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  1. Pete,I can fill you in. I found this was being used in the Midwest to grade a lot of farm roads that they just couldn't keep up with using your typical grader. This machine is capable of being towed behind a 1 ton truck (preferably with a manual tranny to absorb shock). The operator can control the blades by hydraulics from the cab of the truck. It is designed to grab the dirt/gravel etc from the build up on the side of the road and replace it onto the actual road and has steel diggers that will remove high spots.As the machine is pulled it smooths the side debris back into it and it is smoothed out by the back of the machine. This should keep the road in a more manageable condition instead of bringing a road grader operator from needles and the grader from Barstow just prior to the big weekends. This piece of machinery was purchased through a grant and the BLM finally got it. I am sure there will be a learning curve but it should result in a smoother road in a more consistent manner than before. I am proud to say this was my last recommendation before leaving the sub-group and with John's help we were able to persuade the BLM management to go for the grant and buy the machine. I am very proud of the things that myself and John were able to do with the sub-group from the widening of the river crossing to the grader. I hope we spent your fee demo dollars wisely and I left the dunes in the best condition that the situation would allow.
  2. Mineurbiz, thanks for saying what needed to be said. The fee demo program has been beaten to death. Washington DC imposed it, we fought it we lost. Now if you want something for your money except access you have to go through BLM for it and that's another stone wall. Blown72, I gave you examples of some of the issues that face Dumont but the vast majority of duners at Dumont agree that the LEO's out there are much better than at Glamis and that although the road grader is not something "you think we need" there are many of us on here that went down that road 40 years ago leaving pieces of motorhomes and vehicles to get to the flats. With all the high dollar equipment that comes in there a smooth road is not to much to ask for. Just because I dune does not mean that I like my sh*t beat up before I get there. Blown72 i think you are just pissed you got caught with sh*t at the dunes where you thought you could go do what ever you wanted and found out you can't. Sorry but it is the way life works. I have tried to be a steward of the area for a long time and this Barstow BLM manager drove me away fronm it. It's to bad the last one got promoted as she was a true representative of what a Federal Employee should be. You guys are stuck with what you have till the US Government raises her to the top of the "Peter Principle :>
  3. Just for all to know 3 1/2 years ago I proposed a rate change for Dumont that was approved and forwarded to the DAC (Desert Advisory Group). The proposal was for a $30.00 weekly pass no up charge for holidays and a yearly pass of $120.00 that included holidays and would include a "tear off" part for use in vehicles coming out to join a group etc. Only provision on this was that the vehicle could not have an OHV in it nor be used to go duning. The DAC recommended that Barstow BLM move forward with this, it would simplify accounting for the BLM and their vendors by reducing the pass numbers from 4 to 2. BLM would have to complete a business plan and submit that plan to the RAAC which is required for any fee demo area changing fees. One of the reasons I left the sub-group was the lack of the BLM doing the business plan nor proceeding with any changes that would actually make things easier for all involved. The problem with the management of Dumont in my opinion is that there has been a slow down in visitor's in the last 4 years due to price of fuel and the economy.Therefore BLM see's no reason to change anything because the area's use has declined. I will give you another example of your government at work, we asked and were approved for a grant to buy a road grader that could be used to maintain the road into Dumont much more frequently as it could be pulled and operated from a 1 ton truck. As of a year ago the grader had still not been purchased and in the meeting in Sept. I requested that we fund the purchase of the grader from the fee demo money we had and when the grant was paid the fund would be re-paid. I do not know and highly doubt that Barstow has purchased the equipment, I just could not take the lack of management that the current administration has for the area.I just recently received notice that the BLM was doing a clean up which FoDD had put on for the previous 12 years and when the new manager came in, she made it so difficult to put the event on that we pulled our support. I was informed that FoDD and BLM were doing a "14th annual clean-up. If you go to the clean-up you will see that it is sponsored by friends of El Mirage and BLM. Apparently the BLM is ok with using a non-Dumont group but had a problem talking and working with a Dumont user group. That should tell you right there what the issue is, the management at Barstow BLM needs to hear from the users and voice the concerns about the LEO's and the lack of a day pass and/or the change in the pass situation.She stopped listening to me and Big John as soon as she came on board, so now my friends if you have a complaint it's not that I don't want to hear it but that she needs to hear it from you the users as she will not nor has not responded to the organization that put the clean up and other projects in motion some 14 years ago.
  4. Ok, I am going to jump in here even though I haven't been to Dumont in the last 14 months. I left duning not because of the LEO but partly because I had been dealing with the BLM in a political manner for the previous 10 years. I saw a lot of good relationships built with BLM and when the LEO's got a little heavy than a phone call to the area manager brought results and things calmed down. On the big weekends they were bringing in LEO's from Vegas (BLM Vegas is very anti- off road) and there were some heavy handed issues. This was resolved fairly quickly and life at Dumont continued. However when the new manager things started to change, her attitude is not one of cooperation with duner's and I believe she manages Dumont with little to no thought of what the duners want. That is my opinion from being on the sub-group with her since her arrival in Barstow. As to your case Blown72, you have to own what happened. It's illegal to have a weapon in Ca. There are very few CCW holders in Ca. and they have very strange rules about seperating clips from weapons and you than add in the weed and wonder why you may have gotten attitude? You never know why or what a LEO see's as Probable cause. Maybe someone outside your trailer when he drove by was taking a leak next to the trailer or there could be any multitude of reasons for him to poke his head into your trailer. But when he see's a weapon, weed and a bunch of guys in an enclosed area and probably cannot see all your hands his sense of danger goes through the roof. It sounds like your trying to blame BLM for your lack of common sense and having an exposed weapon and weed in plain sight kinda supports the case for the LEO's. If you were smoking the weed and he approached the trailer it is going to smell like weed. It's in my opinion on you and your crew in this case. Think about it from his view for a second, he for what ever reason decides to check out something that caught his attention, he approaches a trailer , see's a weapon and weed lying in plain sight and his closest back up is 60 miles away and he is out manned several to one, what else would you expect him to do but put on his hard case attitude to make sure you guys were aware he was in control. It's a law enforcement way of staying alive. You can give up on the dunes and blame it on BLM but you need to look in the mirror to see who's responsible for what happened. I gave up duning after 40 years for a lot of reasons but none of them was because of Law Enforcement. if one of you had or have been hurt at Dumont I will guarantee you will be very happy to have them on scene helping you out. The needs at Dumont have slowed down because traffic has slowed down, there is not the rush that was a few years ago and to be blunt, the serious family duners are glad that's it back to the way it used to be before everybody and their brother re-financed there home, bought expensive OHV's and trailers and went to Dumont and thought there was no rules. If you had quit back then, I am sure no one on this forum would blame you. If you decide to quit now due to one or 2 run in's with LEO's than I have to lean on it's more to the real story than your admitting. So no one on here is judging you and you have to make up your own mind on it, but as for me it would appear from your post that you owned that one.
  5. So to be clear on this are you looking for the payoff if I pay cash or the payoff +$5 K?
  6. First of all there is nothing "close" to Dumont. The closest city where you will be able to find any kind of OHV rental would likely be Las Vegas and it is 100 miles away. There is no water, fuel or anything except for pit toilets with no running water. Everything you want has to be packed in and than packed out. there are a couple of ATV and SxS rental companies in Vegas and than you would probably have to bring some kind of a trailer to transport them. If your driving out than U-haul would be a possibility. If your flying, than your going to have a real difficult time getting a vehicle that will tow a trailer. If you have "not " ridden sand dunes than you need to know that Dumont Dunes are in my opinion the most technical dune riding in this country. If you are not careful they will hurt you or kill you, I have seen to many newbies flown or carried out of there in the 40 years I have been going there. I am not trying to push you away from making the trip, but you need to know the complete story. You never go straight up and over a crest, always approach at an angle and once you have committed to your line do not give up on it, get your weight transferred and know how to ride the uphill side . It would be best if you see others going out on a ride and just jump in line behind them, most people don't mind and will be plenty of help. The best I can tell you is be very cautious until you know the feeling of crossing over the dunes a few times and than there witch eyes that will get you if your in the wrong place. So just be careful and I am sure others on this forum will offer up information and advice. Best of luck.
  7. We have had several successful return of dogs and their owners on this site. Most of the time it involves the owners going out to Dumont with one or two of his favorite squeaky toys and driving and then stopping and squeaking them. You would want to go ASAP during the week when it's quiet out there. Go back to where you were camped and try it from there and then try the canyon from the bridge down towards the highway and back up thru the canyon towards the railroad tracks. If he can find a place to hole up and stay safe and warm he may be by the river for the water. I hope this helps but the only times we have seen owners reunited is by then going out and looking. Good Luck.
  8. Sounds like a lot of PSI also. But I agree with the others that ribbed tires are going to throw some sand when you turn, after all that's why you use the ribbed type, it's to get more pleasure in every stroke, I mean turn
  9. Nothing a little JB weld won't fix right?
  10. I went down to Mike's place to check it out. Man what a sweet deal, this place sits right on the river and the view is fantastic. The wife and I were thinking about it but just not in the cards right now. if I was closer to being on the road full timing, then this would be the place to spend some nice time. Or ifI was still into boats you can't beat it. River is nice and you can anchor outside your front door or go over the highway and play on the sand dune and lot's of trails. Good Luck With the Sale Mike!!
  11. Holy crap batman! That's 46,200 +6K down. Nice trailer but I think I will pass.
  12. ok just for giggles, how much down, remaining balance and length of remaining payments and at what interest rate%?
  13. Got this from BLM today"FYI - The Barstow Field Office is currently mobilizing equipment and rock to repair storm damage to the Dumont Dunes Access Road. There are some people that are at the Dunes and stranded....unable to leave the area due to the condition of the road. Expect to have a corrective action in place early this evening."
  14. Jodi, how did the drone follow you? Was the pilot in one of the vehicles being filmed or in another vehicle just shadowing the line?
  15. My understanding of 110 race fuel is that it has a long storage life as long as it remains unopened and is in an original container(not plastic jugs). I had a barrel that I used for 2 seasons with no issues
  16. 2007 22’ Pace American Pursuit with aluminum cabinets including wardrobe, Clarke heavy duty tool box, lighted stainless steel work bench, fully skinned inside (walls metal, ceiling vinyl), diamond plate ramp & wheel box wrap, aluminum jug holder for 3 jugs, vinyl floor, 13 strategically placed D rings recessed in floor, 2 roof vents, 2 ceiling lights, oversized side door (no head bump!), spare tire wall mount inside, LED tail lights, electric jack, etc. Tires are in good shape and have been always covered to protect them from the sun. Dimensions: ramp door opening width is 95 ½“ (that’s the interior width of the trailer); ramp door opening height is 7’; width between fenders (wheel boxes) is 80 5/8”; wheel box height is 10 ¼”; length from cabinets to ramp door is 232 ½“ (19’ 4 ½“); side door opening is 34 ¾” X 6’ 8”; trailer is beavertail design with heavy duty auto hauler ramp. In addition to the description below, the trailer has exterior smooth metal skin (no rivets) and fancy wheels, Dexter 5000 lb tandem axels, electric brakes, gross weight rating is 10,000 lb. This trailer has had relatively little use and has always been stored under shelter. Asking $8500.00 OBO If you would like to see the trailer PM me for his contact number.
  17. Adam, you may want to retract that after reading this report; The rumors began swirling over a year ago – Yamahawas reportedly working on a game changing sport side-by-side – and ever since the first teaser videos were released in early June, the entireUTV industry has been at full attention. On September 1st, the rumors became reality as Yamaha unveiled a sport side-by-side that had been in development for years. Preceded by a number of leaked photos that only added fuel to the rumor mill fire and created a posting frenzy on every UTV-related forum on the Internet, the 2016 YXZ1000R appears to be everything for which sport UTV enthusiasts have hoped. From its industry-first, fully manual transmission and 3-cylinder 1000cc motor, to its completely tunable, huge FOX 2.5 Podium shocks, this side-by-side looks poised to raise the UTV industry to a whole new level. With a quick search on Google, you can find all the specs you need on this new machine from Yamaha, but what you may not find is a ride report from someone who has actuallydriven it. Considering it was just introduced a little over a week ago, it is going to take a short while for the production units to get into the hands of the general public. Fortunately for us, we had a brief opportunity to drive the new YXZ before it was released and came away with a smile on our face and some immediate impressions of Yamaha’s newest creation. FIRST IMPRESSIONS Shifting: What can we say? We love the fact that the YXZ has a sequential shift transmission! Coming from a sport quad background, and having spent years in a six-speed, manual shifting race machine, this is the single coolest feature about the new YXZ1000R. sCarsential shifter. The shifting mechanism itself has a solid, firm feel to it, and it gives you confidence as you are shifting through the gears, due to the fact that the transmission is mounted directly between the driver and passenger, resulting in the shortest route possible between the shifter and transmission. Had Yamaha put an H-pattern shifter in this side-by-side, we would have been disappointed – instead, they went with the perfect setup for a machine like this. Plus, no CVT system means no belts to worry about, and less HP loss between the motor and rear wheels. First gear is all the way forward, with the remaining gears straight back. With all of the quick shifting we were doing in the desert and in the dunes, we never missed a shift. This is the best feeling transmission we have used in just about anything we have driven. Reverse gear is easy to use as well, and is actuated by a small paddle lever to the left of the steering wheel. Similar to a Raptor, you hold the lever in and shift into first to activate reverse. To go back into New Electric Cars Salefirst, you just shift down once more without the lever, and you are back in first gear. We have been asked if we think the transmission will hold up, and we have to answer that question with a resounding “YES”. Yamaha knew what the consumer would do to this machine, and they have provided a drive train that will hold up to the abuse their consumer base will no doubt put it through. We did a number of straight-line accelerations through the entire gear set, and it was exhilarating to slam through the gears and feel the YXZ continue to pull with every throw. With such a short shifter, you can almost leave your hand on the console and just tap the shift knob with your fingers for each shift. Downshifting was just as easy as upshifting, and it provides some added control on deceleration. In the dunes, where you need to be able to shift quickly to adjust to your terrain and situation, the YXZ also excels, and we can’t wait to spend more time with it in our favorite place to ride! Having the power and RPMs at your command adds a true sport element to driving a side-by-side, and this makes spending time in the driver’s seat a fun and interactive experience. Power: We drove our unit in its stock configuration, and were impressed with the power right out of the box. The three-cylinder motor revs quickly and combined with the manual shift transmission and 27” Maxxis Big Horns, gets this machine moving through the gears at a quick enough pace to easily break the tires loose on each shift. We love the high revving motor, and the bright white shift light comes on at around 10,000RPMs, which cues you in on when to shift to achieve maximum performance. The stock muffler sounds good, and knowing Yamaha, they have designed it to do its job efficiently, but we can’t help but wonder what this motor will sound like once the aftermarket gets ahold of it! Handling: There was so much Internet banter going around about whether this new machine would have trailing arms or a-arms, and while both have their advantages, in order to compete with the current crop of sporty UTVs, good suspension was going to be key. Yamaha designed their own unique rear suspension that combines the features of both trailing arms and a-arms, and gave the YXZ the benefits of trailing-arm style travel with a-arm style cornering. In essence, it’s the best of both worlds. Not only can the YXZ handle long whoop sections with ease, it can also corner like the true sport UTV it is. In the desert, where g-outs and whoops are common, the YXZ can handle most obstacles with ease, meaning you don’t have to get off the skinny pedal very often. In the situations where we did need to use caution, the YXZ still performed better than we had hoped. We usually prefer our own suspension setups a bit stiff, and it seems that Yamaha has set this machine up for our particular driving style (lucky us!). With the full adjustability of the FOX Podium shocks, getting this machine tuned and dialed in to individual consumer preference should be very do-able. The FOX shocks are fully rebuildable too, which means saving a ton of money by never having to buy upgraded shocks. These shocksare the upgrade! In the dunes, the YXZ shines. There is very little body roll, thanks to the front and rear sway bars, and combined with the low center of gravity, the YXZ feels like it’s glued to the terrain. We didn’t get to spend a ton of time behind the wheel in the dunes, but the time we had was spent pinned, flying through some of the largest bowls we could find. We feel it is important to note that we ran the stock Maxxis tires in the dunes, and they performed very well. We also switched between 2 and 4WD (which is another awesome feature on the YXZ) quite a bit, just to see which we liked the best. For the big dunes, we preferred 4WD, but for the smaller dunes, we had fun sliding the back end around and steering with the throttle, so we kept it in 2WD in the smaller stuff. Ergonomics: The cockpit is extremely comfortable, and we were very happy to see that the seat and the steering wheel are adjustable. The seats are comfortable, and the grippy fabric on the side bolsters helps to hold you in your seat while you are driving. The seats are situated low in the chassis, and the interior of the YXZ sort of just wraps around you, giving you a feeling of security without sacrificing roominess. With the adjustability of the seats and wheel, even the tallest of drivers should feel comfortable and find room in this machine. The steering wheel has a solid, sporty feel, with zero play in the column. The instrument gauge panel, with its white-faced tachometer and shift light reminds us of a Yamaha R1street bike cluster. It looks great and adds to the sport element of the whole machine. Since its release, there has been a lot of criticism regarding the front hood design from those who are used to how UTVs have looked in the past. However, Yamaha doesn’t design anything without a reason, and the front end of the YXZ is no different. Forward visibility in the YXZ is fantastic, due to the sharply sloping nose that offers a clear view of the terrain in front of you. Not only is this important when going fast, but also for anyone who dunes or hill climbs, as seeing over the hood is critical when cresting a steep hill or spotting a line through the bowls. The factory sunroof (another very cool feature – thanks Yamaha!) was also designed in such a way as to offer excellent visibility when approaching a hill-climb or dune face. With the top valance portion set back a bit, drivers can get a good view of where they need to go without having to bend forward in their seat and strain to see out from under the roof. SUMMARY With all of the unique and well thought out features found on the Yamaha YXZ1000R, we could probably write for days – and, we will get the chance to do so over the next few months. However, for now we just wanted to share a bit of our behind-the-wheel experience in a machine that will surely set a whole new bar for any future models being released in this rapidly evolving and exciting industry! MSRP: Starting at $19,799 SPECS
  18. Passes are at BLM office and will be out to Vendors next week. Pricing remains the samwe
  19. Please read this; I attended the sub-group meeting and don't have a lot to report other than we are getting a machine that is called a "Road Groom" This machine can be pulled behind a regular 1 ton truck and will take the high points off the road along with bringing back in the sand and gravel that has accumulated on the sides of the road into the dunes. The machine is expected to be in service hopefully by January 2016. The road until then will be graded just prior to the Holiday weekends using the usual road grader method. Also just so everyone knows, I have submitted my resignation from the Dumont Dunes Sub-Group effective immediately. Since I am not going out to the dunes, I felt it was in your best interest to find a duner to fill the position. The position requires that you be a resident of Nevada. To submit a resume and application send it via e-mail to SRazoBLM.Gov. It has been my pleasure serving on the sub-group and I hope that someone who truly cares about Dumont will put in an application. Terry
  20. ATTN: PLEASE READ COMPLETE POST!! CALIFORNIA - BLM Announces Dumont Dunes Subgroup Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber, The Dumont Dunes Subgroup to the Desert Advisory Council (DAC) has scheduled a public meeting for Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Barstow Field Office, 2601 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The meeting will provide the public an opportunity to participate in subgroup discussions related to BLM management of the Dumont Dunes Recreation Area. The Dumont Dunes Subgroup discussions and public involvement assists the BLM in managing the recreation area. The Dumont Dunes Subgroup operates under the authority of the DAC and provides input to the BLM regarding issues pertinent to the Dumont Dunes. The Subgroup complies with federal regulations and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which governs such arrangements, and is comprised of individuals who represent: California OHV interests Nevada OHV interests OHV organizations San Bernardino County Biological/science issues Local communities If unable to attend, individuals are encouraged to submit comments to Katrina Symons, BLM's Barstow Field Office Manager, at the address listed above or participate via a call-in line at: 888-769-9414; passcode: 59812. The latest news regarding the Dumont Dunes is also always available at: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/dumont.html. Thanks in advance and, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC. Ric Foster Public Lands Department Manager BlueRibbon Coalition 208-237-1008 ext 107 10:00AM
  21. Pat is just showing that he is still a dirty old man!
  22. That would be in order to avoid permits and insurance. Problem is that if you are racing and get hurt your on your own. If your insurance discovers that you were racing in a competitive event your claim will probably be disallowed or denied. People have to think about why it's on the D/L is because what they are doing is basically illegal and they could get either cited, arrested or screwed if they get hurt. I understand their reasoning as dealing with BLM as Pete and I know is extremely frustrating and cumbersome. Much more expensive and if they tried to do this 2-4 times a summer they would have to start the BLM process 180 days prior to each event. Every event would be seperate and the fees that would have to be charged to cover the "promotor's " cost's would be outrageous. That in a nutshell is why it's on the very D/L
  23. Just was contacted by owner that he has sold the trailer. Thanks for your interest. Terry
  24. I will find out as I said I am posting for a friend. If your interested I can give you his cell phone and you can deal directly with the family. Let me know?
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