Busco Spring 2024 April 5th-7th

[john swenson]

not good for this site

[john swenson]

i guess some with campers will be in the big field and some in the back . sounds like quite a big turnout ! jboy

[xbunsenx]

Attendance List

1) ArgoJim with something Amphibious that runs
2) Johnboy and Max 2 Highboy
3) Drew(xbunsenx) and family - 3 MAXs and a little quad
4) Rick (rickga)
5) jshade
6) Keith (onlyonce)
7) Lewis
8) Matt Kinyon (AirBud)
9) Don and Q-ball (maybe)
10) Tommy (Chiefdiesel)
11) Fred (fmints)
12) Corey (CBass)

I think that's right. I am still working on some stuff with the machines. Just some last minute tweaking. I bought a set of those 24" Serwa tires (Argo knock offs) and the bead is leaking on a couple of them. I think it's just rough wheels and I was not very meticulous on cleaning them up good. We will see how they perform, they seem to swim decently.

[mightymaxIV]

The good news is I am taking delivery of 700 6x6 Argo Scout today, the bad news is I am not going anywhere with that new machine until I get a set of Alaska Bush tracks on and they won't be here for another two weeks.

I seriously considered buying one of the New 2024 MaxII's being built in Florida now but I changed my mind at the last minute. The new Max has a 23 horse fuel injected engine and a lot of other improvements, nothing beats the T-20 on the trails but I have got to go for the low range in the Argo and the over all build for running a set of tracks.
Yes I am spoiled and I am simply not going to run a new machine any more with out a good set of swimming (slow) tracks.

I will see all of you next time out and look forward to the next event.

[john swenson]

sorry we are going to miss you dan ....it's been a long time . glad your doing well and your new machine sounds great . look forward to some videos when you get the tracks on . those scouts are nice machines . ( let us know if the tracks arrive early ) johnboy va

[jshade]

I'm here - Been here since Monday evening

Since last Oct I did a complete frame-out rebuild. Three Axles, two sprockets, five idle Bearings, all new chains, all new bearings, and a lot of time. Oh yea, had to rebuild the transmission as well (broken band from last time). Not sure that I got all the adjustments done, but I'm sure that someone will have time to tell me.

My winch stopped working (replaced yesterday), and now I'm hearing chain binding noises on the right side. Have to figure that out. It's a good thing I like working on my Max IV.

The Trails were dry (mostly) but it rained last night (a lot) so they might be better. As soon as I figure out the chain noises I will go see.

Looking forward to seeing everyone, this looks like it's going to be a good weekend.

Johney

[john swenson]

great riding this time at busco ...really good mud all over in the woods . some dead ends cause no way to keep going . had 13 machines out sat . afternoon and were blessed with don kenyon and his boys , lewis and his grandson , fred and his son and little girl and martin and bonnie and their dogs and other regulars. just a few breakdowns and tows . my max 2 highboy performed best ever !! plenty of power and no breakdowns . thanks all for showing up ...really fun . johnboy va.

[ARGOJIM]

Great to see everyone again, great riding especially Wednesday and Thursday.

[rickga]

Great seeing everyone. Had a great weekend, wish wind would have slowed down, didn't ride as much as usual. Doesn't help when stuff breaks lol. Everyone take care until next time