I used to be on this site daily, but due to life in general havent been on here much the last few years. I saw this post and had to reply... I'm the parts manager at Deland Motorsports. I work with a bunch of great people, we don't have a lot of used inventory right now, but each customer is treated like our best. I'm a Suzuki/Yamaha/BRP dealer, but can get parts one way or another from anywhere. I'm also in charge of shipping and will ship any orders anywhere for as low as possible.

Whichever brace you choose, be sure to get a chest protector that's meant to work with it. I've seen too many people come in with broken collar bones due to the chest protector / neck brace combo. Leatt has a few chest protectors built specifically for them, so I would lean that way.

Yes, unfortunately Mr C is no longer with the company - that's the part that makes the promotion hard to take. But I know I can do it

Thank you!! I'm trying to use my promotion not only to benefit the company, but everyone here. Upper management wont approve an accross the board discount without your support. The more business I can drum up = the more of a discount I can give my fellow ATVFlorida members. With ATV sales falling faster then stocks, I'm trying to do all I can to not only help the business, but the customers too. I consider everyone on this site my friend - even if I've been MIA for some time. If there's anything you need I'll do my best to make it happen.

I know I havent posted nearly as much as I used to, but I have a bit of an announcement to make I've been at Deland Motorsports for the last 3 years. As of yesterday I've been promoted to parts manager. I wish it was under different cirumstances, but I'm geared up and ready to embrace the roll. I just wanted to pass the word along and let everyone here know that if there's any parts you need for your quads or dirtbikes to call me up and let me know. I want to start my new roll with a bang and am trying to get an ATVFlorida discount setup for any local customers. Figured I would put the word out to test the waters and see what happens. I'm also in charge of shipping so if you aren't in driving distance I can ship parts to you. Hopefully I'm not crossing any advertising lines or anything. I was just super excited and wanting to help everyone else out at the same time.

I'm still here lurking, but like a lot of others I rarely ride anymore. Still have the LTR, but it mainly just keeps my garage company. There's just no where to go anymore, especially locally. Big Scrub used to be great, 45 minutes from the house and could ride all day. Now it's just a joke that's no longer worth the drive. Maybe someday it'll be fun again, but can't say I have much faith anymore.

I remember that car!! Good luck hunting her down!

I just wanted to let everyone know that this ban is also effecting adult motorcycles and ATVs. I was following up on some orders this morning and noticed the issue. Some of the adult motorcycles use some of the same parts as the youth ones. Because the part numbers are the same we still cant order the part. 

We can no longer sell them or get most parts for them. Been having issues all day long filling in regular customer about it. Its a huge headache to say the least, not to mention a bit extreme.

The whole lead thing is definately a bit out of control when it comes to the powersports. Not only are we no longer allowed to sell youth ATVs and dirtbikes, but we are also now unable to order many parts for them. The new rule of thumb is that if the part you need is in a place on the unit where a child could something lick the thing, you will not be able to get the part. We're coming across all kinds of parts on a daily basis that we can no longer order - like a cylinder... ugh... this is such a headache!! It's going to be fun telling all of our regular customer we can no longer (hopefully temporarily) get them the parts they need.

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1)How old are you? 24

2)How long have you been riding? 10 years

3)Do you think graphics are too expensive? Overall, yes. But if you want something unique then its worth the extra money

4)Do you currently have any graphics on your ATV? Yes, custom design made my me, printed by a graphics shop in South Florida

5) If no, do you plan on purchasing graphics?

6)Do you like the modern or classic style? Both, depending on if they're done right

7)What type of graphics would you like to see made for your quad? The ones I made, that way no one else has the same ones

8)What colors would you like to see?

9)Where would you like them to be placed? All over, wrap style

10)For a product advertisement what would best capture your attention? Signs, stickers, tshirts - depends on the location of the advertisement

11)Where would you see the advertisement most? (Rank from 1 being most to 3 the least)

-Televised races _3_
-Local  tracks _2_
-Websites _1_

Wow, I dont even know what to say other then I am so sorry! I lost my cousin a year ago on the 30th and will never forget how I felt and still feel. I can only imagine how little the two can even compare. I'm sure she's looking down on you sending lots of hugs and kisses. I'll be sending lots of prayers your families way. Keep your head up.

Love,
Ashley

Adding to the list of things I miss... this weather definately brings back memories of things that are hard if not impossible to do anymore. I miss going up to Salt Springs with a ton of people from here (too many to make a list and I dont want to forget anyone, lol)... I miss camping at Rodman or the place down the road from there... spending all day riding and all night drinkin and laughing til it hurt. I miss being able to ride and it not cost me an arm and a leg, haha. I miss riding all day in Ocala then stopping by Blue Sink to swim - and NOT have to worry about glass or God knows what else, lol.

I wasnt just talking about this election, I'm talking about the majority of elections - local and national. It seems the majority of the people who are in these big offices/parties are only there because they have money or the right connections - not because they are the man or woman for the job. Heck, it took them how many years to realize the economy was in the crapper? We've all been feeling the effects of the economy for years now - but, we have average paychecks and reality hits us A LOT faster then it hits these big guys in offices. Sometimes I really think there needs to be a salary cap. I mean, if you want to speak for the average guy then dammit you need to be an average guy!!

Both canidates are rats - and honestly, neither one of them should be where they are. It's a sad time when these two guys are the best this countrys main two parties can come up with. I really dont see much hope for us in the near future. Something has to give and it's still going to take a lot before the bottom truely falls out.

well, I still have my job, thank God. I wont say I feel secure in fear of jinxing myself, lol. Today the whole thing did hit me a bit. My bonus check was $90 instead of $300, lol. They're nit-picking every little thing now and docking me for stuff I was docked on months ago lol. I dont blame them I guess - but dammit it sucks Especially cause Sully has a vet appointment Monday morning for his hips and I have all my bills due this week - fun fun. I'm glad to hear most of you are still hanging in there. I have a feeling we all have a very long road ahead of us.

I havent been let go or anything - but as of today, the layoffs have begun

I always dread this time every four years. I dont care who gets nominated - they all have the same bs story. Until an "average joe" type of person gets in we're always going to be screwed. IMO anyone wanting to hold a major office should only make what an average person makes - maybe then they're grasp on reality will be closer to earth and not off in some fantasy land they seem to be in. I mean seriously, these people dont even know what a gallon of milk costs - yet they think they know what the american people need? Please. It also doesnt help that these huge political parties just seem to not care. I mean, how many millions of people are there in the US? Do you really think that the final 4 were the best the country could come up with? Until there's a major political/governmental shake-up we're all going to continue to make the same decision every four years and that seems to be - which handbasket do we want to send the country to hell in? Its sad.

Well, the news was good this morning, lol. I did get a few extra days of meds, but other then that everything seems to be healing ok. I'll never look at a "mosquito bite" the same again, haha.

Haha, ya, those pictures are burned into my brain now - thats why I came here to ask for suggestions. The antibiotics seem to have worked, but having these 2 hard spots makes me wonder if stuff is still there. I'm going to ask the doctor about that in the morning. I'm hoping the meds took care of it, but if having surgery means I wont have to worry about getting these things every other week - then it'll be worth it (Even though I wont think that for awhile, haha).

Thanks. I almost wished they would have put me in the hospital, at least I could have got some good meds there, lol. The pain finally went away (for the most part) Sunday night. Both spots are still hard, but no longer painful and as far as I can tell, no others are starting. I search myself for mosquito bites at least twice a day now, lol. I stil have a few days of antibiotics left and an appointment in the morning for a checkup. So far so good, I just pray this is the end of it - I dont think I could handle a third week of that mess and pain. **Crossing Fingers** 

Thanks for the tips I'm hoping I dont have to go the surgery route, but I guess time will tell. I'd post pics, but I'm sure you dont want to see my big red azz, lol. The first one was about 3 inches in diameter and rock solid, but made my entire thiegh swell. It exploded in a little over a week. It's still there, but only about a 1 inch diameter and not sore. After that one "healed" I noticed what I though was a mosquito bite on my dam azz cheek - well, it wasnt a mosquito bite and is now fn huge, lol. The pain today is a little less then yesterday, but still excrutiating... nothing better then trying to sit down, ahahah. I'm crossing my fingers that another one isnt going to surface when this one heals. My mom was talking to her co-worker about it this morning and come to find out his 2 yr old son has it!! I cant imagine how painful/scary it would be for a 2 year old! As for pain meds, I have two Darvys left and seeing how uneffective they were last night I may just have a few drinks so I can sleep, haha. Is it bad when its tempting to take a knife to your bum just to make it feel better? haha

My boyfriend and his two ex roommates (along with a couple of thier friends) all had it last year. It's usually a hospital born thing - staf infection thats built up immunity because people dont finish thier antibiotics - but over the last few years has become more common outside of hospitals. The "bug" can stay contagious for years, so I'm assuming it's still in the house somewhere. I'm disinfecting all the furniture this weekend. They had it on thier legs - I wish I was that lucky, lol. All I know, is it better clear up by next Wednesday - otherwise thiey putting my azz in the hospital

LOL, drink it is. I took a couple of darvocets last night and that did absolutely nothing except make me talk alot, lmao. Tonight will be a drinkfest I'm sure - I have only slept for about 6 hours in the last two days. This pain is unlike anything I've ever had before The doctor pretty much told me I was SOL for pain relief. I have antibiotics for the next 10 days, but if it doesnt clear up she'll have to either give me something stronger or put me in the hospital - oh joy!!!!

Still MIA it seems - good times for sure though - oh the days