GX460 & GXOR B.S. thread

[Rednexus]

Lots of that in Wyoming and northern Cali.

Our trip through WY took us from Cheyenne up through Rawlings, then to Lander and Yellowstone NP. On the way back we took I-90 through Sheridan and onto the Black Hills.

I loved the parts of WY we visited (although Yellowstone was of course Yellowstone). The people were generally friendly, courteous, and genuine. Very similar to the hard-working, blue collar, ranching/farming/mining/logging/hillbilly culture we have here in the Ozarks. Some jerks for sure, but if anything there were less of them than here. But, my perception is from just a few days in the state .

 

[Hiluxforever]

i would get your back farther checked out and even chiropractic and xray if you can. we were involved in something like this and were able to go after the other party and they paid for a years worth of therapy

My back is the one area thats fine. The airbag prevented any issues there. Didn't even have a bruise from the lap belt.

Buy my face and forehead are still sore. They weren't bruised but they feel like it.

If I am going to have issues, it will be with my knees or hips.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Also still waiting to hear if my head and block are warped. Truck will not be done until next week.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

The worst state I've been to recently for downright reckless (almost sociopathic) and redneck A-holes drivers (using my own user name as a slur....) was Montana. Passing on blind curves/double yellow lines, driving crazy speeds, tailgating. That included lifted bro-dozers, minivans, and almost anything else with wheels. But, that was just in the mountains. In central/eastern Montana, folks were super nice and courteous.

Funny thing is that there are plenty of farmers/contractors with bro-dozers around here - often with steel bumpers - that actually use them for hauling/pulling. They normally drive a reasonable speed and are courteous. It's the other guys who just drive them for show who are the problems.

Never drive in WA, you'll lose yer s*** then. The problem is most (not all) bad drivers in westem MT, ID, and northern WY
are transplants from the coast. That's all I'll say.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Never drive in WA, you'll lose yer s*** then. The problem is most (not all) bad drivers in westem MT, ID, and northern WY
are transplants from the coast. That's all I'll say.

Wyoming drivers from wyoming are awful.

Just like most of the bad drivers in Weld County are either from Weld County or Wyoming .

 

[Rednexus]

Never drive in WA, you'll lose yer s*** then. The problem is most (not all) bad drivers in westem MT, ID, and northern WY
are transplants from the coast. That's all I'll say.

Yup, pretty clearly why the mountains in MT had plenty of jerks, while the less-desirable wheat and ranch country of central MT had nice country folks on the road (who even waved!).

We certainly have some transplants here in the Ozarks, but not that many. It's just backwoods enough and gets just enough negative press that people overlook it. Hoping it stays that way.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Yup, pretty clearly why the mountains in MT had plenty of jerks, while the less-desirable wheat and ranch country of central MT had nice country folks on the road (who even waved!).

We certainly have some transplants here in the Ozarks, but not that many. It's just backwoods enough and gets just enough negative press that people overlook it. Hoping it stays that way.

Red feather Lakes and the areas around Cache La Poudre Canyon are great for avoiding the Rocky Mountain National Park Crowds.

State Forest State Park is where they original dropped the first moose into the state. We saw 3 when we were camping just east of there.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

Wyoming drivers from wyoming are awful.

Just like most of the bad drivers in Weld County are either from Weld County or Wyoming .

I didnt get that impression with all my driving in the state outside of Cheyenne and Cody. But I don't live near there so my experience is limited. WA drivers can be absolutely atrocious with how fast and aggressive they seem to be. Feels like I'm back in Texas again.

 

[Hiluxforever]

I didnt get that impression with all my driving in the state outside of Cheyenne and Cody. But I don't live near there so my experience is limited. WA drivers can be absolutely atrocious with how fast and aggressive they seem to be. Feels like I'm back in Texas again.

I work in Cheyenne

 

[Rednexus]

Red feather Lakes and the areas around Cache La Poudre Canyon are great for avoiding the Rocky Mountain National Park Crowds.

State Forest State Park is where they original dropped the first moose into the state. We saw 3 when we were camping just east of there.

I end up in CO about every 2-3 years. We usually hit up SW Colorado when we go out. Heading in and out around Walsenburg, then working our way over the San Juans (my 2nd favorite mountain range in the US, with the Wind Rivers in WY being No. 1). We stayed in Estes Park just before COVID, in late October, and actually really enjoyed it (crowds were not too bad).

This year we have a wheeling trip planned where we'll go in at Cannon City and work our way over to Glenwood Springs via some high passes in the Sawatch Range and Elk Mountains. To see something a bit different than our normal haunts.

 

[Hiluxforever]

I end up in CO about every 2-3 years. We usually hit up SW Colorado when we go out. Heading in and out around Walsenburg, then working our way over the San Juans (my 2nd favorite mountain range in the US, with the Wind Rivers in WY being No. 1). We stayed in Estes Park just before COVID, in late October, and actually really enjoyed it (crowds were not too bad).

This year we have a wheeling trip planned where we'll go in at Cannon City and work our way over to Glenwood Springs via some high passes in the Sawatch Range and Elk Mountain. To see something a bit different than our normal haunts.

Off season is a good time, especially once all the aspens are bare. There is also a really nice Level 2 trail that runs south west out of Estes and connects with a few other trails. Pierson Park Road.

I took a family member with a 100 series on it in September. It was nice.

 

[Cold Iron]

The worst state I've been to recently for downright reckless (almost sociopathic) and redneck A-holes drivers (using my own user name as a slur....) was Montana. Passing on blind curves/double yellow lines, driving crazy speeds, tailgating. That included lifted bro-dozers, minivans, and almost anything else with wheels. But, that was just in the mountains. In central/eastern Montana, folks were super nice and courteous.

Funny thing is that there are plenty of farmers/contractors with bro-dozers around here - often with steel bumpers - that actually use them for hauling/pulling. They normally drive a reasonable speed and are courteous. It's the other guys who just drive them for show who are the problems.

Never heard bro-dozers before but I like it! I've always called them City Boys because that is what they usually are. Recall the first one I seen going from the Tidewater Area of Va. to Maine some 35+ years ago. Somewhere around New Jersey a lifted truck with chrome all over it, huge chrome wheels and skinny rubber. With colored pimp lights under it lit up like a Christmas tree. WTH?!

It reminded me of the first time I went to a Country bar and had to turn off a 4 lane highway to get to it. It just ain't right on so many levels...

I think many people forget that Montana is called Big Sky Country, they think the Mountains. Blame A River Runs Through It and more recently Yellowstone. 2/3 of the State is high plains. Mainly farmers and ranchers in the mid and Eastern Regions. The NE corner where ND, Montana and Saskatchewan come together is some of the best bird hunting in the Country, if not the World. It isn't Argentina good or SA but for Sharptails and Huns it is. Season starts in Sept. and then pheasants in October. Before vehicles people would come by train from all over bringing their horses and dogs. Lot of public land but landowners are usually pretty good about giving permission to hunt with your dogs. Unless you knock on the door and look or act like a City Boy. Would imagine if you pulled up in a bro-dozer it would also be a hard no LOL.

Never drive in WA, you'll lose yer s*** then. The problem is most (not all) bad drivers in westem MT, ID, and northern WY
are transplants from the coast. That's all I'll say.

Funny reading through this I had the same thought about transplants and was wondering how to word it if I replied. But it is the elephant in the room and by now think everyone knows where from. For years they would sell their home for big money and then move to places like Asheville, NC where they can afford to buy a place in Biltmore Estates, etc. 26 years ago had a new neighbor move in next door here in Mn. he was from Co. and his wife from Wy. Said they drove him out of Co. after they invaded it. PhD\M.D. scientist and had the largest Royal Bull Elk I've ever seen hanging on his living room wall. We get along just fine.

 

[Rednexus]

Funny reading through this I had the same thought about transplants and was wondering how to word it if I replied. But it is the elephant in the room and by now think everyone knows where from. For years they would sell their home for big money and then move to places like Asheville, NC where they can afford to buy a place in Biltmore Estates, etc. 26 years ago had a new neighbor move in next door here in Mn. he was from Co. and his wife from Wy. Said they drove him out of Co. after they invaded it. PhD\M.D. scientist and had the largest Royal Bull Elk I've ever seen hanging on his living room wall. We get along just fine.

Not all transplants are bad . My folks actually transplanted into the Ozarks to live off the land, but that was over 45 years ago, so at this point, we're locals . Suppose it's the difference between transplanting somewhere for the culture and integrating into it vs. gentrifying the culture and displacing the people who were there before you.

Most every mountain town in CO seems to be completely gentrified now - $1M for a small home, $8 for a cup of coffee, $17 for breakfast. I feel bad for the "normal" people who most have lived there 20+ years ago. On our last trip, it was refreshing to drive out of the gentrified mountains and into the farm country of the San Luis Valley - a placed that seemed very "normal" to us Missouri boys, as opposed somewhere that had been warped by money and status.

 

[Green4Gulf]

Some knowledge for ya’ll!

 

[Hiluxforever]

Oops

 

[Hiluxforever]

Not all transplants are bad . My folks actually transplanted into the Ozarks to live off the land, but that was over 45 years ago, so at this point, we're locals . Suppose it's the difference between transplanting somewhere for the culture and integrating into it vs. gentrifying the culture and displacing the people who were there before you.

Most every mountain town in CO seems to be completely gentrified now - $1M for a small home, $8 for a cup of coffee, $17 for breakfast. I feel bad for the "normal" people who most have lived there 20+ years ago. On our last trip, it was refreshing to drive out of the gentrified mountains and into the farm country of the San Luis Valley - a placed that seemed very "normal" to us Missouri boys, as opposed somewhere that had been warped by money and status.

I can think of at least a half dozen little mountain villages that are more blue collar hidden away between Ned and the Wyoming border.

The thing with many of those is you have to go out of your way to find them.

 

[aztoytec]

Wow….

 

[MeefZah]

Some knowledge for ya’ll!

Gah twenty five minutes? You watched it. Summarize please.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Gah twenty five minutes? You watched it. Summarize please.

Watch out for counterfeit sensors and the crank position sensor doesn't need to be changed when the code throws for it and the battery is bad.

 

[MeefZah]

Brilliant!