What is a
Trail Buggy???
www.Idahotrailbuggy.com is simply here to promote this great new sport...come along for the ride


Only out for a few years now, Trail Buggys (purposely spelling Buggys with an - s instead of ies)or Mini-buggys are like a mini -dune buggy but have a suspension that swings in behind the drivers seat with an opposing shock much like a motorcycle for a really smooth ride.

Single or Two seater options are available.
The Hammerhead 250 Hi-Lo is perfect for carrying you and your spouse comfortably

Most having 150 or 250cc Honda style engines and a
Forward or Reverse Centrifugal clutch.

The nice thing about the 150's and 250's is they will fit easily even in a Short box pickup
It's nice to ride up in the comfort of your pickup - unload the buggy when you see some good logging roads and run around for a few hours - then back into the comfort of your pickup for the drive home...very wife friendly....
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There are larger 650 -1100+ models but the larger models are built more as a Dune Buggy which has a tendency to make them less able to climb over ledges due to the stiff frame

But the big motors can fly


The majority are built in China with prices ranging
from $2,900 to $4,900 ($3,850 will get you a great machine) to....the Ridge Runner with a 800 Polaris actually built here in Nampa.. for $20,000

There are a lot of different units as well as small children's models but this site is focused on the trail riding models

Registered as UTV's they can be ridden on public dirt roads (not ATV trails) so long as you have a valid drivers Lic, insurance, registration and the vehicle has horn, head lights and tail lights. Insurance on mine ran $36 a year, registration was under $20

I have to confess - at 40+ years old, I became immediately addicted to these little roust abouts. They can cruise down dirt roads at 50mph or climb up into the woods or tear around in a motorcycle park. Absolute blast to drive and big enough to safely take your kids or wife.

Safety is one of their biggest plus's
over 180 children were killed on ATV's last year - no deaths reported in Trail buggys
Trail buggys have roll bars - 4 pt seat belts - and have a much lower center of gravity.

We have a group ride into some fun area every other month, watch the Bulletin Board

If you want to take a ride in one, email me, I'm in the Emmett area.

We usually can find someone to help you out.

A Fantastic Source of information can be found on

www.buggynews.com

www.TJPowersports.com

www.TeamJoynerUSA.com

Check You Tube for great shots of Buggys in action.
YouTube BUG RIDER 150 is a great one in desert to snow and ice

Some Idaho dealers

Boise Hammerhead Dealer
Power House Sports on Orchard
208-345-3950


Fruitland Power Sports
208-452-5850

and

welcoming Emmett Valley Rentals Sports
call Tom at 208-365-4000

Great North Idaho Joyner and Kinroad dealer
www.edgepwr.com
Edgepwrsports@aol.com

Got to get going, time for some Trail Bugg'n fun...

...what a blast!