Sunday practice

[Paul_E_D]

I'm planning to start riding my practice track this weekend. Anyone interested in making the drive out?

I heard at my local dealer that there is a push this year to require those MA ORV registration EVERYWHERE, including private tracks and such. Has anyone heard this?

[union]

Im too lazy to dig it out but its all here with what they are trying to do.

http://www.nedirtbikes.com/content/M..._239997/tm.htm


http://www.nedirtbikes.com/content/O..._242693/tm.htm

[typeone]

yes, and yes.

if Mr. Brown doesn't deliver the goods for the WR today, the TC will be ready for Sun. will keep you posted.

[McBiggity]

would love to but have a skilled rider course on Sunday

[Paul_E_D]

So, do I need to go pay sales tax and get stickers for my bike that will never see state forests? I'm still having a hard time swallowing that...

[typeone]

unless something changes... yup. it's ridiculous. private tracks have been contacted, we may see EPO checking at CH this season

the other ridiculous part is with DS/sumo bikes, if you enter state forests or trails, you need a separate ORV sticker on the bike IN ADDITION to your street reg.

EDIT: wonder if Davo is dealing with this for Stimilon? i'm gonna drop him an email to find out, now i'm curious...

[Paul_E_D]

Figgity-fawk!

[Kurlon]

EDIT: wonder if Davo is dealing with this for Stimilon? i'm gonna drop him an email to find out, now i'm curious...

I pinged him on this a week or so ago, so far Southwick hadn't heard anything on the subject, at the time.

[typeone]

I pinged him on this a week or so ago, so far Southwick hadn't heard anything on the subject, at the time.

OK, cool, thanks. if i hear anything different i'll post up...

[MHenry600]

I dont post here much... just browse since i spend most time on "the other site"...

How can the state force you to have an OHV registration if you are on privately owned land(tracks and such)? And if they do this... how about all the National guys that come to ride at Southwick in August... they all need a MA OHV sticker now??

I dont see this sticking...

[Paul_E_D]

That's why I'm hesitant to do it... Seems like a grab for cash IMO

[typeone]

read the NEDB links above for lots more info... yeah, it's a mess.

[BMFR6]

I dont post here much... just browse since i spend most time on "the other site"...

How can the state force you to have an OHV registration if you are on privately owned land(tracks and such)? And if they do this... how about all the National guys that come to ride at Southwick in August... they all need a MA OHV sticker now??

I dont see this sticking...

I don't think they have enough pull to pull this off.

[jtaylor719]

the other ridiculous part is with DS/sumo bikes, if you enter state forests or trails, you need a separate ORV sticker on the bike IN ADDITION to your street reg.

You need both in NH as well. Doesn't matter if you're plated for the street, you still need an OHRV registration. It's BS.

[theothersean]

unless something changes... yup. it's ridiculous. private tracks have been contacted, we may see EPO checking at CH this season

the other ridiculous part is with DS/sumo bikes, if you enter state forests or trails, you need a separate ORV sticker on the bike IN ADDITION to your street reg.

EDIT: wonder if Davo is dealing with this for Stimilon? i'm gonna drop him an email to find out, now i'm curious...

where did you read that street registered bikes in mass need to also have the atv stickers ?

this is a new one to me. This is BS as the atv money in mass goes into the general fund and none of it goes to the trails , unlike NH and maine I guess I wouldn't mind paying it if it meant more trails opening and improving but its just the state sticking its hnad out for more money.

[typeone]

where did you read that street registered bikes in mass need to also have the atv stickers ?

this is a new one to me. This is BS as the atv money in mass goes into the general fund and none of it goes to the trails , unlike NH and maine I guess I wouldn't mind paying it if it meant more trails opening and improving but its just the state sticking its hnad out for more money.

check out those NEDB threads union posted, i've been following those as well... a few riders have been in touch w/enforcement and posted their communication... as the laws read now, dual reg is needed if you plan to DS trails. so lame

[typeone]

I'm planning to start riding my practice track this weekend. Anyone interested in making the drive out?

you still riding tomorrow?

[Paul_E_D]

Oh yeah, had to fix a pinch flat today, but its a go for tomorrow and the weather is looking fine. No rain here today.

[typeone]

Oh yeah, had to fix a pinch flat today, but its a go for tomorrow and the weather is looking fine. No rain here today.

noice! psyched to get some more practice in, i'll see you around 11.

speaking of tubes... it's been so long since i've ridden in the woods that i was worried about a flat (had 2 pinch at CH). ran my tires at like ~28 today. uh, yeah, rollin rock donuts

[typeone]

Paul, i'm loading up the truck now... does your cell # still end in -1854? if not, PM me your number and i'll drop you a text when i hop on Rt 2. should be about 1hr 15min out from there.

[R7]

ran my tires at like ~28 today. uh, yeah, rollin rock donuts

That's over double where they should be

[typeone]

That's over double where they should be

stupid mistake running out the door i looked at the side of the tire and saw '32psi' and dropped some. duh. as soon as i entered the trail i was like, someone fucked up. hahaa.

properly set to 15/14 for today (could go even lower with all the sand out there)

btw, too many rides this weekend! i want to make it down your way soon. should join us at Paul's! super fun spot

[Paul_E_D]

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ya, that's my #. See you soon.

[Fast_Eddie]

stupid mistake running out the door i looked at the side of the tire and saw '32psi' and dropped some. duh. as soon as i entered the trail i was like, someone fucked up. hahaa.

properly set to 15/14 for today (could go even lower with all the sand out there)

btw, too many rides this weekend! i want to make it down your way soon. should join us at Paul's! super fun spot

I would drop the tires to 13F/11R on the WR144.

[typeone]

I would drop the tires to 13F/11R on the WR144.

thanks, Eddie, i'll give that a try. 15/14 felt much better (obviously) today on mixed terrain with mostly sand. still running a little rich though, lotta spooge, and I feel a slight bog when on open straights. few more tweaks and she should be dialed. fun bike! we clocked 26mi today (Paul ripped more laps though)