Safety and basic driving rules....
I thought it would be good to post a topic for all the new people to the forum that are also new to rails. There are alot of hazards in our sport and this will be a good topic for anyone to post information to help those who don't know. I will start a few and feel free to add anything that you feel is inportant....
1st. a few basic driving tips
Watch out for the quads and motorcycles, altho you are in a vehicle much bigger than they are, chances are they don't realize that and more often than not they head right into your path.
Never drive fast within 150 foot of camp sites. Besides the obvious dangers of hitting someone, there are obsticles around some camp sites like broken glass, firewood, or the dreaded kiddy tracks.
Never go over a hill fast if you don't know what's on the other side and/or don't have a spotter.
when going over a hill, go at an angle so as not to high center the rail.
If your wheels start to dig a hole and it's obvious your not moving, stop, your only making it harder to dig yourself out.
2nd. is basic stuff for your rail:
Carry some tools for your rail including wire tape, zip ties, cotter pins, flashlight, tow rope and other common items like screw drivers.
Make sure you check your connections and lines before each ride, things vibrate out.
Check your cv bolts, make sure your filter is snug, check your oil. Take care of your rail and it will take care of you. Take it from me, it's alot quicker to check 1 bolt on a filter than it is pulling your toy back to camp full of sand. Lot of wasted time and money, not to mention lost weekend, over a 15 second check of something.
Check your lug nuts every chance you get. I made it back to camp on 1 lug nut for my right rear wheel. The other 3 that were impacted on just 2 hours before the ride now have a permanent home at my favorite ride spot......
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