DSBC Baja 2009 THE JOURNEY BEGINS JAN 29

[tomcycle]

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Now we are half way into the trip lets take a look at how the equipment is holding out

KTM Section

Claude has leaky fork seal



Darren also has a leaky fork seal



Lost license place holder and got a little hot on the beach melted some plastic



Plate and signals didnt make the trip



This is the second tire for Greg



Daves epoxy solution for the tank bag magnets did not cut it, the black disc on the tank



Darren lost his kick starter, sez he is going to claim warranty



Gregs tank bag solution didnt hold up



BMW Section

Guy has lost the mount and bolts for the skidplate



I lost a bolt for the fork protector



If you look closely you will see I painted the countershaft bolt and gear, this is to make it ez to see if it is coming loose. you will notice the bolt and gear are in the right position but the washer has spun



Very happy with the performance of the Mitas Dakar



Another aftermarket bolt missing, was a nylock too



Honda Section

Leedam lost a headlight



Husky Section

no problems to report



Tom T

 

[blocker]

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Great to see some pictures of the equipment.

I want a bike wash like that one.

Have a great trip back.

Cheers

 

[tomcycle]

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Feb 5 2009

Sad day today , half of the trip is over and we are going to start heading NorthIts going to get colder each day from here on.

Got all the bikes cleaned and did maintanance on the bikes, everyone did air filters and oil changes.

Thanks to the Hotel Mar De Cortez they supplied us with all the rags we needed to keep the bikes clean.

In fact most of the bikes look like they are just getting started on a new ride.

Tomorrow is still up in the air, not sure if we are riding to Los Barrilies or go strait to La Paz

Still looking for a place so I can upload pictures, maybe tomorrow.

Tom

 

[Rambocycle]

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gerg wrote:

BikeFX is going to have find another father, because his dad has claimed Rambo as his son. Thats what you get for using nick names.

Ok but you may have to revise that Rambo to daughter and its my name not my nickname...

 

[Rambocycle]

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Well let's here it for the Husqvarna! Seems to be the bike of the day! At least as far as this Baja trip is concerned.. no troubles to report!

Glad to hear you had a good ride so far. Just the trip back...well we all at home feel real sorry for you......NOT !

We all just wish we had been there too riding and soaking up the sunshine :ss:and all that Vitamin D and cerveza and margaritas and.... :hb:

Keep texting on the trip back if you can...we will post.

 

[Rambocycle]

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First post sent Feb 6 2:40 pm

Just arrived in Las Paz, will find internet later.

Nextpost : Feb 6 7:08pm

Just finished a beer with a bunch of guys from the Kootenays . They had been following our trip. Gave them DSBC stickers!! They rode third bikes?sp? from Loreto on the road. Shrimp cocktail just showed up, will finish later.

HI GUYS from Kootenay's hope you are enjoying your trip too!!! :hb::hb:

Last post 7:26 pm

Big day tomorrow. La Paz to Loreto. Over 600 km off road. Hopefully we will all make it before dark.

 

[Rambocycle]

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Interpreting text msg sent Sun Feb 8 8:15

Tom managed to get food poisoning eating fried fish in La Paz yesterday, but he made it to Loreto. Now he is taking the road to Mulege as he is still squeamish, the rest of the guys are riding off road. Everyone having a great time... (except for Tom.:shoot

 

[Rambocycle]

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Tom text Sun Feb 8 2:40

In Mulege now. Broken skies with the odd shower. Still very warm and nice. I am riding on my own as I am dealing with food poisoning today. Getting better but too sick to ride with the others. The guys are riding over to the pacific side than back to here. Waiting for the guys to show up. I expect them here around 5 pm

Long ride tomorrow to Bahia De Los Angeles.. Hope I can go.

Talking to Tom he says that more parts are falling off the bikes too now. Good thing they are on the way home.

Apparently Dave and Leedam had a run in with a would be burglar. Dave woke up in the middle of the night to find someone rummaging in their bags ...Dave shouting and chasing the guy away...Leedam slept through it. Tom says he doesn't think they got anything, cos Dave woke up early enough. Now this is Tom's version of the story..we shall have to wait to here the other part. Not sure where this was either.

 

[IanB]

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Hope Guy's new fairing is still on !!

Ian

 

[tomcycle]

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IanB wrote:

Hope Guy's new fairing is still on !!

Ian

Guy is looking for some warranty work, also has an elecrical gremlin that we have not had time to track down

 

[Rambocycle]

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Tom posted 7:08 Tue Feb 9

Still sick, looking for a doctor today been 3 days since I have had anything to eat and very little to drink. Doug will be staying behind with me. Hope to feel better tomorrow.

 

[tomcycle]

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Monday Feb 9 2009

I managed to come down with some kind of food poisoning in La Paz and still cant shake it. managed to ride 200 km off road on Saturday but stayed on the pavement on Sunday to Mulege

Weare going to ride to San Ignacio today, Leedam needsnew rear wheel bearings and Dave need new front wheel bearings so Claude Guy Greg and Darrenare on their own and will meet up with us tonightat Rice and Beans

A few more pictures

Cabo at the HotelMar De Cortez





Gas stop just before Guerrero Negro



Fishing outside of San Juanico



Leaving Cabo



Darren looking for a crossing, didnt look like a good idea so we headed inland, wonder what that salt is going to do



The cactus fields, the road showed on the map but was a little small when we found it.



KTM sidestand checkpoint



More water

 

[IanB]

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tomcycle wrote:

IanB wrote:

Hope Guy's new fairing is still on !!

Ian

Guy is looking for some warranty work, also has an elecrical gremlin that we have not had time to track down

Sorry the fairing isn't covered for off road - didn't I mention that !!!????

Ian

 

[tomcycle]

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Update on whats still working

Tweaked the rim on the BMW.......again



Extra BMW part





Dave has a leaky case, need repair with epoxy



Dave also had a front wheel bearing go and Claude made a make shift one with a KTM nylon strap, got him to the motel in Mulege



Darren could not remove his oil drain plug, someone at the dealer had torqued it to tight, managed to get the oil changed anyhow but took a lot of time

 

[Rambocycle]

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Last text I got from Tom

was Feb 10 @9:00am

They were at Rice and Beans in San Ignacio. Tom said he managed to eat a meal on the 9th.Tom sent a text to Dave and Leedam saying, they were leaving Rice and Beans at 10 and they would see them in El Arco.

The saga continues.

stay tuned.

 

[Morty]

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Rambocycle wrote:

Last text I got from Tom

was Feb 10 @9:00am

They were at Rice and Beans in San Ignacio. Tom said he managed to eat a meal on the 9th.Tom sent a text to Dave and Leedam saying, they were leaving Rice and Beans at 10 and they would see them in El Arco.

The saga continues.

stay tuned.

Poor Tom, too bad about the flaming hoop, I was just in Mexico and got something like that, even the Tequila wouldnt make it go away :shock:...After day 4 it got better seems like it has to run itscourse-so to speak.How come the Husky is the only one without problems? Sorry Doug hope this deosnt jinx it...

 

[Bugsinteeth]

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Tom and Gang,

Terrific job keeping us updated with pictures. The improvised wheel bearing is unbelievable! Well done with what ever is at hand.

I hope it's smooth sailing from here on in. Good luck sortingout the Baja belly.

all the best,

Paul N.

 

[JavaJude]

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Text from 6:21am:

"Last day riding to the bus then home. It's been a fantastic trip. Everyone ready for the next ride. Still sunny".

 

[Rambocycle]

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Text sent Feb 13 04:40

Got lost yesterday. An epic ride not to be forgotten, but finally made it to Santo Tomas. Loading the bus this morning, will keep you posted.

 

[RocketMan]

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How many times did the shifters go loose on th pumpkins. LOL