6x6 Ride at the Badlands ORV Park - Attica, IN September 14-15

[MaxRules]

Sorry to hear you won't make it, Eddie. We'll try to have more rides soon.

From past experience, I'd say we usually get to riding around 9-10am. It can take a little while to get everything ready and all amphibs gathered up when there is a group.

[demo61x]

Brandon my tires have not showed up yet. Still waiting for the mail man, I am heading out to the badlands friday afternoon, is it possible you could bring one of your mounted tires for me to borrow???? if not thats cool I will just ride on 5 tires. have my fingers crossed they show up today or tomarrow afternoon.

[MaxRules]

Brandon my tires have not showed up yet. Still waiting for the mail man, I am heading out to the badlands friday afternoon, is it possible you could bring one of your mounted tires for me to borrow???? if not thats cool I will just ride on 5 tires. have my fingers crossed they show up today or tomarrow afternoon.

Sure I can bring one. I'm leaving in about two hours.

[kghills]

I'm leaving in about two hours.

Post a "conditions" report when you get there and have a safe drive.

[thebuggyman1]

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All loaded up and ready to take off in the morning.

[demo61x]

HURRAY tires came in !!! mounted them and even mounted a spare. All loaded and ready to roll out tomarrow some time. lets hope it dont rain on us.

[derekhonda]

Been rainin all morning!

[kghills]

Been rainin all morning!

Cool. I hope to get out of the shop here around noon and get loaded up and on the road later this afternoon.

[Outdoorsy74]

Drizzling in Columbus, IN. I will be there around 9am tomorrow.
Bringing the Max, 05 400ex, and a 05 ltz250 (which is for sale)1500.
Bringing some friends and camping Sat. Night. See you all then.

[kghills]

Well since I am probably the first one home from the 2012 Badlands ride I will post a couple of videos. The Badlands turned out to be a pretty cool place. It has almost every terrain type at this site. A simplified description of the park is it has an elevated center that is like a giant sand dune with a ring of woods around it filled with mud holes.

This is the Max coming down a very steep grade from the top dunes to the woods. The slope is a bit slippery as sand/gravel from the dunes has been carried down the trail. The woods was fun for the Max as there were numerous mud holes. On This side of the property the holes had pretty firm bottoms. Jason held the camera sideways to try and show the grade of the trail.

Cindy shot a little video of Jason and me going through a couple of the first mud holes we found in the woods of the park. These holes wern't very bad but we found a couple Jeeps stuck in them later. We expored by ourselves in the morning until the rest of the 6x6 world crew found us and showed us the real mud on the other side of the park. Brandon is sure to post much better videos.

Enjoy, Keith.

[demo61x]

keith you were in and out of the park so fast, I did'nt even get to meet you. Maybe next time. my max gave me some enjoyment but was a pain just as much. I'll fix that problem.

[kghills]

keith you were in and out of the park so fast, I did'nt even get to meet you. Maybe next time. my max gave me some enjoyment but was a pain just as much. I'll fix that problem.

Sorry for the quick exit. It was the first trail ride for my wife and she was very hesitant to go on anything but smooth level trails. After a disagreement where I told her she needed a golf cart she sort of warmed up to the fun. She enjoyed the mud the most because it was slower and she could get out to watch the fun. We will be there longer next time. Baby steps.

Keith.

[coosaridgerider]

Keith where did you get the handles on your roll cage?

[kghills]

Keith where did you get the handles on your roll cage?

I purchased the roll bar handles from an Ebay vendor. They say "Classic Quad Gear Extreeme" on them and they come in pairs. They strap and have velcro on them and seem to fit the 1 5/8 bar very well. Hope that helps, Keith.

[Mike]

Keith, you work fast. Thanks for posting video already. Your max sounded great. I look forward to seeing everyone else's videos too.