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Planing a Solo motorcycle trip

bajacalifornication - 4-20-2018 at 08:21 AM

Hello to all.
I’m planning a solo motorcycle trip. To Guadalajara Jal.
Riding through Baja. And taking the Ferry in La Paz.
To Mazatlan. Only 1 concern gasoline availability from
el Rosario to Guerrero Negro. And from Loreto to La Paz.
I have researched this subject but no info. That I can use.
Thank you every one in advance for your help. No date yet.

woody with a view - 4-20-2018 at 08:35 AM

Gas from barrels in Catavina, turn to BdeLA and Pta Prieta. Pemex in Jesus Maria.

MulegeAL - 4-20-2018 at 08:46 AM

Like Woody said, gas from locals in Catavina. Also gas at Bay of LA junction. Is about 205 miles El Rosario to Jesus Maria. A new gas station will be on line in Catavina soon (Mexico time!)

Plenty of gas stations Constitution and south, no worries.

David K - 4-20-2018 at 09:50 AM

There is a Pemex at Las Polcitas at Km.112, between Constitucion [Km. 210] and the La Paz area's first [Pemex Km. 17].

bajacalifornication - 4-20-2018 at 10:18 AM

Thank you all. And apologies first or second time I post and I get the wrong Board

KurtG - 4-20-2018 at 10:49 AM

Quote: Originally posted by bajacalifornication  
Hello to all.
I’m planning a solo motorcycle trip. To Guadalajara Jal.
Riding through Baja. And taking the Ferry in La Paz.
To Mazatlan. Only 1 concern gasoline availability from
el Rosario to Guerrero Negro. And from Loreto to La Paz.
I have researched this subject but no info. That I can use.
Thank you every one in advance for your help. No date yet.

What are you riding?

fishbuck - 4-20-2018 at 12:18 PM

Make sure your medical insurance is good. Also, figure out beforehand how you will be flown out to a decent hospital.
But have fun until then.

bajacalifornication - 4-20-2018 at 12:46 PM

Ok so it’s not really a motorcycle it’s a maxi scooter a 650 Suzuki burgman. But it goes 100 mph or more. Without a problem. I wouldn’t ride it that fast but I know it has lots of power if I need it. And as for the insurance I’m on Medicare so ” Dios dira” It’s like a bucket list wish. Kind of deal. Also I ride to Rosarito about ones a month or Tj and I don’t consider myself an expert but I figured if I can do it here by the border I should be able to do it down by Gdl. Totally aware of the difference in
Traffic bulk but like I said my spirit it’s crying for leaving.

KurtG - 4-20-2018 at 02:11 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajacalifornication  
Ok so it’s not really a motorcycle it’s a maxi scooter a 650 Suzuki burgman. But it goes 100 mph or more. Without a problem. I wouldn’t ride it that fast but I know it has lots of power if I need it. And as for the insurance I’m on Medicare so ” Dios dira” It’s like a bucket list wish. Kind of deal. Also I ride to Rosarito about ones a month or Tj and I don’t consider myself an expert but I figured if I can do it here by the border I should be able to do it down by Gdl. Totally aware of the difference in
Traffic bulk but like I said my spirit it’s crying for leaving.

That Burgman is a great machine. Just watch out for the potholes!

bajagrouper - 4-20-2018 at 03:04 PM

Might be nice to know how many miles per gallon you get and your range.......

StuckSucks - 4-20-2018 at 03:40 PM

Not sure I would be comfortable riding this on Highway 1:

MulegeAL - 4-20-2018 at 03:41 PM

650 Burgs are good for 150 miles or more, should be no problema.

Like Kurt said above, pay attention for potholes, especially in north baja.
You are at a slight disadvantage with smaller wheels/tires, but way ahead of some travellers I've seen down there on Vespas and the like!

[Edited on 4-20-2018 by MulegeAL]

bajacalifornication - 4-20-2018 at 06:55 PM

My burgman is a 2007 it says I get 40 miles per gallon. And the tank holds 4 gallons.

advrider - 4-20-2018 at 08:30 PM

I would ride the crap out of that any where in Baja! 40 MPG is good but you want to know the total on a tank!

fishbuck - 4-20-2018 at 09:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajacalifornication  
My burgman is a 2007 it says I get 40 miles per gallon. And the tank holds 4 gallons.

Please see the Bajabound story before you consider riding that thing in Baja.
I suppose it would be good around town.
Your are better off with a street legal dirt bike.
You know, a real motorcycle. 21 inch front wheel, 18-19 inch rear. It's a proven formula.
Those tiny wheels are stupid for Baja.
Make sure you have a good helmet. Write your emergency info in permanent black marker everywhere so they will know who to call.
But have fun until then.

[Edited on 4-21-2018 by fishbuck]

mtgoat666 - 4-21-2018 at 05:51 AM

Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  
Quote: Originally posted by bajacalifornication  
My burgman is a 2007 it says I get 40 miles per gallon. And the tank holds 4 gallons.

Please see the Bajabound story before you consider riding that thing in Baja.
I suppose it would be good around town.
Your are better off with a street legal dirt bike.
You know, a real motorcycle. 21 inch front wheel, 18-19 inch rear. It's a proven formula.
Those tiny wheels are stupid for Baja.
Make sure you have a good helmet. Write your emergency info in permanent black marker everywhere so they will know who to call.
But have fun until then.

[Edited on 4-21-2018 by fishbuck]


He is not going offroad. The scooter will do fine.

bajalinda - 4-21-2018 at 06:28 AM

Between Loreto and La Paz, there are Pemex stations in Ciudad Insurgentes, Ciudad Constitucion, and Las Pocitas.

Paco Facullo - 4-21-2018 at 07:16 AM

The scooter might not be the optimum mode of travel but it most certainly can be done. And I might say have a LOT of FUN in the process...

Heck, Hienz Stucker now rides a Brompton fold up bike with 20" wheels and he left home 50+ years ago.

Labeled " The Man Who Wanted to See It All" he has been in almost every country in the world...

https://us.brompton.com/News/Posts/2015/Journey-Heinz-Stucke


Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinz_St%C3%BCcke

bajatrailrider - 4-21-2018 at 07:35 AM

The small wheels danger when you hit pot hole. Your choice to ride real slow to not hit one. would not be fun for me.

KurtG - 4-21-2018 at 07:40 AM

Quote: Originally posted by bajacalifornication  
My burgman is a 2007 it says I get 40 miles per gallon. And the tank holds 4 gallons.

You are getting comments from those who have probably never been on one of the new breed of "mega-scooters." They are very capable machines and will handle paved Mexican roads as well as any other and like any other require watching for rough or potholed pavement. I like them a lot and as I get further into my 70's they may keep me on 2 wheels, very easy and pleasant to ride. I've ridden both the 400 and 650 Burgman as well as comparable Honda and Yamaha machines and know riders who regularly tour on them. Sort of mini Gold Wings. As to range, my GSX1100g has about the same range and I never have had a problem. I fill up in El Rosario and then top off from the vendors either in Catavina or at the Bahia de Los Angeles turnoff.

Have fun!

bajatrailrider - 4-21-2018 at 07:48 AM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  
Quote: Originally posted by bajacalifornication  
My burgman is a 2007 it says I get 40 miles per gallon. And the tank holds 4 gallons.

Please see the Bajabound story before you consider riding that thing in Baja.
I suppose it would be good around town.
Your are better off with a street legal dirt bike.
You know, a real motorcycle. 21 inch front wheel, 18-19 inch rear. It's a proven formula.
Those tiny wheels are stupid for Baja.
Make sure you have a good helmet. Write your emergency info in permanent black marker everywhere so they will know who to call.
But have fun until then.

[Edited on 4-21-2018 by fishbuck]

: Brainless Mt666 troll you don't live in Mexico have zero knowledge . Just sit in you rocking chair best to shut up with bad advice. Make America Decent Throw Out Mt666 troll. :light: