Photos from Michaux SF Pennsylvania - Page 41

turbojerk · 08-13-2012, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Slim Jim

MORE = Michaux Off Road Enthusiasts, yesterday was their once a year dual sport ride in Michaux, held on August each year. The only time other than the enduro that DCNR let's bikes on trails.

I passed through yesterday with 5 other riders and unfortunately we ended up going against the flow of everyone leaving Big Flat, lots of bikes in the woods.

I think we passed you at some point on Ridge Road, were you the lone rider on the XR650?

Yeah that was probably me... I may join the pack next year now that I know about it more than a day or two in advance! Looked like fun being able to run gated trails and powerlines...

turbojerk · 08-13-2012, 03:05 AM

On a side note; how are these riders tagging 2-stroke bikes for the street??

1Bonehead · 08-13-2012, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by turbojerk

On a side note; how are these riders tagging 2-stroke bikes for the street??

Some models come from the factory that way others are made that way by the owners.
Lots of DNR police running the roads yesterday. If you do get caught running illegal stuff it is theirs and you get a tickets in return.

Slim Jim · 08-13-2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by turbojerk

On a side note; how are these riders tagging 2-stroke bikes for the street??

I'm sure you noticed most are KTM's. The fact that when you buy one of their bikes the certificate of origin does not state off road only makes them a little easier to slide through the titling process. Although in PA it is still possible to get a title for an off road only machine. Somewhat of a pain but possible.

Sidecar Jockey · 08-15-2012, 12:05 PM

"ONLY ATV'S WITH THREE OR MORE WHEELS ARE PERMITTED

MOTORCYCLES AND TRAILBIKES ARE NOT PERMITTED"

The above is written on the Michaux State Firest ATV trail map.

I'm just wondering, does my 2 wheel drive Ural with a sidecar count as an ATV? I really want to ride it on those ATV trails...

1) It has 3 wheels.
2) its 2 wheel drive.

Has anyone ridden a sidecar rig on the Michaux ATV trails? Do you think the DNR / Cops would ticket a sidcar rig on the ATV trails??

JaxObsessed · 08-15-2012, 12:20 PM

No need to speculate. Call or visit the PADCNR.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/discover...dcnr/index.htm

Sidecar Jockey · 08-15-2012, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the link, I was unable to find their email address for the PA DCNR.

I just sent them an email, asking if motorcycles with sidecars are allowed on the ATV trails. I also specifically asked about the 2 wheel drive Urals, since if sidecars in general are not allowed, they might be.

I'll post the response here.

Sidecar Jockey · 08-17-2012, 09:21 AM

I got a response back from the PA DCNR:

No motorcycles of any kind are allowed on the ATV trails. No sidecar rigs or trike conversions. The only 3 wheelers they allow are off-road three wheelers (2 in the back 1 in the front) that left the factory as such.

Well, at least now we know.

The only off road trails for motorcycles / dirt bikes I know of are in Bald Eagle State Forest in Pa. You can check them out on the park's website... but that would be for a different thread.

birds · 08-18-2012, 06:11 AM

Got in late last night. Going to be a late morning

birds · 08-19-2012, 06:14 PM

Unfortunately my batteries ran out in everything today. Here are a couple from yesterday

Bonus: me trying to charge my phone in the last of the light

JaxObsessed · 08-20-2012, 02:10 AM

Excellent job Birds!!!! Thanks for the photos.

birds · 08-20-2012, 05:43 AM

Thanks. I had a blast out there.

Paebr332 · 08-20-2012, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by birds

Thanks. I had a blast out there.

Where did you camp?

birds · 08-20-2012, 08:34 AM

The first night we got there around 4am, and we just set up on Michaux Rd between ridge Rd and the AT, right by the road.

The second night I slept in a little clearing across from the vista on snowy tower road

Sidecar Jockey · 08-21-2012, 09:05 AM

I assumed you needed to pay rent a camp site, but if you can just pitch a tent anywhere thats awesome!

Is is legal to just camp where ever you want in Michaux?

08-18-2012, 06:11 AM	#609
birds Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: North NJ Oddometer: 124	Got in late last night. Going to be a late morning birds screwed with this post 08-19-2012 at 04:58 PM Reason: no turney on phoney

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08-13-2012, 03:05 AM	#602
turbojerk Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Gettysburg Pa. Oddometer: 50	On a side note; how are these riders tagging 2-stroke bikes for the street??

08-15-2012, 12:05 PM	#605
Sidecar Jockey Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: MD Oddometer: 108	"ONLY ATV'S WITH THREE OR MORE WHEELS ARE PERMITTED MOTORCYCLES AND TRAILBIKES ARE NOT PERMITTED" The above is written on the Michaux State Firest ATV trail map. I'm just wondering, does my 2 wheel drive Ural with a sidecar count as an ATV? I really want to ride it on those ATV trails... 1) It has 3 wheels. 2) its 2 wheel drive. Has anyone ridden a sidecar rig on the Michaux ATV trails? Do you think the DNR / Cops would ticket a sidcar rig on the ATV trails??

08-15-2012, 12:32 PM	#607
Sidecar Jockey Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: MD Oddometer: 108	Thanks for the link, I was unable to find their email address for the PA DCNR. I just sent them an email, asking if motorcycles with sidecars are allowed on the ATV trails. I also specifically asked about the 2 wheel drive Urals, since if sidecars in general are not allowed, they might be. I'll post the response here.

08-17-2012, 09:21 AM	#608
Sidecar Jockey Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: MD Oddometer: 108	I got a response back from the PA DCNR: No motorcycles of any kind are allowed on the ATV trails. No sidecar rigs or trike conversions. The only 3 wheelers they allow are off-road three wheelers (2 in the back 1 in the front) that left the factory as such. Well, at least now we know. The only off road trails for motorcycles / dirt bikes I know of are in Bald Eagle State Forest in Pa. You can check them out on the park's website... but that would be for a different thread.

08-19-2012, 06:14 PM	#610
birds Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: North NJ Oddometer: 124	Unfortunately my batteries ran out in everything today. Here are a couple from yesterday Bonus: me trying to charge my phone in the last of the light

08-20-2012, 05:43 AM	#612
birds Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: North NJ Oddometer: 124	Thanks. I had a blast out there.

08-20-2012, 08:34 AM	#614
birds Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: North NJ Oddometer: 124	The first night we got there around 4am, and we just set up on Michaux Rd between ridge Rd and the AT, right by the road. The second night I slept in a little clearing across from the vista on snowy tower road

08-21-2012, 09:05 AM	#615
Sidecar Jockey Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: MD Oddometer: 108	I assumed you needed to pay rent a camp site, but if you can just pitch a tent anywhere thats awesome! Is is legal to just camp where ever you want in Michaux?