Last Minute Birthday Baja Trip

[mtnmanseth 0]

Greetings everyone!

First post here. I recently moved to Encinitas from Missoula, Montana and I turn 35 years young on Saturday. I ride a fully farkled/loved 2007 Suzuki DR650 with knobbies and full bags. I've been to 19 countries in our world but I've never been to Mexico. My (few) friends here can't make a last minute Baja excursion work in their schedules so I figured I'd check here...

I want to celebrate my birthday in Baja. I have a motorcycle, passport, all the gear, just have NO IDEA where to go/not go, what to do/not do, etc. I'm thinking Ensenada or San Filipe. I have been too busy with work lately to plan anything so this is an attempt to rally any/all of you for a last minute overnight ride into Mexico THIS WEEKEND. I would love to get out and explore a new place with new folks, I am not picky whatsoever, so if you have been considering a weekend trip and wouldn't mind showing me around I'll buy the first round or ten of beers. I can leave this Friday or Saturday anytime and return Sunday or Monday anytime, completely open.

I know this is last minute, but I'm open to ideas and hopefully one or a few of you can join an adventure with me!

Many Thanks!

Seth

[TrophyHunter 15]

Welcome! I can't offer Mex guidance but plenty here can. I can offer any help you ever need/want on the DR. I have done almost everything there is to do to mine and have some specialty tools.

Happy Birthday and enjoy whatever you do.

[Afry 1]

Welcome! This is the place to be - do you have access to dualsportmaps.com? If so it is loaded with good riding trails in SD and Baja

This is a great way to experience Baja: http://www.dualsportmaps.com/?link=105655

Ride:

http://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?/topic/15621-2-day-baja-lobster-run-in-june/page__p__150958__hl__lobster__fromsearch__1#entry150958

Ride report:

http://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?/topic/15996-2-day-lobster-run-622-23-report/page__p__154570__hl__lobster__fromsearch__1#entry154570

I just committed to going to the Thunder Boats but a quickie Baja trip sounds tempting - lurking....

[mtnmanseth 0]

Thanks TrophyHunter, I may actually need a hand checking the valves on my bike somewhat soon. 7,500 miles, sounds fine, but I think it's time to check 'em, eh? I did buy the tool and am very mechanically inclined, but it sure would be nice to have your experience. I'll be in touch...

Very nice quiver of bikes, Afry! All I gotta say is... BAJA BAJA BAJA BAJA BAJA BAJA BAJA BAJA!!!!!!!

[TrophyHunter 15]

Not a bad time to check 'em. They rarely move. Have you done the NSU screws and removed the upper chain roller? I've done 5 NSU screw fixes so we can knock a bunch of stuff out at once if you haven't.

[Afry 1]

Very nice quiver of bikes, Afry! All I gotta say is... BAJA BAJA BAJA BAJA BAJA BAJA BAJA BAJA!!!!!!!

Just talked to another member and he has interest - hmmm the wife leaves Wed for 10 days in Europe - who says she can have all the fun? You like lobster and cold beer?

[kato 53]

Domingo?

[FuzzyNugs 0]

This is just what I'm looking for..just have to get the DR back together. Had my frame welded up today so my luggage issues are no more. I can't help so much for where to go in Baja though.

Roger, the Muffler Man in Oceanside doctored up the frame for $20.

Out of surgery.

[mtnmanseth 0]

You like lobster and cold beer?

More than a little, my friend, more than a little...

[Afry 1]

This is just what I'm looking for..just have to get the DR back together. Had my frame welded up today so my luggage issues are no more. I can't help so much for where to go in Baja though.

Roger, the Muffler Man in Oceanside doctored up the frame for $20.

Kris, I have been warned in the past that when welding with mig etc on a bike it is wise to disconnect the negative battery cable so as not to fry your CDI. Not sure this is correct but easy to do - we used to also disconnect the whole ignition box on the race cars when welding.

OK - let's go to BAJA! Lobster run!!! I'll post a ride..........

http://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?/topic/16451-2-day-baja-lobster-run-914-15/

[Oracle 195]

...you had me at free beer! :ph34r:/>

[FuzzyNugs 0]

Kris, I have been warned in the past that when welding with mig etc on a bike it is wise to disconnect the negative battery cable so as not to fry your CDI. Not sure this is correct but easy to do - we used to also disconnect the whole ignition box on the race cars when welding.

Tried to send you a PM, but your message box is full or something. After asking Ken and some web research, I removed the battery, CDI, and voltage regulator. Lights turn on again, so hopefully it's all good.