Spring Mississippi River Ride

[250sx]

Let's go ahead and plan one guys so NOBODY can cry about getting off work to make it! *coughScottcough*

Deer season is over Jan 31 so anytime after that is good, but you don't want it to be too far into spring where the river will be rising. I figure mid-February to mid-March. Anyone have a preference or any "no way" dates?

[ScottZJ]

What type of trikes will be involved? Im thinking a big red ride. Willie will have his done(I hope) Ricks should be ready then, me and anyone else. We could pack them up with coolers and food and head off for the entire day. I mean the sand is fun with the sport trikes but the big red would be more fun in the long run.

[250sx]

Bring whatever you want! I'll have a little bit of everything plus a spare big red so it doesn't matter to me. :D

We can camp out on the river since the mosquitos won't be bad. Sit up all night, drink beer, build a bonfire, and watch the towboats go by. :headbang:

[ScottZJ]

Last time you did that...........you made Danny Jr. BAAAHAHAHA .....watching tow boats..baaahahahaha.

[250sx]

I'm not bringing HER this trip...especially not out camping with you filthy suckers. We'll just have to see who's "prettiest". :lmao:

After digging through his man love collection of shots from Scott's old house, Howard attached the following image: http://www.total-sales-solutions.com/trikes/bubba250rluv.JPG

[ScottZJ]

Hey wasnt that the guy at the trailer park bar singing HAHAHA.

[200x_Basket]

that is going to be a COLD trip

[250sx]

hell it's december and the high is going to be in the 60s. Thanksgiving week it was in the upper 70s. If that holds up then it will be plenty warm by late feb/early march.

[2strokepower]

Originally posted by 250sx
hell it's december and the high is going to be in the 60s. Thanksgiving week it was in the upper 70s. If that holds up then it will be plenty warm by late feb/early march.

2 1/2 hours must make a big difference in temperature...LOL It has been cold here, in the upper 20's and lower 30's with the high around 55 if that. LOL If it is not too cold I will go. I agree that it has been nice for thanksgiving but no prediction of any 60 degree weather here.

[ScottZJ]

Originally posted by 2strokepower


2 1/2 hours must make a big difference in temperature...LOL It has been cold here, in the upper 20's and lower 30's with the high around 55 if that. LOL If it is not too cold I will go. I agree that it has been nice for thanksgiving but no prediction of any 60 degree weather here.



Whats that got to do with anything...............are you gonna ride or wooos out? :bash: :lmao:

[2strokepower]

Originally posted by ScottZJ




Whats that got to do with anything...............are you gonna ride or wooos out? :bash: :lmao:

HAHAHAHAHA cold has everything to do with it for me...scott>:bash: <me :lmao: :lmao:

[250sx]

They're called jackets...you put one on and it keeps you warm. :D Besides...the temps will be in the high 50s-60s so quit worrying about it. :doh: :lala:

[250sx]

Originally posted by 2strokepower


2 1/2 hours must make a big difference in temperature...LOL It has been cold here, in the upper 20's and lower 30's with the high around 55 if that.

high here in jackson will be 61 today. :P

[2strokepower]

HAHA the only way I will ride when it's cold is if there is snow on the ground.

[2strokepower]

LMAO I can't handle the cold :thmbsdwn:

[2strokepower]

:wtf: ......

[2strokepower]

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[200x_Basket]

if the night high is above 45 the wife and i may make it. I have to get her a quad first:doh:

[Howard]

if scott is coming im sure ill tag along for the ride, and play along.

[Lomax]

Where are ya'll riding at? Mississippi is a big river with lots of sand bars and riding area's

[ScottZJ]

Sounds like we are going to be a big red Utility trike run in early Feb. Most likely we will start riding near Dans old mans place in Pearl MS.

[xnagex]

cool , Feb. sounds good to me!

[yater]

I'm in. I don't want to hear any ninnys crying about the cold though. Have we decided on a weekend? I say the earlier the better... the river must be REALLY low right now....Dan?

Edit: it would be best NOT to bring wifes/girlfriends if filthywillie is gonna be there.

[Howard]

LMAO Filthywillie, ha ha ha

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[Lomax]

Dang Yater, your not that far from me at all, you need to make it up here sometime for a ride on the sandbars. As far as us making it up there for a utility run, we prolly wont be able to make it unless we logged in all the hours on a 110 and a ATC200. I dont consider riding either of those for a long period of time to be just a great time.

[ladano]

Count me in, I have the '84 and '83 big reds done. A little more time and I'll have the '85 putting around. I just bought a new mig today, so I'm going to build a trailer real soon. If anyone needs a utilility to ride I'll bring an extra one. :thumbsup:

[ScottZJ]

Like wise, I think I will have 4-5 utility trikes with me so, there will be plenty to ride.

[2strokepower]

Like wise, I think I will have 4-5 utility trikes with me so, there will be plenty to ride.


So, can I use one of those if I go?:confused:

[Howard]

I bet you can.

[250sx]

hey lomax you can always bring your 350x. I'm going to have mine there. It's just too much fun not to be able to blast a little too. :)

Yater, river will be down to 6ft by next monday. Should still be low into march. It's a tradeoff on the date. The earlier we ride the more likely the river will be lower but the colder it is likely to be.

[yater]

If we're camping, I'll take cold over hot any day. Are we camping?

[Howard]

scott was saying he may bring his big trailer, if so it has propane heater installed. just an idea. maybe park it were him and i camped that one time dan?

[250sx]

We should definitely camp. Preferably out on the river. I would much rather it be a little cooler than too hot. We can build a bonfire out on the sandbar. If you guys want to bring your women that's fine, but I know some people don't like others to curse & stuff in front of them. :shrug:

[yater]

We should definitely camp. Preferably out on the river. I would much rather it be a little cooler than too hot. We can build a bonfire out on the sandbar. If you guys want to bring your women that's fine, but I know some people don't like others to curse & stuff in front of them. :shrug:


No...all bets are off if you're bringing the women. I can't promise willie won't pull out his pecker and dive in the fire. I wouldn't risk it. Cursing is the LAST thing you should be worried about with this group

[Howard]

poor willie hadn't even came in to defend himself.

[200x_Basket]

well I have no utlility stuff. I am actually working on a plan to build a 500r for the trip!!!

[ladano]

Rideing, camping, fire, beer, cursing, and no women. Sounding even better now.:headbang:

[250sx]

yeah looks like I better leave mine at home. :ugh: :chuckle: Chris, what about that 200x? It oughta be slow enough. :D I have a spare big red someone can ride. I'm bringing my X, T3, Z, and R too just in case. ;)

[200x_Basket]

if i make it i will bring the 200x and 350x or 500r. the 200x is just a ()&)_(&*_* to start.

[ScottZJ]

Just bring a small keg of beer for willie and he wont bother no one haha. Heck he will have enough trouble trying to stay upright on his trike! ROFL:bash: :doh:

[xnagex]

all of this sounds well and fine but a date needs to be set , don't ya think

[yater]

Just bring a small keg of beer for willie and he wont bother no one haha. Heck he will have enough trouble trying to stay upright on his trike! ROFL:bash: :doh:

Bring willie a few kegs. From what I remember, it's a hell of a beer run if you run out. I say february for the date.

[LonesomeTriZ]

I am in if it will be after I go to PLDC. A Feb ride sounds good.

[yater]

I think I'm gonna put a blaster together for this one...lonesome, I see you're selling one..pm sent

[250sx]

what's pldc?

Guys I'm thinking right now either weekend of Feb. 25-7th or March 4-6th. Any preference?

[200x_Basket]

what's pldc?

Guys I'm thinking right now either weekend of Feb. 25-7th or March 4-6th. Any preference?

the warmer the better :thumbsup:

[2strokepower]

the warmer the better :thumbsup:


Same here :thumbsup:

[LonesomeTriZ]

I'll check my PM's in a few minutes.


I would vote for March myself. I knwo we will have a better chance of making it then.

[Lomax]

I amnot going to make any promises and/or commit at this time but it does sound like fun and who knows what machine I might have when that time rolls around. We will just have to see how the business is going. Riding on a sandbar on a utility machine seems kinda strange though............

[250sx]

Well there are LOTS of woods to ride too so we aren't JUST going to be on the sandbar. Plus we could have a LONG utility ride up to a cabin on a lake about 40miles away, spend the night, and ride back. Whatever you bring there will something to do. :thumbsup:

[LonesomeTriZ]

Hey Will, you better show up. if we can make it you can pick up your Zinger plastic. :thumbsup:

Dan, that 40 mile ride sounds great. That is the gind of riding I have been wanting to do.

[Lomax]

Hey Will, you better show up. if we can make it you can pick up your Zinger plastic. :thumbsup:

Dan, that 40 mile ride sounds great. That is the gind of riding I have been wanting to do.


I actually started on the Zinger restore last night lol. I was bored and figured what the hell, it was the easiest out of all the projects so I figured I would start knocking it out. I will do what I can but again, no promises yet. It will just have to get a little closer. How do those fenders look by the way??

[250sx]

they have some nice little cabins we can pull the trikes up on the deck behind the cabin over the water...they don't care. I'm more interested in camping on the river but we can make those decisions when the time comes and we see who brought what.

[yater]

Dan's idea of camping = wait till everyone settles down and make a run for the house...leaving us to fight the bugs and the sand

I'm just kidding...I love the idea of sleeping by the river

[LonesomeTriZ]

Out doors or in, I am up for eithe rone.

The Fendsrs are lookign good. she has not got around to finishing them up just yet. But they sure do look a lot better than what they did. :chuckle:

[Lomax]

I guess the date is set for March 4th-6th? If so then I will attempt (no garentee's) to work around that somewhat.
Glad to hear it on the fenders. I didnt realize a Zinger had sucha well built frame compared to say an ATC70. I am using the Yellow set on the one that I am building. You interested in the Red Set??

[LonesomeTriZ]

Nah, we are still trying to get the mony together to buy Billy's red one. I have a yellow one I have to sell soem how. The problem if finding a box to ship it in.

I see no reason why we can not make the March time frame.

[wheelie king]

Hey all. I am interested as well. Louis aka LonsomeTriZ put me onto this. I do not know what my schedule is, but I need a date to plan for.........:thumbsup:

[LonesomeTriZ]

Outstanding Greg. Glad to see you have come over to the other side. :chuckle:

[wheelie king]

I check in when I can. Been super busy lately. Might even bring the new (to me, anyway) 300 EX on this ride. Check the sig :headbang: :headbang:


Let's set a date!!!

[ScottZJ]

Well I plan on bringing 4 big reds, 1 250SX, 1 350x and maybe a 110. So there will be plenty of trikes on hand hehehe.

[2strokepower]

Well I plan on bringing 4 big reds, 1 250SX, 1 350x and maybe a 110. So there will be plenty of trikes on hand hehehe.


That's good and if you don't mind, I may need to borrow one of those to ride if I go. :D

[250sx]

:doh:

[250sx]

Alright guys make your plans 1st weekend in march. You seattle & northeast guys have no excuse not to come either. Scott and I will have some extra machines. Roundtrip on Southwest Airlines from Seattle is only $317. :headbang:

[dunerash]

Alright guys make your plans 1st weekend in march. You seattle & northeast guys have no excuse not to come either. Scott and I will have some extra machines. Roundtrip on Southwest Airlines from Seattle is only $317. :headbang:
Come on Dan.. You know thats NASCAR in Vegas weekend...:yup:

[250sx]

Nascar tracks (other than sears point) west of the Miss. River are all lame. :rolleyes: :cool:

[250sx]

ok guys let's hear from who is IN! southwest airlines is GIVING away tickets practically so there's no excuse for some of you long distance guys to make the trip!

[200x_Basket]

whats the date? i may have to work but otherwise it sounds fun.

[palerider]

I'm in. I will probably hook up with Scott and roll down with him. I will bring my 350x and 200x.

[ladano]

Well I'm going to do everything not to puss out on this ride. I've already got permission form the wife and the way it looks she will come to. If we get enough people to come afar, I'll bring an extra bigred. No excuses for anyone, cheap tickets and freerides. The one with the most beer can ride one of mine:thumbsup: . Later

[xnagex]

So is there a firm date for the ride yet? Lookin' forward to it and meetin' some of you folks.

[ScottZJ]

Whats the plan on camping sir? I am not going to bring that huge trailer since we will most likely camp on the sand bar. I think I will use ricks trailer (fits 2 big reds) and if willie wants to ride with us, I can thro one in the bed of the truck too. Let me know what the game plan is sir.
Are we coming late friday night and then sleep in the yard LOL?

[200x_Basket]

ladano

if i make it my wife will also be there.

[ladano]

Good deal, they can sit back and laugh at us together.:thumbsup:

[LonesomeTriZ]

I am in.

[250sx]

Scott, the plan is to camp on the sandbar unless it's raining or something then we'll camp under my dad's shed. :) What days will you guys be arriving? I work my own schedule so if anyone wants to get there thursday I'll meet up so we can get some extra riding in. :thumbsup:

[250sx]

Now look, Dads, ATCnut, kasey, swrtoad, bansheeboy (:eek:) and others... for a freaking $200 round trip ticket you guys need to come on down!

[ScottZJ]

Yeah someone needs to let me know if I need to bring the huge trailer. Cuz right now I am just bringing a small trailer just to cover willie, rick and me....and thats going to be tight.

[250sx]

Well you'll have the bed of the truck too. Bring the R. :D

Anyone heard from Yater?

[Howard]

Yeah someone needs to let me know if I need to bring the huge trailer. Cuz right now I am just bringing a small trailer just to cover willie, rick and me....and thats going to be tight.

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[wheelie king]

Doing my damndest to make it as well. Hopefully I'll make a showing.:yup: :yup: :yup:

Confirming: 1st Weekend in March???? That's the date set in stone?????

[ladano]

Looks like I'm buying a new truck, so I have to get a trailer for multple rides.

[250sx]

1st weekend in march is the date. 3-5th

[wheelie king]

Damn!

Can't make it. That is the weekend of the Mobil 1 "12 hours of Sebring race". I have to work at that. Already committed :doh:

You guys have fun.....