Busco Beach in NC October 12-14, 2012

[Joe M]

Robbie going?

[gimmegreens336]

I talked to "rdr" Robbie, if that's who you're talking about. It's such a small world. A local auto parts shop told me about a fella into amphibs so I was putting my phone number out everywhere in town hoping someone could give it to the fella. Finally he called and turned out it's member "rdr" from here. Small world! He didn't act optimistic about going to Busco this fall.

[gimmegreens336]

My shoes for Busco came in! Our Conquest always gets loaded down so hopefully they'll help move us through the soup!



And Johnny, if the Attex is down you can have all the stick time you want on the Conquest! We like to ride/chill just as much as we do drive!

PS - Does anyone bring cold drinks or cigars to the beach??

[lewis]

Don't think Robbie will be there....but don't count him out just yet. Like the tires and you will enjoy them.

[Joe M]

Don't think Robbie will be there....but don't count him out just yet. Like the tires and you will enjoy them.

Man, I hope he can make it!! I'll be there.

1. US! Beth, Brian, Wyatt, and Becky
2. Lewis and Peggy
3. Fmints, w/ daughter Jade, Cbass's wife Mel and the girls, Mahari, Roz ,,,MaxIV(the wagon), 980 Hustler
4. Andy,Ashley,Ashton,Aiden,Avery and mother inlaw
5. Dan67
6. Kezef + co-pilot
7. gimmegreens336 (chase) with george and john on the '97 Conquest
8. John with hopefully an Attex and/or dirtbike (last resort )
9. Rick,Kevin,Jon Argo 480
10. Gil Argo Conquest
11. Jim(possibly) Argo Vanguard
12. JoeM / Sierra
13.
14.
15.

[George]

1. US! Beth, Brian, Wyatt, and Becky
2. Lewis and Peggy
3. Fmints, w/ daughter Jade, Cbass's wife Mel and the girls, Mahari, Roz ,,,MaxIV(the wagon), 980 Hustler
4. Andy,Ashley,Ashton,Aiden,Avery and mother inlaw
5. Dan67
6. Kezef + co-pilot
7. gimmegreens336 (chase) with george and john on the '97 Conquest
8. John with hopefully an Attex and/or dirtbike (last resort )
9. Rick,Kevin,Jon Argo 480
10. Gil Argo Conquest
11. Jim(possibly) Argo Vanguard
12. JoeM / Sierra
13. Doug, Amy, Dan, Natasha. Max IV (2) and Argo
14.
15.

[lewis]

1. US! Beth, Brian, Wyatt, and Becky
2. Lewis and Peggy
3. Fmints, w/ daughter Jade, Cbass's wife Mel and the girls, Mahari, Roz ,,,MaxIV(the wagon), 980 Hustler
4. Andy,Ashley,Ashton,Aiden,Avery and mother inlaw
5. Dan67
6. Kezef + co-pilot
7. gimmegreens336 (chase) with george and john on the '97 Conquest
8. John with hopefully an Attex and/or dirtbike (last resort )
9. Rick,Kevin,Jon Argo 480
10. Gil Argo Conquest
11. Jim(possibly) Argo Vanguard
12. JoeM / Sierra
13. Doug, Amy, Dan, Natasha. Max IV (2) and Argo
14. McCoy and wife: Argo Bigfoot and Max IV

[fmints]

So far, that's 38 people attending,,, I can see the fun we're going to have already!!

[gimmegreens336]

HELMETS FOR AATV OPERATORS AND RIDERS WITHOUT ROPS

Just spoke to a few reps from Busco, not sure of the first fellas name, the second was "Justin." They were pretty stern about helmets. They said the last few times a lot of us showed up without helmets so they let it slide but said this time would be different. I explained that my machine never comes out of low gear and tops out less than 10MPH, he said it just wasn't fair for the other riders. Other people saw AATV operators without helmets and complained.

Anyway - this is discouraging for me. I don't own a helmet and I'm positive neither of my guests do either. Not that I can't afford a few bucks for a helmet, but I don't wanna ride with one either!! Trying not to get crapped out. I don't have access to a welder to fab a cheap ROPS for the trip. What are the rest of you thinking??

[gimmegreens336]

I got lucky. Started a mad dash to call around and locate some metal appropriate to fab a ROPS. I found 80' of 2"x2" 14ga steel square tubing (8 10' pieces) for $15 per 10ft on craigslist. I called to inquire and the fellas wife is screaming at him to get rid of it so he sold the whole lot for $50! (This may still be a ripoff as I've never bought the stuff before, but at 60% off asking price I feel like I'm getting a deal.) I left a message with Robbie (rdr) to see about some welding work, just waiting to hear back. I guess I could just bolt it all together? Either way, the Conquest will be fitted with a ROPS for Busco so I can avoid a helmet.

[6X6]

I'd wonder if a Bike helmet would work to let it slide. I ride faster on my mountain bike than in that soupy mud. I guess I'll bring a second helmet too, just in case.

I double I'll have the time to get a machine ready, MAYBE, but I don't think so. I'll have to sidestep the bottomless mud pits with the bike but at least I'll still be 2-strokin

[gimmegreens336]

I ride faster on my mountain bike than in that soupy mud.

Aint that the truth!

[Dan67]

I picked up a dot approved "skid lid" from a local cycle shop for $30.

[kezef]

so am I right that with a heavy duty rollbar I don't need helmets

[highrollinmopars]

I think everyone should go get some emt conduit and whip out some cheap "roll "cages". Make them detachable so you can throw them away when your done. Im all about safety but if you roll a 8x8 on top off you a helmet probably time wont make you feel much better.