Calendar **2019** Taylor Lake Colorado Group Ride [Sep 6, 2019] (CO)

[Plumber32]

@Tramguage1 what's the fuel situation there?

 

[Admin]

 

[DDDonkey]

@Tramguage1 what's the fuel situation there?

Yes please let use know, this is my biggest concern.

 

[Tramguage1]

@Tramguage1 what's the fuel situation there?

Im brining all 3 of my fuel cans. I see on the maps that there are places to buy fuel. not sure of the cost. The website says they sell gasoline.
Ill ask around FB about fuel locations.

 

[Tramguage1]

Just talked to a guy that just got back from there. He said the trading post had fuel. He said Pitkin had fuel and snacks at descent prices. He did mention the trading post had a small store that was a little pricey. Suggested we get groceries and snacks before we got there.

 

[Tramguage1]

Heres some reading material
Taylor Park ATV Trails

 

[Montecresto]

Just talked to a guy that just got back from there. He said the trading post had fuel. He said Pitkin had fuel and snacks at descent prices. He did mention the trading post had a small store that was a little pricey. Suggested we get groceries and snacks before we got there.

I’m bringing four NATO cans, groceries too for sure.

 

[nbomar]

Wish we could pull this off this year.... meh...

Next year we will hit Colorado or moab.... or both!


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[Plumber32]

Wish we could pull this off this year.... meh...

Next year we will hit Colorado or moab.... or both!


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Oh you can make it! Fire up that rv!

 

[Tramguage1]

check this map app out!
Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX)

 

[Wallace]

How many of my fellow 500 owners will be there?

I'll be there.

 

[Pilgrim]

I am just catching up on some of the topics on this thread.....
The Idaho crew that is concerned about not riding dusty roads.... I have found with my limited experience that there is still no place like Colorado because of the riding above timberline.... big exposures and big views... however most are old Jeep roads .... plenty rough with a few challenging off camber situations... but not a trials challenge like Moab.... and definitely not a place where bushwhacking or trail cutting is allowed.....
There are a few of the passes like Cumberland that can be done in an auto....
But..... I am not the guy who knows where the aggressive stuff is.... I have friends who ride motorcycles in the area and get all they want.....
I still think Colorado is unique in its vastness.... but Idaho is still on my bucket list....

 

[Pilgrim]

Another comment on overheating.....
I was up last week and was surprised how easily it happens...temps were cool... doesn’t really matter... some long uphill grinds.... not sure fan is solution unless shroud is improved....
I started carrying a one liter bottle with a small hole drilled in cap..... just a shot or two on radiator brings temp down.....when fan is running..
Any body think this is bad idea..??. I am aware of not putting cold water in a radiator etc.... but this seems like an easy solution.....
I have been thinking about installing windshield washer pump and reservoir and just giving it a shot when it is overheating....
Bad idea???

 

[100Acre]

Another comment on overheating.....
I was up last week and was surprised how easily it happens...temps were cool... doesn’t really matter... some long uphill grinds.... not sure fan is solution unless shroud is improved....
I started carrying a one liter bottle with a small hole drilled in cap..... just a shot or two on radiator brings temp down.....when fan is running..
Any body think this is bad idea..??. I am aware of not putting cold water in a radiator etc.... but this seems like an easy solution.....
I have been thinking about installing windshield washer pump and reservoir and just giving it a shot when it is overheating....
Bad idea???

We spray our radiators with water in Tennessee when they get hot and clogged with dust and mud all the time...

 

[100Acre]

May not want to overload your machines with all kinds of tools and stuff to lighten the loads too...

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Just a little reading on riding at high elevations, apparently running at 12,000 ft in low make these pioneers overheat rather easily. Make sure your radiator is extra clean and keep an eye on your thermostat while were up high. I'm going to fart around and see if I cant fix the radiator shroud. So it actually pulls air through the rad.

I wouldn't be too concerned about overheating, you will be at Taylor Park in September at altitude so it won't be very warm. You will see what I mean when you have to turn on the furnace in your RV's at night.

 

[CumminsPusher]

@Pilgrim my question may have been asked wrong or misconstrued a little. We would all be coming in with families along so not necessarily looking for death defying runs but we’re hoping a few really good sections and trails are involved not all dirt roads. The guys coming with me definitely love a challenge. Scenery looks beautiful so I’d love to catch some especially way up like I’ve seen pics of.
It’s a lot less dusty in trails too so that’s a bonus. And I know most areas don’t appreciate bushwhacking so that’s to be respected I assure you. Just wanna have a good time and meet some new people and old friends. Would like to get in a few good sections and tough terrain along the way, something to make the ol ticker bump a little lol.
@Plumber32 showed me a couple good pics and from what I’ve seen it does look like a couple pretty good trails but I don’t know about restrictions out that way. I’m excited if we can make it and see someone else’s woods

 

[Smitty335]

Another comment on overheating.....
I was up last week and was surprised how easily it happens...temps were cool... doesn’t really matter... some long uphill grinds.... not sure fan is solution unless shroud is improved....
I started carrying a one liter bottle with a small hole drilled in cap..... just a shot or two on radiator brings temp down.....when fan is running..
Any body think this is bad idea..??. I am aware of not putting cold water in a radiator etc.... but this seems like an easy solution.....
I have been thinking about installing windshield washer pump and reservoir and just giving it a shot when it is overheating....
Bad idea???

Sounds pretty smart to me!

 

[CumminsPusher]

Another comment on overheating.....
I was up last week and was surprised how easily it happens...temps were cool... doesn’t really matter... some long uphill grinds.... not sure fan is solution unless shroud is improved....
I started carrying a one liter bottle with a small hole drilled in cap..... just a shot or two on radiator brings temp down.....when fan is running..
Any body think this is bad idea..??. I am aware of not putting cold water in a radiator etc.... but this seems like an easy solution.....
I have been thinking about installing windshield washer pump and reservoir and just giving it a shot when it is overheating....
Bad idea???

That’s a good idea. Cooling rad like that would be no big deal! It won’t cool off water quick enough to be an issue.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Btw what’s the laws with kids driving here?

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Btw what’s the laws with kids driving here?

Minimum Age Requirement: To ride an ATV unsupervised, the operator must be at least 16 years old unless riding on land owned by the operator's parent or legal guardian. Helmet and/or Eye Protection Requirement: Riders under age 18 are required to wear an approved helmet.