Busco Beach in NC October 12-14, 2012

[gimmegreens336]

Me and my group hit a major snag last night when discovering my driven clutch is jacked up.

I'm in a mad scramble to repair the clutch. Any insight or help would be majorly appreciated. Thread with the pictures and info at: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/argo-...tml#post129310

Also, if anyone has parts or an entire driven clutch they would bring to Busco and sell it would be a life saver. A new driven clutch was priced by my local dealer at $388. Jeez.

[Dan67]

I know how you feel there Raceone3, I'm still turning the wrench on my Hustler today and tomorrow afternoon. I hope to get it all loaded tomorrow evening so I can just head out Thursday morning. I don't know if anybody reserved any of the hookups in our area by the showers. I hope someone has.

[kezef]

I will be getting there Thursday also if anyone is going to reserve a spot for all anyone heading down wed. night from the north east

[Joe M]

I'm bringing the Surtrek. It will be fine in open areas, but tight trails will be a problem. Need 9' to turn it around.
I'll be getting there on Thursday around 4:00. Is there a spot reserved for us? Lewis what day will you be there?

[racerone3]

If your offering a machine, I do accept, I wont ever turn down a ride, besides, it'll be less stress on Dan's machine, since he's intially offered and has always been so hospitable.

Fred, sorry if I mislead. I don't have a spare machine for this one. I'm still trying to get ours ready. Anything I can do for you parts wise, I will be glad to help!

[gimmegreens336]

Got the frame done! Going to bolt the cross bars on so it'll store smaller. Gotta get a coat of paint on her.

[gimmegreens336]

Dan! or Lewis! Are one of you def going to see Ken before you head to Busco? I just called and paid for a drive-belt for my Conquest. Could one of you pick up the belt and bring it to Busco? I told them if someone comes in saying they needed a belt that's been paid for and needs to go to Busco, let it ride! Could one of you confirm that my belt can catch a ride with you?? Thanks!!!

When I spoke to the staff about helmets they never clarified about helmet type. I think they do understand that our machines will rarely exceed a slow crawl and it's probably not necessary, but out of fairness to other riders they will require it. (Unless you have a roll bar) So I'm thinking they won't be terribly strict about helmet type on our machines, I really think a biking helmet would suffice.

[hydromike]

Hydromike, thanks for the info on the helmets. I will have to hurry up and find some helmets for the kids.

Good idea...

Just to clarify; their website says "A helmet is required all times you are on ATVs....<snip> ..." . It doesn't specifically say regulation DOT helmets, but I wouldn't push your luck with a bicycle helmets for the kids, only to find out the managment simply isn't being specific enough.

::EDIT::

I won't fight wearing a helmet if they're requiring it; it's their place and their rules. BUT.... loopholes abound:

"If you are on a utility vehicle (razor, rhino, commander, etc.), or a machine containing a roll bar, a helmet is optional."

'See that weasel-word "OR"? You don't get a whole heckuvalot more "utility" than the two tractors I'm bringing this time around. I'll wear my helmet; 'just sayin'.....

[ssbplumber]

Hydromike, thanks for the info on the helmets. I will have to hurry up and find some helmets for the kids.

[hydromike]

This will be my first time going. Do I need anything other than Helmets for me and my kids? Also, can a simple bike helmet sufice or do I need an actual full mask atv helmet?

Hi SSB,

You won't need a full-face helmet, but I'm pretty sure they're requiring true (DOT approved style) helmets on folks. I see a lot of quad guys running around with skull caps, some with a lot of flair, stickers, and mohawks ans so on. So, I think they have a bit of leniancy as long as it's a real ATV or motorcycle helmet.

I'm still waiting to see the first quad guy with a snorkel on his helmet.

[ssbplumber]

This will be my first time going. Do I need anything other than Helmets for me and my kids? Also, can a simple bike helmet sufice or do I need an actual full mask atv helmet? I am planning on leaving Friday morning and getting there about 8-9am to have in on the fun.

[fmints]

I plan to hit the road before 7am so I can get up to Ken's around 9ish am and head out from there, hopefully I'll be there by 3pm.

Sounds good to me Dan!!

[Dan67]

I plan to hit the road before 7am so I can get up to Ken's around 9ish am and head out from there, hopefully I'll be there by 3pm.

[fmints]

Thursday should be a fun day at busco. I have 2 machines that need some fine tuning. Hustler exhaust fab and replace an axle on the argo. The right front hub is bent on the axle. Gonna stop by to see if Ken has a used replacement axle on the way out.

Sounds good too me, I just hope you bring tools. I would bring more than the welder but Im driving the car, Jade's not to fond of the "OJ" BRONCO!! What time will ou be there on thursday?

[Dan67]

Thursday should be a fun day at busco. I have 2 machines that need some fine tuning. Hustler exhaust fab and replace an axle on the argo. The right front hub is bent on the axle. Gonna stop by to see if Ken has a used replacement axle on the way out.