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David K
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Los Barriles north along the coast photos:
Seeing the turtle nest was really cool... a couple of pics of the road smooth along the coast and rough going over the mountain at the north end. One
shot is of the paved runway at Hotel Punta Pescadero. There is a paved road that parallels the dirt one part of the way. It says further inland and is
longer.
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Looks like another great side trip. Was that second to last pic the worst spot on the trip?
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Quote: Originally posted by JDCanuck  | Looks like another great side trip. Was that second to last pic the worst spot on the trip?
[Edited on 8-9-2021 by JDCanuck] |
This one shows the hard part through the canyon once you leave the coast. Up to Primeras Piedras it's easy going. The sand beach shots in DK's
photos are below the access road. There isn't much sand you actually have to ride through (maybe none).
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| Quote: Originally posted by lencho |
Funny thing about that-- on one trip northbound on that road, carefully picking my way along in my tricked-out K5 Blazer, a Volkswagon Delivery Van
(Bimbo bread, as I recall) came roaring up behind me and impatiently tailed me till I could pull over, then took off up that canyon in a cloud of dust
on his way back to La Paz, as if it were a Sunday cruise.
I never caught up with him again.  |
That's crazy. Based on how torn up it was the last time we did it in Jan 2020, I couldn't imagine taking a Bimbo truck through there.
My kid was driving and he managed to drag the side wall across a sharp rock and blew out the tire.
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| Quote: Originally posted by JDCanuck | Looks like another great side trip. Was that second to last pic the worst spot on the trip?
[Edited on 8-9-2021 by JDCanuck] |
We were passengers in BajaTripper's 4 Runner that day. I took a couple photos from the back seat to show the rough area of the drive.
As JZ said, no sand driving... It is a graded roadbed. Smooth along the coast but rough going over the ridge to the San Juan de los Planes paved road
back to La Paz.
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Nice pics .... but we were talking about motorcycle touring. The roads shown may or may not be the type the OP was interested in, even though they
illustrate suggestions.
OP was thinking his Kawi 400 something might be best for his interests and abilities. Or an Italica rendering of a moto.
Some other technical considerations would include tire choices, sprocket sizes, chain type, fork seals, shock service, and riding equipment suitable
for climate.
Then, knowing where a good moto mechanic might be found and any local sources for the above considerations.
Best idea would be to have a bike prepped in home area and a chance to ride it for a few days before taking it to Baja. I've seen too many riders
standing beside their ride the first day saying, "Gee, I just spent a grand getting that bike ready for this ride...."
Know how to fix a flat and always carry that kit (including hand air pump that works) and necessary tools with you.
Don't believe everything you think....
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Here is another view of the trail going North from Los Barriles. Towards the end it runs on a ridge above the coast. Very well graded, hard packed.
No rocks or sand.
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Here's a whole other section of Baja for you to explore on the Pacific coast of Baja. You can make it one big loop. Paved roads going in and out of
Bahia Asuncion and Punta Abreojos. Nomads like Shari have Inns there. World famous for whale tours in the lagoon.
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The road from Bahia Asuncion to Abreojos is not suitable for big bikes....folks do it and they generally don't like it...
Pavement from Vizcaino to Asuncion or Bahia Tortuga is good.
Don't believe everything you think....
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| Quote: Originally posted by motoged | The road from Bahia Asuncion to Abreojos is not suitable for big bikes....folks do it and they generally don't like it...
Pavement from Vizcaino to Asuncion or Bahia Tortuga is good. |
Deep soft sand or switchbacks with boulders?
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| Quote: Originally posted by JDCanuck | | Quote: Originally posted by motoged | The road from Bahia Asuncion to Abreojos is not suitable for big bikes....folks do it and they generally don't like it...
Pavement from Vizcaino to Asuncion or Bahia Tortuga is good. |
Deep soft sand or switchbacks with boulders? |
Some sections with deep soft sand,,,,no switchbacks or rocks....lots of washboard.
The road between Asuncion and Abreojos follows the coastline closely and is generally flat terrain. It is a wide road and has infrequent traffic, but
enough for help if stranded with a mechanical issue.
Don't believe everything you think....
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| Quote: Originally posted by JDCanuck | | Quote: Originally posted by motoged | The road from Bahia Asuncion to Abreojos is not suitable for big bikes....folks do it and they generally don't like it...
Pavement from Vizcaino to Asuncion or Bahia Tortuga is good. |
Deep soft sand or switchbacks with boulders? |
Mostly flat and straight, but lots of dust, wash board with soft spots. If you catch it when freshly graded, it is not too bad, but not that scenic
either.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Indeed it is one of the better graded-dirt roads, so I don't know why motorcycles should avoid unless the bike is just not suitable for any unpaved
road? If that is the case, a different bike should be considered because in Baja the pavement ends before you get to where you want to go!
Photos showing then type of road and level terrain. Only a few big arroyo dips near Asuncion.
Washboard surface here, near San Hipolito (2016):
Entering Punta Prieta, BCS (2017):
New pipeline going in between La Bocana and San Hipolito (2012):
San Hipolito (2007)
La Bocana 2007 (now paved)
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | Indeed it is one of the better graded-dirt roads, so I don't know why motorcycles should avoid unless the bike is just not suitable for any unpaved
road? If that is the case, a different bike should be considered because in Baja the pavement ends before you get to where you want to go!
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David,
You are not a moto rider. If you have been reading posts on this thread you would know what type of riding the OP is looking for
and is comfortable with and prepared for.
Leave moto commentary as to what are suitable roads for those shy with sandy conditions to those with experience.... 
Don't believe everything you think....
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David K
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I thought that was clear, I was only offering photos of the road in question and made no assumptions that I had any motorbike riding experiences. Lord
knows I have no gnarly x-rays of my foot to demonstrate such! 
I just like to photograph dirt roads before some fool paves them!!! LOL
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View of the road to San Evarsito.
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Nice shot!
Here is a look a bit closer to the ground, south of San Evaristo:
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David K
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Gee, someone else is fussy about Baja place spellings (besides me)!!
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Indeed it is one of the better graded-dirt roads, so I don't know why motorcycles should avoid unless the bike is just not suitable for any unpaved
road? If that is the case, a different bike should be considered because in Baja the pavement ends before you get to where you want to go!
Hi David: None of the pics you have posted yet indicated anything that would cause me to turn around, even with the K75. Keep them coming.
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Another trail. Naranjos Trail. I haven't done it before. We were going to run it in Jan 2020, but it started raining like crazy. We were in La Paz
and the town was flooded.
This one is definitely harder. And not for a really big bike. Hopefully others (AkGringo?) with give you more specifics. It's roughly 30 miles.
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