dunefreak Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 As discussed over here, nwtdiesel, myself, ynot, raspadoo, 702sandman, my buddy Chad (with his new to him Tatum), and possibly a few others are heading to D this SUNDAY for an early morning run. The plan: Meet at Dumont approx 5:30 AM and get as much duning in as possible before it gets hot. Sunrise is about 6am. The weather is looking pretty good. The high for the entire day is only about 100 so we might be able to go until late morning. Bring sure to bring a chair, an EZ up, plenty of sunscreen, water, some lunch and some cold ones for afterwards. If anyone else is in, post up and we'll meet up. We'll be mostly buggies and RZRs, but everyone is welcome to come out. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceisback Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Pete, through all of your experience how far around D can a RZR make it with just Big Horns on? Had some major health issues arise back in January and had to go with something with a steering wheel vice the five DS650's that I still have. Picked up a 2012 XP900 and it did come with paddles but they aren't mounted and with one usable arm I won't be able to get them mounted in time for this ride on Sunday. Since you claim that it will be a slower than normal cruise I'd like to hit it up. Anybody else that goes to D without paddles feel free to help me out here. I know it's super soft out there right now so I'm all ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas style Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 vic the big horns do pretty good in the sand i would run 7 psi without beadlocks and as low as 5psi with beadlocks. run in 4 wheel drive and be careful about over steer. the only places you will have issues are long steep hills and sharp razors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Have fun guys! The raptor is broken down in my garage right now otherwise I would be going. It seems every summer sand run I've been on the last few times someone has gotten hurt so be careful out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Pete, through all of your experience how far around D can a RZR make it with just Big Horns on? Had some major health issues arise back in January and had to go with something with a steering wheel vice the five DS650's that I still have. Picked up a 2012 XP900 and it did come with paddles but they aren't mounted and with one usable arm I won't be able to get them mounted in time for this ride on Sunday. Since you claim that it will be a slower than normal cruise I'd like to hit it up. Anybody else that goes to D without paddles feel free to help me out here. I know it's super soft out there right now so I'm all ears. Sorry to hear that, Vic! I hope your health improves. Summertime can be very soft out there, but I think you can still have some fun. Steve is more knowledgeable on that subject than me. Take his advice. I hope to see you Sunday, bud. Have fun guys! The raptor is broken down in my garage right now otherwise I would be going. It seems every summer sand run I've been on the last few times someone has gotten hurt so be careful out there. Why the hell would you even say that!? lol And Raptor broken down? Those words don't even go together. C'mon Chad. Get yer sh*t together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
702sandman Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) What about mark (minurbiz) or Aron (sand_yfz) we need to get those 2 hooligans out there lol Edited August 20, 2014 by 702sandman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Last Aaron posted he was a maybe. I'll hit him up today. I agree, it would be great if they both made it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand_YFZ Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I will be there dont u worry lol..Mike has threatened to go too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Tires changed, quad and car loaded, extra gas,do I need to bring a EZ up or do we have enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 I will be there dont u worry lol..Mike has threatened to go too. haha nice! MFMB Tires changed, quad and car loaded, extra gas,do I need to bring a EZ up or do we have enough? I have my giant 10x20 I can bring if Newly has room for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Why the hell would you even say that!? lol And Raptor broken down? Those words don't even go together. C'mon Chad. Get yer sh*t together. Sorry I should clarify it's not officially "broken down" but it's taken apart in my garage. Tie rods are bent pretty bad and suspension needs some necessary service before the season starts. Needless to say have fun guys and be safe!! Post pics and trip report!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceisback Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks Steve. I may try and get these paddles mounted in time but I doubt it. Since I bought it in late May I've only been able to put about 90 miles on it, just too damn hot to ride, but I've been runnning about 6psi for desert riding. It does feel like I'm powersliding through some of the sweeping turns in the washes. Feels like I'm on ice. Is that the oversteer that you're talking about? Hopefully I can make it and hopefully there will be other 900's out there as I would like to compare temps, sounds, etc with some other XPs to make sure mine is performing as it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas style Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 what i was was talking about oversteer is with knobbies and 4 wheel drive in the sand it will pull you into sharper turns with the possibility of tipping. you just have to watch how aggressive your turns are. you will get the hang of it quick. sorry i can't make this trip with work and a road trip to idaho next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastony Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Sun. Sounds great but its gonna be windy14-16 mph. Sat would be alot better with only 98 the hi and 72 the low with 8mph winds. I wanna go too. Please reach me at 702-439-9097. Im in spring valley. Trop and rainbow area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 It'll be fine on Sunday. Ya can't always trust the weather report. Saturday is out for us anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastony Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I dont get it. If can't trust weather report than who do we trust. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastony Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Dumont dunes weather.com always been right for either way I'll try to make it on Sunday also I do have a full face helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 A little breeze will be welcomed when we are taking a break,when we are riding we make our own breeze, some just faster than others:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 It's almost looking like we might able to dune all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 So do you want me to bring my EZ up? Probably a lot easier to set up than your 10x20? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastony Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Im not concerned about the breeze. Mostly about sand blowing all in my eyes. I dont wanna get sandblasted I guess I have to stop cryin and just show up and enjoy the day in the dunes. Im goin sat and sun for the day. Leaving spring valley 4am ..see ya there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Get yourself some Oakley Crowbar model sand goggles. That will fix your problem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 So do you want me to bring my EZ up? Probably a lot easier to set up than your 10x20? My 10 x 20 isn't very hard to put up. It's just heavy and takes an extra person or 2. It pops up nice and easy just like the 10 x 10's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastony Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thanx ynot...I have a purple for seater sandrail. Look for me. Also have a silver Toyota tacoma truck. Plates read fsttony...look for me. Hauling a purple trailer. .. lol.wife picked the colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thanx ynot...I have a purple for seater sandrail. Look for me. Also have a silver Toyota tacoma truck. Plates read fsttony...look for me. Hauling a purple trailer. .. lol.wife picked the colors. Just pull up to wherever you see a group. It will most likely be us. I'm sure nobody else will be out there. Look for Newly's big Kodiak with a 30 ft flatbed. We usually park over to the left where it's hard packed in the summer. My buggy is in my signature. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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