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GAS AT SAN FRANCISQUITO

shortcut - 9-30-2010 at 01:52 PM

Is there gas to be bought at San Francisquito for motorcycles?

capt. mike - 9-30-2010 at 02:04 PM

usually

mcfez - 9-30-2010 at 03:56 PM

Is it a Service station or truck vender? I asking because that is a 2012 destination 4 us. Txs

dtbushpilot - 9-30-2010 at 04:33 PM

Neither. They used to have gas available from a tank but I don't think they do any more. They can probably fix you up with a few gallons for your bikes. I'm sure there are some motorcycle folks here that can give you the current scoop, I need to know too as I will need a few gallons there in December.

David K - 9-30-2010 at 04:45 PM

In the old days, we had jerry cans we brought with us!

mcfez - 9-30-2010 at 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by dtbushpilot
Neither. They used to have gas available from a tank but I don't think they do any more. They can probably fix you up with a few gallons for your bikes. I'm sure there are some motorcycle folks here that can give you the current scoop, I need to know too as I will need a few gallons there in December.


Ah! Thanks dtbushpilot
I still carry the Jerry cans.....though I use the European type.

dtbushpilot - 9-30-2010 at 05:35 PM

We will be on motorcycles so jerry cans aren't an option...

Stickers - 9-30-2010 at 08:49 PM

The last time I flew into SFQ there were about a dozen bikes making a pit stop for buritos and gas. They had pre-arranged for the stop and there was a pickup truck with a 50gal drum to get a few gallons into each bike.

It was a guided motorcycle group that seemed to have their act together, at least the guide did, most of the riders were borderline nuts and having a great time.

:bounce:

rzitren - 10-1-2010 at 07:44 AM

Usually you can get some gas from the cabanas. If you contact Beto over in the port he can arrange to have gas waiting for you. His email is " betolucero2003@yahoo.com.mx ".

[Edited on 10-1-2010 by rzitren]

mcfez - 10-1-2010 at 08:59 AM

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Originally posted by rzitren
Usually you can get some gas from the cabanas. If you contact Beto over in the port he can arrange to have gas waiting for you. His email is " betolucero2003@yahoo.com.mx ".

[Edited on 10-1-2010 by rzitren]


Now thats what I like...real good info and contact. Thanks rzitren. I will indeed be using that email

motoged - 10-1-2010 at 09:37 AM

My experience at BSF has been that there is gas available within the day (already there or coming in from GN that day by pick-up) .

It is either in a barrel or jerry cans....but it has been a year since last stop.

Salsa - 10-1-2010 at 10:06 AM

Who knows what it will be 2 years from now.

About 25 years ago, we got Avgas at the air strip.

Don

norte - 10-1-2010 at 12:39 PM

That would look cute on a motorcycle!
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
In the old days, we had jerry cans we brought with us!

motoged - 10-1-2010 at 02:45 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh.......muy tranquillo....me gusta
























mcfez - 10-1-2010 at 03:10 PM

Now I am heading there...great pics and thanks! Caretaker of the huts nearby?

motoged - 10-1-2010 at 06:16 PM

McFez,
Yep....at the cantina sooner or later....

It is one of my MOST favourite places in Baja


Spent 6 days there in 2000 doing absolutely nothing except eating smoked yellowtail and looking out over the sea....

The palapas have good cots with bedding, but I always travel with a light down bag....

Keep an eye out for scorpions in Palapa cabins....not to be paranoid, but shake your clothes,shoes,and bedding before getting in to them...

Food and beverages available....machaca or fish or eggs....that's it.....sometimes no fish...beer, water, or pop....never asked for tequila there....

you HAVE to spend at least a sleepover and a full day to start to "Get It"

Glad we can be friends:cool:

Ken Cooke - 10-1-2010 at 09:44 PM

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Originally posted by David K
In the old days, we had jerry cans we brought with us!


The road out of Punta San Francisquito (approaching a rain storm)



I don't remember the name of the pueblito south of San Francisquito, but with 10 additional gallons, I was able to drive my 19 gal. Jeep TJ from Bahia de los Angeles to San Francisquito, horse around on the sand, drive all over, visit the pueblito (w/~200 inhabitants) south of San Francisquito, and take it out to El Arco, filling up in Guerrero Negro w/absolutely no problems.

Driving north from the pueblito to San Francisquito along the shoreline.

capt. mike - 10-2-2010 at 05:36 AM

been going 30 years since 1980. wow....has it been that long? best airplane camping on the planet!
We were young...had no big bucks except for club cherokee rentals and some avgas...but we could camp and save over a hotel - and be on the beach! crazy good times at PSFO!
Genaro, Debra Lucero and Miguelito....RIP!

mcfez - 10-2-2010 at 06:50 AM

Sounds like another Gonzaga Bay....secluded, clean, not overused. See u there 2012!

David K - 10-2-2010 at 07:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
In the old days, we had jerry cans we brought with us!


The road out of Punta San Francisquito (approaching a rain storm)



I don't remember the name of the pueblito south of San Francisquito, but with 10 additional gallons, I was able to drive my 19 gal. Jeep TJ from Bahia de los Angeles to San Francisquito, horse around on the sand, drive all over, visit the pueblito (w/~200 inhabitants) south of San Francisquito, and take it out to El Arco, filling up in Guerrero Negro w/absolutely no problems.

Driving north from the pueblito to San Francisquito along the shoreline.


EL BARRIL :?:

2007:





1962:



[Edited on 10-2-2010 by David K]

Ken Cooke - 10-2-2010 at 07:15 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by David KEL BARRIL :?:

2007:



Yes! Go to El Barril, and I'm sure you will be able to stock up on simple foods and gasoline (probably by the gerry can).

David K - 10-2-2010 at 07:27 AM

Ken... will we see you at the Off Road Expo? We're going Sunday (Oct. 10).

Ken Cooke - 10-2-2010 at 07:43 AM

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Originally posted by David K
Ken... will we see you at the Off Road Expo? We're going Sunday (Oct. 10).


I doubt it.

Ken Cooke - 10-2-2010 at 11:59 AM

This map (originally posted by David K) shows a distance of approximately 75 miles each way from San Francisquito to Hwy 1.


mcfez - 10-2-2010 at 01:19 PM

This post is a fine example of Baja Nomad at work!

David K - 10-2-2010 at 03:14 PM

If I had a dime (or peso) for every map, photo or direction I posted here the past 8 years... I would be in Baja spending it right now!!!:light:

capt. mike - 10-3-2010 at 06:37 AM

if i had a nickel for every DK post here i'd be in baja spending them on food and booze now... hahahaha

keep them coming DK we need another round.:biggrin:

Ken Bondy - 10-3-2010 at 07:22 AM

San Francisquito - the best: