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    Default No ATV section?

    I am borrowing a Suzuki KingQuad from my dad for a while and want to read up on it. I think it needs some TLC for sure, as it wouldn't start today.

    Is there an ExPo for ATV's?
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    If I remember correctly...There was one at one time! I just looked again and I didn't see anything.
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    We've never had a ATV section on ExPo, although a few member do own/ride them.
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    There was an accident with hunter Dan a long time ago... It just never felt right to have ATV discussions on the board since
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    Quote Originally Posted by expeditionswest
    There was an accident with hunter Dan a long time ago... It just never felt right to have ATV discussions on the board since
    Gotcha.

    I got the dang thing started tonight out in the COLD!!! Got it into the garage and am charging the battery. I'm sure this will be a learning experience tearing into it. All this in the name of being able to plow my snow instead of shovel and break my back. Ugh.
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    Quote Originally Posted by expeditionswest
    There was an accident with hunter Dan a long time ago... It just never felt right to have ATV discussions on the board since
    I think his last words were something about hold that and watch this. He will be missed.

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    Don't miss it.

    In GA the bad egg ATV riders are the biggest single blame for the loss of 3 of our OHV friendly areas. Off trail ventures in to Wilderness and WM areas, Ghost trails, etc all lead to their closure and the majority of the problems and problem areas sited by the FS for the closure were all ATV width.

    The majority of the "responsible riders" I have come in contact with are also 4wd drivers that are affiliated with 4wd clubs. The majority of rest have almost all been yahoo's with no ethics, "I can do anything I want" attitudes and a 6pack in the cooler that I end up picking up the empties from.

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    ...sorry...x2 everything GR said. I don't miss an ATV section.

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    Quote Originally Posted by expeditionswest
    There was an accident with hunter Dan a long time ago...


    Jonathan has never been the same since his old pal took that wrong turn up the wash....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grim Reaper
    Don't miss it.

    In GA the bad egg ATV riders are the biggest single blame for the loss of 3 of our OHV friendly areas. Off trail ventures in to Wilderness and WM areas, Ghost trails, etc all lead to their closure and the majority of the problems and problem areas sited by the FS for the closure were all ATV width.

    The majority of the "responsible riders" I have come in contact with are also 4wd drivers that are affiliated with 4wd clubs. The majority of rest have almost all been yahoo's with no ethics, "I can do anything I want" attitudes and a 6pack in the cooler that I end up picking up the empties from.
    I have seen both groups being blamed, in the last article I read most of the stories where more about yahoo's on dirt bikes than atvs. I think the yahoo's in each group are to blame. I am a responsible atv rider who sticks to areas such as OHV areas and designated trails and roads. I have seen a few illegal dirt bike tracks and single tracks in the forest than trails created by atvs. Though I have seen the lazy shed hunter crowd drive around a meadow like it was a parking lot. Not trying to start anything but we all know that both groups have there yahoos that cause the problems.

    I do agree that the riders that are also 4wd enthusiast appear to be more responsible as they have seen more trail closures and have been better educated about responsible wheeling. We all need to work on this together.
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