Wisconsin trikers where are you? [Archive]

noodz

03-22-2009, 09:57 AM

Hey I meet you on that other forum some time back. You do that sweet powder coating. I am not much of a paint guru. Can you powdercoat a gas tank? I have a feeling you can't! Anyway, what do you have to have to powder coat a trike frame like a 250R or X?

Chris
:beer

Buster Brown

03-22-2009, 11:01 AM

Chris, I can powder coat a metal gas tank as long as it doesn't have Bondo or other fillers. I will have to let it air out for a while before shooting it and curing. The set up to do frames is a little bit more extensive than doing smaller parts. Mainly the oven size to support and cure a large item. My oven is 4.5X4.5X6 ft. Let me know if I can be of any help. I hope a few more Wisconsinites chime in here. I would love to go ridding with a group this summer. -Andy

sbjones73

03-26-2009, 03:24 AM

i am down in janesville area. between janesville and afton.

hey, i just landed a track by broad head that is letting me get on to it. 100 bucks for the season. it seems to be a very well maintained track. i am going to try and get out there in april (or whenever i finally get my tires.) i will let you all know.

you can also pay by the day, 20 bucks per day. you have to sign a waiver. i will be the only trike that this guy has allowed on it so far. and he has been doing this for about 6 years or so!!!!!!!!!!!!! i will for sure let you all know.

sbjones73

03-26-2009, 03:25 AM

where does everyone else ride?

ATV4life1

03-26-2009, 10:32 AM

I live just north of Milwaukee. Near the Slinger, West Bend area. I usually ride on a friends farm near Fond Du Lac.

ATV4life1

rdlsz24

03-26-2009, 12:16 PM

Hey I am near Rockford, IL so I am close to some of you guys as well.

Rob

jakesdad36

03-26-2009, 08:52 PM

Hey as long as you don't mind an out of stater I live in easten Iowa and would make the trip for a good ride

noodz

03-26-2009, 10:32 PM

I live near Stevens Point, have my Dad's farm land to ride on. But we have a cabin in Taylor County, west of Medford. A area called Perkinstown. Has some nice trails for riding, and a few nice watering holes as well. Campgrounds are in the area as well. Basicly the trails are in a National forest.
Chris

sbjones73

03-28-2009, 04:14 AM

does ay one know if rocky glen (i think that is what it is called) by rockford lets trikes i there?

Ahekk

03-29-2009, 11:09 AM

Sussex here, not sure where to ride since I just bought my 185 5 weeks ago and am doing a frame off. Should be done in one maybe two weeks tops. Would love to get it on a track when I'm done. Jones, what is the name of the track you landed in Broad head.

rdlsz24

03-29-2009, 09:46 PM

does ay one know if rocky glen (i think that is what it is called) by rockford lets trikes i there?

Nope!

http://www.rockyglenohv.com/rules/rules.html

Rob

R-N-D

03-31-2009, 08:27 PM

No, RockyGlen will not allow trikes. They keep telling me that they are thinking about it and hope to allow them one day soon but you know how that is. It'll NEVER happen. Not a state park. They won't accept the responsibilty nor the liability.

Thorpe

04-07-2009, 09:16 AM

I am over in Minneapolis... You wisconsin boys are about the closest trikers for me...

noodz

04-07-2009, 11:37 AM

We will take FIB's, Ioweagens, and Minnesotans as our fellow trikers. Heck yea. What is a good time to get a ride going?
Chris:beer

noodz

04-07-2009, 11:53 AM

Just a suggested area.
See Taylor made ATV club. http://www.taylormadeatv.com/
Look under the perkinstown trails.
Campgrounds all over to spend the night too, connected to the trails.
:beer

rdlsz24

04-07-2009, 12:45 PM

How is the Cheese Country Trail and do they allow trikes? Is it basically just like riding down a dirt road the whole way, or is there some challenge?

Rob

noodz

04-15-2009, 08:10 AM

Where is that trail?

KC9LJO

04-18-2009, 10:10 AM

I'm way up here all by myself in Ashland. There are some national forset roads to ride up here, but they've closed off most of the good areas to ride. But there are some pipelines out there that are pretty fun to ride. Not sure if it's legal, but it's fun.
Later

dividebyzero

04-20-2009, 06:50 PM

Where is that trail?

That trail starts in monroe and ends in mineral point.Been on it about 20 times,it's pretty much a dirt road.Last few years,the cops have been cracking down on speed and whatnot.Holidays are really bad.
I've been to that track in brodhead years ago,never rode on it.

Itrike

04-20-2009, 08:21 PM

Has anyone been to Bong rec area?? I camped there long time ago I thought they had trails there also. I know I'm a fib. But I'm willing to travle that way for a ride.

R-N-D

04-21-2009, 12:10 AM

Curt, it's very small. Never been there but it's probably only worth a half-day at most. Don't know if they allow trikes either. I think you like it for the name of it...

Here is the info: 7.1 miles of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails

ATV/Dirt Bike Trails

A dirt bike rider ready to go.
DNR Photo
Availability of the ATV/dirt bike trails is determined on a daily basis. Always call (262) 878-5600 before you come to ride. The message is changed daily. If weather or trail conditions warrant, the trails may be closed during the day and the telephone message changed.

ATV/Dirtbike loops 1 and 2 trails open at 9 a.m. Loop 3 never opens before noon. All loops close at sunset. In March and April the ATV/dirt bike trails are closed.

For more information, ask Richard Bong State Recreation Area, (262) 878-5600.

rdlsz24

04-21-2009, 04:17 PM

hehe Bong hehe

http://www.kunstwissen.de/fach/f-kuns/comix/beavis/beavis.jpg

Rob

noodz

05-30-2009, 06:18 PM

There are alot of good trails the farther you go north. Go to the wisconsin tourism site and they list all kind of state ATV trails. Perkinstown is small, but nice area and great camping areas!
I would be up for getting a ride going in August if anyone is interested!

sbjones73

06-01-2009, 10:58 PM

dovode , i got the ok to ride on that private track in broadhead. the guy seems to be really nice.

also divide. what do you ride? and where?

thanks

dividebyzero

06-03-2009, 07:34 PM

dovode , i got the ok to ride on that private track in broadhead. the guy seems to be really nice.

also divide. what do you ride? and where?

thanks
Can you send me that guy's name and number?Thanks.Actually,went by the place a few weeks ago.Doesn't he have a sign up somewhere to get his info?I wouldv'e stopped but couldn't that day.
I ride at a friend of mines place,pretty much just open fields...and a county road,LOL.
I would like to get them registered for the trails,but won't be anytime soon.What you see in the pic is what i ride right now.

sbjones73

06-04-2009, 12:23 PM

divide,
i will get his number again and pm it to you. i got all the info at work. it costs 20 a day or you can pay 100 for the year. he doesn't let anyone ride when it is muddy out. he doesn't want it all rutted up. seemed like a really nice guy. about my age 35 or so.

where in janesville do you live? south north? what is you age?

jakesdad36

06-06-2009, 08:35 PM

u.p ted

06-09-2009, 11:07 AM

hey i live in iron river,mi away ready to go riding 3 wheelers

Thorpe

07-01-2009, 11:50 PM

August would be sweet...

sbjones73

07-05-2009, 04:58 AM

anyone come up with a place and a time or date?

eye tat

07-23-2009, 09:51 PM

Check out Adams County WI, Monroe Prairie Recreation Area. This is a 25mi great bunch of trails, There are trails all over the area bars restaurants fishing and water sports. As of 7/25/09 there will be access from the Petenwell County park will have access to all trails camping of all types is available .The monthly sites with electric and water book up early in spring but plenty of daly and weekly sites are always open there are large random camping areas. It is worth at least a weekend expedition.JMO

rdlsz24

08-25-2009, 10:46 PM

Anybody going to LaCrosse for the annual ride September 19-20? I don't know much about it but my friend has gone several years now and he said it is a good time. I am going to take my quad.

Rob

rdlsz24

09-08-2009, 01:54 PM

Here is the website in case anyone is interested: http://www.trempealeaucountyatvclub.com/. It's a little spendy at $80 but I rarely get away on atv trips anymore so it's worth it to me.

Rob

pipeline triker

09-10-2009, 10:56 AM

We are planing another ride in a week or so on the pipe line north of Suring WI. Most of the roads around me are marked atv trail, mine included. It is 1.3 miles of pavment to dirt trail from my house. The rideing area we play on is about 5.4 miles long and 100 or so feet wide and mostly sand. There are hundreds of miles of atv trail also but we mostly just play in the sand. As soon as we set an exact date I will post it. You need current WI reg, and eyeprotection, we all wear helmets also but it is not a law, but I highly recomend it. Any good all purpose tires work fine out there also.

pipeline triker

09-15-2009, 07:45 PM

We are going September 26th and leaving from my house. If any one wants to come just let me know for directions. We will head out in the morning come back for a grill out around noon and then go back out riding. All atvs are welcome 3 or 4 wheels. Looks like 3-4 3 wheelers and 3-4 4 wheelers as of now.

RudeDog666

09-16-2009, 10:45 PM

I'm in Green Bay.

I just got 2 project trikes from my neighbor.

pipeline triker

09-17-2009, 06:49 PM

I am send you a pm if you could come that would be cool.

pipeline triker

09-17-2009, 06:59 PM

What kind of trikes do you have? I have lots of Honda's and some Yamaha stuff if you need some thing. You will need to get the one you ride registerd, it is very easy to get. Just go to the DNR station right in GB.

sbjones73

09-23-2009, 04:28 AM

pipeline triker. could you try and post a video of your area on here. i live in janesville (way south) and have heard of guys riding quads up there when i lived in appleton. just interested to see if it would be a place for my type of riding.

thanks

pipeline triker

09-24-2009, 03:29 PM

I do not have a video camara or know anyone with one to borrow, sorry. Where we manily ride is sandy and loose soil, with berms and hills to play on. It is the most fun with a sport style atv, but people do the tracks and berms and sand hills with 4x4's just a little slower. There is also some good mud holes and strips if that is what you like. Just atv's are allowed south of hwy 64, no trucks or bikes. You are about 4 hrs away. There is also 1000's of mile of trail, some straight grade and some twisting and winding through the woods, flying down the woods trails is alot of fun too. Are last good ride of the year is this Saturday the 26 if you would want to join us. Otherwise just give me a heads up if you ever plan on coming up. There is a reasonable motel 2 miles north of me also right on the trail, or you can head out from my place.
Anyone is welcome to come ride and have a big cook out this Sat at my place. I can pm my address to you.

sbjones73

12-04-2009, 03:16 PM

any one interested. please see my new topic for wisconsin riding this winter. if interested. i don't personally care what size or kind or year you have.

trying to make this happen, need help!!!!!!!!!!

Lonewolf-01

12-15-2009, 07:40 PM

I live in Kenosha, but also have a family cabin up near Mercer, if anyone plans on riding the Iron County trails this coming year? I just bought my 84' Yamaha YTM 225 DX and plan on restoring it back to original. I could always use help in suggestions as a good place to start other then Ebay?

sbjones73, I would be interested in riding. Have you ever looked into the Iron County trail system? I rode my 4 wheeler there last year, and it was enough to get us to buy a place directly on the trail. I know we are going to be up there for the Memorial day rally. I have not done this yet, but hear it is alot of fun. Check it out and let me know if this sounds like fun to you?

zppeacock

01-04-2010, 01:32 AM

Im down by Madison, and would be down for something in the summer

pipeline triker

01-05-2010, 07:19 PM

Atv trails open may first in oconto county. I would like to get the first ride of 2010 planned for the 1'st of May, riding, food and what not. If anyone is interested pm me. i have a huge yard lots of parking and live right on an atv trail.

4cfed

01-16-2010, 12:27 AM

id be interested... only like 2 hour drove from me

yooperman

02-19-2010, 03:55 AM

i live in upper michigan not far from WI bout 3 hours from greenbay lots of good riding by me that would be awsome if a ride was set would like to go on big group trike ride once i get back from iraq

pipeline triker

03-25-2010, 09:45 PM

looks like the first ride will be the second Sat of May, the 8th. looks like it will be a smaller group for the first ride of the year but anyone that wants to join is welcome.

wisconsinite

03-31-2010, 09:19 PM

glad i found this thread, i ride dusty trails all the time. i might be game to tag along, sposed to be getting my yamaha back from engine builder's next week, would be a good break-in ride.

jpagel

04-17-2010, 11:21 AM

Looking forward to the 8th. Hopefully i'll have the Tecate fixed by then. should be a good time!

sbjones73

04-18-2010, 01:02 AM

man, i would love to join, but my trike will not be done by that time. !!!!! post up some pics, and if possible video!!!!!!

pipeline triker

04-25-2010, 05:34 PM

just a reminder.. We are having our first ride of the year the 8th of may. i have a # of people from here that have said they want to come, all are welcome. If you need directions pm me, I can call you or email you my address. Looks like it will be about 10 people as of now, if every one shows.

pipeline triker

05-03-2010, 12:19 PM

I just got back from riding were we will be riding this sat. it is dry and sandy but there is still lots of water and mud in the low spots. So if you like mud or sand there is both. We will be heading out from my place around 9am if you can make it it will be a fun day.

wisconsinite

05-03-2010, 07:46 PM

looks like i'm gonna be a no show, i prolly gotta work :(
hopefully next time!

1grindking

05-31-2010, 08:02 PM

this looks like the place to be but im also lookin for some thing a little more local im in southern mn. & there is a place called snake creek that has some camping also there is a little sand dune area just north of wabasha mn. you can see it from the hwy 61 on the north or east side of the road thats is (i think?) legal cuz iv seen tracks all over thae place & iv never been kicked out lol & there is no posted signs that say not to ride there i dont think it would be to far for some of you in south western wi. so let me know if any1 wants to ride & when i'll meet ya there oh ya snake creek ya do need a mn. trail pass 3whlrs mini bikes 4whlrs motorcycles all welcome & i also ride northern wi. webb lake area it awesome but theres a new speed limit so we'll see how that goes...