UTV Ride into Historic Bayhorse Mining Town - Renting a Side by Side in Challis Idaho

We have ridden ATV's often but this was our first experience with a UTV or side by side. We rented one from Village Inn in Challis, Idaho and took a day trip into the historic mining town of Bayhorse.
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[@robinwoods756]

This is beautiful country. I'm with you guys my days have past for ATV riding. My body is not what it use to be. Lol..... Glad there was a hot spring to help you out. Glad you all had a great time.

[@lovinlifesjourney4291]

I think that UTV we rented was a low end model. I have a feeling more expensive ones aren't such a rough ride. Thanks for watching!

[@plb107]

I enjoyed the video very much. I used to ride atvs around that area. Honda Pioneer 500's in stock form are punishing on rocky, bumpy trails. Their stock suspensions only have about 5"of travel. They are probably good for rentals because they are cheap and very reliable. I wish the pleasant young woman narrating the video and her significant other could travel the route again in my machine. Added to my Pioneer 500 are 26' Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 radial tires, Walker Evans shocks and 1.5" wheel spacers to vastly improve the ride and stability. I also have arthritis in my neck and back and making these improvements made for a somewhat painless ride. I also installed a 4500 lbs. KFI Winch, a Honda soft top and half windshield, a glove box in the dash, power steering, a Trigger Shield to muffle the sound and a luggage box on the rack for convenience and comfort. It's small size and low gearing allow it to go on any Trail or go up about any hill, and the hill holding braking provides a safe return down the hill. The machine fits in the back of my pickup and allows me to tow my travel trailer at the same time. It will never be a race car, even with improvements. Think of it as a mini jeep. It is reliable, doesn't have a belt to break, and is cheap to purchase and fuel lasts a long time. Including the initial purchase price, I have a little under 12K in mine. It's about 5K less than a Can Am Trail 800 or a Polaris 570 RZR. Not saying I wouldn't want a Can Am Maverick Trail or a Yamaha Wolverine.

[@lovinlifesjourney4291]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I agree that the ride would be much more enjoyable in a machine with the improvements you have on yours. We do plan to do the ride again but on our Honda ATVs. We have always enjoyed riding those. We have thought about getting a nice side by side but just can't get ourselves to spend the money. Thanks so much for watching and sharing about your machine.

[@beverlyh8561]

It looks so pretty there. Hope to go there next year. Nice to know of places with atv trails for the adult kids.

[@lovinlifesjourney4291]

There were hundreds of trails and lots to see there!

[@emilystevens7837]

Did you go on up to the lakes? This is our families favorite area for camping and fishing. Love Idaho.

[@lovinlifesjourney4291]

No we didn't but we are hoping to go back this summer and explore more of the area. I love Idaho too!

[@bytof5]

Unfortunately rentals can beat you up depending on where you rent from. We love to go riding and our old 2014 wild cat was kind to us, however our new Can Am has spoiled us. Wish you had a better ride

[@lovinlifesjourney4291]

Yeah, I think the machines we rented were lower end models and had been well used. I enjoyed the ride anyway but if we bought our own we would definitely get something with better suspension. Thanks so much for watching!