11-14-2015, 01:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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CSC's Baja Trip 2016
I added my name to the list today. Late March is iffy weather-wise riding out from Colorado, so I'm not sure yet if I'll trailer to California or ride.
Anyone else on this board going? Cheers, Dan K.
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11-14-2015, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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I probably won't be going, but you might end up coming through Yuma on the way to San Diego. Not sure where the ride is originating (i.e. from CSC headquarters) or across the border? If you come through Yuma, let me know!
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11-14-2015, 02:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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I'm not going, but I'm glad to hear you are signed up for the trip.
 Please do take lots of photographs, and post a ride report after you return. 
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11-15-2015, 01:38 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Berthoud, CO
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I am going. Perhaps we can work something together. I'm in Berthoud, Colorado. However, I am trying to organize a second Baja trip with some California friends either before or after the CSC trip. That may complicate things. Dan N |
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11-15-2015, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Dan,
Joe B. sent me the dates of the ride, but added a note that the group might leave a day or two early. I asked him to let me know when he'd decide on that as I need to plan days off in advance and can't change them at the last minute. Since late March is highly variable snow-wise, I've got three plans for heading to Calif. 1. If weather is clear all the way: Ride I70 / I15 all the way. Quickest route. 2. If Weather is iffy: Take the southern route. Ride I25 to Albuquerque, then I40 west. 3. If weather bad: Trailer the bike using the clearest route. I figure regardless of route, there'll be one overnight along the way. Cheers, Dan K.
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11-15-2015, 10:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 159
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I'm going and plan to ride as well from western CO if the weather is good enough. If not I'll likely be hauling the bike down on my bumper carrier. The tricky part will be riding home, we can forecast the the weather easily on the way out but it hard to know what it will be on the way home once your committed to riding the bike. Guess that's way it's an adventure bike...
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11-17-2015, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Weston, CO & Sangre de Cristos
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 Weather dependent, I can ride out, haul the bike on a hitch carrier, or if need be I have a trailer that can haul a couple bikes if someone needs a lift. Thanks Mark |
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11-17-2015, 11:41 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Welcome to these forums, Mark. We are glad you joined Marlissa, and the rest of us.
Indeed, this expedition should be called the Colorado Baja Trip.
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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11-18-2015, 12:11 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Berthoud, CO
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CSC Baja trip
I'm planning on trailering.
I don't trust the weather to be nice both directions I don't like motorcycling on Interstate Highways, particularly the buffeting from other vehicles. I'm burned out on high mileage days. In September I did 1500 miles in three days with NO interstate to get to the Horizons Unlimited meeting and a similar ride home. Too much. Got to slow down and smell the roses. That's why I bought the RX3. My trailer has room for three bikes but my truck only has room for two persons (Tacoma X-cab). Glad to share if it works with the rest of my schedule. Dan N |
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11-19-2015, 12:44 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
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That's a Class III receiver, and they're usually rated for 350lbs of weight. Your bike should be very close to that.
The best carrier is the one that allows your bike to be safely mounted, without risk to your rear window. HF carries one that seems worthy, and it's on sale: http://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-...ier-99721.html Remember to print off a 20% off coupon, for a bigger discount.
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. Mark is officially in.
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