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DENNIS
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Good luck, Allan. Wish I was over there to help you out.
Hang tight........someone around SF will see this.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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willardguy
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headed to south america without a spare big end bearing in the fanny pack!
better it happen here than there eh? 
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shari
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Bajagypsy is heading north but not for another couple weeks...and they are towing a trailer with quads..if nothing else comes up
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rts551
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just came north with a pick=up and trailer last week. sorry.
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
just came north with a pick=up and trailer last week. sorry. |
Ralph,
How was the section south of Coco's?
Ken
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
just came north with a pick=up and trailer last week. sorry. |
Very helpful, Ralph.
Jes kiddin'....jokein' 'n joshin wicha.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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rts551
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At least I had the pick-up and trailer , Dennis. ppplllluuttttt
Ken....The section between Coco's and HWY 1 was washboard and washout.
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ride share
you might try San Felipe Ride share facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanfeliperideshare/
| Quote: | Originally posted by amberry141
Hello Everyone,
My name is Allan Berry and I am from Vancouver in Canada. A few weeks ago I set out on a trip to the end of South America on my enduro. Unfortunately,
the bottom end bearing on the connecting rode has gone out in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico. The bike is a 2012 which I bought new, and the manufacture has
stated that they will stand by their product even though it is a few months out of warranty. The big challenge I am having is getting the bike back to
San Diego so that it san be fixed. None of the Mexican drivers that I spoken to can cross the border. If anyone is heading north to San Diego in a
pickup truck or is towing a trailer and would give me a ride. The help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I would be more than happy to cover all of
the fuel costs and meals along the way. For reference, San Felipe is about a 4 hour drive from San Diego.
I can be reached at:
catia_designer@hotmail.com or my wife in Vancouver can be called at 604-537-0504. |
Ron San Felipe Oct, Nov. Feb. Mar. April. remainder in Juneau Ak
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BajaGeoff
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Check in at Pete's Camp this weekend. They are doing their annual Poker Run and hundreds of people come down from the states to attend and take part
on bikes, buggies, trucks etc. I bet there would be plenty of folks willing to help you get back to San Diego....
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Allen, One thing that the Baja experience has taught me is most everyone develops their unique kind of resourcefulness. By that I mean alternative
ways to solve a problem - Baja style. For example, rather than haul the bike NOB, why not have the dealer ship you an engine or parts SOB? Much more
likely for folks traveling SOB to have space to haul an engine/parts. Some advantages and disadvantages for sure. But if you had a replacement
engine/parts I'm sure you or one of a thousand capable Baja mechanics could wrench on it and you'd be on your way. Just my two centavos on your
plight. Good luck. ws
[Edited on 10-9-2013 by walters886]
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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by walters886
Allen, One thing that the Baja experience has taught me is most everyone develops their unique kind of resourcefulness. By that I mean alternative
ways to solve a problem - Baja style. For example, rather than haul the bike NOB, why not have the dealer ship you an engine or parts SOB? Much more
likely for folks traveling SOB to have space to haul an engine/parts. Some advantages and disadvantages for sure. But if you had a replacement
engine/parts I'm sure you or one of a thousand capable Baja mechanics could wrench on it and you'd be on your way. Just my two centavos on your
plight. Good luck. ws
[Edited on 10-9-2013 by walters886] |
good point but how many of those thousand capable mechanics would you
trust splitting the case's on your new motorcycle, especially when the manufacturer is willing to pick up the tab under warranty? I'd go north!
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BajaBlanca
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I also think if you work on the bike south of the border it might void any warranty?
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by walters886
Allen, One thing that the Baja experience has taught me is most everyone develops their unique kind of resourcefulness. By that I mean alternative
ways to solve a problem - Baja style. For example, rather than haul the bike NOB, why not have the dealer ship you an engine or parts SOB? Much more
likely for folks traveling SOB to have space to haul an engine/parts. Some advantages and disadvantages for sure. But if you had a replacement
engine/parts I'm sure you or one of a thousand capable Baja mechanics could wrench on it and you'd be on your way. Just my two centavos on your
plight. Good luck. ws
[Edited on 10-9-2013 by walters886] |
good point but how many of those thousand capable mechanics would you
trust splitting the case's on your new motorcycle, especially when the manufacturer is willing to pick up the tab under warranty? I'd go north! |
The guy says he is on way to south America. He needs to get used to doing own repairs or local mechanics.
Hauling bike nob sounds like a lot of work and wasted time. He should consider repairing it locally and get on with trip.
One option nobody mentioned. He can easily hire local to haul it to border, then he can push bike across border and then get another ride. This can be
done yesterday, while waiting for ride may take week plus.
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willardguy
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The guy says he is on way to south America. He needs to get used to doing own repairs or local mechanics.
im gonna take a stab and assume you have never split a case and pushed a crankshaft out of a bearing! special tools are required here, a screwdriver
and a mojave hammer isnt gonna get you on your way
[Edited on 10-10-2013 by willardguy]
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motoged
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| Quote: | | Quote: | | Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
[Edited on 10-9-2013 by walters886] |
good point but how many of those thousand capable mechanics would you
trust splitting the case's on your new motorcycle, especially when the manufacturer is willing to pick up the tab under warranty? I'd go north! |
One option nobody mentioned. He can easily hire local to haul it to border, then he can push bike across border and then get another ride. This can be
done yesterday, while waiting for ride may take week plus. |
Getting it done the correct (warranty) way in USA is the best aidea as he is so close to border....I would also agree with the "push across border"
idea.
Once back on the road, he can get used to local mechanics. As he is riding an enduro to South America (most of these riders get to La Paz and have had
enough :biggrin he has lots of time to get used to such hassles. Wait until he
gets to the Honduras border and getting across the Darien....then he will be well-seasoned as to what's what.
Alan,
Best of luck on your journey !
P.S. What bike are you riding
Don't believe everything you think....
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bajadogs
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I totally agree motoged. It would probably be more difficult to get the proper parts for the repair transported to SF than to get the bike to a dealer
NOB. Allan will have plenty of opportunities dealing with local mechanics. At this point one step back may be 2 steps forward.
Good luck man!
Edit - Sorry, I missed the updated info.
I hope you keep us all updated on your journey.
[Edited on 10-10-2013 by bajadogs]
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That's not a quick or easy fix, get it done under warranty.This would not be a repair I'd want less than the dealer to deal with. Your just getting
your timing right Allen 
No worries, enjoy the adventure, I've always wanted to make that trip.
Post pics of the trip along the way, love to follow along 
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Allan has gone quiet. =)
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
The guy says he is on way to south America. He needs to get used to doing own repairs or local mechanics.
im gonna take a stab and assume you have never split a case and pushed a crankshaft out of a bearing! special tools are required here, a screwdriver
and a mojave hammer isnt gonna get you on your way
[Edited on 10-10-2013 by willardguy] |
no, but i am sure non-dealer mechanics do it all the time
i wonder what brand bike it is,... disconcerting to have main crank bearings fail at only one year old!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
no, but i am sure non-dealer mechanics do it all the time
i wonder what brand bike it is,... disconcerting to have main crank bearings fail at only one year old! |
Use the warranty offer. I don't doubt a good Mexican mechanic could do it, it just voids the warranty and waiting for parts in SF could take more
time than even pushing the bike all the way to Calexico
Don't believe everything you think....
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