Dan Diego

Was just taking to @DSM8 about friends we’ve ridden with. This photo was snapped a couple of years ago at Dave’s place and includes some real SD legends: Joe Hauler, Udo, Ted Zuidema The Kug (Ken Kugel) and Randy. Good times.

Good info, thanks, Zubb.

I read the thread on crossing back via Tecate. I’ve gotta make a run down to Ensenada next month and I’ll be coming back on a motorcycle. Tijuana is always my go-to because I go all the way up through the SENTRY lane and then cut into the ready lane. I sure hope that’s still available. Anyone know if it’s changed like Tecate?

This was posted by Arnie Fry 8 years ago today…in 2016. Some of you might not know him but to the OG guys and gals, AFry was a HUGE influence. I miss him much and this post reminds me of what a great rider and friend he was. His post: So if we want to play the game, this is what we're forced to say: (LOL) Alright, I'll play this game. Sick of the political crap and arguing on FB and I'd rather see dirt bike photos, so here goes. I was challenged by a friend, Bob Schaller to Upload 3 pictures of your car/truck/bike, it's gotta be yours. Tag 10+ people... If I tagged you, that means I respect you and your bike/car/truck. Now repost this and keep it going!!! https://www.facebook.com//story.php?story_fbid=pfbid024H4C5cCdMkusFy8QTnoqxFNheeyPb8nm3x2JLUmwiw1ZLhJvzLpSztojfUN9GufDl&id=1121562391

Unsure if you’ve been following the story of the two Australian brothers and their American friend who went missing a week ago. There was an extensive search before the surfers’ gear, truck and remains were found. Three arrested so far. Just sickening as many of us ride there and Baja doesn’t need this bad publicity.

Hey, Kelly, I wanted to follow up on the job a local cobbler did on my boot. I bought a pair of the Gaerne oiled boots to supplement my Sidi GoreTex Adventure boots that I absolutely love. The problem is the Gaerne’s had a hot spot on my left foot where my small toe would touch the side and it bothered me quite a bit. I tried thick socks, thin socks…nothing worked. Dave recommended I find a local cobbler and have them stretch the boot at that spot. Luckily, I have an old school cobbler right down the street. I left the boot with them for a couple days but it still caused me grief. I took it back and they used a different stretcher and kept it wet the whole time (4 days). After I picked it up, I wore them for a couple hours and can tell the difference. I can see where it’s been stretched and the boot feels much better now. Just FYI so you don’t throw in the towel on a pair of boots you really like.

Heck, yeah! Though I really liked the High Dive Bar. Great seeing ya.

Dude, your skills were much appreciated. Though my BMW mechanic buddy was greatly saddened that you didn’t read the manual or watch the videos he sent…🙄

OK, the BMW shock came in last night and Tom buttoned it all up today. Huge thanks, TNTMO. Afterwards, we stepped out for a bite to eat and told many, many lies about our riding prowess.

Wait…what?! KLR rules!

Got it! Thanks.

Info, please!

The Kug! Were having coffee in Santee tomorrow and I’ll set up an afternoon beer meet up, too.

Tom is being modest. BMW says it’s a 3.5 hour job; he did it in under half that time.

There’s only one place in the country that rebuilds BMW shocks because they’re not re-buildable —EPM out of New Jersey. It cost $260 to rebuild and it’s about $100 each way to express it over there and back. And an aftermarket shock probably would’ve cost me about $1200, and believe me I thought about doing that.