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Tates Hell forest is just around the corner for us.  35MPH speed limit and your ATV must be titled and have a sticker in Florida.  There is a daily permit as well as a $65.00 per person annual permit that allows riding in Croom, Apalachicola National Forest, Tates Hell, Ocala National Forest, Black water and other places.  No alcohol is permitted.  Must stay on trails.  As long as you are a responsible rider the law men are ok.

Did not buy new, but I have purchased the belts from Polaris.  I will need to order shims to reduce belt deflection and I am trying to locate a stronger spring as suggested.  Any Ideas for clutch parts?

I have found many scams similar to this on Craigs List.  There have been some great excuses to get scammed from the lady that lost her husband to deployed in the military.  Pay Google Checkout for a safe transaction, ETC. it is definitely B.S.   If it is not a local deal where you can see it, or it does not have a title-RUN AWAY FAST!!!

My sons Scrambler 500 4x4 is destroying the drive belt about every 100 miles.  The belt surfaces are clean and not scored.  The clutch linkages appear good.  The belt deflection is almost 1 inch with a straight edge and the engine and transmission mounts are good.  Is there something I am missing, or is there a better clutch kit/belt available for this machine?  It has always seemed a little soft on belt engagement.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks.

We went riding just after Christmas to a great ATV off road park just outside Knoxville.  This place has over 350 miles of trails from the beginner gravel roads to the most extreme requiring modified ATV's or rock crawlers.  Terrain has everything from mud to rocks, creek crossings, extreme angle climbing and spectacular views.  We started at about 1000 feet elevation and 50 degrees and wound up at the top at over 400 feet and 30 degrees with snow.  There is also a wind farm generator located on top of the mountain.  Everyone riding had alot of respect for the environment as well as each other.  I would strongly recommend this place for a great adventure.  It is located in Oliver Springs Tennessee at Windrock Mountain.  Entry fee is $17.00 for all day riding including after dark.  The offer discounts for multiple days or a yearly permit.  They also have a campground and cabins that you can ride directly to the trail systems with your ATV's and off road vehicles.  The phone number is (865)435-1251

We have found a great RV park and campground in Vernon, Florida with 600 plus acres of great ATV and side by side riding trails with many miles of surrounding dirt roads. There are multiple lakes, (low water levels at this time), located all around the property.  The beautiful Holmes Creek, additional lakes and boat ramps are nearby.  There is also good fishing, bicycling, hiking and relaxation here.  There are even horse pens and dedicated horse trails located here.There is a strict speed limit of 5 MPH in the campground area and a 10:00 PM quiet time, but the many trails can be rode responsibly and respectfully.   When horses are present, please respect and do not spook the animals.  Hell raising here will not be tolerated, but clean and great fun is encouraged.  Following a few simple common sense rules here will assure many great camping and riding times for the future.  This place is very lax for responsible people.  Avoid the private and posted properties in the area and be respectful of the hunters on private land surrounding some of the property.  Unfortunately there is no hunting allowed, but the abundant wildlife is astounding. The campground only charger $20.00 per night including water and electric, or $30.00 per night for concrete pads with 50 amp and sewer full hook up.   There are also rental 2 bedroom 2 bath town houses and a cabin available on site.  There are men and women bath houses and washing machines on the property.  Reservations are recommended but most likely not necessary.   The park managers Linda and Billy are great people.  This is a family oriented quiet place that hosts quite a few events.    This may be one of Vernon's best kept secrets.  It is a little ways off the beaten path.    Please respect each other and the environment here.  This nice campground is quite private with very beautiful grounds with plenty of large oak trees and cypress.    Contact Linda at (850)773-3992 and tell her Ron from RV Trax sent you from the  ATV Florida club.  The address is 3900 New Jerusalem Road Vernon, Florida 32462.   Visit the website at   www.thegrovesrvretreat.com/location.html  Please be responsible and respectful so we all can enjoy now and in the future.  Thanks.     

Unfortunately there are quite a few irresponsible  riders and outdoor enthusiasts that do not respect the environment they visit.  Here in the Florida panhandle, quite a few areas are being closed as well, because of litter and destruction of property.  Unfortunately the private land areas to ride are best left a secret to avoid future closures.  It is a damn shame that a few bad apples ruin it for everyone. I have gotten some land owners to allow riding when a volunteer clean up action of illegal dumping on their land has taken place.  Lack of respect and lawsuits have created many of the land closures over time.

Unfortunately there are quite a few irresponsible  riders and outdoor enthusiasts that do not respect the environment they visit.  Here in the panhandle quite a few areas are being closed as well, because of litter and destruction of property.  Unfortunately the private areas to ride are best left quiet to avoid future closures.  It is a damn shame that a few bad apples ruin it for everyone.

Below is a helpful link for ATV safety issues and recalls.  http://www.atvsafety.gov/atvrecalls.html

The 2011 Florida Statutes


Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 317
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TITLING
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317.0006 Certificate of title required.—
(1) Any off-highway vehicle that is purchased by a resident of this state after the effective date of this act or that is owned by a resident and is operated on the public lands of this state must be titled pursuant to this chapter.
(2) A person may not sell, assign, or transfer an off-highway vehicle titled by the state without delivering to the purchaser or transferee a valid certificate of title with an assignment on it showing the transfer of title to the purchaser or transferee. A person may not purchase or otherwise acquire an off-highway vehicle required to be titled without obtaining a certificate of title for the vehicle in his or her name. The purchaser or transferee shall, within 30 days after a change in off-highway vehicle ownership, file an application for a title transfer with the county tax collector. An additional $10 fee shall be charged against a purchaser or transferee who files a title transfer application after the 30-day period. The county tax collector may retain $5 of the additional amount.
(3) A certificate of title is prima facie evidence of the ownership of the off-highway vehicle and is good for the life of the off-highway vehicle so long as the certificate is owned or held by the legal holder. If a titled off-highway vehicle is destroyed or abandoned, the owner, with the consent of any recorded lienholders, shall, within 30 days after the destruction or abandonment, surrender to the department all title documents for cancellation.
(4) The department shall provide labeled places on the title where the seller's price shall be indicated when an off-highway vehicle is sold and where a selling dealer shall record his or her valid sales tax certificate of registration number.
(5)(a) There shall be a service charge of $4.25 for each application that is handled in connection with the issuance, duplication, or transfer of any certificate of title. There shall be a service charge of $1.25 for each application that is handled in connection with the recording or notation of a lien on an off-highway vehicle that is not in connection with the purchase of such vehicle.
(b) The service charges specified in paragraph (a) shall be collected by the department on any application handled directly from its office. Otherwise, these service charges shall be collected and retained by the tax collector who handles the application.
(c) In addition to the fees provided in paragraph (a), any tax collector may impose an additional service charge of not more than 50 cents on any transaction specified in paragraph (a) when such transaction occurs at any tax collector's branch office.

We just finished an exciting ATV trip to Oliver Springs Tennessee at the Coal Creek Company off road park Phone # (865)435-1251.  This park has hundreds of miles of off road trails from the beginner gravel roads to trails requiring modified ATV's and extremely experienced riders.  This place is located at Windrock Mountain that even has wind farm generators at the top.  There is a lot of creek crossings, rock climbing, steep grades, and spectacular views.  We started at the bottom at about 50 degrees and wound up at the top at 30 degrees with snow and ice.  What a blast.  This park is set up for ATV's, side by sides, 4 wheel drive and extreme rock crawler action.  It is well organized and everyone seems to respect the environment and each other.  The entry fees at $16.00 for adults is very reasonable.  There is a campground and cabins available that you can ride directly to the many trails.  If we had this in our back yard, I believe it would be a blast wearing out a new machine every other month.  I have ridden at Croom which is a lot of fun, but now, after this place,  it is like previously scuba diving in the Bahama's and now the only place to dive is in the swimming pool. 

Florida is now requiring all ATV's sold in Florida to have a title, so if you ever plan to sell the ATV without a title, repercussions may be possible.