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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: Can I flat tow?
« Last post by ebewley on May 17, 2025, 07:20:36 AM »Once again, excellent help guys... thank you!
-Eric
-Eric
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ZUKIWORLD 'ZUKFARI / Re: 2025 Adventures - a discussion...
« Last post by ebewley on May 17, 2025, 07:15:15 AM »Sounds great!
- Eric
- Eric
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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: Can I flat tow?
« Last post by fordem on May 16, 2025, 02:54:38 PM »I'm looking to buy a '97 Sidekick Sport JX 4WD with 5 speed manual. It's 1,800 miles from me so I'd fly there and drive it home. Is it FLAT towable behind my RV?
I'd answer that with a MAYBE.
The transfer case has a neutral position, BUT, the deciding factor is going to be the front freewheel hubs, if it has auto freewheel hubs, then no, if it has manual front freewheel hubs, or you swap the auto for manual, then yes.
As mentioned above, transfer case in neutral, transmission in second gear, stop every 200 miles and run the engine for a few minutes, with the transmission in second gear and the transfer case in neutral to circulate the oil in the transfer case.
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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: Can I flat tow?
« Last post by RJkick on May 16, 2025, 12:38:30 PM »You sure can. I have been flat towing my 92 Kick for decades. I welded a baseplate on the front and use a Harbor Freight Towbar among others, HF LED tow lights, NSA Ready Stop and Brake. For years the Kick was so light I just had the Ready Stop. I barely notice it is behind me. Ignition in acc so the wheel turns and Transfer case in Neutral and 2nd gear for flat towing. Have a fun trip.
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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Can I flat tow?
« Last post by bob5560g on May 16, 2025, 08:36:01 AM »I'm looking to buy a '97 Sidekick Sport JX 4WD with 5 speed manual. It's 1,800 miles from me so I'd fly there and drive it home. Is it FLAT towable behind my RV?
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ZUKIWORLD 'ZUKFARI / Re: 2025 Adventures - a discussion...
« Last post by the blackdog on May 13, 2025, 07:27:27 AM »Thanks Eric.
I'm sketching out plans now.
Ted, (The Black Dog)
I'm sketching out plans now.
Ted, (The Black Dog)
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ZUKIWORLD 'ZUKFARI / Re: Cline Butte - Memorial Day Weekend, 2025
« Last post by ebewley on May 12, 2025, 04:09:21 PM »attachments:
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ZUKIWORLD 'ZUKFARI / Cline Butte - Memorial Day Weekend, 2025
« Last post by ebewley on May 12, 2025, 04:07:56 PM »Hello - We're planning on a Suzuki gathering over the Memorial Day Weekend at Cline Butte OHV area. Well be there Friday afternoon. Look for the camper/pickup with my Green Sidekick. I'd the staging area is too crowded, we'll move down by the pit. Camping Friday and probably Saturday depending on conditions and group thoughts. Going to be fun! Here's more information:
From the BLM flyer:
Welcome to CLINE BUTTES OHV TRAIL SYSTEM!
Load your trailer with the jeep, quad and motorcycle because this trail system has it all!. Practice your
skills on some of the easy OHV trails in the valley bottom or head out on the ridges to test your skills
on Trail #34, a spectacular rock crawl area featured in Peterson’s Off-road and 4-wheeler 2012 Ultimate
Adventure. The trails at North Barr meander through ancient juniper and twisted lava rock with gorgeous
views of the Cascade Mountains. Often dusty in the summer months, this trail system offers phenomenal
riding options when other areas are rained out or snowed in!
Know before you go
Open YEAR ROUND, but the best riding is October—May. Stay on
designated trail. All OHVs are limited to 96 decibels.
be prepared for any weather, bring safety gear, and ride within your skill level.
Be aware of your surroundings and know how to read a map and use a compass.
no fEES. Overnight camping is allowed. No water on site.
TAKE CARE to avoid crossing on to private land.
directions
The North Barr Trailhead is one of two trailheads in the Cline Buttes Central
Motorized Trail Use Area. To get there, from Redmond head west about 7 miles
on Highway 126 toward Sisters. Turn south on Barr Road and the trailhead will
be on your right in about one quarter mile.
From the BLM flyer:
Welcome to CLINE BUTTES OHV TRAIL SYSTEM!
Load your trailer with the jeep, quad and motorcycle because this trail system has it all!. Practice your
skills on some of the easy OHV trails in the valley bottom or head out on the ridges to test your skills
on Trail #34, a spectacular rock crawl area featured in Peterson’s Off-road and 4-wheeler 2012 Ultimate
Adventure. The trails at North Barr meander through ancient juniper and twisted lava rock with gorgeous
views of the Cascade Mountains. Often dusty in the summer months, this trail system offers phenomenal
riding options when other areas are rained out or snowed in!
Know before you go
Open YEAR ROUND, but the best riding is October—May. Stay on
designated trail. All OHVs are limited to 96 decibels.
be prepared for any weather, bring safety gear, and ride within your skill level.
Be aware of your surroundings and know how to read a map and use a compass.
no fEES. Overnight camping is allowed. No water on site.
TAKE CARE to avoid crossing on to private land.
directions
The North Barr Trailhead is one of two trailheads in the Cline Buttes Central
Motorized Trail Use Area. To get there, from Redmond head west about 7 miles
on Highway 126 toward Sisters. Turn south on Barr Road and the trailhead will
be on your right in about one quarter mile.
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ZUKIWORLD 'ZUKFARI / Re: 2025 Adventures - a discussion...
« Last post by ebewley on May 12, 2025, 03:54:34 PM »Hello the Blackdog, Yup, Brown's camp is cool... being from Longview, I'm surprised you haven't been there yet and I'd encourage you to go for it! For us, over the Memorial Day weekend, we're going to explore and play at the Cline Butte, OHV area between Sister and Redmond.. It's a bit further a drive for you but would be fun should you decide to join us. -Eric
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ZUKIWORLD 'ZUKFARI / Re: 2025 Adventures - a discussion...
« Last post by the blackdog on May 03, 2025, 12:50:32 PM »I live in Longview WA and have never been to Brown's Camp, sounds like something my Zuke on 31s might chew into.
If plans develop let me know.
If plans develop let me know.