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July 2016
THE ROOSTER A monthly update from the Inland Empire Offroad Association
Whats New There aren’t any trips to report on this month, but some of us are busy getting the toys ready for a trip to Utah in just a few weeks.
RZR Clutch Issue By Mike Bacon
Coral Pink is Next When you dune in July, the season never really ends. It is almost time for this year’s Coral Pink trip which will be from July 6-15, 2016.
Utah in the Summer Did we mention that it is almost time for Coral Pink? Hot weather at home means it is time to head for higher elevation. Let’s go!
I am getting my RZR ready for Coral Pink and when I removed the clutch cover the long bolt that holds the primary clutch on fell out on the floor. As it turns out the bolt had actually broken off, leaving a section about 1" long stuck in the crankshaft. The clutch was still stuck on the end of the crank because of the tapered thread, which created another issue, how to get it off! I eventually cut off the end of my clutch removal tool and then made a slide hammer setup with a piece of 1" steel plate I had
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July 2016 laying around. After a day of pounding and cussing the clutch finally popped off. Then it was another day of drilling and cussing before I was able to get the broken bolt section out.
Upcoming Events • July 2-6: Pre Coral Pink time in Mesquite, NV • July 6-15: Coral Pink! We’ll be in the state park group site for nine nights.
I did it though and now all I need to do is find a new bolt! In fact I'm going to get two and replace the one in AJ's RZR and keep the old one as a spare, along with my customized broken bolt slide hammer clutch removal tool!
• July 15-16: Many will stop for one last night in Mesquite NV on the way home.
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I'm not sure if this is what caused my bolt to break, but I have read you are not supposed to use an impact gun to put this bolt back in. I will use a torque wrench to install the new ones in both RZRs. See you at The Pink!
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Coral Pink Crossword 2016
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2. Type of vehicle formerly popular for use in the dunes prior to UTVs.
1. ___ storms are common, especially in the afternoons. 3. Human powered vehicle popular with Mykel and Allie in camp in 2015.
3. This material covers a portion of the dunes for a during the winter. 4. The ___ is a local burger place in Kanab.
5. Hotel, casino, and RV park we visit before and after Coral Pink.
8. Best ___ Animal Sanctuary is located between Kanab and the state park.
6. Part of speech that "Coral" is in the name of the dunes.
12. We take a shortcut to the dunes by turning off on ____ Beds rd after Colorado City.
7. Three Bears Creamery in Kanab is known for their ice ___ that makes a nice afternoon treat.
14. ___ Canyon, nearby national park North of Coral Pink known for its spires.
9. We cook omelets in freezer ___ for a quick easy breakfast.
17. Vermillion ___ are visible in the area and form the second step of the grand staircase.
11. These hours are from 10:00 PM until 9:00 AM in the state park.
18. Nearby hotel and restaurant that gives a 10% discount for arriving in OHVs.
13. Rock formation destination across Sand Dunes Road from camp, minus the honey or stinging inhabitants.
20. Utah county in which the state park is located.
15. Ice and firewood are available at the __ station.
21. Prehistoric ___ tracks can be seen in the rocks near the state park.
16. We often ride on trails that lead to scenic ___ where we can look down on beautiful landscapes.
10. We have been going to Coral pink for over two ___ now.
22. Nevada town on I-15 where we stop and meet up on the way to Coral Pink.
19. Instead of carrying cans, the RZRs can fill up on ___ at the station in Mt. Carmel.
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Looking Back at Coral Pink With 21 years of trips to look back on, it is fun to go through and pick out some iconic pictures showing what Coral Pink is all about. For those of you who were there hopefully these will bring back some fond memories, and for those of you who haven’t made this trip yet here’s some visual highlights. Shirley’s waterfall. This trail was discovered in 2013 and comes to an abrupt end at a huge cliff.
Getting gas for the RZRs after driving them all the way to Mt. Carmel Junction for lunch in 2015.
Lakes in the upper dunes in 2005. We haven’t seen them again, but the amount of water was spectacular.
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Rain is frequent during the trips, but instead of a negative it actually adds to the fun. On the right is Walt draining the canopy in 2004, and below is a reflection in the wet camp in 2008.
Dune rides are great at Coral pink too. Mike Bacon caught these action shots in 2008.
We have had some great rides over many years. It is hard to believe the picture on the left is from 2007, while the one below is from 2013.
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The group site has been the central location of the trips since 1996, and was upgraded with a large concrete pad and barbecue in 2011 and then a permanent canopy in 2012. Below was Diesel in 2007.
Road trips have been a great part of the trip for many years. We have visited Zion, Bryce, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell which are all within a day’s drive of Coral Pink. At right is lunch at the lodge in Zion in 2006, below is Bryce in 2007.
Doug started something by bringing a side by side in 2006, and they have outnumbered buggies every trip since 2013.
This month we’d like to thank Mike Bacon for contributing an article. If you have more to share, please write it up and send it in for use in the coming months. Jim Kastle won the photo contest from last month on his second try, but we’ll wait to post the answers in case anyone else wants to play. The next newsletter will be out in late July and will cover the fun from this year’s Coral Pink trip. We’re sure looking forward to it. -Paul, Melissa, Allie, and Marshall.
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