Exploring the Badlands Off Road Park

[@wildcat]

This park is 2 hours from where I grew up. My favorite place in the world when I was kid. So many memories and awesome to see it still thriving. Back in the day it was just a trailer at the gate and a free for all haha

[@joshuacastillo5952]

You should start making riding videos man

[@RaulLopez-mn5xs]

Never thought I'd see Wildcat here

[@chasefazenbaker4840]

@@RaulLopez-mn5xs dude same lol

[@Davido50]

I'm gonna check it out soon. I'm in Western Ohio! Can't wait.

[@stevenguzman4591]

@@joshuacastillo5952 that will be dope asf

[@MichaelSabo]

What a great time, and we only explored like 25% of it; thanks for the shout out Pete!

[@PeteHager]

I know, we barely scratched the surface! We should plan a huge subscriber meet up there next season! 🤘

[@topnotchbarbertv9523]

I'm a loyal subscriber closing my barbershop to go rip with you guys at little sahara I really hope to see you guys out there

[@Coach4.5.0]

Really wish I could ride with you guys, from Canada ! Cheers!

[@exotic-_-yt3619]

@@PeteHager can you go to red sands in El Paso TX

[@BadlandsOffRoadParkIndiana]

Sabo rules!

[@815OFFROAD]

Badlands are so awesome!! I went for the first time on Father’s Day and loved it! I will be there for the bash super excited! Going to be an amazing weekend!

[@IRide4TheBlue]

I love how calm you were when Connor rolled over. “Well, that just happened.”

[@collinsatv4071]

I love those warriors, I've had three but currently have a built trx250r. Don't get me wrong, the 250r is insanely fun to ride and you definitely get some compliments but I am gonna get another warrior some day!

[@JW-cu7jj]

Probably one of the best places I’ve seen. We in the UK have nothing like that. Use are blessed to have this

[@BeastlyWarrior228]

Hell yeah. I was hoping you got some good clips of my warrior.

[@PeteHager]

You jumped into the frame at the perfect time! The whole day itself was rather chill since the ride was really exploratory so thanks for giving me some action clips! 😅🤘

[@dougking6264]

Heck yeah that’s my Trx450 was a hot day wish we could of road more

[@PeteHager]

We would've definitely kept ripping if it was 95 degrees! We will do a meet up there next season and hopefully we have more practical conditions🤘

[@SOMNIOHM]

Wow, that place looks ALOT different since I was there. I rode my Raptor here in 2004, 05', 06', 07''! There was insannne deepwoods trails, with alot of super craaazy sandrail style buggies cutting and clearing new trails! SOMEWHERE deep in the wooded section there is a monster hill called "Devils Backbone" where I clearly remember a big group of banshee's putting on a hillclimb bounty contest. I rode here for a full week straight on each time I went out there! I wish the place was a little more organized, but still a good fun ride!

[@PeteHager]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I really enjoy riding there and I know theres a lot of the park I still haven't seen! If you haven't been there for a super long time maybe you'll be impressed with their signage now. They have a lot of marked routes through the property 👌

[@ianhawk3637]

Was just there about a month ago, absolutely loved the place!

[@tristanscott5998]

I love this park so much. Just got a raptor and can’t wait to bring it.

[@ttatvoffroad2632]

Thats when asv levers come in handy for sure. I wanna get a set but my quad needs much more before that stuff

[@marcomunoz1656]

I love your content! Just suscribed liek two weeks ago, greetings from mexico!!

[@DavidJohnson-ri2on]

Pete, you should see if you can get a riding jersey made for your merch.

[@davidlambert9404]

I’ve been wanting to check out the Badlands. This video just sold me. Plus I like how you gave the shout outs to other sport quad KZbinrs!👍

[@PeteHager]

I can't wait to go back and really rip around. The place definitely has a lot to offer! Thanks for watching my video 😊👍

[@kingkracker1998]

lol i was there on sunday, but i never mad my way to the drag strip! i basicly stayed down by the stream, and on the trails on the far left fire road. some fun hills over there.

[@leejennings173]

Definitely gonna try catching up with y’all next time you’re in Michigan. Great trails for ATVs of all kinds fellas! I primarily ride Tin Cup or Little O in lake county. Thanks for keeps sport ATVs alive on social media platforms!

[@wheelindylan6138]

just got back from there last weekend. i love the badlands

[@kingkracker1998]

i wish u all woulda found some of my fav lines there, got some trails were the side by side cant go, and man they are FAST! tons of little steep hills and burms alot of fun, i dont much care for the sand pit! lolso my fav lines are, when u come in to the the park and u have that little pond to the left of the main fire trail, all behind that! those trails are fast and fun

[@tywomack4411]

Pete I finally got a Raptor 700R! I am the one that has been asking you questions in your last couple videos.

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for watching my videos! So great to hear you got a Raptor 700! Congratulations and have fun rippin man! 😬🤘

[@starreaperxl3209]

We need mroe videos with the 700 and keep up the AMAZING WORK!!! man

[@ColoradoDualSport]

We had that mud just about the entire first half of the riding season this year. That stuff is nasty! Great ride guys, looks like a fun place with lots of options.

[@tonyfoley9988]

Always great to watch your videos and to see that BADASS Raptor

[@motojoerides1434]

I said once and I’ll say it again you gotta get a 2 stroke quad at some point they sound so good

[@Hoggatha401]

I can't wait to go back next year in June with my upgraded warrior!!

[@acetomatocompany]

Always another great video Pete. I wonder if that place was a rail yard. That concrete building you drove through used to load coal in the tender of old steam locomotives.

[@kevinemmons472]

Great video Pete!!! Micheal Sabo and you should do more videos together. The way you both rip is truly fun to watch.

[@Awwacko]

Connor is getting so good!

[@connort3752]

Thank you! I’m trying!

[@Awwacko]

@@connort3752 your doing great at it keep it up 👍

[@thomasogden9989]

i live 2 and a half hours away from here and have always wanted to go check it out!

[@americanaccents]

man, seriously enjoyed this video top to bottom. Just went here for the first time not too long ago and it was an absolutely blast. So many different types of terrain and some tech for the techy folks. Hope to ride the MX track next time. Thanks for the smooth edit and good times man. I grinned ear to ear watching the whole thing. You rip by the way. That figure 8 section with the little jump was a rad 3rd person watch. Cheers! -Nick

[@MJC10121]

I just got my 04 Yamaha raptor 350 motor completely rebuilt and tomorrow is going to be the first start

[@leedimatteo5078]

love this channel, the best rippin by far!!

[@DFox199]

If you go back there is a orange triangle trail its pretty fun its jut to the right past the main entrance and its kinda fast and chill.

[@AnticMink2808]

I was there september 25th with my colleges off road club, absolutely love that place

[@robbydaniels1776]

Use to ride here before I got cancer one of favorite places to go that's for sure.

[@Raptor_Ruckus]

I’m looking forward to seeing you at Little Sahara! Also, you should consider making a trip to St. Joe state park here in Missouri, it has about 2,000 acres to ride on!

[@spidergraphixmedia]

We really enjoy free riding at this place!

[@mbadventures6403]

Love the Badlands, I was there yesterday.

[@offendersatv3566]

Went here for a a whole day and got my Yfz, banshee and raptor stuck in the mud! Hahaha still had a amazing time

[@dillard715]

Daaammmnnn wish I could of made it. Hopefully next time it there I'll bring my raptor 700se 2019 as well the blue an white one though

[@coltrainm8450]

This video makes me want to go trail riding again!!

[@jawsher]

Well I put a deposit down on a raptor, your videos convinced me Pete, thanks!

[@PeteHager]

Congratulations man! Thanks for supporting the industry with a new machine purchase! #savesportquads 🤘

[@zeuzfc5431]

Pete I ordered a urmosi throttle just recently for my 400ex and I absolutely love it it works great in performance in it also looks great

[@conniestevenson226]

How does it compare to the stock one.the stock 400ex has a nice thumb throttle compared to most

[@zeuzfc5431]

@@conniestevenson226 it’s very smooth feeling it is not heavy at all very linear and looks great

[@conniestevenson226]

@@zeuzfc5431 did you get the expensiver pro model. I am very happy with my stock one on my trx250r but i still might get get one of those.iv been thinking about it for over a year. I have nothing bad to say at all about my stock one so it makes it a hard discision

[@zeuzfc5431]

@@conniestevenson226 nope Just the original Throttle got it Right off Pete’s website the original urmosi throttle and I highly recommend you should get it it’s awesome

[@zeuzfc5431]

@@conniestevenson226 if you were just another every day rider I’d go with the original

[@ttatvoffroad2632]

Damn in the figure 8 he rips holy sh*t. The raptor tho omg

[@markperza384]

Great video Pete.. I live in Pa and I am interested in hitting some trails out of state not a lot here. Thanks for the content!!

[@700rRaptorLife]

Awesome video pete raptor looking and sounds good as always

[@AveryGibsonChannel]

Definitely need to hit the track and the tubes next time! Hopefully I can make it next trip

[@abhishhk.]

Atv adventures are so underrated man it so cool💯awesome work

[@sethfricke616]

Awesome video. I regret selling my 2000 400ex. Its was bone stock in rly good condition. Just nvr rly road it much cuz i have a dirt bike but still miss riding a sport quad once and a while

[@chazzthaspazz4475]

Ya them tubes are crazy but very sketch gotta watch out when it rains a lot. Haven’t been there in like 4 years i miss it wanting to give it a whirl with my 450 this time instead of my Trx250x

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

I like badlands. It's a decently diverse place. Their camping is kinda crappy. The sites are all in a blob right on top of each other, but it's clean and well taken care of. Decent place to take the family. Keep the vids coming, you were an inspiration to get my 2020 raptor a couple weeks ago. You should organize a raptor meet up in the future, I would try to make it.

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for the extra info and first hand experience with the park! Awesome to hear I helped inspired you to grab a Raptor 700, it's a great do it all machine! We actually hope to utilize the badlands for a midwest meet up location next season. It'd be pretty practical due to it's central location, I'm sure we'll announce some plans in the spring! 👍

[@jimbeaux89]

Looks like an absolute blast! Happy trails!

[@eddiel5189]

Man I wish I knew you were going there. It's only a couple hours away and I have been going to the Badlands since it opened. It would have been great to meet you and ride with you. Been following your channel for a while now. Ill have to keep a look out if you go there again. Nice video and a great place to ride.

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for following my channel! We think it would be great location for a midwest meet up! Stay tuned for meet up announcements in the spring 👍

[@Br4ady]

I brought a 110 here and even tho it’s slow it made it up most parts but the pea gravel just sucked the power out of it

[@timpence825]

Hey Pete. Thinking of going with the LSR axle. Got stock a arms on front. How is your axle set up as far as adjustability.

[@PeteHager]

I have mine at the widest set up. There's a big spacer behind the hub I could flip around to narrow it up! I haven't had any issues so far. I considered the Dominator 2 but Illinois Powersports is a LSR dealer so I went that route 👍

[@timpence825]

@@PeteHager thanks man. Jay is a great fella at Illinois Powersports. He dialed my Raptor in about 3 months ago.

[@PeteHager]

Thats right! I hope your happy with his work, I still smile from ear to ear when I get on the YFZ or Raptor. He makes motors happy! 😬

[@thetrainmaster.100]

Hey, I don’t know if you got this done yet, but your alignment is jacked I saw from the beginning of the video.

[@thesecondhokage8684]

Been watching your videos for a while, finally committed and got myself a 2021 raptor yesterday, rolled it today 😂😅

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for watching my videos! Congratulations on getting a new Raptor! 😬🤘 hopefully the roller over wasn’t too bad and you and are good 👌

[@thesecondhokage8684]

@@PeteHager I’m fine mate but thanks for asking. Quad copped the brunt of it, radiator bent, stay fender twisted, front fender and radiator cover got scratched up, clutch snapped and the frame bent a little on the mounting point for the radiator and stay fender but hammered out fine ( no fractures) Out of curiosity where do you get your parts from?

[@keatin1063]

would be great to take my blaster or yfz up there some day, im all the way down in florida.

[@betomoreno3178]

Love the channel, you should do a giveaway for the raptor . That’s be sick !

[@nate.frechmann6154]

Man I’ve been dying to go since I got my truck. I’m 17 now with my dirtbike and a 04’ 400ex and I’ve been going since I was riding around in the sxs when the first came out

[@BadlandsOffRoadParkIndiana]

Pete, we love your content so much. Please let us know if you make it back here or want to host a meet up event here sometime.

[@ethantorres9267]

By chance when are we going to get another video of the 400

[@BeastlyWarrior228]

We still don’t know what happened to the can am at 29:28. It seems to be running fine now.

[@PeteHager]

So it was the outlander? It was so bizarre to see so much smoke but then to have no idea what happened. I thought for sure an engine blew up 😲

[@dasayt8830]

Pete tell me when you go back. I’d love to go ride with you.

[@PeteHager]

We'll aim to do a meet up there next season so expect a timeline announced in early spring 😬🤘

[@Pete_Heiderscheit22]

Love the videos as always pete

[@KopyKatNinjaToo]

I always lose my friends trying to put my gloves back on 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ the struggle is real! I’m surprised you haven’t made a video on Durham Town down in Georgia yet!

[@PeteHager]

haha thats funny 😆 and yes Durham Town is on the list! It's like a Disney World destination. I hope to go there but plan to allocate the entire trip for it so I can experience everything it has to offer. Maybe next will can be the year😬🤘

[@Floridawoodsbanshee]

@@PeteHager it's definitely worth it. Great place. Absolutely would go back.

[@christianyoung7351]

Dude I’m here right now it’s a blast

[@bayleeparsons196]

Great video but my 5 year old says you're a pansy for dodging the puddles 😂 he is big on puddles.

[@PeteHager]

Sometimes I'm not in the mood lol 😆😅

[@cromeclawgaming8543]

Yeahhhhhh peteee

[@Tonyrocket]

How reliable is the raptor compared to the 450? I’ve heard bad things about the 700 blowing up and stuff of that nature is it truly less reliable than a 450? Trying to figure out which one I’d like to buy and what trim but I having a hard time deciding.

[@mattm1686]

looks fun wish I could ride a sport atv I can't shift it I need automatic .

[@robertd6576]

Looks like another great place to ride! I'm jealous. Thanks for the video, and it is nice to see (and hear) you on the Raptor again! Also where did you get the license plate bracket?

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for watching my videos! The license plate bracket is an OEM part that's been on the Raptors the last several model years. Your local Yamaha dealer could order you one but you'll to make sure you have a newer style OEM/Aftermarket grab bar that supports it 👍

[@zacharygormley5243]

awesome vid like usual

[@Logantippy-s4o]

this is awesome and all but how do they keep animals out?

[@carloscisneros4619]

Let’s goooo new video!!!!

[@kingkracker1998]

that never ending section of S cruves makes me DISY! i dont do it any more! lol

[@Bumpertrash1]

When is your next trip to glamis?

[@jaydensheville55]

Do a race with the warrior 350 and the Honda 400

[@OdysseyOffroad]

Another great video Pete. How would you compare those GNCC ITP whole shots to the XC Masters you had? Looking to get some tires soon from my Raptor. That park looks awesome My type of riding. Definitely got to check that place out one day.

[@PeteHager]

Thank you for watching my videos! So far I've ran the ITP GNCC tires on both my quads and I'm happy with them thusfar. They seem to slide pretty easily but in a predictable and controllable manner. In a straight line they really hook up and put the power down. The lugs are pretty meaty but have a softer compound. They're also more expensive so I'll see how the longer term durability is. The XC masters are a very durable, do it all tire. I will say the aggressive sidewalls can bite sometimes. As of now I prefer the ITP GNCC tires. I guess it comes down to rider preference at the end of the day. I plan to try to Obor Advent tires soon as well!👍

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@PeteHager awesome thanks for the in-depth insight!

[@AirOnTheMove]

That’s me @ 5:51!

[@motorboy7559]

Hey Pete I have a question. Have you ever adjusted the valves on your Yamaha raptor 700

[@PeteHager]

I never had them adjusted on the original motor build which was between 125-150 hours of run time. When my crank went out we build the top end and it has new valves now. I know guys who have 200+ hours on Raptors that have never done the valves. If you keep your air filter clean it can go a long ways 👍

[@uc2studios5943]

Ohhh cool!

[@timpence825]

Nice video Pete. Good to see you back on the Raptor. How was the place??

[@PeteHager]

Thanks man! The place has tons of potential and I think you'd be hard pressed to go there without something you like. I very much enjoyed the terrain and I'm definitely stoked to return to see more!🤘

[@luixzzzz]

I own a raptor 700 and it says it has 450 hours do these engines last this long ? Or has it been rebuilt. it’s fully road legal so has to go through all the tests and I’m not sure as I don’t know about them much but it’s not like all clapped out its been powder coated and what not so do you think they haven’t reset it from each rebuild ?

[@700r4]

Picking up a 21 raptor 700r se

[@ajbertelson9871]

Pete we doing the ride in a few weeks?

[@724x4acchevy]

Aj, you should bring the outlaw out to little Sahara sept 30. I’m bringing my special edition IRS outlaw and my 250R

[@PeteHager]

Hey AJ, the next several weeks will be pretty busy leading up to the Oklahoma Trip so I'm not sure if I'll plan any trips before then 👍

[@ajbertelson9871]

@@PeteHager no problem. I'm available during the week if you want to ride. Could probably stretch the raptors legs........

[@christianholmes1456]

Yooo this is so sick🔥🔥

[@viprgaming641]

Awesome video as always Pete! I have been wanting to go there for awhile now. My daughter lives in Indiana and neither of us have been there yet. I heard it was only 800 acres as well didn't know it was 1400 that's huge. That's bigger than any riding park I've been to even at 800 acres. I've always heard that going there was a lot of fees? As long as you have an ORV sticker do you have to get any special stickers for the badlands other than paying a fee for the park? can you elaborate more on the costs?

[@PeteHager]

This place is definitely worth the trip! I cant remember the exact cost. They have the rates on their site. It's privately owned so you just pay the fee and they give you a colored wristband for the length of your stay. The only other thing you need is a flag and they have those on site too 👍

[@viprgaming641]

@@PeteHager Oh that doesn't sound bad at all then. Like I said my daughter lives in Indiana. I am going to have to plan a trip and pick her up and check the place out!

[@chadmarsh7272]

Pete how do you like the itp gncc setup? I just put those on my raptor 700 but didnt get to rip on them yet i kinda like the 21 inch fronts though

[@chadmarsh7272]

Also i have my fronts tread going the opisite of yours and i got alot better steering

[@PeteHager]

They slide predictably and I haven't had any sketchy moments on them. For how well they slide they seem to hook up in a straight line super well. They really put the power down so overall I'm impressed with them! I think I was told having the front's "reversed" would make for better braking characteristics. I'll have to spin them around next time I mount them up! 👍

[@KoolMada]

I have been riding the Badlands for 20+ years. You need to come ride with me and I'll show you how to rip that place. Oh, and stay out of the farm fields - that's off limits.

[@PeteHager]

That place is really cool! When we were there last year they said some of the fields had just been opened for riding. I actually just spoke with the park today and that same field area will be accessible this season and should be open for riding mid April. They said they plan to have a drag strip 😬👍

[@jeffreyalansantos2335]

I subscribed it because I am interested about riding an ATV. It is my passion of off-road💖⛰

[@Fox250R]

If you ever come to Oregon look me up :)

[@user-co6rr1jk6s]

Hi Pete! I have a question, which atv is better the raptor 700 or YFZ 450?

[@PeteHager]

That depends on your needs and riding style. If your a more causal paced rider that hits dunes or smooth trails then the Raptor may be more practical since it has tons of torque and it's very comfortable to sit on on all day. If you're hoping to jump and ride more aggressively then the YFZ tends to be the better option in that department. Both quads are great in their own way. Essentially you have a "Muscle Car" and a "Race Car" to choose between 👍

[@obayek3005]

I order rossier 4’s a month ago and i havent heard anything and it doesnt say they have shipped. Whats going on Pete?

[@obayek3005]

Im asking bc i ordered it from your website buddy!

[@PeteHager]

@@obayek3005 have you reached out to Connor? He emails all our customers when they order. Unfortunately Rossier has been 4+ weeks out for the past year. We can refund your money ASAP if you would like. Please contact Connor via [e-mail] 👍 thank you for your patience 🙌😊

[@ridaflo8243]

Hey Pete I’m 14 years old and I’m a pretty big boy 😂 but u have got me into sport quads I have been riding utility quads all my life but I ride like I’m racing for money with that thing jumping across roads 12 a’clock all the way down the road but what’s your opinion on a ltz 400 that is what I want or a 400ex but I would rather have reverse tho

[@BeastlyWarrior228]

Z400. Liquid cooled motors just run so much better. Although the 400ex and warrior are much simpler to work on.

[@PeteHager]

Like Kyle said, the Z400 is technically a better platform with the liquid cooling and reverse. I know some later model years of the 400ex have reverse but I'm not sure when that started. I will say that the 400ex is a super bulletproof machine that has an amazing reputation. Another thing to consider is aftermarket parts availability. Sticking with a more mainstream brand like Yamaha/Honda will give you more options. Not saying you'll have a hard time with the Z, just another part of the decision to make. Maybe see if you can ride both of them and see which one you prefer, good luck! 👍

[@ridaflo8243]

@@PeteHager ok thanks for taking time to respond to me I hope I see u on the trail one day

[@APartidaC10]

A sub meetup would be badass, badlands is about 1hr30 drive for me

[@Mr_Waldo]

Is it fairly easy to navigate around the park?

[@PeteHager]

For the most part. There was a lot of trails I didn't see. They seem to do better with signage than most places. It's not overly huge so as long as you have decent orientation you can find your way back to open areas and back to the entrance 👍

[@kingkracker1998]

lol I fuck my quad up every time I go out there! I started riding a little more carefully! shit gets expensive lol

[@juanparra4500]

Can you put link to the nerfbars that the raptor has?

[@PeteHager]

The nerf bars were purchased through ATVgalaxy.com but I think they only operate on ebay now. They were a special order item so I'm not sure if they're still available since I bought them 3 years ago. At the time they were the only supplier that had new pro armor products. Hope this helps 👍

[@ericfix0521]

I am building a 90 and an 01 warrior how do i find info on warrior meet ups?

[@PeteHager]

I know they have some groups on facebook they communicate though. I would reach out in some of those groups and I'm sure they can get you linked up!👍