Columbus Day

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Team Farm has extended a welcome to his part of the world. He is still busy making hay (literally), but between the two of us can answer any questions you may have.

What: Gathering of NW buggiers

When: October 10th - October 13th

Where: Private properties in Pasco, WA

This is mostly flat high desert with some occasional hills that Team Farm claims actually exist. Many of the rides will be on irrigation ditch roads allowing 30mph comfortable cruising. This is the second gathering in Pasco - Check out the Easter gathering:

http://www.buggynews.com/topic13031.html

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I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it, but I would love to be there!

My buggies are stored at a friend's place in central Oregon where we can just drop by, fire them up and be on the trail without having to haul them anywhere.

This is good because we can just go riding whenever we want, but it's bad because it makes going riding anywhere rather difficult.

We've only got a trailer that can hold the Reaction150. In the past, we've had to rent a car trailer from UHaul (crazy $$$) to move the Roketa anywhere.

i'll probably have to miss this one, but if I have a month or two advance notice on the next one, I can probably make arrangements to bring a few more people & buggies with me!

-Mike

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We try to plan these things on three day weekends (at least for some). The next holiday is Veteran's Day (Nov 8-11) - It will be too hard to schedule a trip across the mountains that time of year, so it would would have to happen west of the range. If someone wants to plan a Veteran's ride, I could do up to 300 miles north (Canadians also have this day off) or south of Seattle. Start a new thread if you have interest...

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Finally got a chance to check in... Farming has been very busy lately; But wanted to confirm, Columbus Day w/end is definately on... Oct. 10-13th !!!
& by the way Pgh...

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hey

im talking to my parents about letting me drive there.

it be a long lonly drive for me haha

ill keep talking to them.

what would i need to do to my buggy to get ready for sand?

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You already have better tires to give you flotation. At minimum, you need the 39t sprocket on your axle and a longer chain (I can help you with that) to gear your engine down. Once you see how it does the first time on sand, you'll be ready for the intake and CVT modifications. Many of the rides are on irrigation roads, so even a stock buggy can run those.

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ok cool

so ill look into the sproket, chain, rollers, springs, and air filter.

what should i really go for first?

and now i need to find a ride or beg my parents to let me drive

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If you get the longer chain and sprocket, that will suffice for this ride. You should be able to order the sprocket within the next two weeks and install it. I will get you some extra links to extend your chain. Once you get back, you can look into upgrading the other parts and rejetting your carburetor.

You should bring your dad along. After the weekend is over he might even be talking buggy...

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Guys its happening this w/end ... the International Buggy Bash @ Team Farm Headquarters is on !!! Jackster is flying in all the way from the Netherlands to ride with us !! This is gonna be a great time

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I can't make it, but please keep us informed on when the next one will be.

I'll make arrangements to bring at least myself (and possibly a couple more!)

Have fun you guys!

-Mike