Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-07-2013, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,014
I am enjoying the evolution
I read the criticisms of the new technology, and I think that they are valid, but short sighted. Electric vehicles have tremendous potential, and it's fun to see something new in the world. It's...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
12-26-2012, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,157
Thanks for the story
I have traveled a bit in Belize, and found it a tough place to enjoy. There are tourist enclaves in places like Ambergris Quay and tons of jungle ecotourism lodges that seem just fine. But we had...
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Forum: Americas
12-25-2012, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,413
I don't have a definitive answer, but...
Questions for Banjercito If you have questions, e-mail this bi-lingual answer man: Erik Fernandez Carranza <efernandez@banjercito.com.mx>
Try emailing this fellow to see if you can...
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Forum: Americas
12-25-2012, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,413
okay
You will need a passport. A visa is not required, but you are supposed to purchase a tourist permit, something like 25 bucks at the border. In Tecate, it only took a few minutes to take care of this....
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Forum: Americas
12-21-2012, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,413
Both!
I don't like to travel the same road twice, so I think you can travel southbound from Tecate (easy border crossing) toward Ensenada on the way south. Passes through some nice vineyard country, maybe...
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Forum: Americas
12-21-2012, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,413
Have a great trip!
If you're leaving from home, and planning to cross the border into Baja on the same day, AND make it down to Ensenada, that sounds pretty ambitious to me. You will do well to cross at Tecate, and the...
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Forum: Americas
12-21-2012, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 149
Views: 10,517
A few tips from my thread might help
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=847903
I rode San Felipe, Puertocitos, Alfonsinas, Coco's Corner, on to Highway 1 without too much stress over sand; so you may be fine doing this. This...
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Forum: Americas
12-20-2012, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,413
Mulege is great
I loved the area around Mulege, but it's too long a run as a destination if you're only in country for five days. Consider more northern destinations like Mikes Sky Ranch, and Gonzaga Bay, pay a...
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Forum: Americas
12-20-2012, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,413
I don't know that there is a simple answer to...
I don't know that there is a simple answer to that. I would plan on crossing the border early in the day. Ensenada might be a good destination for your first night. I crossed the border at Tecate and...
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Forum: Americas
12-19-2012, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,413
Go
Two ways to be safe camping in Baja:
Camp in one of a thousand campgrounds where you will pay a few bucks for a spot to pitch your tent, and you will have a little peace of mind knowing that...
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Forum: Americas
12-13-2012, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,413
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Forum: Americas
12-11-2012, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,413
places to stay in Baja...
In Ensenada, I stayed at the Estero Beach Resort. It's a big place, looks like family oriented and a bit long in the tooth. Still, I had a great spacious room with parking in my own driveway,...
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Forum: Americas
12-11-2012, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
Okay
I just did a similar trip. So far, you have received spot on advice.
Considering the time of year and the short days, I would plan on a bit more hotel stops if your budget can handle it. The sun...
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Forum: Americas
12-11-2012, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,413
Post ride tips on Baja
Hello riders. I've just returned from a three week trip in Baja, and while I'm no kind of expert, I thought I'd pass along a few impressions and suggestions. My trip was 90% paved, so I won't speak...
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Forum: Equipment
12-06-2012, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 842,556
Just home from two weeks in Baja
These things worked well:
Klim Latitude jacket: well made, water proof (yup, it rained on this trip...just not in Baja) fits me perfectly at 6'5" and 210 pounds (XL), and looks great.
Heated...
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Forum: Vendors
12-06-2012, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 224
Views: 47,428
Happy with it
Just returned from two weeks in Baja with a new Latitude Misano jacket. I'm 6'5" and 210 pounds, athletic build. I was on the fence over choosing large or xl, and figured the xl would allow more...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
09-22-2012, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 7,745
Prius seems to be winning
But around this part of the SF bay area, Prii are so common that they no longer represent any particular mindset. I've seen plenty of aggressive Prius drivers, and most folks seem to drive them about...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
09-11-2012, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 5,964
Nice description
Sure, though there is more than one.
I like to scoot around in the local mountains on paved twisties for an hour or two if that's the time I have available, and cruise home along the coast near...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
09-11-2012, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 8,136
My pet peeve doesn't even involve cars
It's the decline of situational awareness from pedestrians, on the street or in the market. Self absorbed, distracted, I-phone diddling or stoned...
Look, when you walk across the street, look...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
09-10-2012, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 5,964
Why would anyone want to do an iron butt ride?
Seriously, I just don't get it. I'm not trying to slam anyone. But if I want to be 1000 miles away from here quickly, there are airplanes for that. I've ridden 400 to 500 miles in a day many times,...
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Forum: Equipment
09-04-2012, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,879
I think it is
You might have a tight budget, but a good down bag is a great investment, because it will last for many years with proper care.
You asked about "ultralight bags", but it's not clear what you mean...
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Forum: Face plant
08-29-2012, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,810
Seems to me...
It removes a lot of the anxiety from the equation to learn this stuff on a smaller, lighter bike with street legal knobbies, a motorcycle that you can pick up easily, that's not too pretty, with...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-13-2012, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 19,441
Views: 2,864,658
newbie question
I'm new to DS riding, though I've done some miles on my DRZ on the roads.
I'm trying to prepare for roadside repairs, and need to know this:
Can I carry one spare tube only, sized for the...
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Forum: Trip Planning
08-11-2012, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,564
Okay....
Let's make a distinction between traveling cheap and traveling on someone elses dime.
We can probably agree on being frugal, resourceful, and perhaps a bit rough in style...but not beggars or...
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Forum: Trip Planning
08-06-2012, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,564
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Forum: Equipment
07-18-2012, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,303
Go small and light
If you're carrying that pack all day on trails, or just trudging around, you'll find that anything more than 1/3 of your body weight is oppressive. Like so many moto tourists, it takes a lot of...
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Forum: Equipment
06-26-2012, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 709
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Forum: Equipment
06-26-2012, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 709
not helpful, but
Shinko 700s for TWAT
Sounds like a fair trade to me. Assuming there isn't excessive wear.
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
06-25-2012, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 364
Garmin GPS unit for Mexico?
I was happy with a lower end Garmin 255 GPS which I swapped between car and motorcycle. It worked just fine, and cost less than 200.00, so I wasn't too apprehensive about damage etc...
Until some...
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Forum: The Garage
05-19-2012, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,386
I live in Scotts Valley, where they are...
I live in Scotts Valley, where they are manufactured.
A few things:
There have been significant improvements in battery tech over the past year. Range is better, and the styling is better....
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-07-2012, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 1,380
Views: 256,820
Bikes are unforgiving
Perhaps previously mentioned, but...
We get into our cars because we must, because it's time to be somewhere else, almost regardless of our mental state. Tired, frustrated, distracted, stressed......
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-07-2012, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 2,124
Views: 110,703
I live in Santa Cruz, Ca....
Which is a good cyclists town; lots of riders, lots of good riding. I was on the motorcycle four days ago, and delayed by police and fire for a bit before they cleared an accident scene. I found out...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-28-2012, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 653
Views: 76,080
Ahem
Here's my zombie defense strategy:
Turn off the fucking TV!
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Forum: Equipment
04-04-2012, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,909
We're definitely overthinking this.
10...
We're definitely overthinking this.
10 minutes to poo? Need more roughage, dude. Metamucil is your friend.
Squatting discomfort? Find a couple rocks to put under your heels. Settle in, relax,...
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Forum: Equipment
03-26-2012, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 5,932
My thoughts
I use Pelican side loaders on SW Motech racks. They are so easy to pull off the bike that I can set then flat for loading and not worry about dropping stuff. A keyed lock is built in so I don't worry...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-09-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 986
Views: 54,559
Just an observation here
The same folks who claim that loud pipes save lives are often seen (by me) riding in blue jeans and T-shirts, with the least protective helmet that they can get away with...or none at all. So the...
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Forum: Equipment
01-03-2012, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,636
I don't worry much with black bears
I've backpacked a lot in black bear country, and though I can do the bear bag hanging trick, I find it time consuming. Despite the very rare rare stories, black bears are usually easily scared off,...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-26-2011, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 2,124
Views: 110,703
Anger management
I ride bikes on the road, a lot. I won't ride with large groups, because of some of the concerns expressed here. I ride as far to the right as reasonably possible, and I'm a confident, fast,...
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Forum: Trip Planning
12-14-2011, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 160
Views: 30,405
interesting question
For me there are many pleasures in touring, with simply enjoying traveling in beautiful places being the most common.
Having said that, the best memories involve a bit of adventure, and for that...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
11-17-2011, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 11,026
stealth camping works fine, but...
You'll do better to seek out rural wooded areas, orchards, river bottoms, small parks in small towns, or churches as many have mentioned. You'll probably do okay just asking the right sort of local...
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