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I do not believe public lands are seeing an increase of OHV use currently. With the economy the way it is with the loss of jobs and higher fuel costs there is a decrease of OHV use unless you are talking about me.

Once or twice a year I take my scraper to about 2 1/2 acres around my home in Wonder Valley. This removes the Cryptogamic crust, weeds and grasses. I do it for fire safety. I have noticed that once the Cryptogamic crust is removed the area is more acceptable to wind blown dust. From experience I lea...

land use issues are on topic. I would like to see some kind of a poll. For example: Which motorcycle tire gets the best traction in the deserts cryptogamic crust? A. Maxxis Desert IT B. Michelin Desert Racing tires (DOT approved for highway use) C. Dunlop D739 AT Desert D. Kenda K774 Parker Desert ...

The boards are self moderated just look at what happened to Sal

The first step in lightening any dual sport motorcycle for desert use is to get rid of any excess weight. I removed the bar end weights, passenger foot pegs, chain guards, tool kit, helmet and steering lock. Next is to replace items required for legal operation with lighter ones. I replaced the turn...

Maybe we could talk about how to lighten up a dual sport motorcycle for desert use.

Great photos. I noticed one person in the group didn't need a green sticker

So we tax payers own that fence

Well EZ? BLM and Gates: With the exception of seasonally closed gates and private property gates, you may pass through an already open, as well as closed gate. Just be sure to leave the gate the way you found it. Can someone who is leasing BLM lands for the purpose of grazing, recreational outfittin...

Don IM thinking it may be an old SOS and once the people were rescued it was changed to BOB