would like to give it a shot if one group plans on hitting it. I have never been up it, so if it is not possible on 33s let me know and I want even try it.
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i'll try 93b...will/does anyone have an extra fire extinguisher?
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I'll bring an extra fire ext. if ya wanna use it.
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i appreciate man
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Welp, I'm out for this ride... Aetna claimed the jeep. Don't know if I can get it road worthy in a week.
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Welp, I'm out for this ride... Aetna claimed the jeep. Don't know if I can get it road worthy in a week.
DETAILS & PICS..... Please. :(
Nevermind.....Saw other post.
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I notice there is a good portion of the people riding Saturday that are not on the phone list. Could everyone please add, if you want to, or update numbers as needed. Just thought it would be a good idea.Thanks.
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I am thinking about going. Does anyone plan on running 93B. that is the only trail up there that I have never ran. would like to give it a shot if one group plans on hitting it. I have never been up it, so if it is not possible on 33s let me know and I want even try it.
Albert, We'll hit it. I think that is the one where the guys flopped last year. Nothing spectacular, but the best trail I saw there. I have seen some youtube videos of spots I have not seen so some exploring is in order. Rain scheduled the rest of the week so we need to be watching and calling the station!!
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What's with Beasley? Everytime we plan a trip it has to rain. Apparently, Beasley needs to be spontaneous and spurt-of-the-moment. It doesn't rain then.
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MY BOY IS 5!
I am interested in this ride also. I have a 3 1/2 y.o. If others are bringing the fams, I'm there!!!
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What is the fall back wheelin plan if it rains? My wife is working this Saturday and I am fre to wheel?
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I notice there is a good portion of the people riding Saturday that are not on the phone list. Could everyone please add, if you want to, or update numbers as needed. Just thought it would be a good idea.Thanks.
where can I find the phone list?
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http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=35.0 (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=35.0)
i think you have to have a certain # of posts before you can see it
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Since it has been a long post the back-up ride is suppose to be Durhamtown.
Will someone be posting on the night before if we need to change since the forecast is for rain up till Saturday? Thanks.
I haven't rode the 4x4 part in Durhamtown, but hear its pretty mild since it is still so new.
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If it does rain, I really don't feel like making the trip to Durhamtown. I have better things to do... like sit at home and save some gas and admission money.
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If it does rain, I really don't feel like making the trip to Durhamtown. I have better things to do... like sit at home and save some gas and admission money.
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Well, the chance of rain is pretty good all week till Sat. for both places, but Durhamtown looks doable even with some rain. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. :-\
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if you can drive down a dirt county road in the rain, you can do Durahamtown, unless your Mark and aim for stumps.
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We will make sure to post up to let you all know about the ride. I will be checking the station to see if it is closed later in the week. If it is closed thu and fri then might as well call it. Keep watching the weather, especially in N GA.
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If it rains I would be down for aetna
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Well, the chance of rain is pretty good all week till Sat. for both places, but Durhamtown looks doable even with some rain. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. :-\
Only reason I'm passing is because I've been there and wasn't too impressed with the place. I'm not even a rock hopper, but there just wasn't anything down there. Unless the owner has done some major work. Which if that's the case, I'll just hear about it whenever the group gets back to tell everyone about it.
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I am thinking about going. Does anyone plan on running 93B. that is the only trail up there that I have never ran. would like to give it a shot if one group plans on hitting it. I have never been up it, so if it is not possible on 33s let me know and I want even try it.
Albert, We'll hit it. I think that is the one where the guys flopped last year. Nothing spectacular, but the best trail I saw there. I have seen some youtube videos of spots I have not seen so some exploring is in order. Rain scheduled the rest of the week so we need to be watching and calling the station!!
you know I will be right there with you... I want to climb the whole trail this time instead of going down it.
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can someone tell me where 93b is.... I think I have been on it before. I usually go to the parking area beside the gas tanks... when you leave that area and go up the trail to the first turn to left. i think that is the 93b trail you talk about.. not sure ... clarification would be nice. If that is it ... I had to winch 1 time up a ledge that was there.. probably took the wrong line.. don't know but that was the only challenging part of Beasley other than when you got to the top and the trail split... left side had some narly off camber.. needles to say I went left.. hahahah...
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can someone tell me where 93b is.... I think I have been on it before. I usually go to the parking area beside the gas tanks... when you leave that area and go up the trail to the first turn to left. i think that is the 93b trail you talk about.. not sure ... clarification would be nice. If that is it ... I had to winch 1 time up a ledge that was there.. probably took the wrong line.. don't know but that was the only challenging part of Beasley other than when you got to the top and the trail split... left side had some narly off camber.. needles to say I went left.. hahahah...
map
http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/ohv/beasley-trail-map.htm
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Cool... That is it... I don't want to come down .. It may be different now but the ledge was pretty tough for a baby jeep like mine. Going up was much better and a lot more fun...
No pics... My dad was on point.. he winched up and pulled me up with a strap.. I think I might could make it with a better line... Would love to try it again...
My buddy was with us on a 4 wheeler and he had to turn around.. toooooo steep...
He pouted the rest of the day... As a matter of fact, He hasn't talked to me too much since last November.... hahahah...
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yeah when we came down the trail it was steep... the ledge is probably ok now. I came down it and didnt even hit the bottom of the unlimited on the ledge and I was not lifted. I feel confident that if much hasn't changed I can make it back up the trail with the little lift and lockers.
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If it rains I would be down for aetna
X 2 here!
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yeah when we came down the trail it was steep... the ledge is probably ok now. I came down it and didnt even hit the bottom of the unlimited on the ledge and I was not lifted. I feel confident that if much hasn't changed I can make it back up the trail with the little lift and lockers.
it's a whole different experience going down it right after it rains ::)
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I was at 93B and a couple guys went just so far and turned around. I definitely wouldn't make it now, but maybe if I get a locker up front. The rest of the place I can do. ;D
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If it rains I would be down for aetna
X 2 here!
Never been there, but if that is a back-up to the back-up I may go as long as someone who knows the place goes.
And I will need more time to get to Aetna, 2hrs. 40mins., for me. So lets not make it too early if Aetna is the choice. ;D
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it's a whole different experience going down it right after it rains ::)
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I could not imagine coming down after a rain... I would have liked to see that... ;D :o
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hhhmmmmm, aetna may be an option. Let's watch the weather!
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Well im still hoping for no rain out at beasleys. I would not be able to make the aetna ride. but well see what happens...
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Yeah, if this ride is anywhere but Beasley I doubt I'll make it and I'm not too sure that I'll make the Beasley ride anyhow... we'll see though.
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{ehm} You just don't want to see me do you... slut!
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What are you talking about? I don't live far from Winder now, homes. So, seeing you isn't an issue. It's an every growing fear of wear in the front end of the Ranger. Anything further than Beasley I'm just not too keen on that drive for the money. I'm pretty strapped for cash these days. Being a po' boy SUCKS!!
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Well, I just feel used now.
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Well, I just feel used now.
Not sure why. You should take the issue up with Adam..... or Doug. I didn't do a thing. OR!! is that the problem?
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{boohoo}
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{boohoo}
I'm not whining. Just confused as to why you feel used by me.
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We had something special... HAD. :-\
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We had something special... HAD. :-\
When?
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it's a whole different experience going down it right after it rains ::)
I could not imagine coming down after a rain... I would have liked to see that... ;D :o
i slid down the whole thing with both the e-brake and brakes engaged
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Still trying to figure out how to make this ride. Being busy sucks {boohoo}
We had something special... HAD. :-\
8==D {peek}
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Back on topic.....Weather: Looks like it has been raining some up north and in TN, but Beasley is still listed as open. Durhamtown may have gotten and will be getting rain also.
I'll be happy when it cools down, we get less rain and the trees start to change.
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It's not looking good for Beasley, but we will wait and see. It got hammered by storms last night and this morning. Same is forecast for the rest of the week.
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I know a nice little storm came through Hoschton yesterday and knocked the power out for a split second. Fun stuff.
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I hope Beasley is able to hold out. I am not sure I can manage the drive to d-town with the wife and son.
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Well, hopefully Beasley will still be open. I guess plan B is to go to Durhamtown?
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http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/ohv/beasley.shtml open now, less than 1/2" in 3 days. Now that can change real quick but so far so good. chances of rain are going down. We are working on an alternate.
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=4281.0
VOTE ONLY IF YOU ARE CHECKED IN TO RIDE AT BEASLEY!!
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If Beasley is rained out, if the back up ride is Aetna, I would encourage everyone to give that place a look-see. It beats the crap out of D-Town. And it seems closer...maybe it's just me.
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I agree Aenta is a very cool place, its one of my favorite places to ride and I would rather ride there then beasley or D'town.
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I know that I have already checked in and I plan on going but can a stock vehicle run the trails (are there bypasses around the larger obstacles)? I have only ever been to Mountainside and there were plenty of alternates.
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You would be fine at beasley & aetna both a stock vehicle can do plenty.
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Weather is cooperating for the ride. No rain today, 30% isolated tommorrow! {letseat}
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Well, I was really hoping to make this ride, but I can't get away Saturday. Does anybody plan on camping and riding Sunday?
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How close is the nearest gas station from beasleys for air up... i have my ARB copressor for my lockers that i have set up with an air chuck for emergencys but when i use it for airing up my tires it gets super hott. I am going to make me a Co2 setup really soon just waiting for the funds... ballchain
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about a mile.
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sounds good. thanks...
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There is a chance that some else there will have OBA anyway.
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i got one, kinda slow but it gets the job done if you need it
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I have an MV-50. Glad to share.
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I have an MV-50. Glad to share.
Those are some very great bank for the buck compressors.
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As long as it works!
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Yes it can break. I have one that quit working.
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If there's no real big objection, I might just go on to the parking lot and skip the Waffle House since airing down takes me awhile.
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anybody want or plan on camping? I was thinking of going up tomorrow afternoon and camping.
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I've got plans to convoy with Lenn Saturday morning. if anyone else wants to, shoot me a PM.
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anybody want or plan on camping? I was thinking of going up tomorrow afternoon and camping.
Wish I could Albert. :'(
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So where is the Gwinnett group meeting up Sat AM and what time?
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So where is the Gwinnett group meeting up Sat AM and what time?
i was wondering the same...we could convoy
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I would be willing to convoy (depending on where the meet up is). I am in Gwinnett but right on the boarder with Forsyth. I plan on going straight up GA-400.
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well I am heading out from Winder round 6:15 or so. Like to go nice and easy and enjoy the scenery! Down for a round up with anybody!
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I live on the Dahlonega / Hall county line. would be nice to meet up if anyone wanted to at say the end of 400 or where ever.
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I'll be leaving out of Athens and will most likely be going up 129 the whole way until I get to 515.
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I like going 575, 515. 400 takes you up through Dahlonega and it can be slower. I can make it in less time than Google map says going 575. I'll be leaving at 6:00 ish and be at the Waffle House on 515 at 8:30 ish.
Side Note:
16 people voted in the poll and we have 27 people signed up. {ehm}
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Yeah, that usually happens. Beasley should be 100% a go for tommorrow! {letseat} LOTS OF RIGS! I think we are around 30 just from us. Now if there are locals it will be a long day so make sure to come prepared! Food, gas, etc.
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And there is the invite for Travis's place, the 3rd weekend get together.
Just bring something to contribute. You may want to call as mentioned in the other post to find out what may be needed. Usually a side dish, cole slaw, potato salad, desert etc.
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Yeah, that usually happens. Beasley should be 100% a go for tomorrow! {letseat} LOTS OF RIGS! I think we are around 30 just from us. Now if there are locals it will be a long day so make sure to come prepared! Food, gas, etc.
Brings owes me some good snacks! What's he bringing this time? {letseat}
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I would be willing to convoy (depending on where the meet up is). I am in Gwinnett but right on the boarder with Forsyth. I plan on going straight up GA-400.
I'll be at 400 and exit 15 about 7am. My CB is weak but I can find you if that time works.
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Yeah, that usually happens. Beasley should be 100% a go for tomorrow! {letseat} LOTS OF RIGS! I think we are around 30 just from us. Now if there are locals it will be a long day so make sure to come prepared! Food, gas, etc.
Brings owes me some good snacks! What's he bringing this time? {letseat}
I thought you were supplyin the goods! M&Ms are his favorite! Hint hint!
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Sorry if it was already posted, but I am on my phone right now, what is the time and place that we are meeting up tomorrow?
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I'm not tellin you. ;D
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Looking real nice for tommorrow!!
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/wxdetail/USGA0052?dayNum=1&from=36hr_fcst_business
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Yeah, that usually happens. Beasley should be 100% a go for tomorrow! {letseat} LOTS OF RIGS! I think we are around 30 just from us. Now if there are locals it will be a long day so make sure to come prepared! Food, gas, etc.
Brings owes me some good snacks! What's he bringing this time? {letseat}
I thought you were supplyin the goods! M&Ms are his favorite! Hint hint!
Got to be PeaNUT M&M's cause he's yours. ;)
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Sorry if it was already posted, but I am on my phone right now, what is the time and place that we are meeting up tomorrow?
LOL! 1st post.
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Yup. {popcorn}
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Turns out I'm in. Yahoooooo!!!!
I'll have to cut out about 3:30 though.
Ben, send me your address and I'll meet you at your house by 6:15 unless you want to meet somewhere else.
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Jeep's loaded and ready to go. Gotta find a milk crate so my wife will be able to get in and out of the Jeep!! ;D
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Lol, wow for missing that one. Ok, should be lots of fun!
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Since we have so many vehicles should we think about splitting up and start at different ends of the trails? Just a thought.
93B is the only one that some will not be able to do.
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Since we have so many vehicles should we think about splitting up and start at different ends of the trails? Just a thought.
93B is the only one that some will not be able to do.
And what happens when we meet head to head on the skinny trail? LOL. I like follow the leader! :P
This ride will be a perfect example of why you must have a good working CB to hear what is going on!
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Lol i am hoping that waffle house parking lot is huge and empty for all of us to fit. {letseat}
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Lol i am hoping that waffle house parking lot is huge and empty for all of us to fit. {letseat}
Huge, yes. Empty, not after we get there.
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I live on the Dahlonega / Hall county line. would be nice to meet up if anyone wanted to at say the end of 400 or where ever.
At the gas station on the west side of the intersection? I'm game, what time?
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Livingston for the win! I will send you the info!
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And there is the invite for Travis's place, the 3rd weekend get together.
Just bring something to contribute. You may want to call as mentioned in the other post to find out what may be needed. Usually a side dish, cole slaw, potato salad, desert etc.
I spoke with him today and he has been stacking up a wood pile for just an occasion like this. Bonfire and BBQ after the ride sounds good. {toast}
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I may be down for that!
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Well there is a Cheveron on the left and a Shell on the right i think the Cheveron would be better, its bigger. what time are you going to be going thrugh there because thats about 5 min from my house?
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Leaving Brunswick at 4pm.. Should be in Hiawassee by 11pm.. See you guys tomorrow am in Blairsville...
Mike {letseat}
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Dustin and I are about to head out the door. We are going to camp tonight. if anyone changes there mind and want to camp we will be at the main campground at Beasley or if not there the first road to the right after the pay station; both areas are easiest to get to by coming in gas tank entrance. my truck is a 4 door silver Dodge Duelly, jeep is a blue rubicon with some duct tape holding it together.
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I am also bringing my quad so If anyone else wants to bring a quad that would be sweet!
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The Chevron is good. How long will it take from there to get to the WH by 8:30? Got get smothered and covered...
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Since we have so many vehicles should we think about splitting up and start at different ends of the trails? Just a thought.
93B is the only one that some will not be able to do.
I would say we have to have a least 2 groups. if 30 jeeps make it up it would suck to try and do that as one group.
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Man, I want to go to this so bad.
Honestly, I'm a bit worried...I go to the Beasley Knob page & it says "Difficult to Most Difficult" & me being such a noob I'm worried about messing something up on my daily driver.
Anyone got any advice for me?
Like, what if there's something I'm not comfortable doing?
I just want to learn the ropes before I go out trying something way out of my league.
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No worries! Beasley is not hard in anyway. Just hill climbs that are slow and steady. We will look out for you! I just called the ranger station and we are a go for tommorrow! Should be a great day. As for the extremely large group... we will figure it out when we all get there. 10am latest we are hitting the trails. If you are late, we are on ch.7 {letseat}
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Man, I want to go to this so bad.
Honestly, I'm a bit worried...I go to the Beasley Knob page & it says "Difficult to Most Difficult" & me being such a noob I'm worried about messing something up on my daily driver.
Anyone got any advice for me?
Like, what if there's something I'm not comfortable doing?
I just want to learn the ropes before I go out trying something way out of my league.
Come on out. We were all newbies once. It's all about driving style.
On the trail, always pick a spotter, and listen to him. Don't hammer it, use finesse. We don't practice "if parts aren't flying, you aint trying!" lol. Well Larry does. :P
Don't try anything you are not comfortable with. Build up over time, a little more each time you ride. A stock Jeep is very capable in the right challenge. Beasley Knob is probably the most stock/newbie friendly place around if it's dry. If it's wet, I hear nobody's good.
So Livingston, NO DOORS?
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See you all at the Waffle House...will have my dad and son with me....
cell: 858.472.6697
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Man, I want to go to this so bad.
Honestly, I'm a bit worried...I go to the Beasley Knob page & it says "Difficult to Most Difficult" & me being such a noob I'm worried about messing something up on my daily driver.
Anyone got any advice for me?
Like, what if there's something I'm not comfortable doing?
I just want to learn the ropes before I go out trying something way out of my league.
Come on out. We were all newbies once. It's all about driving style.
On the trail, always pick a spotter, and listen to him. Don't hammer it, use finesse. We don't practice "if parts aren't flying, you aint trying!" lol. Well Larry does.
Don't try anything you are not comfortable with. Build up over time, a little more each time you ride. A stock Jeep is very capable in the right challenge. Beasley Knob is probably the most stock/newbie friendly place around if it's dry. If it's wet, I hear nobody's good.
So Livingston, NO DOORS?
Nothing could possibly be out of the norm on your first wheelin trip with your stock daily driver....
.....just be careful when ya "bump it"
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So WH at 9AM.... is this what time we are going to be getting grouped together and heading to the trails? So if we want to get breakfast, arrive early?
Ted and I will be heading up and spending the night there. 200 miles/4hrs away, 8hrs total and a full day of wheelin is alot for 1 day, did that last weekend with Aetna, taking it easy this time.
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So WH at 9AM.... is this what time we are going to be getting grouped together and heading to the trails? So if we want to get breakfast, arrive early?
{letseat} {letseat}
{toast} {no} {no}
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{ehm} If you want bfast get to the waffle house early. We will be leaving there around 9:30 or so since the trail head is about 2 miles or so away. We plan on riding at 10am from the pay station. This should give us enough time to air down, disconnect and be riding by 10. If you are later than 10 follow the dust and get on ch.7. The trail system is less than 11 miles long. {salute}
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Weather is going to be beautiful tomorrow. Me and daniel have to figure out who is driving....
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You'll be in 8==D boys Jeep right?
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Weather is going to be beautiful tomorrow. Me and daniel have to figure out who is driving....
We're meeting at Adams at 6AM, right? ;)
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ok, we'll be staying in Blue Ridge, about 25 miles out, looks like we'll get breakfast at the hotel and meet ya'll at WH at 9AM. See ya there.
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I'm headin out @ 6AM tomorrow, and I may or may not be camping tomorrow night--if anyone cares or wants to wheel sunday.
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Man, I want to go to this so bad.
Honestly, I'm a bit worried...I go to the Beasley Knob page & it says "Difficult to Most Difficult" & me being such a noob I'm worried about messing something up on my daily driver.
Anyone got any advice for me?
Like, what if there's something I'm not comfortable doing?
I just want to learn the ropes before I go out trying something way out of my league.
My first time riding was at Beasley with a 2" lift on my DD. I also rode at River Rock & Tellico with my DD. You'll be fine at Beasley. It is a learning process.
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Please... If u ride with these guys u will tear ur rig up! Bunch of crazy folks.... {nln}
not sure if I am going to go tomorrow or not. I read somewhere around 30 rigs? That's a lot for Beasley even in 2 groups... I just don't want to spend the day in a log jam! I wi decide at some point tonight so maybe I see yall tomorrow
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If one thing I've learned riding with GATR, it's these guys are going to take care of you.
I wheel my DD as well, I've also wheeled at Beasley Knob. You have nothing to worry about if you think you'll break something. You'll do just fine.
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See you guys in 12 hours.. :)
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Do any of you guys have the direct address to the WAHO? I'd rather just punch it in the garmin and cruise worry-free.
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10 Highway 515, Blairsville, GA
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Matt D. It will take us about 1 hour mabey 1 hour 15 min. so if you wanna be there at 8:30 i guess meet me at the cheveron at like 7:15 is that good for u. my number is 678-617-9448 if you need anything.
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Matt D. It will take us about 1 hour mabey 1 hour 15 min. so if you wanna be there at 8:30 i guess meet me at the cheveron at like 7:15 is that good for u. my number is 678-617-9448 if you need anything.
That works, I'll be there
my number is 678-576-3103
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just so i don't screw up or something...do we need to bring the emergency contact form?
i didn't see it on the list of requirements, but it never hurts to ask
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u should keep one in the dash filled out at all times.
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well y'all, even though i couldn't keep up with any of ya after that hill climb i had a bunch of fun...and i didn't even break anything this time ;D
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Who did you ride with? We were looking for you, someone said you were stuck on 93C.
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i drove my truck...ya i got stuck going up a wavy hill (that the only way i can think of to describe it)
i didn't see your jeep when i got there...were ya already on the trail (i got there about a minute before a bunch of people hit the trails)
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i drove my truck...ya i got stuck going up a wavy hill (that the only way i can think of to describe it)
i didn't see your jeep when i got there...were ya already on the trail (i got there about a minute before a bunch of people hit the trails)
I led the first group in. We tried to raise you on the CB with no luck.
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It was a pretty good turn-out. Split into 2 groups and we only got held up once.. minor carnage. It was a good day, we basically hit the entire park 'cept for 93B... I had a pretty good time, just wish I could've driven the Ranger, but it's worrying me so, I figured I'd sit it out this time.
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Had a blast!
I liked meetin alot of new people, and got jealous of a rig or two. :-X
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Today was awesome! Lookin forward to the next ride.
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I had a good time. I had to cut out early about 3/4 of the way up 93 B. I ran out of time and had to go back down. Good times. {toast}
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I wanted to go on 93b so bad! Too bad there was a traffic jam backed up for miles... >:(
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I wanted to go on 93b so bad! Too bad there was a traffic jam backed up for miles... >:(
It was tuff today. Slick as snot. I think Doug and Larry were the only ones that didn't pull cable. I pulled once to get over the big stump. After giving it a valiant effort with my worn out tires and nearly ripping my rear door hinge off of the B pillar, I decided to use the winch.
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Had a great time on the trails today and it was good to meet some of you guys. anybody got pics of the ride?
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i drove my truck...ya i got stuck going up a wavy hill (that the only way i can think of to describe it)
i didn't see your jeep when i got there...were ya already on the trail (i got there about a minute before a bunch of people hit the trails)
I led the first group in. We tried to raise you on the CB with no luck.
my antenna kept on hitting tree branches and would fall off...it was annoying, but now should be fixed.
it was pretty cool watching larry, doug, and livingston going up 93b
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It was tuff today. Slick as snot. I think Doug and Larry were the only ones that didn't pull cable. I pulled once to get over the big stump. After giving it a valiant effort with my worn out tires and nearly ripping my rear door hinge off of the B pillar, I decided to use the winch.
yes it was! loose top soil and rocks... Larry ended up pulling a cable once I think. Doug made it but it wasn't an easy ride. After that we (the 4 who bypassed) met up at the top of 93B and we finished the climb where a red YJ broke the rear D35 near the top on a ledge.
Glad to hear the other group had a good time. I would have liked to of seen more but time didn't allow. I hope to go back one day and actually ride all the trails.
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I had a good time. 93B put a hurt on a lot of us today. I call it winch fest 09
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If 93B is not enough action for you guys the far left 2 climbs on 93F are just as bad if not worse. Those hills were scary.
We definitely seen every trail today except 93B. Had a lot of fun. No real damage or trouble for anyone other than a c-clip on a U joint.
I have some pics I will get up tomorrow. We had a great group, it was nice meeting the new guys, that I havent had a chance to meet yet. Special thanks to Tedder & Vince for holding down the winch spots in our group, even though we didnt need them.
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I'll upload pics today.
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If 93B is not enough action for you guys the far left 2 climbs on 93F are just as bad if not worse. Those hills were scary.
We definitely seen every trail today except 93B. Had a lot of fun. No real damage or trouble for anyone other than a c-clip on a U joint.
I have some pics I will get up tomorrow. We had a great group, it was nice meeting the new guys, that I havent had a chance to meet yet. Special thanks to Tedder & Vince for holding down the winch spots in our group, even though we didnt need them.
I think you might have meant 93E. 93 E has "the wall" to the left. buggy type hill.
93f was not bad.
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If 93B is not enough action for you guys the far left 2 climbs on 93E are just as bad if not worse. Those hills were scary.
We definitely seen every trail today except 93B. Had a lot of fun. No real damage or trouble for anyone other than a c-clip on a U joint.
I have some pics I will get up tomorrow. We had a great group, it was nice meeting the new guys, that I havent had a chance to meet yet. Special thanks to Tedder & Vince for holding down the winch spots in our group, even though we didnt need them.
I think you might have meant 93E. 93 E has "the wall" to the left. buggy type hill.
93f was not bad.
Yep thats what I meant. Second bypass towards the top of the mountain.
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So was this the biggest turn out for a ride?
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Looks like yall had a good time. Wish I didn't have to work this weekend or I would have joined yall.
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So was this the biggest turn out for a ride?
That I've been on. These photos don't show the other group that had to be 10 or more. So 20+ showed.
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looks that fun!-- glad it didn't rain yall out----
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looks that fun!-- glad it didn't rain yall out----
A rain shower abot 2pm would have been really bad!
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IT was my second ride and it was fun. My stocker on street tires even helped another Jeep up a hill. Learned a little more about driving and built some confidence.
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Album:
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Lil off camber on this one, but he made it fine
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I had a blast. I have some pics but most are from 93B!
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Great pictures guys. There are usually way more pictures. I didn't see a lot of cameras this time including myself. I have to get off my butt and get a new camera.
NorthGAX, sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you on the way out. I was running late getting out of there and then my CO2 bottle ran out of air after two tires so I had to bust out and get to the gas station. Nothing like having the right side tires aired up to 30 and the lefts on 7. They drive kind of funny like that. ::)
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Hey man thanks for letting be use your stauns. i need to get me a set!
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Just made it back to South Georgia. Had a great time. It was cool meeting a lot of you guys and puttig faces with the avitars.
Also learned alot of things on 93b. Especially how to winch and what a good tool a snatch block is.... Can't wait until the next time..
Here are the only photos I took. The rest of the time I was a little busy...
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Not any photos from me. I was real busy winching Albert up and beating My Jeep half to death! Lost a tire on the way up, inner wall seperated and balooned out. >:( And lost an inner seal on the pass side of the 30. No biggie. If that is all that happened off that snot trail I am happy. I know after that first ledge with the stump I had to hammer that thing and got airborne twice. Freakin nuts! No traction at all! I wanted to tell Dustin he gets hero of the day award for all his work with the winch fest. {toast} I know my winch and Mikes winch got put to the ultimate test! Mine is slow but it held it's own all the way up. I have ruun the bus in the rain and it was NOTHING like that trail!
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Had fun guys, It was cool. I got a few pics, But my computer and photobuckets bulk uploader doesn't get along so rick is going to get them onto his, hopefully he well post them. On the way back I got a video of us doing some canyon carving in the jeeps lol.
My stocker on street tires even helped another Jeep up a hill.
Yeah, thanks for that lol. I just couldn't get up that mud, maybe I could have if I deflated my tires, but I got tired of fixing leaks from dirt getting in the bead so I don't deflate my street tires.
Does anyone know if the guy who broke his axel got home alright? We (me and rick) brought the parts up to him and led him down the mountain and into town.
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Yeah, I forgot about that. I know Larry stayed upo there with him. Not sure who else. Thanks for getting the parts to him!! {toast}
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I wanted to tell Dustin he gets hero of the day award for all his work with the winch fest. {toast}
X2 on the hero of the day award.. that goes for everyone who pulled cable alllllll day..
{salute} {salute}
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So Mike, how any kinks you have in that cable? ;) As for pics, I do have 2...
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Not aware of any kinks... I do have one wire broke.. I need to trim in off and tape it up ;D
I did however have about 5 birds nest... We hooked to cable to Albert's bumper when you were winching him over the last obsticale. It was easier to unspool it that way verses Dustin and Jeremy pulling by hand... ;) ;D :'( {salute} {boohoo}
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I think my hardest job was trying to out run mike up the last part of the hill while holding his winch cable.
Rick glad to hear that YJ made it out. I know we all were late getting out so thanks Rick for running those parts back up to him.
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I was there and I rode up to the first trail where everyone was getting hung up and had to winch up. I stayed over there for a good hour playing and trying to get up the first part of the hill. I found out real fast that my wore out 31's were just throwing rocks. So I turned around went down the trail and tried to come back around. I ended up just riding around all day and never running into anyone else and left around 3 or so. Sorry for the discussion, just wanted to give an explanation. But I had a good time and would like to ride again, as soon as I get some better tires.
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Rick glad to hear that YJ made it out. I know we all were late getting out so thanks Rick for running those parts back up to him.
X2 I was ready to run back up the mtn if Rick had not been able to run the parts back up. I would have had to suck up to my wife for a week for being so late be that would have been ok too.
Travis (yellowxj) proves once again what a super guy he is by dropping what he was doing and bring some spare parts up from his shop to the trail head.
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You da man, Travis. We'll miss you when you leave. :'(
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TRAVIS!! YOU DESERVE MORE FROM US!! YOU DA MAN!!
A few photos:
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Once again, I had a blast on saturday.
here are some of my pics...
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It was a good ride. Too bad we had to split up, but it worked out well.
I believe our group hit all but 93B.
I'll try to get out with y'all again. ;D
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It was a good ride. Too bad we had to split up, but it worked out well.
I believe our group hit all but 93B.
I'll try to get out with y'all again. ;D
Definitely. I had a great time. This place is getting better. Just wish there were more trails.
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At one point on 93b I was "on the mat" in 2nd gear and slowly sliding backwards with smoke coming off all 4 tires. ;D
And I broke nothing on the TJ this trip. :P
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At one point on 93b I was "on the mat" in 2nd gear and slowly sliding backwards with smoke coming off all 4 tires. ;D
And I broke nothing on the TJ this trip. :P
WOW, 93B sounds slick and wild. Way to build it Larry, you've done it right. {toast}
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NorthGAX, sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you on the way out. I was running late getting out of there and then my CO2 bottle ran out of air after two tires so I had to bust out and get to the gas station. Nothing like having the right side tires aired up to 30 and the lefts on 7. They drive kind of funny like that. ::)
Mike do not sweat it at all. I had a compressor that I figured would work but it failed and I had to borrow Daniels. It was good overall because my wife now understands why I need a CO2 tank. ;D
So if sitting in the parking lot for 45 minutes is the price for a CO2 tank that is a good trade.
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Vince, it was good to see you again and I'm glad you could make it out. That Jeep is looking awesome by the way. You did a good job building that thing back up.
At one point on 93b I was "on the mat" in 2nd gear and slowly sliding backwards with smoke coming off all 4 tires. ;D
And I broke nothing on the TJ this trip. :P
Larry, I'm glad you made it out without having to fix something when you got home. I wish I couldve seen all this "fun" on 93B but I've done the whole sit on one trail all day and pull cable, so I'm glad we got to drive all over the place. Matt and I still missed 93G though, but we'll get it one day.
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Yeah, that trail was seriously stupid. It was'nt even mud though. Just loose wet soil and rocks. Never seen anything like that. Just keep backing down and hope to get enough speed to get up it and fail miserably! ;D
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NorthGAX, sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you on the way out. I was running late getting out of there and then my CO2 bottle ran out of air after two tires so I had to bust out and get to the gas station. Nothing like having the right side tires aired up to 30 and the lefts on 7. They drive kind of funny like that. ::)
Mike do not sweat it at all. I had a compressor that I figured would work but it failed and I had to borrow Daniels. It was good overall because my wife now understands why I need a CO2 tank. ;D
So if sitting in the parking lot for 45 minutes is the price for a CO2 tank that is a good trade.
CO2 tanks are awesome. They are fast. I just need to get better at guestimating how much air is left. You can easily tell by weighing the tank, but that would require effort. ::)
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Yeah, that trail was seriously stupid. It was'nt even mud though. Just loose wet soil and rocks. Never seen anything like that. Just keep backing down and hope to get enough speed to get up it and fail miserably! ;D
Don't forget about bouncing way up in the air when you hit it. It really does help you learn how to accelerate on slick surfaces. Gotta roll into it.
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At one point on 93b I was "on the mat" in 2nd gear and slowly sliding backwards with smoke coming off all 4 tires. ;D
And I broke nothing on the TJ this trip. :P
Didn't you have a shock hanging half way off before you started the trail? :D
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And I broke nothing on the TJ this trip. :P
Didn't you have a shock hanging half way off before you started the trail? :D
That's why he said he didn't break anything on "this trip".. that was a pre-existing issue. ;D
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Yeah, that trail was seriously stupid. It was'nt even mud though. Just loose wet soil and rocks. Never seen anything like that. Just keep backing down and hope to get enough speed to get up it and fail miserably! ;D
Don't forget about bouncing way up in the air when you hit it. It really does help you learn how to accelerate on slick surfaces. Gotta roll into it.
At one section I got about 2ft under the front tires. Briggs was having a blast! He then fell asleep after having to winch 100 yds :P ;D
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Rick glad to hear that YJ made it out. I know we all were late getting out so thanks Rick for running those parts back up to him.
X2 I was ready to run back up the mtn if Rick had not been able to run the parts back up. I would have had to suck up to my wife for a week for being so late be that would have been ok too.
Travis (yellowxj) proves once again what a super guy he is by dropping what he was doing and bring some spare parts up from his shop to the trail head.
THANKS. I think that was the last c-clip D35 axle at the shop and it happened to be the right side. Got plenty of 8.25 axles, got to find something useful to do with them....maybe art sculpture...turns out everyone was late to the 3rd Saturday Potluck so I didnt miss anything. We did have a good night...bonfire...tons of food...a nissan and a zj played around on the trails.
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Travis, thanks again for the help. It was not a good place to have an axle break. You are a great guy! {toast}
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Had a blast! I liked it there, it was just the right challenge for my basically stock TJ on 31's.
Thank you Matt for helping with the duct tape u-joint repair! That was the SAME thing that happened at Mountainside, except I didn't know what it was until the cap flew off and took the inner axle shaft with it. I knew the sound and caught it before it went, bought a new u-joint, popped in the new c-clip, good to go.
Ted and I went back to wheel a bit more, I was just having so much fun. We were on 93C/D crawlin around when Dustin was haulin on the 4-wheeler and nearly met my grille head on. He told us about the YJ with the broke rear axle, I was leading Larry around trying to find the camping spot, then he went back to the parking area. It was around 5:30PM when we were ready to head out, eat and make the 4hr trip back home but we got the parts, brought them up to the top of the mountain (93C) a trail I didn't go on that day, and we hung around until the YJ was fixed. Didn't get off the mountain until 9PM, ate at Fatz and crashed for the night at a local hotel - I was too tired to even air up my tires or connect the sway bar after that.
Here are the pictures between Ted and I:
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some highlights:
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Very cool local guy on a dirt bike that stopped and literally spent hours helping with the whole thing
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The parts express mobile
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The path up where the YJ broke the axle, it was kinda steep rock, I had a little trouble with stock suspension and open diffs on 31's, had to work on my line but I made it.
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some videos, one of me saying how uncool it is to talk in the videos :)
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Can't wait to go back!
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Never heard about the busted axle until I got back. Travis never ceases to impress. If you think you love this sport, you better look at Travis for inspiration. He lives it and my hat is off to him.
Night Wolf, Have your u-joints tack welded so you won't have to worry about the clips coming out. One less worry.
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Yeah, I may go the tack weld route, I gotta get a mig welder or bring it to someone that can do it.
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I will tack them for you, if you ever get up my way.
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Well, my hat is off to you guys for helping in the repairs! This is why I love this club! {toast}
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Didn't you have a shock hanging half way off before you started the trail? :D
I put in a new bottom bolt while everybody was airing down at the trail head. ;D Nobody even noticed it was 100% again. {no}
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Didn't you have a shock hanging half way off before you started the trail? :D
I put in a new bottom bolt while everybody was airing down at the trail head. ;D Nobody even noticed it was 100% again. {no}
Don't you mean 50% since the left shock is gone? ;D
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Don't you mean 50% since the left shock is gone? ;D
My left shock is gone?
J/K
The shock is is not gone, it is bent and laying in the shop floor.
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Don't you mean 50% since the left shock is gone? ;D
My left shock is gone?
J/K
The shock is is not gone, it is bent and laying in the shop floor.
well, at least you know where it is