I say it is time to Protest.

[CAOSPOP]

I'm gonna email ATV mag. about this who is going to be the contact person that we should relate the info to ? I know some folks at Broward Motor Sports and some one in the Spanish TV Univision. I'll get a hld of these folks to see what they say.

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

Well we may have a good chance of being heard. Jeb is on the ropes with this Shiavo case. Brother George has the lowest approval rating of his Presidency (45%). They need votes and we are the voters, or at least some of us are. Just remember timing is everything.

[CAOSPOP]

I agree TRX The window of opportunity is small but It can be very efficient if taken advantage of.

[jjamesbar]

We have posted a number of good ideas, but if we just chat and never go to bat, we wont resolve anything. Someone should contact the manufacturers, and OLN,ect... Someone that is good with words. Also today would be a good day to start, not after two weeks of chating on the board. Hope I dont sound like a jerk, but action speaks.

i'll make some inquiries on the manufacturer front.

jeff

[J.D.]

I hear a rumor that the manufacturers are having a little get together also . It is getting to the boiling point .I still like the NAATV .

[SkyHighT100]

If it's true that the manufacturers are getting together, then maybe we should try to get in contact with them and join together! Seriously, we're at our breaking points and they may be also (or they will be eventually). We should team up with them and find a way to end this once and for all.

[J.D.]

By getting as much attention as we can get I think we would be helping the cause alot .

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

A signed petition is a great start. Send it to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Forestry and the politicians. I sent letters to OLN and ATVFisher Networks.

Anyways TGIF! I will be going out to the Holey Lands Sunday. You' re all invited. You can check out the thread below. There is a pic of me and my friend's bikes. My bike is the Red Rancher with the Yellow Bag on the back. Below it is a pic of what happens when you try to cross a lake without a snorkel.

http://www.atvflorida.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=grouprides;action=display;num=1111448744

[HondaBeaterSFL]

Here's TRX350's submarined Rancher, really he was dredging a channel for the boaters

http://dandonato.com/atv/Submarined_rancher.jpg

[jjamesbar]

If it's true that the manufacturers are getting together, then maybe we should try to get in contact with them and join together! Seriously, we're at our breaking points and they may be also (or they will be eventually). We should team up with them and find a way to end this once and for all.

right sky, follow the money. the manufacturers have deep pockets

jeff

[americanhighlander]

 

Here's  local atv dealers  near  mcalpin FL
so  theses are  about   10-miles up 65miles away.

Here's  contact numbers and local cities.

Honda dealers

Interstate Honda
580 Sw Florida Gateway Dr
Lake City, FL 32024-3856
(386)758-2453
Internet Manager:
Gail Osburn  

Streit's Honda
4820 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609-1796
(352)376-2637
Internet Manager:
Frank Curtis  

POLARIS Dealers

MCDUFFIE MARINE & SPORT GOODS
1866 US HWY 90 WEST
LAKE CITY, FL 32055
Phone: 386-752-2500


JACK'S BOATS AND TRAILERS INC
449 US 19 NORTH
PERRY, FL 32347
Phone: 850-584-2162






POLARIS OF GAINESVILLE
9420 NW 13TH ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32653
Phone: 352-373-5983

Suzuki Dealers

Mott Suzuki
US 90 West, Live Oak, FL, 32064-0800  
Phone Number: 386/362-1042  

Website: www.mottsuzuki.com  
 

 
Interstate Suzuki
580 SW Florida Gateway Dr
Lake City, FL, 32024-7701  
Phone Number: 386/758-2453  

kawasaki dealers

HUDSONS DISCOUNT KAWASAKI
Distance: 19.03
2975 E US HIGHWAY 90
LAKE CITY, FL 32055-1425
USA
(386) 758-0057 Phone
(386) 758-0066 Fax

STREIT'S KAWASAKI
Distance: 48.69
4820 NW 13TH ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32609-4142
USA
(352) 376-2637 Phone
(352) 376-3360 Fax


OCALA MOTORSPORTS KAWASAKI
Distance: 80.09
3920 N US HIGHWAY 441
OCALA, FL 34475-8707
USA
(352) 732-8531 Phone
(352) 732-4929 Fax

Local atv's dirt bikes shops

MIKE'S BIKES  
(386) 758-4778  
90 EAST & 100
lake city FL 32087

AL'S MOTORCYCLE SHOP
(386) 758-5824  
1326 E DUVAL ST
LAKE CITY, FL 32055      
---->this on hwy 90 east of downtown lake city FL  and almost out by airport.





This should  help you out.

thanks, [smiley=Approve.gif]
amhighlander

[warrior123]

im in, just let me know a time and date

[yunt2ride]

Here's  local atv dealers  near  mcalpin FL
so  theses are  about   10-miles up 65miles away.

Here's  contact numbers and local cities.

Honda dealers

Interstate Honda
580 Sw Florida Gateway Dr
Lake City, FL 32024-3856
(386)758-2453
Internet Manager:
Gail Osburn  

Streit's Honda
4820 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609-1796
(352)376-2637
Internet Manager:
Frank Curtis  

POLARIS Dealers

MCDUFFIE MARINE & SPORT GOODS
1866 US HWY 90 WEST
LAKE CITY, FL 32055
Phone: 386-752-2500


JACK'S BOATS AND TRAILERS INC
449 US 19 NORTH
PERRY, FL 32347
Phone: 850-584-2162



TRI COUNTY RENTALS & SALES INC
PO BOX 1717
CHIEFLAND, FL 32644
Phone: 352-493-1770
nancy@tricountyrentalsandsales.com


POLARIS OF GAINESVILLE
9420 NW 13TH ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32653
Phone: 352-373-5983

Suzuki Dealers

Mott Suzuki
US 90 West, Live Oak, FL, 32064-0800  
Phone Number: 386/362-1042  

Website: www.mottsuzuki.com  
 

 
Interstate Suzuki
580 SW Florida Gateway Dr
Lake City, FL, 32024-7701  
Phone Number: 386/758-2453  

kawasaki dealers

HUDSONS DISCOUNT KAWASAKI
Distance: 19.03
2975 E US HIGHWAY 90
LAKE CITY, FL 32055-1425
USA
(386) 758-0057 Phone
(386) 758-0066 Fax

STREIT'S KAWASAKI
Distance: 48.69
4820 NW 13TH ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32609-4142
USA
(352) 376-2637 Phone
(352) 376-3360 Fax


OCALA MOTORSPORTS KAWASAKI
Distance: 80.09
3920 N US HIGHWAY 441
OCALA, FL 34475-8707
USA
(352) 732-8531 Phone
(352) 732-4929 Fax

Local atv's dirt bikes shops

MIKE'S BIKES  
(386) 758-4778  
90 EAST & 100
lake city FL 32087

AL'S MOTORCYCLE SHOP
(386) 758-5824  
1326 E DUVAL ST
---->this on hwy 90 east of downtown lake city FL  and almost out by airport.





This should  help you out.

thanks, [smiley=Approve.gif]
amhighlander
LAKE CITY, FL 32055      

You can take off the Polaris dealer in Chiefland. That guy will be trying to make money off the petition instead of spending any. They are probably the sorryest dealer in Florida.

[dreth]

we better start soon ! if not you better learn how to ride a track cause thats all that will be left!

NOW IS THE TIME! I HAVE ATVFLORIDA.COM  IN 6 inch letters down the side of my van window with shoe polish in hopes to get more eyes in our site to help with stuff like this

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

Well I'm sure we all had a pleasant Easter weekend. Now it's time to get back to work. There are a lot of great ideas for doing this so far. We have the list of dealers thanks to Americanhighlander. We have the well written letter from Mrs. Nightbreed. The Caravan idea seems to be a popular idea from CAOSPOP. Flyers posted at the local shops I like by SkyhighT100 and so on.

It's important to not let this post go away like our land is.

[high-jacked]

i wish everyone was as adamit about the GAS PRICES we all have to pay to ride our ATV'S

[high-jacked]

i HAVE A GOOD IDEA, there are soooo many clubs around, Im a member of EXTREME JEEPS OF NORTH FLORIDA, there is also the JACKSONVILLE MUSTANG CLUB and the CORVETTE CLUB and the TOYOTA SCION CLUB and the RICE BURNERS CLUB and this club and that club. How about a HUGE SHOW of the power of the people on hwy 17 across the bridge towards Eagle Harber area. There are sooo many clubs that could line the side of the road and support there cause, be it GAS PRICES or RIDEING PLACES. We can break out the BBQ grill and weiner waggon's and the music man and have a big car and atv show right on the side of 17. And while we are there place your sigh on the ride of your choice supporting your cause. There are 2 VERY big issues haunting all of us today. I know most of us have ties to these clubs. Lets do this

[J.D.]

We should consider Florida Trail Riders also .

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

Land closure affects a lot of people and groups. What about the Hunters and affliated groups? The NRA? These are the people who ride ATV's and are usually friends with our politicians. Bill Smith the Senator trying to pass the Bill on ATV's says in his bio says he fishes and hunts.

[high-jacked]

I agree, ALL CLUBS should join, we all have a voice. National Club Protest Day, Its kinda got a lil ring to it. Get the NRA, NHRA, DUCKS UNLIMITED, BASS MASTERS, ATV DEALERSHIPS BOAT DEALERS, 4 WHEEL PARTS, AUTO CLUBS, AMERICAN RACEING, ADVANCED AUTO PARTS, AUTO ZONE. Get the point, THERE IS POWER IN NUMBERS PEOPLE. Lets start right now, I wiould say it would probably take at least 2 months to get this kinda mass gathering together. I will make flyers and pass them out, ill also post a copy of it on here for others to print and pass out. Who ever has ties with the clubs, get with them and we can set a date to do this thing. I say 1st weekend in june, saturday can be anual MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY!!!!!!!

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

Yes let's get this rolling.

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

Let's not let this become redundant.

http://www.atvflorida.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=wheretoride;action=display;num=1096396188

[americanhighlander]

 [smiley=Question.gif]

Oh when are  going have protest?
I know you guys said apr30.I hope you be on tv  

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

Good Question. Now there is going to be a DOF meeting at the Fishing Museum at Bass Pro Shops in Dania for OHV riding on April 26th from 1-7pm. I'll be there, don't think I'll be protesting though.

[CAOSPOP]

Allright LISTEN UP here the skinny there is going to be a meeting with all these fool on April 29th,2005. TIME TO CARAVAN heres the info :

Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee Meeting:
April the 26th from 1 pm to 7 pm
International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame and Museum
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach, FL 33004