2012 Score Baja 1000 Point to Point race

[AngryShawn]

Originally Posted by Baja Dad

Here is a list of ADV Rider as of today:
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Pro

2x
Chris Ridgway

4x
KTM 990R
Radek Burkat ( solo )
adv: rburkat


548X
Honda 450X
Mike Whitcomb/BoLA to Ignacio

549X
Honda 450x
Mark Vanscourt ( AKA baja dad)

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Sportsman

257x
KTM 525xc
Matt DeVall (solo)

201X
Honda 450x
Wounded Warrior

271x
ATK605
David Haller

259X
KTM
Baja Fat Dudes

Just got our number today, stoked to be joining a group of Baja vets for this event!

287X
KTM 525
My sections for the time being are:
El Crusero to El Arco
Insurgentes to Santa Rita

[bajaboundmoto]

Originally Posted by Baja Dad

WE took our race bike out last Saturday night and put in a few hours on it also

BD, why ya running the bigger IMS? Yeah yeah, whatever....
You're a KTM lover, we can tell.

Originally Posted by rmhrc628

Interesting I thought they used the big buck BD hids? Is led technology anywhere near the distance reach of halogen/hids?

Honda has never used HID or LED in Baja.

Originally Posted by cross-country

I've done a bit of testing with the Onx LEDs (Baja Designs newest LED) and they are close but not quite there. I bet that the optics to make them competitive with the HIDs exist just not enough of them to sell to you and me.

I'm gonna venture a guess majority of testing with Baja Designs new stuff has been with Quinn, Tex, C.Smith, and myself and the new stuff some teams will be using at this B1k is pretty damn amazing. Quinn's bike, Tex's bike, as well as a couple Hero's will have the latest.
We've also tested at the same time other brands of LED, no comparison, none at all. BD is the only one really striving to make it as best as possible.

[rmhrc628]

Originally Posted by bajaboundmoto

BD, why ya running the bigger IMS? Yeah yeah, whatever....
You're a KTM lover, we can tell.

Honda has never used HID or LED in Baja.

I'm gonna venture a guess majority of testing with Baja Designs new stuff has been with Quinn, Tex, C.Smith, and myself and the new stuff some teams will be using at this B1k is pretty damn amazing. Quinn's bike, Tex's bike, as well as a couple Hero's will have the latest.
We've also tested at the same time other brands of LED, no comparison, none at all. BD is the only one really striving to make it as best as possible.

Any pics ? :)

[Deadly99]

Originally Posted by bajaboundmoto

BD, why ya running the bigger IMS? Yeah yeah, whatever....
You're a KTM lover, we can tell.

Honda has never used HID or LED in Baja.

I'm gonna venture a guess majority of testing with Baja Designs new stuff has been with Quinn, Tex, C.Smith, and myself and the new stuff some teams will be using at this B1k is pretty damn amazing. Quinn's bike, Tex's bike, as well as a couple Hero's will have the latest.
We've also tested at the same time other brands of LED, no comparison, none at all. BD is the only one really striving to make it as best as possible.

You racin this year ?

[KZJohn]

I just got the call today, I'm going to co-drive the #503 Kellogg Motorsports class 5U car from Ensenada to El Crucero. We leave next week. Let the pre-funning begin!

[wrk2surf]

Baja California Timelapses from Mike Flores on Vimeo.

If this doesn't make you want to get your ass down there nothing will !

[bajaboundmoto]

Originally Posted by rmhrc628

Any pics ? :)

The latest and greatest from Baja Designs...



And yes it is pretty damn amazing - light color, pattern, throw, size. All very cool.



Deadly99 - Not racing this time, just building bikes and support.

[Brodovitch]

Originally Posted by bajaboundmoto

The latest and greatest from Baja Designs...

And yes it is pretty damn amazing - light color, pattern, throw, size. All very cool.

Whoa. What kind of stator output are we talking here? Electrosport 250W ?

[rmhrc628]

Originally Posted by bajaboundmoto

The latest and greatest from Baja Designs...



And yes it is pretty damn amazing - light color, pattern, throw, size. All very cool.



Deadly99 - Not racing this time, just building bikes and support.

The only thing with the LEDs is they look fugly!!!!

Why don't they make a round array of LEDs in a lapaz 8 inch housing?

I think while that setup Tim looks great, it's begging to have its top light ripped off.

[rmhrc628]

Originally Posted by bajaboundmoto

The latest and greatest from Baja Designs...



And yes it is pretty damn amazing - light color, pattern, throw, size. All very cool.



Deadly99 - Not racing this time, just building bikes and support.

As a comparison look at the cutting edge lights for mtb:

Lupine Betty r - 3600 measured lumens weighing 600grams!!!!!



http://lupineshop.com/index.php?page=product&info=370

[frog]

Originally Posted by bajaboundmoto

The latest and greatest from Baja Designs...



And yes it is pretty damn amazing - light color, pattern, throw, size. All very cool.



Deadly99 - Not racing this time, just building bikes and support.

Sweet. What does the setup weigh?

[Baja Dad]

Originally Posted by frog

Sweet. What does the setup weigh?

About a ------ HENWAY

[cross-country]

Originally Posted by bajaboundmoto

The latest and greatest from Baja Designs...


And yes it is pretty damn amazing - light color, pattern, throw, size. All very cool.



Deadly99 - Not racing this time, just building bikes and support.

I guess I was wrong, even the factory boys dont have an long range LED that is a replacement for the HID. Cool setup none the less. That backbone looks like it could survive a head on with a semi! I'd love to know what it weighs.

We were trying to figure out the right combination of LED/HID until I busted my wing. Some of what we tested(all frame mounted).........

[bajaboundmoto]

Originally Posted by rmhrc628

it's begging to have its top light ripped off.

On the contrary this set-up should be far less vulnerable than typical dual 8" sets.
It also keeps the weight more centered and closer to the stem for better handling.

Originally Posted by rmhrc628

3600 measured lumens weighing 600grams

Apples and oranges. I could really care less about what numbers companies claim, it's how they fit and work that matters.
I would like to see some finished products other racers have done with other brands side by side on the same night (not photos, actual riding) to compare because with what we've tried, regardless of company claims, the Baja D lights are way better engineered.

[Strong Bad]

The new southbound crossing just opened up the other day. Here is a vid from a guy taking the new route as it winds around through the new stuff. Note to stay right to get on the toll road. I have no idea as to where in the new stuff you go to get your tourist visa, however SCORE has announced that they will be available at signup in Ensenada. I know that doesn't help those of you going south before the race.