Goofy Footer 536 Posted April 14, 2017 Confirmed - riding with WilliamArcher. Tecate to Coyote Cals 2 day ride leaving Tecate 8-8:30am tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiprock 0 Posted April 14, 2017 I'm jonsing to get down there for a short small bike trip too! However this weekend is bad (easter). I'm open weekend of May 6 or 13. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 536 Posted April 14, 2017 27 minutes ago, Kiprock said: I'm jonsing to get down there for a short small bike trip too! However this weekend is bad (easter). I'm open weekend of May 6 or 13. What's the chance you could ride tomorrow, Saturday (single day) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WilliamArcher 0 Posted April 14, 2017 I might be down. Just picked up a Yamaha that I want to shake out. Where do you want to go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 536 Posted April 14, 2017 Did you get that from somebody in SDAR? Meet and leave from Tecate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WilliamArcher 0 Posted April 14, 2017 Craigslist connection. He said he was on ADVrider, but I didn't ask him about SDAR. What time in Tecate? Are you still considering two days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 536 Posted April 14, 2017 Ride is ON - see details in 1st post 1 new baja rider. 1 new bike. 1 hell of a good upcoming weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiprock 0 Posted April 15, 2017 Have fun boys. Definitely catch you next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fargoin 6 Posted April 15, 2017 5 hours ago, WilliamArcher said: I might be down. Just picked up a Yamaha that I want to shake out. Where do you want to go? That's my bike! Will, I wouldn't take the bike to Baja. There are a couple things I didn't tell you about it... I didn't know you we're an SDAR member. JK! WIsh I could join you guys. You are going to have a great time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WilliamArcher 0 Posted April 17, 2017 On 4/15/2017 at 9:24 PM, Fargoin said: That's my bike! Will, I wouldn't take the bike to Baja. There are a couple things I didn't tell you about it... I didn't know you we're an SDAR member. JK! WIsh I could join you guys. You are going to have a great time. Too late. Already went. In case you were wondering if I'm treating her right... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted April 17, 2017 Nice! I know exactly where that is. I'll bet it was a great ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fargoin 6 Posted April 18, 2017 Jealous! Good to see her in her natural environment. Let's see a ride report! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WilliamArcher 0 Posted April 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Fargoin said: Jealous! Good to see her in her natural environment. Let's see a ride report! Maybe Goofy Footer will do one. I only took three pictures the whole trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 536 Posted April 19, 2017 This ride idea was a late spur of the moment idea hatched approximately 2pm on a Friday with less than 24hr departure time. One rider with a whopping ONE ride in the past 18 months and the other rider on a new bike with 9 year old OEM tires and new to dirtbikes in Baja. 2 Yamaha's - Blue Crew Day 1 - approx 150 miles total. 80 from the border to gas/lunch. 40ish to next gas and 30 more to dinner/the hostel Started off the wrong foot - a flat front tire and broken boot. Luckily there was a mechanical lift and compressed air on scene which aided the tube change. The soles of one rider's bootS (plural) were starting to come off the toe. Some Goop adhesive and multiple wraps of Gorilla Tape seemed to do the trick. Pre-border crossing ritual - ice cream sandwhich (and this time a monster energy) There is still a good amount of water in Baja. Random ponds about This fly snuck under my shirt while riding and bit / stung me about 10 times Normal lunch stop. Asada (beef carne asada) and adobado (seasoned pork) tacos Current gas prices peso/liter On the trail - showing 434 Baja miles so far on this ride and Baja in January WilliamArcher and the WRR Wide open trails Descending the hill At the bottom near the rancho Stopped to see a snake on the trail and was rewarded with green Baja Gas stop Pacific Views Evidence that WilliamArcher actually took a picture. From this point: to the left is the fun downhill, to the right is the easy downhill "Long Beach" Made it in time for happy hour and dinner. The hostel was packed with families for the holiday and an extra large fishing group. Luckily we scored a room when some fishermen decided to go to Ensenada. That's all for Day 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted April 19, 2017 More! More! More! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 115 Posted April 19, 2017 Oh no that fly is a green bottle egg layer fly, " Lucilia Caeser", honest to god. I was just going to screw with you but I made up the green bottle fly name and then goggled it, your screwed. Don't goggle it. I'm sure you're fine. Feeling squirmy yet? What are friends for anyway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 536 Posted April 26, 2017 Day 1 has been updated - more text and pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reximus 10 Posted April 26, 2017 When the BRP gets put back together, Lets shake it down in baja, I am serious TIM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WilliamArcher 0 Posted April 26, 2017 On 4/19/2017 at 6:39 AM, Goofy Footer said: Evidence that WilliamArcher actually took a picture. From this point: to the left is the fun downhill, to the right is the easy downhill Yep. This one: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 536 Posted April 27, 2017 Day 2: 234 miles. 185-190 Dirt Made before our eyes I believe these qualify as "cage free" eggs Coastal cruising. Nice cool morning temps along the beach More evidence of water in Northern Baja. This is typically a dry valley. Again This long winding road was in surprisingly good condition. It felt as if there were less washboarding Refreshing aloe drink as the inland temps rose Did some off gps exploring looking for El Mano Pass / The Summit. Got a good lead but decided to turn around as we were going against our intended route and it was already afternoon. There is too much to explore in Baja for a simple weekend trip Sturdy gate Took a break under the trees at the Caselli Monument Another rattler in the trail. It's the season Another Flat! 2nd of the trip. The tube was fresh but was purchased at a Harley style store and was "ribbed"? Made it difficult for WilliamArcher to patch it. I was skeptical but it held air the whole way home. Note that he did not take the front wheel off the bike for the tube repair. More green and water heading north through the pine forest Dana's Monument After gas and great food at Ramonas we headed north to the Laguna. WilliamArcher scored some free carne as the family was grilling and celebrating the holiday. We stayed and chatted a bunch. Great people and very happy to have gas available there. More Laguna Look for irony Last stop pre-border tacos. Carne on the grill Adobado tacos. The restaurant was Packed with families 385 total miles for the 2 day trip. Hostel plus food & drinks came out to ~$50. Gas, tacos, 1 tube and one 1 repair were the only other costs. Catch you on the next one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 536 Posted April 28, 2017 On 4/26/2017 at 9:44 AM, Reximus said: When the BRP gets put back together What's the ETA on that built for Baja beast? 8 minutes ago, Bp619 said: Awesome BP have you ridden south of the border? The 570 would do great down there I've talked with Reximus about this idea but I'd be interested in trucking south a bit (Santo Tomas / Erendira / even further) and doing a ride starting from south of Ensenada. That way, you can spend more daylight hours riding the coast (cooler temps in summer) vs slabbing to Ensenada or using up a solid half-day/three-quarter day to get to the coast via dirt. Major factor here is the return border wait but at least that's during the night hours. If the truck was Sentri that'd be epic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 102 Posted April 28, 2017 22 minutes ago, Goofy Footer said: What's the ETA on that built for Baja beast? BP have you ridden south of the border? The 570 would do great down there I've talked with Reximus about this idea but I'd be interested in trucking south a bit (Santo Tomas / Erendira / even further) and doing a ride starting from south of Ensenada. That way, you can spend more daylight hours riding the coast (cooler temps in summer) vs slabbing to Ensenada or using up a solid half-day/three-quarter day to get to the coast via dirt. Major factor here is the return border wait but at least that's during the night hours. If the truck was Sentri that'd be epic Taken 570 once on kugs lobster ride. Agree 570 is made for that stuff. use to go to tecate on huge private ranch 3k acres and laguna area tons right after high school but was in trucks and quads. Agree would definitely rather truck there that take almost whole day, tecate crossing has been good recently or isnt there a seperate line in otay for passport holders and citizens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites