Post by: Stalkin Prey on April 09, 2018, 08:16:07 PM
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Post by: wallab on April 09, 2018, 09:27:46 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 09, 2018, 09:54:27 PM
Even if they are legal on county roads and state roads they are still illegal on all Forest Service roads. I know there have been quite a few tickets handed out in Kittitas County because of this.
First off, they are NOT illegal on ALL forest circus roads. Get a Motorized Vehicle Use Map from the forest circus areas you want to explore. Have to call each ranger rick and ask for them. You'll need your UTV inspected, but the place (dealer ) you buy if from shouldn't charge you for that. Have it mad into street legal and get your GREEN License Plate specific to your UTV with both onroad/offroad tabs from the state. As for LEO, I never had any trouble at all, EVER. I was told by the LEOs I know, that they have bigger issues to worry about than a UTV driving down a forest circus road. Most likely, the forest service cop is the one who will be a dick about it. Most likely a greenie, who hates UTVs/ATVs and the ranger of that particular area is a huge greenie and hates his kids too.
Good luck....
Knock Knock is really well read on UTVs use too.
Post by: Stalkin Prey on April 10, 2018, 06:36:33 AM
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Post by: trophyhunt on April 10, 2018, 07:04:14 AM
I know there’s rules and regs and green dot roads etc. I know no one wants people out tearing up roads and driving/ riding behind closed gates and closed rds. There’s always a few that ruin it for the rest, from the little research I’ve done myself it seems like that’s the biggest concern. Maybe I’m thinking about it wrong and only in my own perspective but in my mind a utv will be a lot easier and less damaging on the rd’s then my 10k lb diesel.Heck, I think my quad does less damage to a road or trail than most horses!
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Post by: MADMAX on April 10, 2018, 07:19:47 AM
I agree if you use a licensed street legal ATV/UTV on the FR it should be no different than a truck, but more economical.
Its the bad apples that go off road that screw it up for the rest, I think
watch for small signage saying NO, easy to miss
Post by: White Pass Outfitters on April 10, 2018, 07:44:56 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on April 10, 2018, 08:03:11 AM
There is no way a horse can cause more damage to a road than an ATV. I have had Atv's race by me without even slowing down while Im leading a string of mules. It only takes a few Dumb Asses to ruin it for everyone. Thank Goodness for the Wildernesses !!!Im fully aware there are a lot of dumb asses in this world, I always get off the road or trail and shut my quad off when I see horses. But trying to walk in on a well used horse trail is almost impossible at times, I’m not against them, I just think they cause as much damage. Now if I was out to cause damage w my quad by doing burn outs or doughnuts and stuff, then I’d agree.
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Post by: Special T on April 10, 2018, 09:51:45 AM
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Post by: blackpowderhunter on April 10, 2018, 09:59:59 AM
A Suzuki sidekick, or Geo Tracker would fit that bill easily.or an older single cab tacoma/ toyota pick up 4x4.
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driving around on a UTV/ATV in the rain and mud sucks..a lot, just about as much as following a truck on a dusty road when scouting the eastside.
Post by: Mudman on April 10, 2018, 10:04:59 AM
Post by: Stalkin Prey on April 10, 2018, 10:12:43 AM
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Post by: jrebel on April 10, 2018, 10:39:23 AM
Post by: Alchase on April 10, 2018, 10:47:08 AM
I bought one with the same hesitation. So far I have had no regrets. I drive mine around town more than I drive in the hills. I used it in Idaho last year and plan on taking it out in the washington hills this year. I plow snow at the house and around the neighborhood.....multi purpose machines!! My kids are learning to drive with it too which makes it easy and fun.
Jreble, which one do you have?
Post by: jrebel on April 10, 2018, 10:54:27 AM
I bought one with the same hesitation. So far I have had no regrets. I drive mine around town more than I drive in the hills. I used it in Idaho last year and plan on taking it out in the washington hills this year. I plow snow at the house and around the neighborhood.....multi purpose machines!! My kids are learning to drive with it too which makes it easy and fun.
Jreble, which one do you have?
Honda pioneer 1000-5. It is wider than 50" so somewhat limited in Idaho. With that being said, I am thinking of buying the honda 500 for smaller trails and to have two. Then no one has to ride in the back. :tup:
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 11, 2018, 11:32:26 AM
I did the kit to make my ATV street legal got plates, paid extra and when I was up near Winthrop told I couldnt use it in NF.
I agree if you use a licensed street legal ATV/UTV on the FR it should be no different than a truck, but more economical.
Its the bad apples that go off road that screw it up for the rest, I think
watch for small signage saying NO, easy to miss
Winthrop is very, very anti ORV use. Yuppies have taken over.
Post by: CP on April 11, 2018, 11:42:47 AM
Post by: MADMAX on April 11, 2018, 06:27:03 PM
I did the kit to make my ATV street legal got plates, paid extra and when I was up near Winthrop told I couldnt use it in NF.
I agree if you use a licensed street legal ATV/UTV on the FR it should be no different than a truck, but more economical.
Its the bad apples that go off road that screw it up for the rest, I think
watch for small signage saying NO, easy to miss
Winthrop is very, very anti ORV use. Yuppies have taken over.
I know
Spandex and Subaru’s
It’s a shame
Post by: Dick in the Dirt on April 11, 2018, 07:10:34 PM
Old travel plan still in use.Can't legally stop you from riding on our(FS) road.I did the kit to make my ATV street legal got plates, paid extra and when I was up near Winthrop told I couldnt use it in NF.
I agree if you use a licensed street legal ATV/UTV on the FR it should be no different than a truck, but more economical.
Its the bad apples that go off road that screw it up for the rest, I think
watch for small signage saying NO, easy to miss
Winthrop is very, very anti ORV use. Yuppies have taken over.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on April 11, 2018, 08:34:17 PM
Old travel plan still in use.Can't legally stop you from riding on our(FS) road.I did the kit to make my ATV street legal got plates, paid extra and when I was up near Winthrop told I couldnt use it in NF.
I agree if you use a licensed street legal ATV/UTV on the FR it should be no different than a truck, but more economical.
Its the bad apples that go off road that screw it up for the rest, I think
watch for small signage saying NO, easy to miss
Winthrop is very, very anti ORV use. Yuppies have taken over.
Are you referring to the FS.....Travel Management Plan / MVUM map?
There are 2 ways that FS can make it illegal to ride on FS roads,
1. If the particular ranger dist. has produced a MVUM map, CFR mandated,
2. If no MVUM has been produced, there is 1 other way they can make it illegal.........but not going to say it on here, where I ride they have not done either of these.
Read the CFR's (Code of Federal Regulations) ALOT can be learned!!!