Left for the Baja on a BMW came home on a 990S - Page 4

Attico · 11-14-2008, 10:31 AM

Looking forward to the next installment!

Green Stainz · 11-14-2008, 01:26 PM

you have your own report to write so get back to it

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Originally Posted by jasong70

Looking forward to the next installment!

bigdon · 11-14-2008, 02:21 PM

SenorFeliz · 11-14-2008, 02:34 PM

oh boy oh boy I love Baja ride reports!!!!

thanks for posting.

Brinot · 11-15-2008, 11:21 AM

Lovin' this ride report! Big fan of the 990S and currently debating buying a 990s or a F800 GS in the spring. Your report and pics are definitely influencing me in the KTM direction.

I'm a Vancouverite as well (kits) so would be good to connect at some point and get your thoughts on the BMW vs KTM.

Thanks for the great writeup!

Brian.

akadvntr · 11-15-2008, 07:35 PM

Excellent RR..thanks for the picts and your thoughts.

Racinace · 11-16-2008, 11:47 PM

Blair and Glynis showed up today to pick up the wounded duck (BMW). We loaded her up and sent them on their way.
Safe travels guys.....

YnotJP? · 11-16-2008, 11:57 PM

Racing with your son, painting the house, selling motorcycles, sounds like a full summers worth to me.

Holaday · 11-18-2008, 08:57 AM

We would of liked to stay in Gonzaga Bay but Glynis had a plane to catch at the other end of the peninsula. So we packed up and got ready to hit the road for Coco"s corner.

Leaving Gonzaga Bay. Saying good bye to our new friends Mike and Bob.

Adios Gonzaga Bay. We will be back!!

Heading to Coco's Corner

Its still really hot. Taking a break.

Coco's Corner

Wind is still howling

There was no one around at Coco's corner. It was kinda sad after reading so much about the place and the man.

This shot is approaching HWY 1 at Chapala.

HWY 1 turnoff to Coco's corner.

This is where we got our first look at HWY 1. The semi trucks were blasting by as we hung out at the corner. Holy Sh!t did the highway ever look narrow, no shoulder at all either. We pointed the bike south for Guerrero Negro. Stopped and got gas at LA Bay turn off. 5 bucks a gallon. Sorry no pics. The side winds were brutal, the gusts were blowing us around and keeping our speed down. We pressed on towards GN. Passed a semi crashed on the side of the road. We were unable to tell if the high winds contributed to the crash but there were tomatoes everywhere. Finally we got to Guerrero Negro and a bank machine. Our cash shortage was over and gasoline seemed to be readily available again. We found a decent hotel. Hotel San Ignacio in GN for 330 pesos. They let us park the bike in the courtyard right in front of the room.

I'm not sure about the long face must of been thinking about how I was going to pay for the KTM

Idaho525 · 11-18-2008, 10:35 PM

Front page shot.

So how do you like the KTM compared to the previously trusty BMW?

AZstrommer · 11-18-2008, 11:50 PM

Northern California

Wow! I've been in that store! I had a Snickers and Coke on the front porch in August 2005. It is a neat old store.

I'm lovin' this RR! Thanks!

AZ

Foot dragger · 11-19-2008, 06:18 AM

Were out here waiting for more,Im guessing your missing the horsepower on that GS by now.

Holaday · 11-19-2008, 08:13 AM

The Airhead GS is actually a great bike.I bought it from an advrider inmate in March 07 and rode it home from San Francisco. Just a couple of weaknesses that can be solved. Glynis and I rode the GS all over BC and Washington in the 2 summers I had it. We were lucky to have the KTM in the Baja though, with the heavy load and the rough roads to Gonzaga Bay the WP suspension shined. I guess I'm a little paranoid right now and the high tech KTM freaks me out a little bit. The KTM is a much safer bike for us though with the great suspension and wicked stopping power of the triple disk brakes. More ride report coming later today.

Holaday · 11-19-2008, 07:13 PM

From GN it was off to San Ignacio. Hurricane Norbert had hit southern Baja in the early hours of sunday, the winds had died down a bit.

Town square in San Ignacio

Mission San Ignacio built in 1786

Dos cervezas por favor

This place was recommended to us by a couple in Gonzaga Bay. Nice room for about 40 bucks. We checked it out and it looked great but we had to keep heading south. There was parking within the garden inside the property.

Glynis managed to snap this action shot. You can see why we were happy when the cross winds died down. Approaching Mulege.

We made it to Mulege by about 3 pm. We got a room at Cuesta Real about a kilometer south of the main turnoff to Mulege. The place is owned by a guy named Ken he's from Oregon and rides a KLR so he must be a good guy. The place was nice and clean and had a great little pool that was real refreshing after a long hot day. 39 bucks a night. We had the MOON handbooks Baja guide book which was real handy for finding hotels and good restaurants.

Mulege was hit hard in Oct. 2006 by a hurricane I can't remember the name, but alot of Mulege along the river is still unoccupied. It looks like the power and water haven't been restored. Alot of nice looking vacation homes just vacant and abandonded. We walked up the river from the hotel to town for dinner.

TouringDave · 11-20-2008, 03:00 AM

Nice report, sorry to hear about your GSPD

11-14-2008, 02:21 PM	#48
bigdon Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Oddometer: 2,060	__________________ ADV Relay Rider 08 (The Texas Connection) Ride Pooie Ride Don't stop riding until you get to the crash , you might save it!

11-14-2008, 02:34 PM	#49
SenorFeliz hangin' out Joined: Dec 2006 Location: lake Simple, Ontario Oddometer: 405	oh boy oh boy I love Baja ride reports!!!! thanks for posting. __________________ http://http://www.advrider.com/forum...a+hooters+tour Baja Hooters Tour "the interruptions are the journey". Ted Simon '06 1200GS

11-15-2008, 11:21 AM	#50
Brinot Aventurero del Norte Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver Oddometer: 21	Feeling it! Lovin' this ride report! Big fan of the 990S and currently debating buying a 990s or a F800 GS in the spring. Your report and pics are definitely influencing me in the KTM direction. I'm a Vancouverite as well (kits) so would be good to connect at some point and get your thoughts on the BMW vs KTM. Thanks for the great writeup! Brian. __________________ 2007 KTM 525 XC-W 2009 Brammo Enertia (Electric) '78 Yamaha YZ 250

11-15-2008, 07:35 PM	#51
akadvntr Frozen Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Oddometer: 205	Excellent RR..thanks for the picts and your thoughts. __________________ Map? What map? 2008 KLR650

11-16-2008, 11:47 PM	#52
Racinace Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Reno, Nevada Oddometer: 439	Blair and Glynis showed up today to pick up the wounded duck (BMW). We loaded her up and sent them on their way. Safe travels guys..... __________________ 11 Gas Gas 300ec (plated) 09 Kawasaki Concours ABS 2011 44th Baja 1000 (Finisher) 2X 2010 43rd Baja 1000 (Finisher) 305X 2009 42nd Baja 1000 (Finisher) 313X

11-14-2008, 10:31 AM	#46
Attico Wrong way 'round Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Oddometer: 1,462	Looking forward to the next installment!

11-16-2008, 11:57 PM	#53
YnotJP? Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Philippines and Seattle Oddometer: 1,626	Racinace Racing with your son, painting the house, selling motorcycles, sounds like a full summers worth to me.

11-18-2008, 08:57 AM	#54
Holaday ^OP Man of Leisure Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver's North Shore, B.C. Oddometer: 522	Monday Oct. 13 We would of liked to stay in Gonzaga Bay but Glynis had a plane to catch at the other end of the peninsula. So we packed up and got ready to hit the road for Coco"s corner. Leaving Gonzaga Bay. Saying good bye to our new friends Mike and Bob. Adios Gonzaga Bay. We will be back!! Heading to Coco's Corner Its still really hot. Taking a break. Coco's Corner Wind is still howling There was no one around at Coco's corner. It was kinda sad after reading so much about the place and the man. This shot is approaching HWY 1 at Chapala. HWY 1 turnoff to Coco's corner. This is where we got our first look at HWY 1. The semi trucks were blasting by as we hung out at the corner. Holy Sh!t did the highway ever look narrow, no shoulder at all either. We pointed the bike south for Guerrero Negro. Stopped and got gas at LA Bay turn off. 5 bucks a gallon. Sorry no pics. The side winds were brutal, the gusts were blowing us around and keeping our speed down. We pressed on towards GN. Passed a semi crashed on the side of the road. We were unable to tell if the high winds contributed to the crash but there were tomatoes everywhere. Finally we got to Guerrero Negro and a bank machine. Our cash shortage was over and gasoline seemed to be readily available again. We found a decent hotel. Hotel San Ignacio in GN for 330 pesos. They let us park the bike in the courtyard right in front of the room. I'm not sure about the long face must of been thinking about how I was going to pay for the KTM __________________ Soon as your born you start dying, so you might as well have a good time!!! Checkout my Ride Reports: Baja http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405461 Kootenays http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=614464

11-18-2008, 10:35 PM	#55
Idaho525 orange rider Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Oddometer: 77	subscribed Front page shot. So how do you like the KTM compared to the previously trusty BMW?

11-18-2008, 11:50 PM	#56
AZstrommer Long may she wave! Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Aridzona Oddometer: 939	Northern California Wow! I've been in that store! I had a Snickers and Coke on the front porch in August 2005. It is a neat old store. I'm lovin' this RR! Thanks! AZ __________________ Every day I'm a little bit more like the person I've always wanted to be - Hedge36 We can't negate who we are, who we were, what we've done. Who we've loved, who we've hurt. Part of our human fabric. Who are are. I am the sum of all I have done before. I am imperfect, I am flawed. I am, however, aware of that. I desire happiness, I long for joy, always knowing the price, the balance. - Sabre

11-19-2008, 06:18 AM	#57
Foot dragger beat up ex flat tracker Joined: Dec 2006 Location: chico,just below rag dump(nor-cal) Oddometer: 6,760	Were out here waiting for more,Im guessing your missing the horsepower on that GS by now. __________________ 2003 DR 650.(1976 Montesa 250 Enduro-nice!) - - 1990 MASI TEAM-3V.- 1976 Motobecane, Super-Mirage.- Kona, HumuHumuNukuNukuApua'a. Single Speed ThRaShEr BiKe. 1968 360 Greeves challenger MXer. 1999 Triumph Trophy 1200. 2011 KTM530 EXC. 2012 KONA Hei Hei Deluxe (ongoing bike issues) -2009 KTM 200XC-W.

11-19-2008, 08:13 AM	#58
Holaday ^OP Man of Leisure Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver's North Shore, B.C. Oddometer: 522	Got the BMW home this weekend The Airhead GS is actually a great bike.I bought it from an advrider inmate in March 07 and rode it home from San Francisco. Just a couple of weaknesses that can be solved. Glynis and I rode the GS all over BC and Washington in the 2 summers I had it. We were lucky to have the KTM in the Baja though, with the heavy load and the rough roads to Gonzaga Bay the WP suspension shined. I guess I'm a little paranoid right now and the high tech KTM freaks me out a little bit. The KTM is a much safer bike for us though with the great suspension and wicked stopping power of the triple disk brakes. More ride report coming later today. __________________ Soon as your born you start dying, so you might as well have a good time!!! Checkout my Ride Reports: Baja http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405461 Kootenays http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=614464 Holaday screwed with this post 10-07-2009 at 04:19 PM

11-19-2008, 07:13 PM	#59
Holaday ^OP Man of Leisure Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver's North Shore, B.C. Oddometer: 522	Tuesday Oct. 14 From GN it was off to San Ignacio. Hurricane Norbert had hit southern Baja in the early hours of sunday, the winds had died down a bit. Town square in San Ignacio Mission San Ignacio built in 1786 Dos cervezas por favor This place was recommended to us by a couple in Gonzaga Bay. Nice room for about 40 bucks. We checked it out and it looked great but we had to keep heading south. There was parking within the garden inside the property. Glynis managed to snap this action shot. You can see why we were happy when the cross winds died down. Approaching Mulege. We made it to Mulege by about 3 pm. We got a room at Cuesta Real about a kilometer south of the main turnoff to Mulege. The place is owned by a guy named Ken he's from Oregon and rides a KLR so he must be a good guy. The place was nice and clean and had a great little pool that was real refreshing after a long hot day. 39 bucks a night. We had the MOON handbooks Baja guide book which was real handy for finding hotels and good restaurants. Mulege was hit hard in Oct. 2006 by a hurricane I can't remember the name, but alot of Mulege along the river is still unoccupied. It looks like the power and water haven't been restored. Alot of nice looking vacation homes just vacant and abandonded. We walked up the river from the hotel to town for dinner. __________________ Soon as your born you start dying, so you might as well have a good time!!! Checkout my Ride Reports: Baja http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405461 Kootenays http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=614464

11-20-2008, 03:00 AM	#60
TouringDave Ok Human Let's Ride! Joined: May 2005 Location: Frankston, Vic, Aust. Oddometer: 6,392	Nice report, sorry to hear about your GSPD __________________ K7 Strom with Chair 84 Kwaka GT750 Cafe Project 84 Kawaka GT750 Outfit Project

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