krongsak
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No kidding! We made the same mistake. It's super poorly indicated. The custom guy was all flustered about it and started to threaten us with a $5000 fine. And no it wasn't pesos. Welcome back to America 
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2017 Baja Barf - its on and its happening... now!
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krongsak
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1962siia
Well-known member
- Joined
- Oct 13, 2013
- Location
- Rohnert Park
- Moto(s)
- 350exc-f
Aermacchi/HD Sprint 250ss
950 ADV
C&J XL350
T100SC
Guzzi hotrod
- Name
- Daniel
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 424261
Awesome trip. Our group is currently at the horsepower ranch outside of Ensenada. This place is really awesome and a great way to end the trip!
El Buttcrack has a broken tibia but his spirit is still intact! Great trip this year super fun to be down here with such a solid group!
My favorite quote from this years trip was from Manuel our official San Jaunico tow truck driver who said, "Next year bring more ktms so you can keep me in business!"
Home tomorrow!
El Buttcrack has a broken tibia but his spirit is still intact! Great trip this year super fun to be down here with such a solid group!
My favorite quote from this years trip was from Manuel our official San Jaunico tow truck driver who said, "Next year bring more ktms so you can keep me in business!"
Home tomorrow!
krongsak
Member
Awesome adventure in Mexico. Huge thanks to C.J., Daniel and the rest of the "board" for organizing this trip 
After a gruelling 17 hours drive, Mistico and I are quasi home. We'll be missing the Horsepower ranch but we'll have a thought for you a tackle the second leg of the journey.
Cheers to all, safe drive
After a gruelling 17 hours drive, Mistico and I are quasi home. We'll be missing the Horsepower ranch but we'll have a thought for you a tackle the second leg of the journey.
Cheers to all, safe drive
HadesOmega
Well-known member
- Joined
- Feb 9, 2008
- Location
- San Jose
- Moto(s)
- Empulse TT (RIP),
ZR7 (Sold), DR650, KLR650, 750 Turbo, Light Bee MX, KLX140L
Super Cub
Redshift SM
- Name
- Merlin
Still on the way home I have some pictures up on instgram heres a link if you don't got the app.
http://yooying.com/hadesomega
I also tagged my photos #BarfBaja2017
http://yooying.com/hadesomega
I also tagged my photos #BarfBaja2017
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kalle
Member
... we gots steekers ...arty
I brought 30 SFMC stickers. I should have brought 100.
Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco, CA
- Joined
- Apr 4, 2002
- Location
- Menlo Park, Ca.
- Moto(s)
- Keep me rocking life
- Name
- Budman
- BARF perks
- AMA Life Member #203453
Awesome...!
BTW: Links to the instagram pics are for sure appreciated!
BTW: Links to the instagram pics are for sure appreciated!
Lunch Box
Useful idiot
BARF Baja 2017 was a heck of a trip for me. I had excellent company on the drive down.
We went down a day ahead of the majority of the crew, arriving in Bahia de Los Angeles on Friday afternoon.
There were a few bikes around, and a handful of folks. The wind was HOWLING, as it would for the next few days.
Saturday, a few of us headed out and rode the Window Rock trail. This trail really had it all. Single track, rocky hill climbs, sand, dry lake bed, and just about everything in between. Here are a few pics from the trail:
The rest of the gang arrived on Saturday evening, and the trip began in earnest. Sunday morning was windy, but beautiful. BoLA is a truly gorgeous place.
Most of the gang rolled out towards San Francisquito pretty early on Sunday, but a few of us decided to find the elusive Green Door trail for a bit of added difficulty. We found some pretty tough riding, but not the trail we sought. Unfortunately, as we were making our way back to the road to PSF, our fearless leader failed to put his goggles on after a brief stop and ended up taking a cactus needle in the eye. OUCH.
We patched him up as best we could on the trail, and I rode back to BoLA with him while Tom and Mark continued on to PSF. It was slow going, and we spent a bit of time fixing a flat along the way.
Fortunately, BoLA has a clinic and it was open. They flushed the eye, examined the damage and gave CJ some meds and an eyepatch. I would later swing by the pharmacy to get him some better pain meds, as eye injuries are very painful.
We went down a day ahead of the majority of the crew, arriving in Bahia de Los Angeles on Friday afternoon.
There were a few bikes around, and a handful of folks. The wind was HOWLING, as it would for the next few days.
Saturday, a few of us headed out and rode the Window Rock trail. This trail really had it all. Single track, rocky hill climbs, sand, dry lake bed, and just about everything in between. Here are a few pics from the trail:
The rest of the gang arrived on Saturday evening, and the trip began in earnest. Sunday morning was windy, but beautiful. BoLA is a truly gorgeous place.
Most of the gang rolled out towards San Francisquito pretty early on Sunday, but a few of us decided to find the elusive Green Door trail for a bit of added difficulty. We found some pretty tough riding, but not the trail we sought. Unfortunately, as we were making our way back to the road to PSF, our fearless leader failed to put his goggles on after a brief stop and ended up taking a cactus needle in the eye. OUCH.
We patched him up as best we could on the trail, and I rode back to BoLA with him while Tom and Mark continued on to PSF. It was slow going, and we spent a bit of time fixing a flat along the way.
Fortunately, BoLA has a clinic and it was open. They flushed the eye, examined the damage and gave CJ some meds and an eyepatch. I would later swing by the pharmacy to get him some better pain meds, as eye injuries are very painful.
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Lunch Box
Useful idiot
While CJ rested, I spent time riding with ThumperX and W. We poked around BoLA, and found some really neat roads, trails, and beaches. Good times.
After a couple of extra days in BoLA, CJ felt that he was ready to move along. He wasn't able to ride yet, so we loaded our bikes into my van and drove to San Ignacio. By the time we got there, he decided that he should be able to handle the pavement route to Mulege, so we unloaded and scooted on down to meet the rest of the crew.
We did find this little guy, hanging out on the floor near where CJ had his gear.
We arrived in time to spend some time with folks before we got the bad news about a member of the crew breaking his leg. Quickly, the rescue team was assembled and mobilized. Nurse Scott handled the medical side of things, W drove the Sprinter, Tom rode the bike back to Mulege, and Cabrito kept us up to speed via messaging on our InReach sat coms. It was a major bummer, but seeing how quickly and effectively the crew responded was impressive. (Not posting any pics out of respect for the injured rider)
Later that night, while most people were asleep, CJ and I decided to decorate the bikes of all of the new folks. Good times.
The next morning, most of us rolled out to San Ignacio, while a few folks stayed behind to take care of the injured rider. The route we took was fantastic and was filled with sand, water crossings, and nicely flowing trails. I was too busy keeping up with Tom and Bex that I didn't snap any pics.
We met up with some of the crew and joined them for tacos and beer. Afterwards, a few of us rode down to the beach. I was the first sucker who hit the nasty, rotting algae and kelp bogs. They looked reasonably solid, but grabbed onto the bike like quicksand. Fortunately, the mighty 690 was able to power through 15-20 feet of it and I emerged safely on the other side. The two riders behind me were not so fortunate. Here is a shot from the cliff above the beach. You can see my successful path on the left of the pic.
Another pic with a bit of zoom. Yes, I did return to the beach and helped to get them unstuck.
Upon returning to the hotel, I inspected my bike. It smelled HORRIBLE and had lots of nasty stuff dangling from it. I gave it a bit of a rinse with fresh water before shifting focus to tequila and beer.
The crew arrived and we went for a bite to eat (and more booze)
After a couple of extra days in BoLA, CJ felt that he was ready to move along. He wasn't able to ride yet, so we loaded our bikes into my van and drove to San Ignacio. By the time we got there, he decided that he should be able to handle the pavement route to Mulege, so we unloaded and scooted on down to meet the rest of the crew.
We did find this little guy, hanging out on the floor near where CJ had his gear.
We arrived in time to spend some time with folks before we got the bad news about a member of the crew breaking his leg. Quickly, the rescue team was assembled and mobilized. Nurse Scott handled the medical side of things, W drove the Sprinter, Tom rode the bike back to Mulege, and Cabrito kept us up to speed via messaging on our InReach sat coms. It was a major bummer, but seeing how quickly and effectively the crew responded was impressive. (Not posting any pics out of respect for the injured rider)
Later that night, while most people were asleep, CJ and I decided to decorate the bikes of all of the new folks. Good times.
The next morning, most of us rolled out to San Ignacio, while a few folks stayed behind to take care of the injured rider. The route we took was fantastic and was filled with sand, water crossings, and nicely flowing trails. I was too busy keeping up with Tom and Bex that I didn't snap any pics.
We met up with some of the crew and joined them for tacos and beer. Afterwards, a few of us rode down to the beach. I was the first sucker who hit the nasty, rotting algae and kelp bogs. They looked reasonably solid, but grabbed onto the bike like quicksand. Fortunately, the mighty 690 was able to power through 15-20 feet of it and I emerged safely on the other side. The two riders behind me were not so fortunate. Here is a shot from the cliff above the beach. You can see my successful path on the left of the pic.
Another pic with a bit of zoom. Yes, I did return to the beach and helped to get them unstuck.
Upon returning to the hotel, I inspected my bike. It smelled HORRIBLE and had lots of nasty stuff dangling from it. I gave it a bit of a rinse with fresh water before shifting focus to tequila and beer.
The crew arrived and we went for a bite to eat (and more booze)
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kalle
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Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco, CA
Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco, CA
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Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco, CA
Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco, CA
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Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco, CA
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OaklandF4i
Darwin's exception
- Joined
- Feb 5, 2002
- Location
- San Francisco and Lake County
- Moto(s)
- Husqvarna FE350, TE300, a vintage CR390, and BMW R1200GS
- Name
- CJ
FANTASTIC Trip! Its Baja.. and as such... it doesnt always go as planned. But I had an amazing experience just the same thanks to the incredible group of folks assembled for the trip this year.
I didnt get to see everything I had planned to see, or ride all the new routes I had anticipated. While I didnt get to ride with everyone, I did get to ride with some new folks and meet some new friends. Baja... thats what its about for me.
First off, its Baja.... so pants are optional! And, why I didnt get to ride as much as I had planned.... oooooooops.
I didnt get to see everything I had planned to see, or ride all the new routes I had anticipated. While I didnt get to ride with everyone, I did get to ride with some new folks and meet some new friends. Baja... thats what its about for me.
First off, its Baja.... so pants are optional! And, why I didnt get to ride as much as I had planned.... oooooooops.
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OaklandF4i
Darwin's exception
- Joined
- Feb 5, 2002
- Location
- San Francisco and Lake County
- Moto(s)
- Husqvarna FE350, TE300, a vintage CR390, and BMW R1200GS
- Name
- CJ
For those keeping a tally... last year we had three KTMs go boom. This year we only had 1 KTM not make it back under its own power..... but no big booms. While it was a minor and inexpensive mechanical failure, it was a failure and required a long ride in the the back of a pick up truck. KTM rear wheel bearings are scarce in Baja... just saying.
The only other bike to not make the full trip due to mechanical issues was a Suzuki. It probably wasnt really ready when it arrived with its owner learning a good lesson. He has promised to get it fully ready and return next year. Thats the Baja spirit.
Despite there being more Honda's on this trip than any other brand, ALL Honda's made it. So I am proclaiming that Honda wins the manufacturers award... again!
The only other bike to not make the full trip due to mechanical issues was a Suzuki. It probably wasnt really ready when it arrived with its owner learning a good lesson. He has promised to get it fully ready and return next year. Thats the Baja spirit.
Despite there being more Honda's on this trip than any other brand, ALL Honda's made it. So I am proclaiming that Honda wins the manufacturers award... again!