First REAL weekend with Adair Tracks

[thebuggyman1]

I was thinking you could nail a couple of roofing shingles to the bridge to give it some texture. Could be a cheap option. Anyway. Great videos.

Roc Doc just needs buggyman's "bridge building 101" class. IMG_0071.jpg
This one is my small bridge. The big bridge sits on 30' long 16" tall I-beams

[Roadtorque]

I was thinking you could nail a couple of roofing shingles to the bridge to give it some texture. Could be a cheap option. Anyway. Great videos.

[russriders]

I am thinking about sell my 2002 conquest and after watch all ur video RD I just want to keep it , but she have to go . Nice video by the way thanks for post it

[foxvalley]

The guy who first thought of putting a camera on a pole in front of an argo must be a genius or something..........................
Needed to get that in before I compliment you on the pic in pic thing, I think that the cam on the pole watching the argo/tracks work, the driver, and the other riders behind,and now you have a view of where the argo is going,in my opinion,you can't do a better job of covering the fun action. Great stuff Doc! How does it feel to be a unicorn? Sucks in the heavy timber doesn't it. If there is heaven on earth, it's right where you are.
I had the pleasure of spending a couple of days in Iowa with Tim,and after the cobwebs clear from the ride home, I'm going to post a couple pics.

[Rock Doctor]

Something different,
We went on a couple Sunset Kayak Rides

RD

[Obsessed]

So, like I mentioned earlier, Tracks are not always the answer. This little incident took me a little off guard, the vid does no justice to how it really felt. Wet, muddy Tracks are VERY slippery on a wooden Bridge Deck. Especially when the bridge has a mean lean to the downstream side. I could literally have pushed the Argo off the bridge with one hand, had I wanted to. Add to it that I am now almost too wide to cross the bridge, and we have a disaster waiting to happen. On my way back out I spiked in some 2x4's to the downstream side to make a kickplate. I could easily still drive over it, but it will keep me (or anyone) on the bridge for now.

I took all my "winter" hardware off the tracks earlier, and now I am considering putting some Ice Picks back in just to give me a little Bite on the wooden deck, it would probably work. I'm just not sure if it's THE answer I'm looking for.


More to come
RD

That looks a little scary!

Was just thinking about a possible solution ....two weeks ago we ripped out about 150' of chain link fence and hauled it to the scrap yard...I wonder if it was rolled out and nailed down if it would add much more grip??? Might even give the tire machines a bit more grip also...

Just throwing out some ideas

Tim

[Rock Doctor]

On your conquest, do you run 24" tires? I'm guessing your daughters tracked conquest has 22" tires? How would you describe the difference going from 22" to 24" tires?

Yes and Yes
I would describe the difference as Nigh and Day. When I switched over, I had no idea how much of an improvement the 24" Frontiers would be.
It's a bit of a gamble, as the 24" frontier tires are not exactly consistent in size. Some are just too big to fit, most just barely fit, and some are a little on the small size. I can't really run mine at any more than 3.5PSI. Circumfrences need to be measured and the tires might have to be juggled around to get them to fit.
Several of my friends have also switched over.

RD

[Dan67]

On your conquest, do you run 24" tires? I'm guessing your daughters tracked conquest has 22" tires? How would you describe the difference going from 22" to 24" tires?

[mightymaxIV]

Impressive videos Doc, beautiful country. I really enjoyed the second video. Thanks for taking the time to post this impressive showing of your machines.

[Rock Doctor]

Wife managed to get stuck with the quad a few times. This was one of the more fun experiences. I gota hand it to her she is a Die Hard Quader
The hole I'm in while trying to pull her used to be real bad. More of a Soup than anything, but it seems that the winter has temporarily packed the bottom in. I'm already starting to loosen it up just making a couple passes through.

RD

[mudbug3]

Rock Doctor

The sun set picture of your wife and three daughters looks awesome! God's country for sure!

[Rock Doctor]

RD

[Rock Doctor]

I would think just screwing in a couple self tappers into each grouser would do the trick.

Keith.

I was thinking the same thing, but that bridge is about 5ft off the ground (In low water), and there are not a lot of places to go if I fall off of it. I think a Guard Rail is in order, but I I'll put some Ice Picks back in too.

RD

[Rock Doctor]

Your daughter rocks, that girl did a great job piloting the Argo. I think she needs one of her own.

I have to agree! Your daughter did a awesome job making the trail wider for her poor ol' dad to follow up behind her.

Um............. Actually that one IS hers. Mine is the one on Tires

Great videos!(as usual) I love the up front view. I wonder how the camera mounted in the back facing forward would look?

Looks like they are working great. Might get boring waiting for the non tracked machines to catch up though. Maybe you could bring a magazine with you?

I liked the view as well, but it was HELL getting through the trees. I didn't even bother to bring the pole home with me. You have me thinking about the "Overhead Mount" now though

As for the Tracks, I'm going to order another set. I noticed that there has been quite a design change since I got these ones though.........
Which is better any why?
The way I abused these tracks on this trip, I have concerns about running the Narrow Spacers. Would it be possible to rip one or more right out of the track assembly while GRINDING the machine between trees? I have to talk to Tim and get an update on the new design.






RD

[kghills]

So, like I mentioned earlier, Tracks are not always the answer. This little incident took me a little off guard, the vid does no justice to how it really felt. Wet, muddy Tracks are VERY slippery on a wooden Bridge Deck. Especially when the bridge has a mean lean to the downstream side. I could literally have pushed the Argo off the bridge with one hand, had I wanted to. Add to it that I am now almost too wide to cross the bridge, and we have a disaster waiting to happen. On my way back out I spiked in some 2x4's to the downstream side to make a kickplate. I could easily still drive over it, but it will keep me (or anyone) on the bridge for now.

I took all my "winter" hardware off the tracks earlier, and now I am considering putting some Ice Picks back in just to give me a little Bite on the wooden deck, it would probably work. I'm just not sure if it's THE answer I'm looking for.


More to come
RD

I would think just screwing in a couple self tappers into each grouser would do the trick.

Keith.