Creek Xing gone bad! Grizzly fail, Can-am success, First ride 2023 Ozark Forest AR.

This episode is day 1 of our 3 day riding trip to the Ozark forest AR.
We ride the trails around Moccasin gap near Dover Arkansas.
Things get interesting pretty quick!
Thanks for watching !

[@quaddingsous]

A KC vid with my morning coffee; life is good!!!! - - - HOLY CRAP! GREAT SAVE in the creek! That was a close call! You guys should never have attempted that one! I was yellin' at my monitor, "Don't do it Herm!, Don't do it!" - LOL - - - Well, combined with my coffee, my heart is pumpin' pretty fast already this mornin' after watchin' those shenanigan's - HAHAHA!! - - - Awesome video buddy! Thanx for sharin'!

[@kcatv9556]

Heyyy buddy! Haha yeah sometimes we don’t make good decisions while out riding LOL I was thinking no way I wanted to rescue one of the other quads doing the same thing. One of the king quads kept dying when it got wet. That would not have been a good deal for him if it stopped running in the middle of the creek. Down stream, he would’ve went! Thanks for checking out the video buddy. Much appreciated!

[@kractass]

I love seeing a title with the words "Bad Idea" in it! Welcome to 2023. Nice one!! A couple of good looking Kings there too!!

[@kcatv9556]

Hey ka, haha yeah sometimes we don’t make good decisions while riding LOL Yes, it was nice to have a couple of Kings in the group. Thanks for checking out the video and appreciate the comment!

[@cohiba-atv]

Wonderful, I like your clips , waiting for more 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kcatv9556]

Hi Covina, Glad you liked the video more to come! Thanks for watching, and appreciate the comment!

[@Smilie1776]

That truck coming out the shop is awesome

[@kcatv9556]

Thank you, appreciate you checking out the video and dropping a comment!

[@IIIIHOLYSMOKESIIII]

Hahaha...good lord! U and ur dang water crossings. That's too risky for March 😂 Good to see u back on the trail. Look forward to the next one

[@kcatv9556]

Hey buddy, Good to hear from ya! Yeah, this water crossing was a little risky. Sometimes we don’t make good decisions while riding.Hahahahaha Thanks for watching bud and appreciate the comment!

[@viperxbr]

Great video KC! That's my kind of riding. All I can say is one word... FINNTRAIL! Cheers!

[@kcatv9556]

Hi Todd right on thanks a bunch! Appreciate you checking out the video and commenting..

[@johnw.699]

Brings back memories of crossing a river going into Ruby Falls here in Alberta. When a person starts floating/drifting like that, the ole pucker factor goes up a notch or two. Glad everyone made it out okay. Thanks for sharing as enjoy watching your adventures and shop sessions.

[@kcatv9556]

Hey John, You got that right, The pucker factor goes up just a bit when you start washing down stream.LOL Yeah, we thought might not be a good idea having everybody try that crossing. Lucky we made it back a crossed OK. Glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching. there in Alberta.

[@user-fj8xg8fo3b]

That's cool ride ,taking risk are the best times

[@kcatv9556]

Haha yeah, we tend to push things to the limit. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@darinsexton5168]

Dang, you boys going deep!😂😂made an exciting video!

[@kcatv9556]

Hi Darin haha yeah, we sure did on this trip! LOL Thanks for checking out the video.

[@garysiefman3093]

Now that was on the Edge of my chair pucker water crossing.! This is gonna require another cup of coffee and a re-watch. Great video as always, you never disappoint.

[@kcatv9556]

Heyyy Gary, Yeah buddy it was a butt pucker for sure! Hahahahaha We gotta get you back out there sometime. Thanks for checking out the video and appreciate the comment!

[@miillersoffroad]

Great video as always!!! Man i love the sketchy trails. I know i have been down that one but its been at least 2 years ago. Great trail! But man that water crossing SUCKED! Thats always a nightmare situation. Nothing worse than riding all the way back with wet feet too. I feel for you man. At least it didnt end in disaster. Could have been so much worse!!!

[@kcatv9556]

Heyy buddy, oh yeah, could have been much worse! Would not have been good to sink a machine in the first day of a ride trip or any time for that matter.LOL Sometimes we don’t make good decisions while out riding hahaha 🤪 Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment buddy!

[@PatTheBaker855]

Man that truck is gorgeous!

[@kcatv9556]

Thanks!, and appreciate you checking out the video!

[@ElevationATV]

Haha "Kids don't try this at home". Oh my that was a crazy river crossing. You got yourself into a pickle there on the other side. I've done that. Throttle down just to get out of the chaos and end up driving into some bush, haha. Great ride! We're still waiting for our first 2023 trail ride. Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed that. The conversation makes it that much more enjoyable.

[@kcatv9556]

Hey buddy, Yeah probably shouldn’t try that out in the woods either hahaha! We were thinking, maybe I tried to go to fast, but I couldn’t help it felt like I was washing away ! LOL Hopefully you all can get your first ride trip in soon. Thanks for checking out the video and appreciate the comment.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

What a beautiful area to ride and float in. That was a crazy water crossing you guys did. I am glad you all did it safely and that no machine were submerged in water. I can’t wait for the next ride you go on.

[@kcatv9556]

Hey buddy, Yeah, everything turned out OK but wasn’t sure there for just a bit. Sometimes we make bad decisions while riding.LOL Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video appreciate the comment!

[@phillipgroom9187]

Wow what a ride! If that ride is what it is going to look like for a new year then we are all in for a treat. Lol Thanks for sharing ! Have a blessed day !

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Philip,Haha yeah let’s hope things calm down a little bit and we cross smaller creeks! LOl Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment!

[@phillipgroom9187]

@@kcatv9556 enjoyed it !!

[@johnwilliam6638]

Here’s why having a few extra pounds pays off, great video and here’s too another year of adventures and riding with friends

[@kcatv9556]

Hey John, Haha yeah, a few extra pounds would come in handy eh? LOL More adventures to come for sure! Appreciate you checking out the video and thanks for commenting!

[@kubabiliki1197]

Have a successful new season 2023🙂👍

[@kcatv9556]

Hi Kuba, Thank you hopefully it’ll be a fun year! We appreciate you checking out the videos!

[@tomcox2339]

Cool adventure KC! Thanks for the video.

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Tom, Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching. Appreciate your support!

[@shawnantel8238]

Man oh man buddy you guys are like bunch of teenagers! I love it. Hope there is part two going up the hill. How’s grizzly like the new ride. Can’t wait for the next one. Be safe.

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Shawn, oh yeah, there’s a part two. Working on it right now. Yup Mark likes his new machine! Thanks for checking out the video and appreciate the comment, my friend!

[@Mjr1348]

That’s awesome !

[@kcatv9556]

Haha, thanks for checking out the video buddy!

[@johnwinkler6892]

Welcome back to the trails. Looking forward to the season.

[@kcatv9556]

Hi John, Yup, we’re back out doing some trail riding. Hope you enjoy the videos. We appreciate you checking them out!

[@ColoradoDualSport]

Holy crap! We almost lost you there KC! Be careful out there and maybe think about having seconds for dinner more often LOL! Glad you made it out of there ok.

[@kcatv9556]

Hey buddy, haha Yup just about went down stream on that one! LOL That shows yeah the weight difference right there between the machines. Thanks for checking out the video, my friend!

[@rodneyfarwell3396]

Got to admit, I was nervous about going across that after watching Herm go and especially after watching you lol. Glad we made the decision to turn around. Great video, I like the intro you have!

[@kcatv9556]

Heyyy Buddy, haha yes I think we made a good decision,by not having everyone cross. With the one Suzuki getting spark, plug, wet and dying that could’ve been bad for him to die in the middle. It would’ve washed on downstream. I have mixed feelings about putting in something different for the intro. Usually just do something like that for the first video of the year. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@TODDATVOffRoad]

Holy Crap !! The water pushed you to the right on the way over and then pushed you again with all those rocks on the bike on the way back. Ms.K .. Can you please start feeding the man some meat and potato's. .lol Water levels are usually higher in the spring. Might be a good time for someone in the group to start wearing waders... lol Good job with the video. 👍👍

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Todd, haha Yup I’m lighter than the other two for sure. Gonna take more than rocks to hold it down.eh? LOL Thanks for checking out the video and appreciate the comment!

[@michaellivingston6707]

Love those lite grizzleys for everything except deep water crossings, LOL. Glad those rocks got u back across safe. Nice to see you two out riding again. Still alot of snow up here in Wisc by lake Superior. Were still riding groomed snow trails.

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Michael, Yeah, the grizzly just doesn’t have the weight of those other machines. I like having a lighter machine except for deep water crossings eh? LOL Hopefully the snow melts and y’all can get out riding soon! Thanks for checking out the vid Appreciate the comment as well.

[@SaskXplorer]

Holy shitttt!!! I guess it is beneficial to have a lighter atv in every scenario except a deep water crossing !!! Glad you made it back across without any damage.

[@kcatv9556]

Hi Saskeplorer, haha Yup lightweight ATV not good for water crossing LOL Thanks for checking out the video and appreciate the comment!

[@normsatv]

Crazy trails kc lol def need go way high on every water crossing when like that was flowing pretty good. Awesome you all made back across all in all turn out . Every ride i went on my atv feet were wet early in ride i just live with it they start get dry i soak them later again 🤣🤣🍺

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Norm, Go way higher, haha good advice, Yup! Oh yeah, I always end up with wet feet by the end of the day. We have a boot dryer that we set our boots on at night. It’s gets a work out.LOL Yup everybody made it back. across, more water crossings later in the day though. Thanks for checking out the video my friend.

[@stacyreid5077]

I know that the videos don’t show things quite like they really are but we use to do water crossing all the time and found that the faster the wheel speed the more you tend to float which I noticed that you were spinning your wheels a lot faster than the others This may have been why you were floating down the creek. But that place is definitely on my bucket list for places to ride. Thank y’all for the awesome video

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Stacy, that’s what we were thinking, maybe I was trying to go to fast. Like you saying cause it to float a little bit. Then that’s all she wrote! down the river I went! LOL Thanks for checking out the video buddy, and appreciate the comment!

[@timalmich1964]

Holy crap. You are lucky you didn’t go down stream. Glad you made it.

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Tim, I know what you mean buddy! could’ve been a bad one! Thanks for watching. Appreciate you commenting to!

[@ares333x2]

I got a fun story for you... Been watching your channel and been admiring your grizzly for a while... I live in Utah and we got the record amount of snow this year of all recorded time. Was planned on waiting another year... But I figured what the h*** I have good credit (780) to go get one of those new grizzlies with plow. Granted I have the cash... They wouldn't approve me because I don't have an address. Kind of like well I find that interesting because Wells Fargo gave me a loan for the land when I bought it and I have the GPS Coordinates and the property title in my hand... And then they didn't want to sell it to me because I wasn't buying it on credit......😅 kinda blew my mind. This was dealing with Yamaha (finance, dealer directly.) All I can figure is that somehow knew I was stationed in Japan and worked for Suzuki and have ridden them all my life so I guess I'm gonna stay Suzuki... Extraordinary extremely strange Experience none the less. And never using that dealership.

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Ja Kim, Wow that is an interesting story. I guess they just didn’t want to sell you a new quad for some reason? Yup I wouldn’t be going back to the dealer either LOL Looks like you’ll be sticking with Suzuki nothing wrong with that. Appreciate you checking out the video and sharing your story!

[@417sparky]

Go Herm!! 18:05

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Sparky, haha right on! Thanks for watching!

[@MidwestAtvGroup]

Snorkels and good waders comes handy.

[@kcatv9556]

Hahahahaha you’re exactly right! Thanks for checking out the video.

[@elwicho5748]

Woo-hoo that looks fun. Would you mind doing a walk thru of your enclosed trailer. We are thinking of doing some upgrades to ours. Thanks stay safe out there

[@kcatv9556]

Hey El Wicho, Yeah, it was fun since everything turned out OK LOL I’ll try and do a walk-through of the trailer. Thanks for checking out the video and appreciate the comment!

[@ArcticExploring]

Great that season start early there, here we still getting snow.. lol at 19:44 it did look really bad.

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Arctic Exploring, This trip was about two weeks earlier than we usually start out. The weather was nice the first day then we had some rain, but it was a good trip. Thanks for checking out the video appreciate the comment!

[@SCOTIAN_]

Hey KC , what would the temps be there on March 10? Look kinda nice 👍🏻, do you have room for a Ford loving , can am riding Scotian ? Hahaha Love the comment about its a can am , don’t you guys watch the videos 😂. That river crossing was something else , I didn’t know you had a yamaboat . LOL

[@kcatv9556]

Hey buddy, Heck yeah, we got room for a Ford loving can am ridin Scotian! Fair warning though, sometimes we don’t make good decisions while riding! Hahahahaha 😄 The temps were in the low to mid 50s F that weekend. That’s about normal for that area in March. Yup i’ve seen plenty can am’s go in deep water. The Grizz is about 200 pounds lighter not good one crossing a Rushing Creek eh? LOL Thanks for checking out the video appreciate the comment!

[@paulwhite8381]

Hello….you guys are so awesome!! Where in the world did you learn to work on 4wheelers like you do?? I’m in London, Ky. If y’all ever come to Wildcat Adventures Off Road Park in Laurel co. I would absolutely love to ride with you guys!! I have an older 2007 grizzly like new with 2200 miles and I just have bought a new Can-Am Outlander 850 in mossy oak color 2 months ago. Been riding for 40+ years now. My name is Paul white. Anyway, you all are so great!! Plus, I love people from the south. But I love watching your videos, and would kill to ride with y’all. I know that’s a lot to ask, but I’d LOVE it!! Buy really, how did you learn to work on the 4wheelers so great ?? I’d give anything to know how to work on them like that. Y’all be careful and take care, hope to meet you someday, seriously!! Just thought I’d give you a shout out my friend!!! Take care….. Paul White.

[@kcatv9556]

Hi Paul, thanks for all the kind words! We really appreciate it when folks let us know they enjoy our videos. We have never been to wildcat adventure, off-road park. Maybe one of these days we’ll make it there? Heck yeah, you can ride with us if we go to that ride park. How did I learn how to work on wheelers, well been working on things like that since I was younger and I work on cars for a living so just comes natural. That’s cool you have an older grizzly and a outlander bet you enjoy riding them. Thanks again for the comment and appreciate you checking out the videos!

[@heberaguilar2234]

finally more adventures, I like your videos, you know they brought me my 2023 yamaha grizzly 700 but it came out with an error the first day I went out the bike was slowing down it sounded weird apart from that the light when you press the brake did not increase and also the lever Since I didn't recognize the position very well, I contacted the Yamaha dealer, they already have 20 days and the problem they thought it was today tells me that it wasn't that. Imagine... so much problem that it has better I demanded that they give me another one because it has a lot of problem and they are about to notify me.. imagine waiting more months for them to send me mine again when I had already been waiting 6 months for one

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Heber, Man, oh man bud I hate to hear that news about your new machine. Yeah, that would suck all that waiting and then the dealer doesn’t even know what’s wrong with it. Hopefully you get a resolution soon or get a new machine. Appreciate you checking out the video and commenting!

[@myvids4329]

Well, that could have gone better. Or worse! What are you guys using for comms? They sound good and seem convenient to use

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Mv, Haha yeah I think if it went better, then it may have went worse by having everybody else cross LOL What are using the Sena 30K units for our comms. Thanks for checking out the video and appreciate the comment!

[@Dark-kz5yt]

What kind of radio/communication device are you using? What GoPro?

[@kcatv9556]

We are filming with Gopro 7 black Our communicators is Sena30K units from sena.com Hope that helps you out. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@river_keith]

😮

[@kcatv9556]

Haha, thanks for watching Keith.

[@mitchwilley5011]

OBS dually...sweeet!!

[@kcatv9556]

Thanks for watching !

[@jroy598]

What are you using to hold your phone on there? Also, what gps do you use? Nice setup!

[@kcatv9556]

Hi Jory, the phone is in a phone holder with a magnetic back called Nelson rigg . I have it mounted to the handlebar. I have the Avenza app on my phone for the GPS. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@justinlenox3236]

What head sets do you guys use

[@kcatv9556]

We are using the Sena 30K Units from sena.com. Hope that helps you out. Thanks for watching Justin.

[@jodytucker4474]

I think you were going a tad faster which made your wheeler get floatier than theirs!!

[@kcatv9556]

Hey Jody, That’s what we were thinking maybe if I would’ve went slower it wouldn’t of drifted down so fast. Thanks for checking out the video. Much appreciated!

[@jameschristensen662]

Is that trailer setup as a camper/ toy hauler? I'd love to see a video on that.

[@kcatv9556]

Hi James, we have a bed set up to sleep in there, but mainly it’s open to haul both of the quads. Thanks for checking out the video much appreciated!

[@jameschristensen662]

@@kcatv9556 awesome. I'm using a 7x14 right now to haul two quads so the space isn't available. Can't wait to upgrade to a bigger rig to do something similar.

[@jasonmiller9495]

One benefit of having a heavy machine but how often do you find yourself in that position

[@kcatv9556]

Hi Jason,Yup most of the time would rather be on a lighters machine. But I guess heavier machine does have its advantages LOL Hopefully, I won’t find myself in that position again. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@ArizonaKid]

Yep u about went for atv/boat ride

[@kcatv9556]

Haha yup , almost went swimming! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!

[@utahwanderlust700]

Just goes to show how much heavier Polaris and Can Ams are! The only two places where weight is a good thing.....plowing snow and crossing rivers! The rest of the time, it's a disadvantage.

[@kcatv9556]

Sorry for the delayed response on your comment. Somehow I missed this one. Yup you are right. I’d rather have a lighter quad any day of the week. Well, except for a cross in deep rivers. LOL ! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@rdaystrom4540]

How to ruin your atv.

[@kcatv9556]

Yup that could happen. Fortunately, everything was OK. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@heidannordson3566]

Question? If you people know that your possibly going to cross a River, a Creek or a Canal or any water whatsoever on your Trail Rides why don't you Dress accordingly. Instead of complaining on Video that your poor feet are "Wet". Lol. Seriously. Can you say...Lame..! I certainly can.

[@kcatv9556]

Lame, That’s all you got? Just because you cross a river don’t mean you’re going to get your feet wet. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@Robert-xt3pj]

Hey KC. I hope all is well. I appreciate your help in me finding some helmet radios. I ended up getting some fodsports intercoms radios for my girlfriend and I. So far I am very happy with the purchase. Only complaint is I can connect my phone and listen to music while riding, but I can’t listen to music and talk on the income at the same time, which I thought there was a way. Overall I am very happy with range and clarity the intercom allows while riding. It appears they work with other communication systems, and i believe you can have up to 8 people. Next, I just need to get a gps. I downloaded the Avenza app, like you suggested, but have yet to try it out. Don’t know if you remember, but I live in central tx about 40 min south of Waco. Man, I sure would to love to be able to ride with you guys. Please let me know if some trips I could possibly join if close enough to me. Keep up the great videos, you have inspired my new loved hobby! Hope to meet up some time. If you have any co-riders close to texas, please try to hook me up with some people. Robert. rmdocter@gmail com

[@kcatv9556]

Hi Robert, That’s cool you got some communicators. Adds a whole new dimension to the ride when you’re able to communicate with each other. Most of our rides are there in Arkansas around the Dover area Ozark Forest. Not sure how far that would be for you. I’m sure you can, look it up and figure out the distance. You take care of my friend really appreciate you checking out the videos!