Ruffcorns/Loraine IL March 22nd

[Rebel64]

Planning more of a local ride here on this date. Just a day ride and not camping.
There's a great creek here that I'm dying to test the new snorkels out in.

Who's up for it?

[Camo500EFI]

When are you thinking?

[Rebel64]

What do you mean?

[Camo500EFI]

Sorry I missed the date. I can't make that but I might be getting off on the 16th. My boss mentioned it to me yesterday. A just because kind of day off before the silly season.

[Rebel64]

Ok you had me a bit cornfuzed there.
Tell him you'll swap that day off for the 22nd, and then bring Tim down with ya.

[Camo500EFI]

Can't swap... He's gonna be in the Bahamas....... I would love to switch locations with him though.

Would you want to try and get everybody up for a trip to the Cliff's on the 16th? Kind of a warm up for you?

[Rebel64]

Not a bad idea, but I'll be working here the next 2 Saturdays so I won't be forced on the 22nd.

But yeah that sure would be nice to switch locations with the boss!

[mrwilliamsrzr]

LOL... thats my plan too mark.. LOL

[Rebel64]

Cool...as much as I would've liked to tell my boss NO for this Saturday. Oh well, gotta make up some lost $ somehow.
Hey we have a guy from the HL forum that wants to join us...I mentioned our forum here so hopefully he'll join up.

[Rebel64]

Ok, we're now one week away from this ride and I'm gettin psyched!

I sure hope the weather is nice, but unless it's raining cats & dogs I'm sure we'll all have a good time no matter what it decides to do.

So just a tally here:
Buck, Peach, and a few troublemakers
Tom, wife, and some buds
Skull with some buds
Couple guys that I work with, along with a few of their friends

Am I missing anybody?

[skull2002]

i think i might need to be moved in with the "troublemaker" group !!! i just cant get along with anybody lol

[Rebel64]

Hahaha!!
Hell, I think most of us should be included in that grouping.

[skull2002]

im ready to rock!

[mrwilliamsrzr]

YA.....um....??? i still need some form of directions to this place...

[Rebel64]

I gotta get you on the phone for them Buck...
You're not working on Friday, right?

[mrwilliamsrzr]

friday... they are offering 16 hours.. that is a weeks pay for one day of work... or i can sit at home and collect my holiday pay... 1000.00 $ for a days work isnt bad...


but the truck needs a starter before sat. and i still have to do peaches breaks....


so probley not

[Rebel64]

Yeah I could do double shifts on both friday and saturday, but you know that aint gonna happen. I'm gonna enjoy my 3 days off.

But the directions are easy...24 all the way to Rushville, then 61 west.
To make it easy, just meet us somewhere along 24. Don't know what way you'll be coming down, but we can hook up and convoy the rest of the way with me, skull, and tchila.

[Camo500EFI]

Yeah then it's just 4 rights, 4 lefts and 2 u turns.:rofl:

[tcihla79]

i am planning to be out of here by 7:30 am sat. just got in from the garage. decided it would be a good idea to go over my quad and pulled the drain plug for the belt cover and there was water inside. pulled the clutch cover to find the belt beginning to come apart. the outer string on the belt came out and whipped around and sliced a hole in the top of the clutch cover at the vent tube. and apparently water from the weekends ride had leaked in there. hopefully the plastic epoxy will hold up and i won't have any hickups this weekend.

[Rebel64]

Whew, good thing you decided to check up on things.
We now have matching holes on the clutch cover! Same thing happened to me a while back.

I'm going to pull mine off this evening just to add some rtv around the gasket seal.

And I'll probably be leaving about the same time Sat. morning.



Buckster....what is your planned departure time, and how are you getting down to Rt. 24 from your place?

[mrwilliamsrzr]

Im not sure the details of the leaving time... im not sure where 24 is.. LOL.. im just not sure..

[skull2002]

hey mrwilliamsrzr, you can meet us in canton if you like. we are going to meet up with rebel in little america around 8 or so.

[Rebel64]

Im not sure the details of the leaving time... im not sure where 24 is.. LOL.. im just not sure..

Have you looked it up on mapquest yet?

[mrwilliamsrzr]

Some one give me a call.. 309 299 2774. It looks like i can just take route 97. to 116.. then im kinda lost. Skull... Are you familur with where i live? i know canton is just down the road from me.. So.. call me sometime. and we can figure something out.


thanks,
Buck

[Rebel64]

I called you at lunchtime but only got your voicemail.
Going outside in a minute to call you again.

[tcihla79]

yeah what a surprise. got to bed about 11:45 and had to be up by 5:30. oh well just glad i found it and was able to get it fixed before it created more work and cost more money. so i think i am ready. it is gonna be a blast. yeeee hhhaaaaaaaaaa

[Rebel64]

Wooohooo!!!
Glad to hear that you're all good to go now Tom!

I wish the temps on Saturday were gonna be like they were today, but oh well, as long as it isn't pouring down rain we'll be having a bunch of fun there.
Hey along with the liquids, I'm just doing my usual and bringing some deli subs and munchies. Most of the time everybody just fends for themselves like that, unless we're camping out and pitching in for special stuff.

[tcihla79]

yeah that is what we are thinkin, some pit stop beverages, and some sandwiches or such. you guys just leave the food in the trucks and head there when it is time too eat?
or unless your cooler isn't big enough and you need a refill!!!

[Rebel64]

Yep we always just leave the majority of the stuff in the trucks and go back there to stock up and chow down.
I just pack up enough brews in the rear cooler to last a while, along with something like beef jerky to munch on if needed, but the main supplies are always left at the parking area, since it's always pretty much a close trip to get back to.

[tcihla79]

wow are you sure you don't ride with my clan and i just haven't noticed yah. cause the way you talk i would swear you went riding with us on sunday.

[Rebel64]

:) Sounds like we're gonna get along just fine bro!!

[tcihla79]

scratch that there is no way a bad a$$ ride that your stealth could squeeze by me.

[Rebel64]

LMAO!!!

He was in stealth mode perhaps? ;)

[tcihla79]

hey where has everybody been, it has been way to quiet around here lately.

[Rebel64]

Hopefully preppin for Saturday.

Poor Buck is at work on 2nd shift at the moment, so I still gotta get that boy clued in on where to point his truck.

And all of the guys from work wussed on the trip for various BS reasons, so looks like it'll be just you, Skull, Buck, myself, and whoever else is out there, which there usually is. I'll probably be riding solo unless things changes with the gf.
I got in touch with some other guys, but being a 'holiday' weekend, some has other priorities, and stuff like that.
*slackers*

[tcihla79]

tough luck, we will be sure and rub the ride in they're face. jk, ridin solo wth did you piss her off or what?

[Rebel64]

Sumpin like that! :drama:

[tcihla79]

you been a baaaaaaaaaaaad boy hahahahahahahahaha!
had to keep her in check did yah???

[Rebel64]

As always!
:rant:

[tcihla79]

they get over it, if not then they get ran over, by the next chick comin through the door, hahaha

[Rebel64]

Hahaha!! You got it buddy.

[tcihla79]

sorry, it is not funny. woman are a blessing.

[skull2002]

im still in! and my buddy tracy with the 360 prairie dog complete with 26" laws is in !

[Rebel64]

sorry, it is not funny. woman are a blessing.


I know man...sometimes the weird shit sucks though.
But no drama or whining from me here...life goes on.

[Rebel64]

im still in! and my buddy tracy with the 360 prairie dog complete with 26" laws is in !


Better be!!!!

[tcihla79]

i've got four for sure possibly five coming with me. who else??? lets count them up.

[tcihla79]

soryy reb, hopefully it works out for yah.

[skull2002]

i got my winch today too, but was so busy never had a chance to put it on !!!!

[tcihla79]

skull, what brand did yah get? sounds like you are gonna have a late night fri, cause i might need you to have that winch man.

[skull2002]

i called peter at moto -alliance, and got their mx3000 viper max. with the amsteel blue rope .

[tcihla79]

will be interested to see how it holds up. i have a polaris #2500 and from what i hear it ain't gonna last long. so i may be in need this summer. so far my popo winch has held up pretty good, it has seen alot of use.

[skull2002]

with mount, 220 shipped, came in 2 days

[skull2002]

i would like to get it mounted tomorrow, but i dont know if i can squeeze it in or not. so i might just have to "swim" winchless!

[tcihla79]

winchless, no my wife is coming.

[Rebel64]

Guess I'll have my towstraps handy.
Might need to borrow those water wings too Skull!

[tcihla79]

you are back. how did it go? still ridin alone?

[Rebel64]

Voice mail only...we'll see come tomorrow what's up.
Either way man, I'm gonna have some fun, so no worries.

[tcihla79]

it will be ok. yeah i just bought a tandem axle 18', 12,000 lb trailer so next time we can all ride together.

[Rebel64]

Yes it sure will either way.

Sweet sounding trailer there! Got any pics of it?

[tcihla79]

not yet, won't pick it up till maybe next week. work wants to get rid of it. $500 bucks, i'd be stupid not to buy it.

[Rebel64]

Holy crap, awesome deal!!!!

[tcihla79]

that's what i thought, lil wifey don't understand. oh well she'll get over it.

[Rebel64]

:) Hopefully she'll come to terms with a bargain like that.
But then again...it's our territory and we NEED things like that.

[tcihla79]

you work in mapleton don't yah. for big yellow

[Rebel64]

Yup sure do.

[tcihla79]

how long ya been there. remember when the tram elevator was shut down?

[tcihla79]

there was the big oil fire and the elevator machine room burnt.

[Rebel64]

I don't know what the tram elevator is at all...but I've been there since July 94...right in the heat of the last big strike.

[Rebel64]

Close to Line 4 Liner Blast?

[tcihla79]

the elevator on the south east side of the plant where they bring in scrp steel to be melted down.

[Rebel64]

Ok yeah I do remember that...I was on 3rd shift at the time when it happened. Damn it got cold in the plant when the heat was shutdown.
Did you work there at the time or what?

[tcihla79]

does the name Drew Shar ring a bell?

[tcihla79]

well, when then elevator machine room caught fire they decided to do a mod on the elevator. the company i work for did that mod, KONE ELEV. we were there for several weeks working lots of over time. made alot of money those two months.

[Rebel64]

Gawd...rackin my brain....
Brunette gal? Worked on Line 1?

[tcihla79]

hang on your loosin me. HE is about 29 30 now, worked where they clean heads?

[Rebel64]

LMAO!!!
Ok there was a gal that worked over there by that name a while back...thought that's who ya meant. Or at least it was something like that.
I haven't spent much time on that side of the wall though...I'm all the way on the west end of the building on the big block side.

[tcihla79]

the farthest west i ventured was to the hardware center where they stocked hardware. we borrowed a few bolts from there. shuut i got to return them one of these days.

[Rebel64]

Ah that would be called the 'free access' area.
Not that I've ever been there. ;)

That's kinda right across the main aisle from where my dept is.

[tcihla79]

that is about the extent of my stay in the mapleton plant.

[tcihla79]

alright i am gonna give in. got to get some sleep now. i'll check wit ya tommorrow night.

[Rebel64]

The place is quite the experience, that's for sure.
I'm in a pretty good dept there and really can't complain too much.

[Rebel64]

alright i am gonna give in. got to get some sleep now. i'll check wit ya tommorrow night.


Yup, just what I was thinking. I'll get in touch with Buck tomrorrow and help him out with the directions also.

Nite Tom...good yakkin with ya. Can't wait till Saturday!

[mrwilliamsrzr]

Im following Perry from Canton i think is the Plan.. unless something has changed..

I have to Mess with the Honda's breaks tommarow and put the the starter on the truck also.. ..

And why o'why is there snow forcasted?

[skull2002]

thats still the plan buck ! looks like 46 degrees and cloudy in a.m. , and sunny in p.m. for loraine on saturday!!! man am i ready to throw some mud!!!

[Rebel64]

Honda's breaks


Nuff said there. :sorry:

[Rebel64]

thats still the plan buck ! looks like 46 degrees and cloudy in a.m. , and sunny in p.m. for loraine on saturday!!! man am i ready to throw some mud!!!


Gonna be a great day!

[tcihla79]

we kocked locked and ready to rock dock!!!

[Rebel64]

Me too! I plan on leaving here at about 7:15 so I can be in Little America close to 8.
What time are you hitting the road Tom?

[tcihla79]

hopefully at 7:30 my parents are to be here at 7:15 load up real quick and be on the road. our quads are on the trailer and hooked to my truck. just need to throw in the coolers, spare and warm clothes, then be hittin the road.

[Rebel64]

Ok sounds good.
I know you gave me your # a while back, but I can't find it.

Here's my # if you want to give me a shout when you're on the road:
309-635-2080

[tcihla79]

don't tell anybody but my cell num is 309 645 8972. yeah i am gonna try and hold the girls off to pee as long as i can cause if we leave at 7:30 we will miss you in lil america by about 15 - 20 mins. are you still riding alone?

[Rebel64]

Heck we can wait for you if you're only that far behind us.
Or if not we can meet up in Rushville at the gas station with the semi parking lot behind it. I always stop there and top off my tank so I don't have to do it on the way home.

Thanks for your #...got it wrote down and stuck on my phone here.
And yes, I'm still flyin solo.

[tcihla79]

you guys just keep on schedule, we got two woman going so who knows what could go wrong. if i haven't caught you by Mt. Sterling then i will give you a shout and check your location and compare it to mine.

[Rebel64]

LOL...ok bro, will do.

[tcihla79]

alright... i am gonna double check the truck and get some sleep. i'll be meetin yah in the am.

[Rebel64]

10-4...see ya soon!

[mrwilliamsrzr]

im driving the $2,000 truck with the $10,000 wheeler on the back.

I think i will be topping off again in Canton before we leave-leave.. Perry is going to meet us there.. Not sure how this truck does on long hauls.. But taking the new truck would be to easy.

I guess we will see everyone on the way... Someone bring the tool kit..LOL

[Rebel64]

Better not need the tools unless something breaks while we're riding!
But I got the tool boxes all loaded up...just hope they stay right where they are in the truck.

Crashin out in a few...stayed up later than expected, but still plan on being outa here before 7:30.
Gonna give you a shout in about 6 hours dude!

[Rebel64]

Buck, Peach, Tom, Lisa, Jim, Debbie, Perri, and Tracy...thanks a lot for coming out today!!
I'm really glad you all had a good time there, and it was great meeting you all ('cept for Buck and Peach) for the first time.
I couldn't believe all of the water though...I've never seen it that flooded out. Sure made some of the pits impossible, and also certain areas of the creek I'm used to riding in.

We'll have to do it again when it's warmer and after it dries out some.
Pics are uploading at the moment.

[Camo500EFI]

Alright so who broke what? And who got stuck??

[Rebel64]

I have a rear axle issue goin on...boot slid off on the outer end, and it makes a nice clunk every 20' or so. Really hoping there's no permanent damage done inside. I'll tear into it tomorrow to see what's up.
And just about everybody got stuck, (besides me...I knew where NOT to go). Perri almost had a drowning issue, but this is one time we can't be slammin the Hondas...after draining the airbox and sitting the bike up on it's ass, it fired right back up.
I spent the last couple hours riding shotgun in Bucks RZR, and he almost killed us, and drowned me in the first 10 mins I was with him.

Ok here's the pics that I took, but there aren't that many. http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m169/softailrebel/3-22-08%20Ruffcorns/

Lisa (Toms wife) took a bunch, so hopefully they'll get them uploaded soon.

[Camo500EFI]

Cool pics Mark. There does appear to be a lot of water out there. Sorry I missed it.

[Rebel64]

Thanks Ed. It'll be a lot better after it dries up some and warms up.
Then hopefully you will be able to make it down again, and also camp out.

[Camo500EFI]

I'm gonna try and ride tomorrow but I doubt it will be muddy.... Snowy but not muddy.

[Rebel64]

Ok hope you have fun if you do get out.
And it's just about damn time you quit mentioning that dreaded "S" word.
Nuff of that stuff until next year!!

[skull2002]

it was great meeting everyone today, mark,buck, peaches,tom, lisa,jim and debbie ! and man !!!!WHAT A BLAST!!!!!!!!!! i sunk it, put it on its side in the mud, and buried it, lol ....... and ole christine..( i named her after that stephen king car) kept right on rockin! thanks again for the invite mark,cant wait to go back! and hopefully( and luckily) we caught the axle before any big major breakage. i wont be badmouthin them po- po's no more! them babys got some big power!!!! i think some of those pics make me look fat! lmao

[Camo500EFI]

I agree but it's all over place and I'm finally sick of it!!!!!!!

[mrwilliamsrzr]

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m169/softailrebel/3-22-08%20Ruffcorns/DSC03047.jpg

YES the RZR made it out on its own power.. Thanks to Perry and the counter weight... By the WAY Mark.. I didnt get pulled out not one time Sir.. i did get flipped back over once or twice tho..LOL

[Camo500EFI]

So what did you think of Ruffcorns buck? Lisa was impressed at peaches bravery in the water.

[mrwilliamsrzr]

Also Guys.. Awesome seeing everyone.. glad all you ladies could BS while we did MAN stuff LOL... thanks for the sandwich Tom and Lisa..

Lets get together Next sunday out here at My place.. as long as this snow doesn't stick!!! im tired of snow...

ToM.. Lets see those pics you guys got...

[skull2002]

im in! your gonna need counter weight! lol

[mrwilliamsrzr]

So what did you think of Ruffcorns buck? Lisa was impressed at peaches bravery in the water.

It is a little to far for day rides! Over all it is a great place to ride. There were alot on nice people that were hanging around but none of them got talkative to us until we were loading up.

Canton, mo....LMAO.. I guess i should have asked first.

Anyway.
I love all the Off-camber trenches, the RZR was made for that place.

Lots of dirt... The dust will suck come summer..

Overall... minus the drive i give to " cool guy " thumbs Up..


And Perry... Your the man.. You get my vote for most extrema rider of the day...

since i cant vote for my self...

[mrwilliamsrzr]

be right back friends... gotta take my bro n law my welder... derby car season... i shill return...

[skull2002]

It is a little to far for day rides! Over all it is a great place to ride. There were alot on nice people that were hanging around but none of them got talkative to us until we were loading up.

Canton, mo....LMAO.. I guess i should have asked first.

Anyway.
I love all the Off-camber trenches, the RZR was made for that place.

Lots of dirt... The dust will suck come summer..

Overall... minus the drive i give to " cool guy " thumbs Up..


And Perry... Your the man.. You get my vote for most extrema rider of the day...

since i cant vote for my self...

thanks buck, but i was gonna vote for you! me and tracy was talkin on the way home, you make that rhino killer do impossible things!!!! we do like to "hit it n get it" will have the winch on this week too, and maybe bumpers if they get here!

[Camo500EFI]

It is a little to far for day rides! Over all it is a great place to ride. There were alot on nice people that were hanging around but none of them got talkative to us until we were loading up.

Canton, mo....LMAO.. I guess i should have asked first.

Anyway.
I love all the Off-camber trenches, the RZR was made for that place.

Lots of dirt... The dust will suck come summer..

Overall... minus the drive i give to " cool guy " thumbs Up..


And Perry... Your the man.. You get my vote for most extrema rider of the day...

since i cant vote for my self...

Boy do I know what your saying as far as a days drive I did that one once.

[tcihla79]

sorry it has taken so long to get on here guys, had a little mishap, somebody(me) tried to push the little gas needle just a lil to far. there we were sittin in front of the big yellow fresh out of fuel. hey guys by the way the lil woman says i am supposed to get you straight her name is alisha. a l i s h a

[tcihla79]

also, im working on getting pics up!

[skull2002]

sorry alisha

[mrwilliamsrzr]

sorry alisha


Christie told that... but i got on here and seen that everyone else was calling her different so.. i should have used one of my life lines..

Ran out of gas infront of the cat plant huh?? how miserable, i always have plenty of gas when i get there..and im always sad about it...LOL

The RZR is a blast to drive Perry, sure do miss standing on the racks and lifting my feet tho... its odd to get my bum wet before my feet.. Owell..

WE sure did get that thing out of the water pretty easy after you jumped in... and thanks to all the guys for flipping me back over on all the occasions..

[tcihla79]

yeah the ole gas light came on after we passed banner i figured there would be plenty of fuel to get to mapleton. ppssss, i was not very happy with myself. i don't know what my deal was with gas today. did't fill the quad and ran the truck out. it's alright lil wifey bought me some ribeyes to make for dinner. gotta run from grill to laptop

[mrwilliamsrzr]

LOL... could be worse i guess

[tcihla79]

learned a lesson i guess. i am working on these pics. alisha got some pretty good shots of us. i'll postthem as soon as i can. we have verizon wireless internet and not a very good signal so it may take a bit.

[mrwilliamsrzr]

Hey Tom, will it be tonight do you think? not to twist your arm or anything... Awesome riding today Bro.. that pit was mther... You didnt have a chance with the muck you were pushing,.

[tcihla79]

yeah i'm slow. dude we got some sweet pics of that bad a$$ RZR

[mrwilliamsrzr]

SWEET BROTHA...

i never get any pictures.. i have a good camera.. just never use the darn thing.. Cant wait to see them..

Now im all Jidery with anticipation

[tcihla79]

here we go...... i think ......
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look at this smile
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what a fikkin dork

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[tcihla79]

round two

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look at cutie smile

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what a friggin dork

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[mrwilliamsrzr]

cool.. Was that around the same time we heard that audible "CLUNK" coming from the front?? looks like it could be

[tcihla79]

yup i think it was. i am working on more pics, my internet is slow so it takes a while to get pics to my photobucket. there is prob a easier way im just too dumb.

[mrwilliamsrzr]

Your right.. There prob. is a easier way and you are to dumb.. LOL.. Only busting your hump... Are you guys going to be able to make it next sunday... Half the area, but only half the drive...

[tcihla79]

not sure. my real dad will be in town from atlanta ga. we will deff try though. we are already trying to plan stuff for for this summer. maybe just a lil get together with adult beverages included, at our place.

[tcihla79]

more pics
this is one bad ass crazy mofo

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another of you big dog

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check it out water over the seat baby!!!!

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[mrwilliamsrzr]

not sure. my real dad will be in town from atlanta ga. we will deff try though. we are already trying to plan stuff for for this summer. maybe just a lil get together with adult beverages included, at our place.

Count us in ... we love to toast just about anything....LOL

[tcihla79]

alright this is it...............................for tonight.......
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[skull2002]

awesome pics man!!!!!!!you were definitly in the sloppiest hole...you were pushin 2 feet of gunk!!!! are those 2 little silver bottles nitrous???????? lol cooool

[Camo500EFI]

I'm affraid to ask how you got the RZR on it's side Buck.

[Rebel64]

sorry it has taken so long to get on here guys, had a little mishap, somebody(me) tried to push the little gas needle just a lil to far. there we were sittin in front of the big yellow fresh out of fuel. hey guys by the way the lil woman says i am supposed to get you straight her name is alisha. a l i s h a

I'm sorry about that Tom...thought you said her name was Lisa...oops!

I'm surprised I didn't run across you on 24 since I wasn't that far behind you. I stopped at the BP station in Rushville for one more pee break and to dump out the empty cans that were in the cooler, and was on the road again 5 mins later.

[Rebel64]

not sure. my real dad will be in town from atlanta ga. we will deff try though. we are already trying to plan stuff for for this summer. maybe just a lil get together with adult beverages included, at our place.

Sounds good for checkin out your place too...I'm always up for a new area especially close to home.

[tcihla79]

yeah you prob would have been behind me but we stopped at the hardees in rushville so you ended back in front.

[Rebel64]

Oh ok...well no wonder!
I stopped at the car wash there in Bartonville and spent about 15 mins getting most of the mud off, and will be heading out soon to inspect the axle & cv.

[mrwilliamsrzr]

I'm affraid to ask how you got the RZR on it's side Buck.


LOL... WHICH TIME??

I blame mark for flipping usover in the mud hole...
I have to give mad props to all the guys fast reaction time for getting me flipped back over every time..

ALISHA couldnt get her camera out quick enough...

LOL

[skull2002]

i didnt have a very good time at all. i think im selling the rincon and getting one of those little pink scooters kids run around on! lmao i like your list buck, 29.5's who needs em! lol lol lookin forward to sunday, im bringin 3 pairs of socks this time!!!!

[harmonsbrute]

mark wat did u do 2 ur axles and boots

[mrwilliamsrzr]

soap and water got into the boot and eroded the cv... armor-all might also been a factor.

Perry.. im also looking forward to Sunday.:usa2:

[harmonsbrute]

thats y u dont clean ur popos they will fall apart.... lol

[Rebel64]

Buck you're such a friggin smartass. Excuse me if I protect my investments and don't beat the living shit out of them, while also cleaning things up once in a while.

[harmonsbrute]

i dont beat mine.. i just spray it down with power washer andput it up lol........ least u clean it and make it look good mark. hate to amit to it. but i like how ur popo looks

[Rebel64]

mark wat did u do 2 ur axles and boots

Adam, I had an outer band slip loose off of the boot, causing a lot of garbage to work up inside of the cv.
Everything is torn down now and there doesn't appear to be any physical damage inside. Looks like I'll just have to repack the boot with grease and then reattach it.

[harmonsbrute]

thats good at least u dont have to replace u joint or anything........ i didnt know wat happen. i was gonna shit my pants if u broke it lol

[Rebel64]

thats good at least u dont have to replace u joint or anything........ i didnt know wat happen. i was gonna shit my pants if u broke it lol

If something was broke on the axle, then Turner would have taken care of it since it's still under warranty.

[harmonsbrute]

ya true............

[mrwilliamsrzr]

Lol... Im very upset now.

[tcihla79]

well i got to checking things out today, still haven't washed it but, seen that my front inner axles where they go into the housing was leaking. so i drained the fluids and lots of watery oil and soupy mud came out. started runnin some diesel through it then some other oil based cleaner. gonna put in some new fluid here in abit and limp it to the car wash tommorrow. then i'm gonna have to tear it apart. just wondering if i did something while installing the lift and springs??

[mrwilliamsrzr]

When it comes down to it.. I just dont think these things are made for the water like some of us ride them.. But this is the price we pay to have fun.. I would not own one if i couldnt Tear it up..They are made to ride right?

[tcihla79]

i don't mind putting mine through some abuse. it's just that it can get a lil expensive to be replacing parts all the time. it is fun but the whole money factor becomes an issue. i don't see giving it up anytime soon. i think my problem was created by me. the big tires the lift kit the snorkels yada yada i believe just create more issues for you down the road. but what fun would it be if no one modified and we all rode identicle machines.

[OnlyPolaris]

greats pics guys. mark wheres the pics of you going deep?

[skull2002]

well i got to checking things out today, still haven't washed it but, seen that my front inner axles where they go into the housing was leaking. so i drained the fluids and lots of watery oil and soupy mud came out. started runnin some diesel through it then some other oil based cleaner. gonna put in some new fluid here in abit and limp it to the car wash tommorrow. then i'm gonna have to tear it apart. just wondering if i did something while installing the lift and springs??

sorry to hear about that tom....and your right, it is tough to have individuality without paying a little for it. i did the once over on the honda, and besides squishin a little more water out of the seat lol im good to go. i do admit....i got lucky when i submarined it, i did the same thing to my 400ex once, and gulped a litttle water, 1200 bucks for bore, piston,rings, cam, etc..... buck is right...these machines are made to ride hard, and if i couldnt test it every time, and myself...i might as well stay home and watch oprah .... :rockon::couch2:

[skull2002]

i am gonna put the 28 mudlites and bling rims(yay) back on for sunday, i like the way the bi/tri's worked. but man...in that soup, i dont think anything would go.

[Rebel64]

greats pics guys. mark wheres the pics of you going deep?

I didn't really get a good chance to get that deep. When I started venturing into the creek after Skull has his incident, I found out that I was leaking water into the clutch case. Kinda sucked having to drain it out several times, then shortly after that the cv issue happened.
The creek bottom was pretty unstable also compared to how it usually is from all the rain we've had making the bottom very muddy.

[Rebel64]

well i got to checking things out today, still haven't washed it but, seen that my front inner axles where they go into the housing was leaking. so i drained the fluids and lots of watery oil and soupy mud came out. started runnin some diesel through it then some other oil based cleaner. gonna put in some new fluid here in abit and limp it to the car wash tommorrow. then i'm gonna have to tear it apart. just wondering if i did something while installing the lift and springs??

I'm going to be checking my diff fluid out this week since you mentioned this. My front axles don't go in all the way into the diff, and you can see about 1/4" of the splines.

[mrwilliamsrzr]

i am gonna put the 28 mudlites and bling rims(yay) back on for sunday, i like the way the bi/tri's worked. but man...in that soup, i dont think anything would go.



I thought you really had it when you were wheelie'n in the early part of the day... you think that you just lost power and thats why you sat it down? Pm me and we will snork that beast so even if you do have that same problem again, you can just sit there and idle all day.. Like i did in the deep "got my ass all wet" water... LOL

[mrwilliamsrzr]

Even Christie took the plunge... She made it all the way across and then having two wheel drive caught up with her trying to climb out of the sand... LOL..
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj251/mrwilliamsRZR/RUFFCORNSPIC8.jpg

[skull2002]

I thought you really had it when you were wheelie'n in the early part of the day... you think that you just lost power and thats why you sat it down? Pm me and we will snork that beast so even if you do have that same problem again, you can just sit there and idle all day.. Like i did in the deep "got my ass all wet" water... LOL

i think what the problem was,,,,,i havnt put the dielectric grease in my spark plug boot yet, or on all my connections, and i was cutting out a lot. im looking into the filter,pipe,efi controller combo.......about 500 but good for a 12 h.p. gain. i need to get that winch on lol pm sent!

[skull2002]

Even Christie took the plunge... She made it all the way across and then having two wheel drive caught up with her trying to climb out of the sand... LOL..
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj251/mrwilliamsRZR/RUFFCORNSPIC8.jpg

she woulda had it too, i think she hit your ruts..... very impressive riding, and especially on just 2 wheel drive!!!!!!! atta girl!!!!!!

[BIG_T]

yeah, i had issues getting out in that same spot last summer, especially when I was in 2wd. If I was in 4wd I could do it, but not in 2wd with stock tires. Sounds like a good time, though it definatel looks different from last summer.

[Rebel64]

The place is VERY different from last summer. The majority of the different pits are totally flooded out and you can't tell where they are...made for a couple of dangerous situations.
The creek doesn't have a stable bottom anymore either with all of the rain lately washing mud into it. I sure hope it dries out some before my next trip there.

[OnlyPolaris]

I didn't really get a good chance to get that deep. When I started venturing into the creek after Skull has his incident, I found out that I was leaking water into the clutch case. Kinda sucked having to drain it out several times, then shortly after that the cv issue happened.
The creek bottom was pretty unstable also compared to how it usually is from all the rain we've had making the bottom very muddy.

that sucks. i was really looking forward to seeing the oops pics.

[Rebel64]

Maybe next time.

[tcihla79]

gonna finish eatin and go out and start dissassembly. hopefully everything is A OK. yeah alisha a nd i had a really great time and are looking forward to doing it again this summer. my parents had a good tim as well. thanks again Mark for the invite.

[Rebel64]

Glad you all had a good time there Tom.
Trust me, this summer there will be a lot more opportunities for some fun riding, both in the mud pits and in the creek.

Hope your teardown goes well tonite.
I've just about got the cv all cleaned and flushed out and going to repack it and reassemble it tomorrow.
I also poured about a half gallon of water into the clutch case, and no leaks yet, so I'm thinking it might be the back plate somewhere that's the culprit.
There was no evidence of water or mud underneath the front snap in section where the clutch exhaust comes out at, so I can rule that out at least.

[tcihla79]

bummer there Mark, yeah it could be behind the back plate. i wonder if you could plug the intake for the belt and blow some air in the drain plug just to double check the seal before you dissassemble the clutch. just a thought.
got everything apart on my end and gonna see about some seals tommorrow and a new clamp for the boot i just replaced.
also gonna drill some holes in the cv guards cause man they hold in the mud.

[tcihla79]

hey Mark where did you get you fancy drink holder. also where did the parts for your tunes come from. you got me thinkin, dammit

[Rebel64]

bummer there Mark, yeah it could be behind the back plate. i wonder if you could plug the intake for the belt and blow some air in the drain plug just to double check the seal before you dissassemble the clutch. just a thought.
got everything apart on my end and gonna see about some seals tommorrow and a new clamp for the boot i just replaced.
also gonna drill some holes in the cv guards cause man they hold in the mud.

I thought about the air method, but I didn't feel like taking the pod apart to get to the intake tube in there...almost just as fast to take the clutch apart I guess.
I have some extra clamps if you can't find the right ones around here...just let me know.
I'm def gonna drill some holes in those mud collectors too! I think that's where the whole boot problem started out at. Remember us looking at the boot and how close it was to the carrier when it was packed full of mud?

[Rebel64]

hey Mark where did you get you fancy drink holder. also where did the parts for your tunes come from. you got me thinkin, dammit

Just seen an ad from Cabelas yesterday. They're on sale there for $38. Most of the time various places has them for around $44.
The other RAM mounts for the Otterbox and GPS holder I got from www.cyclegadgets.com (http://www.cyclegadgets.com)

[skull2002]

well......got the winch mounted took me about 4 1/2 hours, but i took her all apart and dielectric greased every plug in. its gonna be sweeeeeeet! lol ya'll know how i roll....lol be using the winch ALOT i speckt.

[Rebel64]

You're all set now Perri!

[skull2002]

you back in action now too mark?

[Rebel64]

Not just yet man. I didn't touch the axle this afternoon. Just got one of the stickstoppers drilled out with a bunch of holes. Man that's some tough steel.

[tcihla79]

yeah i am gona bring the mag drill home from work, that will make short work of those holes. what size did you drill them out to. hey did see my post in the "off topic"/

[Rebel64]

1/2" holes. Bunch on the bottom, and a nice row of them on the back where you can see them.
What's a mag drill?

...catching up in the off topic...

[tcihla79]

hey i forgot to tell ya. i got to lookng for the seals on my front housing. the only seals i could find where from polaris. the NTI part number on the seal would not cross reference to anything. so i called german bliss in princville and the only way they could get them for me was in a kit with all the seals for the front housing which is $40.00. what a bunch of bs. so i nti and they told me they made them for Hilliard and gave me the number. so then i calle dhilliard and got this nice gal on the phone and explained the situation, and voila. she shipped me out two new ones free of charge. sorry so long, i was just very impressed with their customer service.

[tcihla79]

a mag drill is kind of like a portable drill press. but it has an elecromagnet. it uses a special drill bit with an aligning center pin inside the drill bit. you line the center pin with your mark or center punch, turn the drill on and turn the handle just like on a drill press. the mag holds it on your mark. we use it for drilling big holes and for drilling on a horizontal plane or over your head. the bits for it are expensive but it is worth its weight in gold.

[Rebel64]

Great!

And yes, you need jams too...Alisha was enjoying some of my rap stuff, wasn't she?

[Rebel64]

a mag drill is kind of like a portable drill press. but it has an elecromagnet. it uses a special drill bit with an aligning center pin inside the drill bit. you line the center pin with your mark or center punch, turn the drill on and turn the handle just like on a drill press. the mag holds it on your mark. we use it for drilling big holes and for drilling on a horizontal plane or over your head. the bits for it are expensive but it is worth its weight in gold.

Wow, sounds very handy. I sure hope my Milwaukee holds up for 3 more of the stickstoppers.

[tcihla79]

yeah she was diggin on your bebop music, its good music to get dirty to. that sounded funny.

[Rebel64]

:) In more ways than one!!

[tcihla79]

nah not really just on the trail. i am not patient enough to take the time to turn the radio on i just assume get down to buisiness

[skull2002]

you guys in for sunday?????

[tcihla79]

no i am gonna have to miss out. my real dad is coming in from atlanta ga on thurs and will be leaving on mon. so i got to visit as much as i can. i dought my parts will be in by then anyhow. hopefully i still get invited on the next one though.

[skull2002]

you will definitly be invited for next ride !! have a great visit, and hope you get your parts in and on soon!

[skull2002]

how bout you mark? you in for sunday???i wanna see that beast rock an roll!!!!

[mrwilliamsrzr]

Im still seeing who i can dig up for sunday... got a kiddy birthday that day aswell.. so some will go ride ride and some will go to that.. we will see..

[skull2002]

me and tracey r in, possibly a third.

[Rebel64]

Desi and I are up for a ride on Sunday if it's not raining.