PBFR 2008 Events

June 7 & 8 - MRT Work Week-end
August 9 & 10 - Akeley East Enduro
August 16 & 17 - Akeley Trail Ride
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The June work week-end is coming fast. Activities will be HQ'd at the Stompin Grounds or the trailhead this year. There will be plenty of room. We are also planning on a party Saturday afternoon/evening. Plan on coming, getting some work done, and having a good time. Bring the family. Call Max (612) 719-2690 or Joe (218) 739-5525 for info.

License Your Dirt Bike

From time to time, we see dirt bikes with a MN street license plate and wonder how to do it. I have street licensed a couple of bikes (a DRZ400 and a WR250F) and here's how I did it.

1. You NEED the MSO or Manufactures Statement of Origin. Without the MSO, it is very tough process.

2. Add to your bike- a dual beam headlight, one rear view mirror, horn, and a brake light actuated by at least one wheel. The muffler needs to be reasonably quiet as well. Turn signals and speedo are not required, but are a nice feature to have. You can piece together individual components, or you can buy a kit from various sources.

3. You will want to swap to DOT rated tires. Kenda and Pirelli sell dirt tires which are DOT rated.

4. Get the MN DMV form for construction of a custom motorcycle and fill out part "B". http://www.dps.state.mn.us/dvs/PDFForms/Forms/recon9.pdf

5. Have a police officer, sheriff, or highway patrol officer inspect your motorcycle stating that the equipment is installed. Have him/her sign your completed form.

6. Head to the DMV dept. Bring with your MSO, the reconstruction form, and all the receipts from buying the motorcycle & accessories to complete the street legal process. MN will want to see that MN sales tax has been paid or you will need to be ready to pony up the sales tax.

7. Get the plate, give it a smooch, and mount it on your bike.

8. Be sure your bike is insured before hitting the highway.

9. Have lots of fun with your dual sport bike. For a bit more info and for reference- http://www.dps.state.mn.us/mmsc/latest/MMSCHomeSecondary.asp?cid=5&mid=154

Joe Berscheid. PBFRMC

Youth Off Road Certification

Children under the age of 16 must be certified by the Minnesota DNR to be eligible to ride in the Paul Bunyan State Forest and all other state forests. This includes trail riding and AMA sanctioned events.

Certification is easy. It consists of completing a safety oriented workbook and written test. Fee is $5.00 submitted with the written test.

To receive the Off Highway Motorcycle packet from the DNR, call: 1-888-646-6367 or 651-296-6157.

PBFR Membership Application

The Paul Bunyan Forest Riders MC is a group of motorcycle enthusiast with members from Minnesota, Wicsonsin, South Dakota, and North Dakota.

The club was established to help the DNR maintain the Martineau OHM Trail and is supported by a MN Grant-in-Aid. We welcome new members who wish to contribute to our vision.

We would also like to hear from you if you just want to do Grant-in-Aid work on the Martineau OHM trail or help with one of our events.

To become a member, complete the application and mail it to the address on the form.

Or: call Joe Bershceid at (218) 739-5525 for more information. jbersch@prairietech.net

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