Chris in Wildomar

Very cool indeed, never knew they did this......... http://twistedsifter.com/2012/01/camouflage-cali-hiding-air-bases-factories-plants-netting-wwii/

WOW!! That looks fun!

Stole this from another site I visit. http://www.historicaerials.com/ Place you can order old historic aerial photos. You can preview them with watermarks before you order. Not all the country but good chunks of it. And not all years. You can pick a spot in SoCal and go from pic to pic and see the orange groves turn in to track homes.

Thats awesome!!

Damn!! Watching the video it sounds like the throttle was wide open. Those people didn't have a chance....no barriers at all.

Oh hell yea Ill go watch it!

folks, I need to see about some reservations, anyone have good contact info for Alfonsinas?

I can pull a wheelie on mine for about .5 seconds and it looks bad arse!!! LOL!!

Great write up and pictures! I am not surprised that Arnie found the bar in minutes...I count on him for that special talent Sorry I missed it. I was in Rosarito Beach with the better half that weekend I too cant wait for our 7 days later this month!!

Here is the Itinerary....Some of the folks will not be going to Gonzaga and then to Mikes but will be heading back to Coast side and then returning SUnday or Monday. My group will be doing this trip. Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2013 Draft Itinerary: Saturday October 26 – Day 1: Tecate to Santo Tomas, 110 miles (pavement option A from Ojo’s Negro to Santo Tomas) (pavement option B from Tijuana to Santo Tomas with Lunch at Puerto Nuevo) Sunday October 27 - Day 2: Santo Tomas to Old Mill 120 miles (pavement options) Monday October 28 - Day 3: Old Mill to Catavina Option A: 175 miles, Option B: 135 miles (more pavement) Tuesday October 29, Day 4: Catavina to Santa Rosalillita, 120 miles Wednesday October 30, Day 5: SR to San Francisquito, 140 miles Thursday October 31, Day 6: SF to Gonzoga, 190 miles (Stop at Coco’s corner) (There is a pavement option for two tough sections) Friday November 1, Day 7: Gonzaga to Mike’s, 180 miles (Stop at Jose’s) (There is a pavement option to bypass deep sand on Laguna Diablo) Saturday November 2 Day 8: Mike’s to Tecate, 175 miles (Gas at the Saw Mill - Ramona’s) (There is a pavement option that is much easier/ faster that bypasses Laguna Hansen.) Notes: 1. Park on US side of Tecate border crossing. or ride across the border at TJ and slab down 2. Mileages are the dirt routes from GPS tracks. 3. Day 3 we can get off the GPS and follow Tom to San Carlos. Need to carry Gas for this leg.

LOL!! Ok also did you get the Itinerary?

hear back from me?

No closures in Baja LOL!!

Awesome news. My bigger fear is that we will be on the trail while folks are pure running for the 1000. I really don't want a trophy truck up my bu$$. Lol

we currently have a good sized group and if your interested I can see if they are open to more. (im not the coordinator of the ride). Looks like you had a great ride!! Draft Itinerary: Saturday October 26 – Day 1: Tecate to Santo Tomas, 110 miles (pavement option from Ojo’s Negro to Santo Tomas) Sunday October 27 - Day 2: Santo Tomas to Old Mill 120 miles (pavement options) Monday October 28 - Day 3: Old Mill to Catavina Option A: 175 miles, Option B: 135 miles (more pavement) Tuesday October 29, Day 4: Catavina to Santa Rosalillita, 120 miles Wednesday October 30, Day 5: SR to San Francisquito, 140 miles Thursday October 31, Day 6: SF to Gonzoga, 190 miles (Stop at Coco’s corner) (There is a pavement option for two tough sections) Friday November 1, Day 7: Gonzaga to Mike’s, 180 miles (Stop at Jose’s) (There is a pavement option to bypass deep sand on Laguna Diablo) Saturday November 2 Day 8: Mike’s to Tecate, 175 miles (Gas at the Saw Mill - Ramona’s) (There is a pavement option that is much easier/ faster that bypasses Laguna Hansen.)

I am already invested too much into my GoPro Hero 3. This does look like a great option! http://sites.garmin.com/virb/

Oct 26!! We leave for 7 days in Baja.

Unreal! I feel bad for the guy and his family. This will forever be etched into their minds.

That was totally perfect for a Friday am, Thanks for sharing and yes I love my DR!!!

Oh wow! I am impressed!! Having gone through a frame off of my 71 DT1-250 (link attached) I know what it takes in time and cashola! I would love to have a shop like his with that display area and his parts shelves/bins way more organized than me!! LOL!! Here are some pics of mine. If I could only find someone who is good with the transmissions. The bike fires right up but wont shift from 2nd to 3rd. https://1971yamahadt1250.shutterfly.com/

Looking for some options/thoughts on SAT phones. Anyone get/use/rent/buy? Wouldn't mind having one for Baja trips. I know SPOT works well and is an option jsut wanted to know if anyone is using SAT Phones as well? There are these two websites I found doing quick search..... http://www.telestial.com/view_product.php?ID=RENT-SP03 www.satmodo.com/Satellite-Phone Thanks!

So after going back and forth with the cost of renting/buying etc. I finally decided on just getting the Delorme InReach SE. If anyone has feedback that would be good to hear. From what I read and looked at its a pretty good option as they use the Iridium Satellites and you still get tracking/SOS and the big bonus is True Two Way messaging. If I really start spending more time in Baja, then that will help justify the cost of the sat phone.

great writeup! I have been thinking of a better lighting solution for my DR. It looks like for off road trails/dirt roads and Baja use the 3 LED will be perfect for the price. Jsut wondering if one or two will fit the bill. you mentioned 11 watts only each right? That's not bad at all!

I take it your parts came in. Lol

Wow!! Im in!! DAMN!! its two weeks before my 8 days in Baja ride....ill have to see if I can get another hall pass that soon