Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-22-2012, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 855
Views: 37,864
I'm In
SoCalPhil here, I'm In!
Thanks
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Forum: Americas
02-15-2012, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,473
Man Up
That's a great question and I can understand your concern and all.
But seriously, I can see your vagina from here.
Just man up and go.
I'm pretty sure It's called adventure riding for...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-10-2012, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 684
Views: 37,704
Sabre Springs Transit Station
I'm coming form the Carmel Valley area, that may work me. Where exactly is the "Transit Station" though?
Thanks,
Phil
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-08-2012, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 684
Views: 37,704
I'll Sweep
SoCalPhil here, I don't mind being a sweeper.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-07-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 684
Views: 37,704
I'm In Too
Just learned about the ride tonight, I'll be there.
XR650L
Confident Rider
I was out in that area for a solo over nighter last weekend - Agua Caliente camp grounds, just a few miles south...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-31-2011, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,495
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Forum: Thumpers
12-31-2011, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,495
A Big Thanks
Thanks!
I just need to remove the forks to replace the forks boots. I'll try the no air advice and see even if I notice a difference.I actually have no idea what the psi is currently.
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Forum: Thumpers
12-30-2011, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,495
Fork Servicing Question
Thanks Guys, I'm learning a few things here.
I have a question about servicing these forks. I need to replace one of my fork boots, so in doing so I'm thinking I should service the fluid.
By...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-17-2011, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 323
Views: 74,274
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
12-03-2011, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 684
Views: 37,704
midweek riders
I'm up for some mid week rides as well, please count me in. XR650L rider, no pro but have a good skill level.
Thanks,
Phil
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Forum: Americas
08-02-2011, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
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Forum: Americas
08-02-2011, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 16,271
Views: 1,185,849
How Safe Is Baja?
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Forum: Americas
08-02-2011, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Mike's then on to El Coyote
To Mike's is a breeze from hwy 3. We were the only guys up there July 16th.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc394/socalphil1/July%20Baja/BajaTripJuly2010015.jpg
Things got a little...
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Forum: Equipment
06-23-2011, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,090
Galaxy S w/ 2.2 Froyo
I've had my Galaxy S for about 5 months now. I picked it up at Costco for around $90.00 or so, the dude at the Costco cell phone counter gave me $100.00 for my IPhone, so I actually made money on the...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
06-09-2011, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 658
http://www.gpsxchange.com/
You may want to check out the - http://www.gpsxchange.com/
Under the Mexico / Baja section you'll find a nice selection of tracks that may work.
Good Luck,
Phil
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Forum: Day Trippin'
05-22-2011, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,585
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Forum: Day Trippin'
03-14-2011, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 864
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Forum: Day Trippin'
03-14-2011, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 864
I know that area really well, I spend a lot of...
I know that area really well, I spend a lot of time just east of Parque de La Amistad, and just a few blocks south of you. Been going back and forth for the last six years, have never had a problem...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
03-14-2011, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,420
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Forum: Day Trippin'
03-14-2011, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 864
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Forum: Ride reports
03-06-2011, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 21,521
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Forum: Day Trippin'
02-26-2011, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,757
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Forum: Day Trippin'
02-26-2011, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,420
You'll Be Fine.
Go to Mike’s, it’s a great ride and a cool place. Nothing too difficult actually. It was just cold, rainy and muddy when we went. I can’t wait to go back!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-24-2011, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 6,030
Pemex At Valle la Trinidad, Hwy 3
A great place to remember for gas on Hwy 3. I would like to suggest that everyone top off here before heading in any direction. Valle la Trinidad, right around the turnoff for Mike's Sky Ranch.
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Forum: Day Trippin'
02-23-2011, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,420
And all of a sudden we see a light down the road.
Gangsta? I was still freezing my ass off! Mike’s is way cool. The staff were great and the gals in the kitchen don’t mess around and produce some great chow. We had the place to ourselves, hanging...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
02-23-2011, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,420
What Sign? Oh, That Sign.
Something we didn’t expect was the lack of any sign for Mike’s turn off heading east on Hwy 3. We knew there were a few routes to Mike’s off of Hwy 3, one being through the small town of Valley la...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
02-22-2011, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,420
Damn, Mirrors Broke!
Ed’s a great riding partner, letting he and his bike break the fall of my XRL, what a Pal! My bike must have some road gremlins, I bought it with broken mirrors and just installed some real cheapo’s...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-21-2011, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 574
It's Adventure Riding, Not happy Sunshiny Riding.
It was raining when we left Chula Vista, even harder in Tecate, so we went via Mex 3 to Ensenada for a bite to eat then off to Mike's. it rained on and off most of the way.
By the time we hit the...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-18-2011, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 574
Saturday to Mike's
Me and fellow inmate Hayward (Ed) will be heading to Mike’s this weekend. Saturday from Chula Vista to Tecate, then Santa Veronica down to Mike’s for the night. Just look for a couple Big Galoots...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-17-2011, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,456
Inconspicuous
Just be cool, be Inconspicuous. I carry this everwhere: http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=85&brand=kershaw
I'm in Mexico almost every week, this is the knife a carry with me.
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Forum: Ride reports
02-17-2011, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,456
Big Knife Pussy, Wow Thanks!
Carrying a knife or two isn't using your head while in Baja. A pocket knife sure, but who needs anything more then that in Baja?
Well, I guess johnnydarock does! He's not no Big Knife Pussy,...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-17-2011, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,456
What I Would Do If...
But…if you feel you must have a knife, buy one down there at a souvenir shop. There are some artisans in the touristy parts that do beautiful knife work. Buy a knife there, ask for a receipt and keep...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-16-2011, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,456
A Knife?
Ditch the knife dude, 3” max. I suggest you do your “Homework” on Mexican law. When the military find your knife at a checkpoint, you may be arrested. Come on, really. A Knife?
This may help:
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Forum: Ride reports
02-04-2011, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,700
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-19-2011, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 519
Crossing The Border
I seriously doubt you’ll have any problems. I’ve crossed the border here in San Diego with cars with Baja California tags, bikes with expired tags, cars titled to other people and have never had any...
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