P500 500 Members at Takeover

[DG Rider]

I had a few plugs in them but no, they seemed more rigid in the sidewalls.

Both original BH's, NOT 2.0's, correct?
I hope they haven't changed them...

BTW, I didn't flop one single time.

Spacers really helped that much Or you just getting better?

I rode many black trails. I really prefer the more challenging rides. Although hauling ass down 13 was fun at night with @Ohio4x4 and his group. I guess it's why I have flopped more often in the past and received more damage to my tires and rims. It takes it's toll on the p5 for sure but equally so, it takes some time to recuperate from 4 solid days of hard trail riding for myself. I'm still hurting. and yes @Montecresto I am considering a possibly trade in.

Based on this post, it's definitely time for a bigger machine.

 

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[100Acre]

That School House Trail was the most technical last year. It's where @JACKAL flopped and we all had to run up that long deep and very muddy rut. We also had that major bypass we created to avoid the spot where Jackal had his mishap. All of that was different on the trail this year. You could definitely see the old track but most of it was blocked off by the Tennessee dept of whatever for recuperation.

 

[100Acre]

Both original BH's, NOT 2.0's, correct?

correct.

getting better

both

time for a bigger machine.

agreed

 

[Choogsbro]

Well the P5's that made it to the Takeover kicked a** again this year! I didn't hear of anyone having any issues. I know one of the Carnage prizes given at the raffle went to @100Acre and that was for tire issues, which I have no idea how you can do that much damage to a brand new set of tires on one ride but... lol?
Hooked up with @Normanator22 and his wife the first day for a great ride. We met in the morning so he could buy a Shield, he said it was their first time there and was looking for someone to ride with. That was our group, two P5's all day. His machine is set up well and he knows how to drive it so we had a blast. We went through some terrain that took some thought and pushing on the rops to get through. Only bottomed out a handful of times this year and don't believe I have any damage other than full of mud.
Second day was a nice cruise that @Choogsbro led. We had 6 machines in that group, I believe it was 3 Wolverines and 3 P5's. Had some mildly technical terrain for the 500 but nothing too crazy. It was a good group and we had fun. After better than 3 yrs of talking with him, I finally rode with @Chooglin !
Thanks everyone, glad we got to hang with you guys and your wives, just good people!

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We enjoy it as well. Can't wait till next year.

 

[100Acre]

From last year

 

[Ohio4x4]

I rode many black trails. I really prefer the more challenging rides. Although hauling ass down 13 was fun at night with @Ohio4x4 and his group. I guess it's why I have flopped more often in the past and received more damage to my tires and rims. It takes it's toll on the p5 for sure but equally so, it takes some time to recuperate from 4 solid days of hard trail riding for myself. I'm still hurting. and yes @Montecresto I am considering a possibly trade in.

We also had I blast riding with @100Acre. I was very impressed with the p5 and he knows how to work it.

 

[trigger]

BTW, I didn't flop one single time.

Just needed to be set up right.

 

[Smitty335]

I had 7 plugs in one tire and 10 in the other. I also had countless dents in the rims and one so big I'm surprised it held any air. I am glad I brought my hammer with me on the trail.

We need to change your handle, to HAMMER DOWN! HA!

 

[Normanator22]

Well the P5's that made it to the Takeover kicked a** again this year! I didn't hear of anyone having any issues. I know one of the Carnage prizes given at the raffle went to @100Acre and that was for tire issues, which I have no idea how you can do that much damage to a brand new set of tires on one ride but... lol?
Hooked up with @Normanator22 and his wife the first day for a great ride. We met in the morning so he could buy a Shield, he said it was their first time there and was looking for someone to ride with. That was our group, two P5's all day. His machine is set up well and he knows how to drive it so we had a blast. We went through some terrain that took some thought and pushing on the rops to get through. Only bottomed out a handful of times this year and don't believe I have any damage other than full of mud.
Second day was a nice cruise that @Choogsbro led. We had 6 machines in that group, I believe it was 3 Wolverines and 3 P5's. Had some mildly technical terrain for the 500 but nothing too crazy. It was a good group and we had fun. After better than 3 yrs of talking with him, I finally rode with @Chooglin !
Thanks everyone, glad we got to hang with you guys and your wives, just good people!

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Had an absolute blast @trigger! I know without the heat Shield it would have been less enjoyable. My wife couldn’t stop talking about what a difference it made. Get one if you haven’t already.

This was by far one of the funnest ATV trips I have been on. Got to meet a lot of great people, and everyone was friendly as could be. Cannot wait until next year! Definitely looking to organize a P500 ride.

 

[Smitty335]

Hey!!!!!!!!!!!!

He met me! He knows I'm full of poop! HA!

 

[Smitty335]

Yeah, we ended up on some blacks. I know I can get through it, did plenty of them last year. It just takes its toll on us and the machine to do it.

It was really good to meet you and your wife, hopefully next year we can ride together. I just bobble along now days!

 

[Chooglin]

I think we need to have 2 Takeover's per year , spring and fall. I really enjoyed meeting and chatting with everyone I met this year.......... So many great people coming from this forum!

 

[trigger]

It was really good to meet you and your wife, hopefully next year we can ride together. I just bobble along now days!

We did run into you on the trail too. You were headed for TOW, had some lady riding behind you that I talked to for a few mins. It was a pleasure meeting you again Smitty!

 

[Normanator22]

I think we need to have 2 Takeover's per year , spring and fall. I really enjoyed meeting and chatting with everyone I met this year.......... So many great people coming from this forum!

I would definitely be in for 2 Takeovers per year! Especially in the fall when it starts to cool off... would be a blast!!

 

[RB3offroad]

Spacers defiantly help on technical trails.

 

[Smitty335]

We did run into you on the trail too. You were headed for TOW, had some lady riding behind you that I talked to for a few mins. It was a pleasure meeting you again Smitty!

Dito! Always good to put a face with a name!

 

[Montecresto]

I would definitely be in for 2 Takeovers per year!

That’s because you are only a couple/few hours away. What if the second one was in say Utah or Colorado so some of the rest of the country could attend.....

 

[Montecresto]

Dito! Always good to put a face with a name!

You still forget the year before....

 

[Smitty335]

You still forget the year before....

I live in the here and now! HA! Last year I was still freaked out by my wreck, it was a blur.This year was a blast as far as the ride and people I met! @JACKAL lead us on a great group ride to Winrock, thank you Bob! He's full of the history of the area. As well full of other stuff! HA!

 

[Mudslyder]

we didn’t get in on the group rides but still had fun with [HASHTAG]#alm76[/HASHTAG] and Mrs alm76. Always impressed with what these little machines can do. A fall takeover sounds like a great idea!