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Midwest atv's #1 since 2000
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 02:01 pm: | 
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The Annual Deepwater ride will be on April 2 & 3. We will ride on Saturday starting around 9:00am and will ride off and on until around 6:00pm. Then we will have dinner and meet back up there around 7:00pm or 7:30pm for the night ride. Night ride will end ?. Depending on when the night ride ends will determind when we start riding again on Sunday, usually around 10:00am. Any questions on ride, please contact me @ hustler1990@netscape.net. |
Bud in Kansas (Unregistered Guest)
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We will try to make it there on Saturday. I have never been to Deepwater, and am looking forward to the trip.
Bud and family |
Missouri's Max Dealer
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It's been a long time since we've rode at Deepwater. I want to make several rides this year as long as I've got a good vehicle to ride. Good used amphibs are hard to come by now days and they are bringing top dollar. The only used vehicle I have now is a Kawasaki Mule that someone traded in for a new Max, and that vehicle won't quite cut it at Deepwater. Just this past week I sold a Max II to a man near Clinton, MO that has rode quads at Deepwater before. He'll probably make some 6x6 rides so we can show him what that Max can do. |
Big Wolf (Unregistered Guest)
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Brandon, what did you do with the used Max IV that you had on hand just recently? Did you sell it or something? |
Midwest atv's #1 since 2000
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Brandon, You need to get or find a Max and come out and ride again. |
Missouri's Max Dealer
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Yeah Bigwolf, I sold that Max IV not long after I got it. It went to a man who probably lived not far from you in Battle Creek, Michigan. I try to pick up all the used vehicles that I can get a good deal on, but those have been few and far between. It must be time to ride as I just sold two new Maxs last week. Everyone has something to ride except me. Oh well, I know Troy has an extra Max and he won't let me down. |
Midwest atv's #1 since 2000
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Yes I do Brandon, but the question is will you ride is in a safely matter and have it still looking like new other then some mud? I doubt it. You need to just break down and buy a new Max for you. Ride it for a year and then sell it. |
Midwest atv's #1 since 2000
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Just bringing this back up for Last Day review. I feel with the weather the way its been down there this will be a very good and muddy ride again this spring. Also the fishing there should be really good that weekend. Can't wait. |
mike martindale
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troy, i still don't have a replacement vehicle either. if rick and or roger show up maybe i could hitch a ride with one of them.i sure wouldn't mind seeing you all again.let me know if you guy's are going. |
Midwest atv's #1 since 2000
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Hey Mike. I always have a back seat open if you want to ride in a Max. I haven't talk with Roger or Rick yet, but I am sure if they can, they will be there. |
Anonymous
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I'm going to be there.Mike you know you can always ride with me.See Ya THERE, Rick RickMoMoBigfoot |
Rogersmith
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Hey, it's great to be able to post pics. Thanks Richard and crew.
Hello Mike Martindale, you old kodger. Here's Mike coming out of a hole. He's looking at a small bag that fell into the soup. Nothing important, just his video carera!
I'll see all of you at Deepwater.
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mike martindale
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Username: Wetsu
Post Number: 2
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 65.28.11.210
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 13, 2005 - 07:20 pm: |
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i can feel the love looking forward to it glad ya remember me and by the way roger luv the pic have a poster size hangin over the mantle (haha) troy... i aint skeered to ride in a max i test drove one before i got my big foot later!! |
Missouri's Max Dealer (Brandon Price)
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Username: Brandon_price
Post Number: 11
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 69.27.205.57
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2005 - 03:39 pm: |
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Yesterday I picked up a 1991 Max IV. It is a little rough around the edges right now but it's a good running machine. It has 26" tires, a cheap winch, and a 20hp Kohler Magnum. I'm going to clean it up within the next two weeks. I'll bring it to Deepwater if it is reliable enough to leave the parking lot. After the ride I plan to tear it all apart (if that doesn't happen during the ride) and restore it.
That leaves me a .00005% chance of making the Deepwater ride. WooHoo! |
Rogersmith
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Username: Rogersmith
Post Number: 23
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 4.244.87.101
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Go Brandon! hehe
here's Deepwater maps if anyone needs them.
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Midwest atv's #1 since 2000
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Username: Hustler
Post Number: 10
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 64.136.49.229
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 - 02:31 pm: |
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Thanks for the maps Roger.
Glad to here you might make it Brandon. |
Don Millington
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Registered: 02-2004
Posted From: 65.168.30.112
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2005 - 02:33 am: |
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Great to see all the action about the Deepwater ride. I am scheduled to attend the Kansas hunters safety program with my son Zachary on the 2nd and 3rd. I sure hate to miss the ride but we have been signed up for this since January and need to get it done before spring Turkey season. Have a great time! Don Millington |
mike martindale
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Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 65.28.11.210
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 - 07:08 pm: |
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when do you all plan on showing up down there??
you know me ...i'll be at sparrowfoot,i'll be the one with big ol' fire. i'm just trying to decide if i'm going down friday,or just showing up early saturday morning.
troy, i'm guessing you'll be staying at one of the local motels,yes? and are you going to try to get a friday night ride?
and rick,and roger, when do you all plan on getting there? if your going to be there fri. i'll get the campsite set up. i'll be roughing it in my tent,so plan accordingly ( RICK ).see you all later, mike- formerly WETSU,but still do. |
Rogersmith
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Username: Rogersmith
Post Number: 23
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 4.244.87.249
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2005 - 07:57 am: |
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I plan on Friday nite, but you know me. I'll say 10 or 12.
Good to hear from you, Don. (He brought an Avenger last year for us to get a first look and test drive)} |
Missouri's Max Dealer (Brandon Price)
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Username: Brandon_price
Post Number: 12
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 69.27.205.76
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 01:06 am: |
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It looks like I'll be able to make the Deepwater ride this time. I have my Max in pieces right now so I can fix all the potential problems. Everything looks real good and unless I need some unexpected parts, I should be there. I'll make a few phone calls next week and try to round up more Maxers.
My Max IV has iron all the way around it with a nice bumper on the front and has been nicknamed "The Devastator". I hope Deepwater is ready for me. It's going to look like a D9 Cat went through there. |
Dan Feagans
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Registered: 03-2005
Posted From: 66.82.9.13
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 - 01:23 pm: |
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This will be my first time with all the aatvs in one place and heck I only live 15 minutes from Deepwater. |
Midwest atv's #1 since 2000
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Username: Hustler
Post Number: 11
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 64.136.49.229
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2005 - 09:43 am: |
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Dan, good to hear you will be there. This has been an annual ride I have put on for I think, 9 years. I try to have a ride there @ Deepwater 2 or 3 times a year. You will have fun riding with us. |
Midwest atv's #1 since 2000
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Username: Hustler
Post Number: 12
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Posted From: 64.136.49.229
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 09:12 am: |
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Hey Mike, I don't know when I will be getting there. I most likely will be going to a hockey game Friday night so I will either leave after that, about 10:00pm or just wait and leave early Sat morning. If I leave Friday night, I will stop by and wake up everyone when I show up. I haven't made up my mine if I will be staying at a hotel or not. I do plan on doing some fishing Sat morning though.
Don, sorry to hear you not making it this time. |
Midwest atv's #1 since 2000
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Username: Hustler
Post Number: 13
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 64.136.49.229
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Here is the weather report for Deepwater this weekend. Its going to be nice.
Saturday (24 hours) : Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 40s.
Sunday (24 hours) : Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.
Oh yea, there is a chance of rain today and tomorrow so I am sure there will be lots of mud to play in. |
Dan Feagans
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Posted From: 66.82.9.46
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Hey Hustler, is there a way to straighten out a bent axle on the front of my avenger while its still mounted, it has about an inch travel (wobble) from left to right. Any thoughts I called Don Millington and the axles are cheap but he's quite far from me. |
Missouri's Max Dealer (Brandon Price)
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Username: Brandon_price
Post Number: 13
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 69.27.205.25
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 10:38 pm: |
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Dan, It is possible to get that axle a little straiter while on the vehicle. I would only attempt it if you wanted it better for the ride this weekend, then replace it. Remove the tire and use a floor jack under the hub. Use a good board, or heavy piece of steel, and run it under the jack and under the opposite side tire. Wrap a chain around that board and around the bent axle, near the bearing. Have the bend in the correct location so the jack can push it up and straiten it. I've also seen it done by anchoring the bearing end of the axle with a chain running to the rear of the vehicle. Tie that off to an unmovable object. Use a heavy come-a-long near the hub with the other end tied off solid. Get the bend in the right spot and start cranking on the come a long. Just don't totally destroy something before the big ride!
Hope you can get it straitened enough to make the ride. My Max is looking for a fresh kill. |
Midwest atv's #1 since 2000
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Username: Hustler
Post Number: 14
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 64.136.49.229
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 12:33 am: |
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Yes, maybe. If you can put a strap around the axle and with a winch or something else pull the axle until its straight. Of course, you need to have the Avenger tide down so it don't move also. Now it seems easier then then how it sounds, but it really isn't that hard. I have done it more then once on a ride when someone bent their axle. This may or maynot get it perfect. Most likely not perfect, but might work. Its always better to just fix it then patch it. Hope this helps. |
Anonymous
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Mike, I'll be leaving here as soon as I get off work. I told them to give me a E-Z day.I can head home to load up as soon as my jobs are complete. Call me if you still have my cell # or send me your cell # to my personal email. I'll check it b-4 I leave my house. Rick MoMoBigfoot |
Midwest atv's #1 since 2000
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Username: Hustler
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Registered: 01-2005
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I will be leaving either around midnight tonight or I will wait and leave in the morning. If I leave tonight, I will stop by the camp ground so I can wake up everyone.  |
mike martindale
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Post Number: 4
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 65.28.11.210
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 10:03 pm: |
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well i hope i'm not the first to say i had a great time. roger did an outstanding job on scaring the beejeevers out of me on sunday.something about those 90 degree angles tend to get me.sorry roger i doubted your driving skills.troy, sorry to hear about the fountain in your house.hope you got it fixed ok.to every one else it was good seeing you all again ,and i look forward to the next time. |
Rogersmith
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Username: Rogersmith
Post Number: 26
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 16, 2005 - 10:07 am: |
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I had fun. Good to see Brandon driving again. I think he and Troy had a nice riding reunion in their IV's. Let's do another weekend up there before it gets hot..
Mike, I'm surprised that last climb we clawed and scratched our way up was so taxing on you.
 After the last couple trips to Haspin being so slick and greasy, it was fun to have traction for the steep stuff. |
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