Dan Diego 40 Posted March 21, 2015 Fascinating Baja story of a first timer riding solo to Cabo on borrowed tracks. Headed south just as the farm worker protests in San Quintin took off. It would be funny if it weren't tragic. Doesn't end very well. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1050562 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 105 Posted March 21, 2015 Thats insane and scary as hell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CL300CAPT 0 Posted March 21, 2015 Riveting RR, thanks for posting it. Probably not a good idea doing trips like that alone..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted March 21, 2015 The guy is alive and back in the USA...good for him. Damn, what an adventure! Maybe I'm just a puss, but that just doesn't sound like fun to me. I'd much rather go with 2 or 3 other guys on a WELL PLANNED baja adventure than a solo seat of the pants run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 21, 2015 The guy is alive and back in the USA...good for him. Damn, what an adventure! Maybe I'm just a puss, but that just doesn't sound like fun to me. I'd much rather go with 2 or 3 other guys on a WELL PLANNED baja adventure than a solo seat of the pants run. He sure got dealt some tough obstacles... 4 or so (with some fluent Spanish speakers) is a perfect Baja group... I 've gone with one other, and we asked ourselves "what happens if one of us (not me) gets hurt?" in the end... it ended up ok for him; not good, but no permanent injury or worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeNY9 0 Posted March 21, 2015 Makes me very happy to have a Delorme InReach! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted March 21, 2015 Right? It's funny that this guy had the perfect piece of equipment for his style of riding, if I can put it that way. Unsure if the Spot would've provided the same level of satisfaction or support. BTW: I'm taking DanRider to Baja over his wife's loud, adamant pleas against it. What's the worst that could happen? In response to that, I'll send her this RR just as we're leaving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baja2015 0 Posted March 22, 2015 Wow that's to bad! Bad timeing ,bad luck ,bad vibes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted March 22, 2015 So a guy from NYC that has never been to Baja, ships a bike needing tires and brakes to SD and wants to ride to Cabo and back with no gps tracks by himself wearing street boots? What could go wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 22, 2015 He went looking for adventure...uh...he found it...I wouldn't go too hard on him, though; he's posting about it and back in the US, not being picked apart by turkey vultures...things have turned out far worse for others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted March 22, 2015 There's another ADV thread right now...not ending up badly at all...about a guy who was laid off in the Mid West (?). Says "eff it, I'm going to Baja and find (a yet un-named) MX legend. And he did! He's been living and riding with the guy for over a month now. Two Baja dreams, two distinctly different endings. (Would like to know who it is. I suspected Malcolm Smith, but he doesn't live in Baja, right? The guy's first name is Larry, so possibly Larry Roeseler who lives in Boulevard.) The thread is titled something like, "Boonie goes to Baja in search of a Legend." http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1038623&highlight=Boonie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted March 23, 2015 I have used the Spot GPS tracker device for years now and I really like it. I've never used the SOS feature, though I've used the tracking and "oops, I felkl down" feature. A few times. After reading this guy's story, I am seriously considering the DeLorme In-Reach set-up. Though the unit itself is reasonably priced ($224 delivered for a refurb InReach SE), the plan I'd want would be over $300 annually. I just don't know... http://www.inreachdelorme.com/product-info/subscription-plans.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 23, 2015 I activated the InReach that's been sitting on my desk for two months within an hour of reading this report. $300 per year is a big deal- but two-way texting is, too. Interesting to note both SPOT and InReach use the GEOS service, so the SOS call goes to the same place. I'll tet on the the InReach and if it works well, I'll pull the plug on the SPOT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted March 23, 2015 I guess the texting feature is desirable. I pay $150 a year for the Spot 2. Is it worth double the cost? Maybe, to stay in contact with my peeps while on the road. On second thought... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 23, 2015 For me, it was the texting with responders- if I know they're on the way, one can shelter in place. If none are coming, other actions might need to be taken. I also like to be able to convey the nature of a minor problem- bring a front sprocket, not a medivac helo and an extraction team. I also like to be able to direct responders to the location (HEYYYY!! Over HERE!!!!) if they're having trouble finding me/us. For that, I'll pay the extra $150. But it did sit on my desk for months.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted March 23, 2015 All good points, Paul. Fast forward 2 weeks: Dan and I are on the AZBCDR. I've once again put my Katoom tits up. Laying on my back in the middle of BFE --once again--I'll remember this conversation and say out loud to no one in particular (because Dan will be somewhere near Globe or Cameron by then), "Dammit, I sure wish I had the DeLorme righ now..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 23, 2015 All good points, Paul. Fast forward 2 weeks: Dan and I are on the AZBCDR. I've once again put my Katoom tits up. Laying on my back in the middle of BFE --once again--I'll remember this conversation and say out loud to no one in particular (because Dan will be somewhere near Globe or Cameron by then), "Bowers, you've once again proven your genius, and I sure wish I listened to you. And I know you told me to keep the high fender on, and if I'd followed your advice, this mud that packed my front wheel (It's springtime in Arizona, who'd have expected rain?) causing me to fall would have never happened...." I fix. You're welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted March 23, 2015 All good points, Paul. Fast forward 2 weeks: Dan and I are on the AZBCDR. I've once again put my Katoom tits up. Laying on my back in the middle of BFE --once again--I'll remember this conversation and say out loud to no one in particular (because Dan will be somewhere near Globe or Cameron by then), "Bowers, you've once again proven your genius, and I sure wish I listened to you. And I know you told me to keep the high fender on, and if I'd followed your advice, this mud that packed my front wheel causing me to fall would have never happened...." I fix. You're welcome. Dammit, PMB, you prophetic SOB! I will lie in the dusty AZ dirt and/or deep mud --depending on the outcome of your prediction--and curse your "genius." But I won't post it on this site. Nay, I would rather limp around like The Kug for years before I acknowledge that I should've listened to you. PS: High fender kit for KTM 990 for sale or trade, against the sage advice of PMB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 23, 2015 Hey Rigger! How about showing our friend Dan here one or two of the Colorado images of your mud-stuffed broken front fender? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted March 23, 2015 "Thankfully, it was on my backpack, and not on my bike, because I couldn't move- my leg was just hanging, loose" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted March 23, 2015 "Thankfully, it was on my backpack, and not on my bike, because I couldn't move- my leg was just hanging, loose"[/size] I read that. Ouch. Excellent reminder. I've heard, "tsk tsk" several times due to my penchant for carrying my Spot on the handle bars. (Yes, I've seen the, "Dude, where's my bike?" video...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted March 24, 2015 Hey Rigger! How about showing our friend Dan here one or two of the Colorado images of your mud-stuffed broken front fender? Ha, I just saw this and did just that... in the fendah post DD lets talk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted April 19, 2015 I've been meaning to post this pic from the guy's ride report & go pro camera... The protests have since calmed down and we've seen a few ride reports (esp Rigger's with excellent San Quintin pics) showcasing Baja "back to normal" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
