Upper Michigan ADV Riders - Page 25

Head413 · 10-21-2012, 01:24 PM

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I've updated the "Yooper List" on the first page of this thread...

Am I missing anyone????

We've got enough folks to hold our own rally!!!

ME, me, me! I hope to procure a more dual natured ride in the near future. Anyone want to trade for beer?

Yooper_Bob · 10-22-2012, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Head413

ME, me, me! I hope to procure a more dual natured ride in the near future. Anyone want to trade for beer?

List has been updated.

andyk1 · 10-22-2012, 11:18 PM

Getting back to the GMO Land issue from this April, are there any updates?

I think it was Dan who said someone on GMO land in Georgia got hurt, sued GMO and won. While trying to find information about such a lawsuit (I was unsuccessful), I did come across this nasty letter:

http://natra.dirtrider.net/pdf_files/TDEC_Report1.pdf

This really put a new light on land use issues, specifically crossing water. This may also shed some light on why GMO is so cold to Off Highway Vehicle access.

Honestly, I never gave any thought to water crossings. There are plenty of pictures around here of water crossings, making it seem "OK". Maybe it's not "OK". Had the Alabama people known they were Violating a Clean Water Act, I'm sure they would have remedied the problem with bridges or re-routes.

I know you cannot put up a house around here without silt fencing. It stands to reason we should not be causing silt to enter waterways from the use of our bikes.

Andy

Head413 · 10-23-2012, 05:03 AM

Water crossings are a no-no from what I've been told. All the trails that I know of up this way ( logging roads mostly ) have bridges constructed over actual water courses. Any pics I've seen in the UP that entail watery stuff is usually from mud holes or anything caused by rain. Quite the fine if you're caught crossing any river in any kind of vehicle.

Even worse if your ride gets stuck in a body of water, just ask all the genius ice fishermen down in Keweenaw Bay or the even smarter snowmobile riders. You get fined by the day until you get your ride out of the drink.

spudboy52 · 10-25-2012, 03:58 AM

Anybody want to ride the Pesheekee Grade, Huron Mountains, the territory between L'Anse and Marquette, etc. with me this Saturday the 27th.? It will be cold and clear, .... no different than riding a snowmobile.
Spudboy52
Northern Wisconsin
BMW F650GS

Yooper_Bob · 10-25-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spudboy52

Anybody want to ride the Pesheekee Grade, Huron Mountains, the territory between L'Anse and Marquette, etc. with me this Saturday the 27th.? It will be cold and clear, .... no different than riding a snowmobile.
Spudboy52
Northern Wisconsin
BMW F650GS

Darn.....I gotta help a buddy move this weekend, otherwise I would be up for it.

Rode that stretch ealier this summer and had a blast. Tons of neat trails and areas to explore.

luftkoph · 10-27-2012, 06:13 PM

you can put me on your list,here in sparkling beautiful Brimley

spudboy52 · 10-28-2012, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by spudboy52

Anybody want to ride the Pesheekee Grade, Huron Mountains, the territory between L'Anse and Marquette, etc. with me this Saturday the 27th.? It will be cold and clear, .... no different than riding a snowmobile.

Ride Report: I started the day with snow flurries. The gravel roads were great! It would take quite a while to explore this area. I need to spend more time here. Thanks to you good people of the UP for letting me share your territory.

motogearhead · 10-28-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spudboy52

Ride Report: I started the day with snow flurries. The gravel roads were great! It would take quite a while to explore this area. I need to spend more time here. I list the URL for a photo. I can't figure out how to post images yet. Thanks to you good people of the UP for letting me share your territory.

http://s1168.photobucket.com/albums/...hekee%20Grade/

Nice pic! I do like that area a lot. Hopefully, I'll be able to ride with you next time.

kingbee · 10-28-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by spudboy52

Ride Report: I started the day with snow flurries. The gravel roads were great! It would take quite a while to explore this area. I need to spend more time here. I list the URL for a photo. I can't figure out how to post images yet. Thanks to you good people of the UP for letting me share your territory.

http://s1168.photobucket.com/albums/...hekee%20Grade/

How far north did you get? You saw 4 Beers Corner no doubt. Some great riding up East of Big Eric's bridge.

When you get deep enough into the woods, down some overgrown turkey trail, you may encounter one of these:

If you do, I'd advise that you turn around.

Any more pics?

Cheers, Dave

spudboy52 · 10-29-2012, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kingbee

How far north did you get? You saw 4 Beers Corner no doubt. Some great riding up East of Big Eric's bridge.

When you get deep enough into the woods, down some overgrown turkey trail, you may encounter one of these:

If you do, I'd advise that you turn around.

Any more pics?

Cheers, Dave

Yes Dave, I added some more photos to 'Photobucket' this morning http://s1168.photobucket.com/albums/...hekee%20Grade/ I certainly saw "4 Beer Corners". I rode from Champion to L'Anse, and returned by the same route because I didn't want to get lost (read: fear of the dark and the cold).

Yooper_Bob · 10-29-2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by luftkoph

you can put me on your list,here in sparkling beautiful Brimley

Your name has been added to the list.

What sort of ride do you have?

....got some funky format issues going on with the list, but its still readable.

Yooper_Bob · 10-29-2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by spudboy52

Ride Report: I started the day with snow flurries. The gravel roads were great! It would take quite a while to explore this area. I need to spend more time here. I list the URL for a photo. I can't figure out how to post images yet. Thanks to you good people of the UP for letting me share your territory.

http://s1168.photobucket.com/albums/...hekee%20Grade/

Thats funny....I pictured you in my mind with more hair.

luftkoph · 11-02-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Yooper_Bob

Your name has been added to the list.

What sort of ride do you have?

....got some funky format issues going on with the list, but its still readable.

Thanks Yooper_Bob
I have an old beat up 83 honda xl600r,a 05 honda crf450x,in the process of putting a tag on it,and for the pavement 2006 Buell xb12x.
All of them are about to be rolled inside, I'm not a fan of being cold

Askel · 12-06-2012, 07:51 AM

Saw this in the daily mining gazette this morning:

Probably can't make the meeting myself, but I'll probably call the guy for more info when I get a chance.

10-22-2012, 11:18 PM	#363
andyk1 n00b Joined: Mar 2011 Oddometer: 7	Gmo Getting back to the GMO Land issue from this April, are there any updates? I think it was Dan who said someone on GMO land in Georgia got hurt, sued GMO and won. While trying to find information about such a lawsuit (I was unsuccessful), I did come across this nasty letter: http://natra.dirtrider.net/pdf_files/TDEC_Report1.pdf This really put a new light on land use issues, specifically crossing water. This may also shed some light on why GMO is so cold to Off Highway Vehicle access. Honestly, I never gave any thought to water crossings. There are plenty of pictures around here of water crossings, making it seem "OK". Maybe it's not "OK". Had the Alabama people known they were Violating a Clean Water Act, I'm sure they would have remedied the problem with bridges or re-routes. I know you cannot put up a house around here without silt fencing. It stands to reason we should not be causing silt to enter waterways from the use of our bikes. Andy

10-25-2012, 03:58 AM	#365
spudboy52 Northwoods Rider Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Northern Wisconsin Oddometer: 11	Riding the Huron Mountains Saturday the 27th. Anybody want to ride the Pesheekee Grade, Huron Mountains, the territory between L'Anse and Marquette, etc. with me this Saturday the 27th.? It will be cold and clear, .... no different than riding a snowmobile. Spudboy52 Northern Wisconsin BMW F650GS

10-27-2012, 06:13 PM	#367
luftkoph Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: U.P. mich Oddometer: 17	east coast UP you can put me on your list,here in sparkling beautiful Brimley

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10-23-2012, 05:03 AM	#364
Head413 Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Copper Harbor, MI Oddometer: 30	Water crossings are a no-no from what I've been told. All the trails that I know of up this way ( logging roads mostly ) have bridges constructed over actual water courses. Any pics I've seen in the UP that entail watery stuff is usually from mud holes or anything caused by rain. Quite the fine if you're caught crossing any river in any kind of vehicle. Even worse if your ride gets stuck in a body of water, just ask all the genius ice fishermen down in Keweenaw Bay or the even smarter snowmobile riders. You get fined by the day until you get your ride out of the drink.

12-06-2012, 07:51 AM	#375
Askel Perma-n00b Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Da UP, eh. Oddometer: 10,398	Saw this in the daily mining gazette this morning: Probably can't make the meeting myself, but I'll probably call the guy for more info when I get a chance.