any major rules / laws in nc for 2 stroke quads ?

[sweetk30]

i have a 2 stroke quad and moving to nc soon.

anything i need to know to be able to ride in nc / and nc lands like ure.

 

[drkelly]

Uwharrie use to require a spark arrestor, and probably still do. I'd guess Brown Mountain requires one too. The thing is though, the Forest Service personnel don't know much about bikes, or at least didn't back then.

I've got a funny story about that. I actually bought an add-on spark arrestor for my 86 CR250 when I was 16. My buddy and I were down at URE riding, and I noticed my bike was louder than usual. I turned around to see the muffler packing hanging out of the tail pipe flowing in the wind, lol. The spark arrestor had fallen off and the inner core of my silencer had gone with it. We turned around, and found my parts scattered on the trail, but the screws were missing. We were headed back to the campsite, and came upon a FS ranger at a trail intersection. Figuring I was going to get busted, I took off in a different direction down a horse or walking trail. I quickly realized this was a bad idea. We turned around and rode back to where the FS ranger was. We talked to him briefly and then went on our way. My bike was loud as shit with no silencer, but he never said a thing, lol.

 

[burrellsjeep]

Here is the OHV Map with Rules for the Area

http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/brown_mountain_orv.pdf

Brown Mountain a huge attraction to ATVs and Bikes, there are Ton of them there, Al through I haven't ridin on a Bike there I have heard the trails are really good.

Tread Lightly
Off-highway-vehicle trails are
designed to minimize impact on the
environment. National forest laws are
enacted and enforced to protect the forest
from damage to the land, water and
wildlife.
Please follow these rules:

● Stay on designated routes marked
with symbols that show the type
of vehicle you have. Shortcuts are
not allowed.

● Stay off trails that are closed for
restoration. Avoid wet trails and
wheel spins.

● Spark arresters, mufflers and
brakes are required for motorized
vehicles. Be sure your spark
arrester works properly. Remember:
you are responsible for any
fire you start.

● Keep noise levels low. Many
people go to the forest to get away
from noise.

● Don’t harass wildlife.

● Carry a litter bag and pack out all
trash. Learn and use no-trace
camping techniques.

● Remember to use the restrooms at
the trailhead before hitting the
trails. In the backcountry, bury
human waste and toilet paper
about six inches deep and 200 feet
from water.

● Ride straight: no alcohol or
drugs are allowed on the trails.