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Wilbur4s
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Motorcycle Trip to BCN & BCS
I'm planning a trip to Baja early next year (on a street motorcycle) and am looking for some advise from you Baja veterans about some interesting
destinations which can be reached by such a motorcycle. I've found Bahía Asunción, Mulegé, Loreto, Guerrero Negro, La Paz, and El Rosario. I've got
12 days in country, any advise? Thanks in advance, Will Pizz
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dtbushpilot
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What kind of bike? The type of "street bike" and your riding ability/comfort level with sand will make a big difference in where you will want to go.
Are you planning on pavement only?
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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BajaGeoff
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Depending on when you go, do some whale watching at Ojo de Liebre or Laguna San Ignacio....
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KurtG
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It is a great ride, especially once past El Rosario. I have done dozens of round trips over nearly 40 years without a bad incident but advise that
you always stay alert. You have listed great places to visit. Be sure to go into San Ignacio and hang out on the square for a bit. Mulege is great
and Bahia Concepcion just to the south is a highlight of the trip. The waterfront in La Paz is one of my favorite places in the hemisphere. If I can
be of any assistance send me a u2u message and I will be happy to help. My original planning method of just grabbing an Auto Club map and heading
south also still works.
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Blair
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Ive ridden Tecate to Cabo three times on a dirt bike. The best trip ever. We take a criss-cross route - Tecate to Mikes, San Felipe, Gonzaga, San
Fransisquito, San Ignacio, Mulege, San Juanico, La Purisma, Comondu, Loreto, San Javier, Lopez Mateos, San Evaristo, La Paz, Cabo. About 1500 miles.
Let me know if you need help with routing. Tips: Keep a small group, use heavy tubes.
Blair in El Cajon
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motoged
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This guy said he is on a street bike.....his sense of adventure will determine anything off pavement.
[Edited on 10-30-2013 by motoged]
Don't believe everything you think....
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Griffin
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This book is more geared to RV's, but is a great resource for any kind of journey. It points out all the back roads adventures, camping spots and
hotels, and even Pemex stations. Definitely a worthy investment for planning a Baja adventure. http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982310137/
Here are some greats vids:
http://youtu.be/B9ko9e9w_e4
http://youtu.be/wOlttSFYXaI
[Edited on 10-30-2013 by Griffin]
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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
This guy said he is on a street bike.....his sense of adventure will determine anything off pavement.
[Edited on 10-30-2013 by motoged] |
and how much he loves his bike! 
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motoged
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Huevos grandes !!!
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dtbushpilot
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Riding in the sand is easy ged, you just have to stay on the gas.....
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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willardguy
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( thats stephane peterhansel foolin around on his FZR between Dakar stages ) 
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acadist
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One of the funniest moments on Hwy 1..........
drove my truck following 3 Harley's with all their gear. Forget which town we were going through, there were cows on the side and I was about 1/4 mile
back. One guy revs his motor and a big Toro Negro came out and chased him down the road. I was laughing so hard there was no way to get the camera out
and get a picture 
Dave
I moved to CO and they made me buy a little rod to make it feel like a real fish
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Wilbur4s
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Hey Guys, Thanks for the feedback. I ride a 2012 Victory Cross Roads, a 750lbs bagger. I've ridden it and my HD on gravel, dirt, and sand ROADS.
That said; not doing the off road thing. I am looking for a pavement adventure. So I am looking for input about interesting places that can be
reached on a road bike, including out of the way bars, restaurants, or beaches. Again, thanks, Will Pizz
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Wilbur4s
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Guys,
What should I expect as far as road conditions, distance between gas, availability of 91 octane, likelihood of flats, safety (as in will my bike be
there in the morning when I go out to the parking lot of my hotel?), and any other wisdom you might fell like imparting upon me.
Thanks, Will Pizz
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dtbushpilot
Riding in the sand is easy ged, you just have to stay on the gas..... |
Yes....more practice needed.
I will have several weeks to practice on the 690 this Xmas into January. Also will be down in a yearagain for several more weeks with some
guys....will have the 450 for faster sand crashes
I will be in Todos Santos from Dec. 21-29th this Xmas and will be staying at Casa Rancho for that time....and after will be slowly making stops on the
way home ....Bahia Asuncion for several days...and I want to go to La Purisma and Comondu again...and a day into Agua Verde (maybe a several day loop
out of Loreto).
Don't believe everything you think....
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Wilbur4s
Hey Guys, Thanks for the feedback. I ride a 2012 Victory Cross Roads, a 750lbs bagger. I've ridden it and my HD on gravel, dirt, and sand ROADS.
That said; not doing the off road thing. I am looking for a pavement adventure. So I am looking for input about interesting places that can be
reached on a road bike, including out of the way bars, restaurants, or beaches. Again, thanks, Will Pizz |
I was riding an '81 R80 G/S for my first moto trip to Baja in 1995. I stayed in Santa Rosalia at the El Morro for several days exploring the area
(cave paintings, fossils, etc) and rode west to the far edge of town one day....and found a tiny shack of a bar with several rough looking characters
inside. Once my eyes became accustomed to the dim interior, I noticed that the woman behind the bar was a very unattractive guy in a dress who needed
more instructions as to how to apply makeup
Do not confuse the malecon with the maricon !!! 
Don't believe everything you think....
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Wilbur4s
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haha, te entiendo, amigo. sí, el malecón no es un maricon. Pero es posible encontrar maricones en el malecón.
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motoged
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sí, el mar puede ser peligroso
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Griffin
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egad man, you going to do all your research here?
There must be thousands of websites out there that discuss travelling in Baja in depth. And based on all the bikers I see riding down here, probably
hundreds of them are focused on riding motorcycles in the Baja.
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motoged
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ADVrider.com is a good site for Baja moto stories (mostly off-road, but places to see)
My contributions so far:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124833%20&highlight=pics+baja+story
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199166
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433323&highlight=tres+pendejos
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=666961
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