6,700 Miles Solo to Baja, MX - 2011

dwj - Donnie · 12-22-2011, 06:18 AM

I did not plan on doing a RR for this ride. I did not fully document the ride with pictures, even though I took almost 400. But, since this seemed like the best way to share the pictures with family and friends, I will share what I have with a few words along the way.

This is my first trip to Baja. I rode from Mississippi to Baja and back on the KLR. In total the ride was over 6,700 miles with over 3,000 miles ridden in Baja. There was well over 1,000 miles of sand/dirt/gravel. I can tell you up front that I had a great time and have already set a date for a return trip next year!

dwj - Donnie · 12-22-2011, 06:26 AM

Ready to roll!

November 25.

dwj - Donnie · 12-22-2011, 06:28 AM

I stopped in Sulfur Springs, TX to visit a friend. This is a Road Runner that has been roosting on her back porch for two years. It is not a very good picture because it was almost dark and I could not hold the camera steady enough.

dwj - Donnie · 12-22-2011, 06:32 AM

I stayed the next night in Dallas, TX and visited with Tracy. She is reeeeeealy looking pregnant! Everything is going great and her daughter is due February 18.

I stayed the next night in Van Horn, TX and rode well over 700 miles the next day to Gila Bend, AZ. I did not take another picture till I got to Baja.

ThomasVolomitz · 12-22-2011, 06:32 AM

The KLR looks well packed and ready. Did the folding chair make the whole trip???

dwj - Donnie · 12-22-2011, 06:33 AM

I crossed the border at Calexico, CA and headed for San Felipe.

dwj - Donnie · 12-22-2011, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rasthomas

The KLR looks well packed and ready. Did the folding chair make the whole trip???

That $5.99 chair not only made the entire trip. it also completed the Canada/Alaska trip the Summer and the Fall trips to Colorado and the Northeast. It has almost 30,000 miles on it! Not for sure how much butt time it has!

It is much more comfortable than most camping tables and many motel chairs.

dwj - Donnie · 12-22-2011, 06:38 AM

I stayed here for the night.

Not bad for $27!

farrell caesar · 12-22-2011, 07:21 AM

I'm looking at this Donnie. Having a ball researching for my Feb. trip to baja. Did the valves on the KLR yesterday. Don't think the dealer did em. All on minimum clearance. Can't wait to get started on the baja bike, 05 Dr650. Still not sure about putting Ricor on it too. Went thru 3 dealers to get shims. The 4th, Gateway BMW in St.lois had em. Finish up the KLR today. Put tank and plastic back on. Did the drill out slide too. Have to do the fuel pump on the gs too. May do the 85 Olds pump. Vent tube is plugged. Huge vacuum when I open cap to gas up. Just have 3 more bikes to work on. Send in seat to Rick Mayer next month for the Wr250. peace Looked at the Huskies at beemer dealer but I'm going to trick out the WR before I change partners. more peace

dwj - Donnie · 12-22-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farrell caesar

I'm looking at this Donnie. Having a ball researching for my Feb. trip to baja. Did the valves on the KLR yesterday. Don't think the dealer did em. All on minimum clearance. Can't wait to get started on the baja bike, 05 Dr650. Still not sure about putting Ricor on it too. Went thru 3 dealers to get shims. The 4th, Gateway BMW in St.lois had em. Finish up the KLR today. Put tank and plastic back on. Did the drill out slide too. Have to do the fuel pump on the gs too. May do the 85 Olds pump. Vent tube is plugged. Huge vacuum when I open cap to gas up. Just have 3 more bikes to work on. Send in seat to Rick Mayer next month for the Wr250. peace Looked at the Huskies at beemer dealer but I'm going to trick out the WR before I change partners. more peace

Call if you want to discuss some routes.

dec181966 · 12-22-2011, 08:31 AM

Hey Donnie,

Glad you decided to post this up. My wife was asking if I had seen anything new from you. We are big fans of your past reports.

Hope the Holidays treat you well.

Be safe
Michael & Tami

PyroMedic · 12-22-2011, 08:44 AM

looks like a hell of a place ot stay for 27 bucks.

Lunatic · 12-22-2011, 08:50 AM

Suscribed !!!!

azcagiva · 12-22-2011, 09:38 AM

What was the name of the hotel in SF?

-John

dwj - Donnie · 12-22-2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dec181966

Hey Donnie,

Glad you decided to post this up. My wife was asking if I had seen anything new from you. We are big fans of your past reports.

Hope the Holidays treat you well.

Be safe
Michael & Tami

Glad to have you along!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PyroMedic

looks like a hell of a place ot stay for 27 bucks.

Yes it was! I was expecting higher prices, but I guess the coverage of Drug crimes in Mexico has been tough on the hotel business as well as many others.

12-22-2011, 06:18 AM	#1
dwj - Donnie ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Clarksdale, MS Oddometer: 10,828	6,700 Miles Solo to Baja, MX - 2011 I did not plan on doing a RR for this ride. I did not fully document the ride with pictures, even though I took almost 400. But, since this seemed like the best way to share the pictures with family and friends, I will share what I have with a few words along the way. This is my first trip to Baja. I rode from Mississippi to Baja and back on the KLR. In total the ride was over 6,700 miles with over 3,000 miles ridden in Baja. There was well over 1,000 miles of sand/dirt/gravel. I can tell you up front that I had a great time and have already set a date for a return trip next year! __________________ Donnie - Retired & Riding Return to Mexico 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802682 Mexico & Central America Solo 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767492 6,700 Miles to Baja, MX Solo 2011: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750875

12-22-2011, 06:26 AM	#2
dwj - Donnie ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Clarksdale, MS Oddometer: 10,828	Ready to roll! November 25. __________________ Donnie - Retired & Riding Return to Mexico 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802682 Mexico & Central America Solo 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767492 6,700 Miles to Baja, MX Solo 2011: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750875

12-22-2011, 06:28 AM	#3
dwj - Donnie ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Clarksdale, MS Oddometer: 10,828	I stopped in Sulfur Springs, TX to visit a friend. This is a Road Runner that has been roosting on her back porch for two years. It is not a very good picture because it was almost dark and I could not hold the camera steady enough. __________________ Donnie - Retired & Riding Return to Mexico 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802682 Mexico & Central America Solo 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767492 6,700 Miles to Baja, MX Solo 2011: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750875

12-22-2011, 06:32 AM	#4
dwj - Donnie ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Clarksdale, MS Oddometer: 10,828	I stayed the next night in Dallas, TX and visited with Tracy. She is reeeeeealy looking pregnant! Everything is going great and her daughter is due February 18. I stayed the next night in Van Horn, TX and rode well over 700 miles the next day to Gila Bend, AZ. I did not take another picture till I got to Baja. __________________ Donnie - Retired & Riding Return to Mexico 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802682 Mexico & Central America Solo 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767492 6,700 Miles to Baja, MX Solo 2011: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750875

12-22-2011, 06:32 AM	#5
ThomasVolomitz Not so Gnarly Joined: Aug 2010 Location: DDR c/o Honecker Oddometer: 3,980	The KLR looks well packed and ready. Did the folding chair make the whole trip??? __________________ Doo Done

12-22-2011, 06:33 AM	#6
dwj - Donnie ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Clarksdale, MS Oddometer: 10,828	I crossed the border at Calexico, CA and headed for San Felipe. __________________ Donnie - Retired & Riding Return to Mexico 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802682 Mexico & Central America Solo 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767492 6,700 Miles to Baja, MX Solo 2011: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750875

12-22-2011, 06:38 AM	#8
dwj - Donnie ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Clarksdale, MS Oddometer: 10,828	I stayed here for the night. Not bad for $27! __________________ Donnie - Retired & Riding Return to Mexico 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802682 Mexico & Central America Solo 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767492 6,700 Miles to Baja, MX Solo 2011: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750875

12-22-2011, 07:21 AM	#9
farrell caesar Seezer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Trenton Il. Oddometer: 349	baja I'm looking at this Donnie. Having a ball researching for my Feb. trip to baja. Did the valves on the KLR yesterday. Don't think the dealer did em. All on minimum clearance. Can't wait to get started on the baja bike, 05 Dr650. Still not sure about putting Ricor on it too. Went thru 3 dealers to get shims. The 4th, Gateway BMW in St.lois had em. Finish up the KLR today. Put tank and plastic back on. Did the drill out slide too. Have to do the fuel pump on the gs too. May do the 85 Olds pump. Vent tube is plugged. Huge vacuum when I open cap to gas up. Just have 3 more bikes to work on. Send in seat to Rick Mayer next month for the Wr250. peace Looked at the Huskies at beemer dealer but I'm going to trick out the WR before I change partners. more peace __________________ seezer

12-22-2011, 08:31 AM	#11
dec181966 Dude on a motorcycle Joined: Oct 2009 Location: NorCal in the vines Oddometer: 154	Good to see a new report! Hey Donnie, Glad you decided to post this up. My wife was asking if I had seen anything new from you. We are big fans of your past reports. Hope the Holidays treat you well. Be safe Michael & Tami __________________ "I dodge the grave most everyday"

12-22-2011, 08:44 AM	#12
PyroMedic Fire+Needles=Happy Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Rochester NY Oddometer: 45	looks like a hell of a place ot stay for 27 bucks. __________________ Bráithreachas Thar Gach Ni Firefighter Paramedic

12-22-2011, 08:50 AM	#13
Lunatic Dan Keyhoety Joined: Jan 2006 Location: DOWN ON THE BORDER , LAS CRUCES, NUEVO MEHICO Oddometer: 600	Suscribed !!!! __________________ LIFE IS A BANQUET AND MOST POOR BASTARDS ARE STARVING! Don't be afraid your life will end, be afraid that it will never start. Arrogance is the anesthesia that dulls the pain of stupidity

12-22-2011, 09:38 AM	#14
azcagiva new orange flavor Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Camp Verde, AZ Oddometer: 1,058	What was the name of the hotel in SF? -John __________________ An Elefant never forgets. 2012 Baja 1000 www.Raceforthewounded.com Help us race the 1000, and double the value of your KLR by buying a t- shirt

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