ClimbAnyHill Posted December 2, 2006 Report Posted December 2, 2006 Approach the peak of dunes at a sideways angle so you can see the backside of the dune. Then you can turn into it & take the drop. The faster the better. :biggrin: Quote
scooter Posted December 3, 2006 Report Posted December 3, 2006 bring some shit to fix a flat. tire plugs and tool to install them.i have a little compressor that plugs in the acc outlet to pump up tires its a life saver got it at home depot for 20 bucks fits under the seat of my truck. flats suck Quote
BigRed350x Posted December 4, 2006 Report Posted December 4, 2006 Stop and hit up KP on your way to idaho. If you are comming from the west, just make the extra 5hrs to KP. Its well worth any trip. Least Ridden 10k+ acre dunes in the country. :beer: I live a half hour from them. =) Quote
SoCalinIt Posted December 4, 2006 Report Posted December 4, 2006 The dunes are great! I'm not too sure how it is out there, but out here the number one tip is to keep a good eye out for head ons, bring a damn GPS so you don't get lost (good story about this one... I love Glamis during big weekends at night!) all the dunes look the same at night! That whole follow the light sh!t doesn't work for me! HAVE A GREAT TIME! I had a damn nice YFZ450 with all the goodies... Rode the dunes for a season... Sold the 450 and got two Banshee's. Sand addiction! Quote
chevdodge Posted December 7, 2006 Report Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) welcome to BHQ For a first trip I would opt for the best western in St Anthony, its right on the strip to the dunes. Its nice if you dont have a RV, the price is very reasonable, AC and a shower and a bed to sleep in. I would go for the haulers for strictly hill climbing and something like a sand star for every thing else. sand stars allow you to side hill where the haulers tend to slide the ass end out on you. Start the mornings with about 8-10lbs of air in your tires then less as it gets hotter in the day. the elevation at St A's is right at 5,000ft wich is a 190 jet I think, ask your local shop. There is Rexburg motor sports if you need anything, about 15 mins away. If you like to cut loose there is only 2 bars in St A's and there like a block from the best western. We like to go the monday right after memorial weekend, its alot less people and always seem to be a nasty ass storm the holiday weekend. we had nothing but hail/snow this year. MUST have a flag and registration, if your state doesnt have ORV stickers you can buy a ID sticker for under $20 If you have any other questions feel free to ask. We will be there again for 07' if you decide to go then we could get together for a first ride tour. here is a some St A dune videos http://www.dunereview.com/saintanthonyvideos.htm Edited December 7, 2006 by chevdodge Quote
klineadam Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Posted December 7, 2006 Thanks for all the great info Chevdodge!!! I cant wait to go. How often do you make it out there? What are some of the must see's on the trip, anything interesting out there other than the dunes? Sightseeing kind of stuff. Yeah that would be awesome to meet up with some of you down there one weekend, well have to figure something out!!!! Thanks!!! Quote
chevdodge Posted December 7, 2006 Report Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) we make at least once a year. not much other than the dunes that I have found, very morman towns. Edited December 7, 2006 by chevdodge Quote
lincster Posted December 7, 2006 Report Posted December 7, 2006 190 main jet??????? Maybe if your bike is like 100% stock. Don't run that small of a jet even at 5000' elevation if you have done anything to your bike. I run 370 mains in my bike and I was at 7500' elevation. Bike didn't run that great, but it ran. Quote
headsup Posted December 8, 2006 Report Posted December 8, 2006 Hey everyone! I was looking at makeing a trip to the dunes in Idaho sometime next year. It will be my first trip, is there anything a newbie should know to make the trip lots of fun with minimal problems. What tires seem to work the best?? yes for sure, ask the locals about the direction of the wind and drop offs, sand changes all the time with the wind. if your not famaliar with the area you might try to partner up with someone who is famaliar with the area. 175,000 people a yr go to the emergency room due to atv accidents. good luck and have fun.. Quote
klineadam Posted December 12, 2006 Author Report Posted December 12, 2006 Alright I have a stupid question im sure. What is a witches eye? Ive never been to the dunes before and just wasnt really sure what everyone is talking about. Quote
SoCalinIt Posted December 13, 2006 Report Posted December 13, 2006 Alright I have a stupid question im sure. What is a witches eye? Ive never been to the dunes before and just wasnt really sure what everyone is talking about. A witches eye is a type of sink hole, or drop off into a funnel like formation. These can be really bad if you are blazing through the dunes and not paying attention. Quote
-X-Banshee-X-Racer-X- Posted December 18, 2006 Report Posted December 18, 2006 DONT WRECK thats my main problem it can sometimes make life alot less fun :wink: Quote
sand-a-holic Posted January 4, 2007 Report Posted January 4, 2007 Summer? Fall winter and spring is the time to go! I agree I live 4 this shit!! you'll never want 2 leave!! I know i just got back from spinreel yesterday check out some pics http://www.truckporn.com/pics/displayimage...m=248&pos=0 Quote
Jhughes7 Posted January 5, 2007 Report Posted January 5, 2007 Spinreel in oregon? If so, your brave, Its was fricken pouring yesterday Quote
fast500#12 Posted January 5, 2007 Report Posted January 5, 2007 it's almost impossible to get to the beach on the trails this time of year in spinreel.(water every where) i love that place. Quote
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