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KIC · 12-10-2012, 03:52 PM

Does anybody know if you need a permit or something to follow the trail from Ajo along the border to Yuma through the Cabeza National Wildlife Preserve ? Has anybody ever rode it ?

Flashman1 · 12-10-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KIC

Does anybody know if you need a permit or something to follow the trail from Ajo along the border to Yuma through the Cabeza National Wildlife Preserve ? Has anybody ever rode it ?

I camped in there about 12 years ago - and yes you needed a permit - it was/is? used as a bombing range and they they restricted access by the public if they were going to bomb (good idea!). There is a BLM ofice in AJO that we called ahead for then got a permit.

Don't know it that is still the case.

DingWeed · 12-10-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertDuster

I am looking for a mostly dirt route from Tucson to Yuma. If you have any tracks or a route that you know of, can you let me know?

Ron

El camino del Diablo!!

E-mail me @ dingweeds4us@msn.com and I will send them to you!

Scott

DingWeed · 12-10-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KIC

Does anybody know if you need a permit or something to follow the trail from Ajo along the border to Yuma through the Cabeza National Wildlife Preserve ? Has anybody ever rode it ?

Yes, Fun ride....lots of sand!!!

Yes, you need a permit!

Scott

StmbtDave · 12-10-2012, 07:07 PM

Just returned from a quick 4 day trip down to Puerto Penasco. My first trip down to Mex was a prelim to a Baja trip in Feb.

Found a campground right on the beach

Had to check out the local cuisine

Spent time watching the beach traffic

and enjoyed the sunsets over Mar de Cortez

Going to have to make a return trip.

Dave

kobukan · 12-10-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DingWeed

El camino del Diablo!!

E-mail me @ dingweeds4us@msn.com and I will send them to you!

Scott

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Originally Posted by StmbtDave

Just returned from a quick 4 day trip down to Puerto Penasco . . .

Two areas I've been wondering about.

Camino del Diablo sounds awesome - much better than I-8.

StmbtDave - what route did you take to Puerto Penasco? I've been thinking about taking a ride through that area.

StmbtDave · 12-11-2012, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kobukan

StmbtDave - what route did you take to Puerto Penasco? I've been thinking about taking a ride through that area.

We're down in Green Valley for the winter so it's a pretty direct route to Penasco. I headed out the Ajo Hwy to Why then directly south, crossing at Lukeville. Easy peasy with no vehicle bond or visa required.

Dave

kobukan · 12-11-2012, 06:51 AM

Thanks

Green Valley - I've ridden some nice roads between 83 and Green Valley - beautiful area.

PhiSig1071 · 12-11-2012, 10:50 AM

Hey Dave, any off roading other then the beach to the campground? Think a GSXR could make the trip?

StmbtDave · 12-11-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

Hey Dave, any off roading other then the beach to the campground? Think a GSXR could make the trip?

No problem with a road bike. The entrance to the campground where I stayed is about 1/2 block of hard packed dirt with scattered sand off the paved road. The campground itself is a very large parking lot that is all hard pack. This isn't your KOA. It is a wide open area and you pitch your tent where you want. No designated spaces, no hookups, no tables. They do have restrooms and showers by the entrance/office. There is someone on watch 24/7 and they assured me security was no problem. I took all my valuables with me when I left for the day and just zipped up the tent and fly. They are about the only place around that offers tent camping - $10/day. Great people. Let me know and I'll attempt to give directions if you're interested.

Dave

emerson.biguns · 12-12-2012, 01:23 PM

Anyone know of local mechanic that specializes in CRFs?

I got the wife a nice 250X and it needs some carb loving and I ain't takin' the carb out of that thing again.

.

HoosierTrailmaster · 12-12-2012, 07:08 PM

Emerson, I have taken the carb out of a 250 X a half dozen times, happy to help you with it. Pretty easy if you know the routine.

PS: it does require taking out the shock, at least the top bolt and undoing the subframe bolts, you end up going in from the rear...which I know you don't like.

DesertDuster · 12-12-2012, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the Diablo route. I am thinking that a route farther north might be better. Does anyone know of a good dirt route from Casa Grande to Yuma? It would be okay to have some slab time between segments.

Ron

KIC · 12-13-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DesertDuster

Thanks for the Diablo route. I am thinking that a route farther north might be better. Does anyone know of a good dirt route from Casa Grande to Yuma? It would be okay to have some slab time between segments.

Ron

Why the heck would you want to ride to Yuma ? Yuma is a marker that just means you are that much closer to San Diego..

emerson.biguns · 12-13-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HoosierTrailmaster

Emerson, I have taken the carb out of a 250 X a half dozen times, happy to help you with it. Pretty easy if you know the routine.

PS: it does require taking out the shock, at least the top bolt and undoing the subframe bolts, you end up going in from the rear...which I know you don't like.

I've done it once already and the JD jet kit didn't solve my problem. Not sure I want to do it again, especially when I'm not sure what the problem is.

After a throttle blip it returns to a high idle and then sometimes settles back to normal, sometimes doesn't.

.

12-10-2012, 03:52 PM	#13321
KIC Proud Army Dad Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Tucson, we keep our ice in the freezer, Arizona Oddometer: 1,069	Does anybody know if you need a permit or something to follow the trail from Ajo along the border to Yuma through the Cabeza National Wildlife Preserve ? Has anybody ever rode it ? __________________ 2006 KLR - RED- The Fast one ! - Sold and missed daily 1989 Yamaha Venture XVZ13DW 1987 Yamaha Venture XVZ13DW 1985 Yamaha YZ 250 - Sold

12-10-2012, 07:07 PM	#13325
StmbtDave AKA Invisible Dave Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Loveland, CO summer - Tucson, AZ winter Oddometer: 2,476	The Weekend Didn't Suck Just returned from a quick 4 day trip down to Puerto Penasco. My first trip down to Mex was a prelim to a Baja trip in Feb. Found a campground right on the beach Had to check out the local cuisine Spent time watching the beach traffic and enjoyed the sunsets over Mar de Cortez Going to have to make a return trip. Dave __________________ Why are we stopping? We don't have time for that! http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...8pP8skl622N3ri

12-11-2012, 06:51 AM	#13328
kobukan almost gnarly Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Saco ME Oddometer: 1,484	Thanks Green Valley - I've ridden some nice roads between 83 and Green Valley - beautiful area. __________________ '97 R1100GS, '99 DR350, '02 DR650, '03 DR650, '04 R1150RT A Few Days Solo to Copper Canyon A Maine Rider’s Arizona Day Trips A Few Days Solo in Baja

12-11-2012, 10:50 AM	#13329
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Oddometer: 1,118	Hey Dave, any off roading other then the beach to the campground? Think a GSXR could make the trip? __________________ Which one of you FF's was it?...FOUNDER! *Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem*

12-12-2012, 07:08 PM	#13332
HoosierTrailmaster Just an Old Grizzly Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Under the Tucson Sun Oddometer: 2,086	Emerson, I have taken the carb out of a 250 X a half dozen times, happy to help you with it. Pretty easy if you know the routine. PS: it does require taking out the shock, at least the top bolt and undoing the subframe bolts, you end up going in from the rear...which I know you don't like. __________________ '06 Beta RR 525 "Red KTM" '02 GasGas EC 300..."The Smoke" '10 KTM 990 ADV R "Brutus Beefcakes"

12-12-2012, 01:23 PM	#13331
emerson.biguns All idiot, no savant Joined: Apr 2007 Location: The Old Pueblo Oddometer: 8,299	Anyone know of local mechanic that specializes in CRFs? I got the wife a nice 250X and it needs some carb loving and I ain't takin' the carb out of that thing again. .

12-12-2012, 07:47 PM	#13333
DesertDuster Old Pueblo Rider Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson 32.207,-110.786 Oddometer: 165	Casa Grande to Yumaa route Thanks for the Diablo route. I am thinking that a route farther north might be better. Does anyone know of a good dirt route from Casa Grande to Yuma? It would be okay to have some slab time between segments. Ron

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