John Murray turned me on to your video. I was a week behind you. I ended up making it to Agua Verde just south of Loreto. And riding Compadre trail in a rain and snow storm. Absolute mudfest!
Nice video thanks for sharing! I'd like to do a trip like this with a small group. I was trying to figure out bikes you had, looks like DR650, Husky, and ? Honda xx?
I did this ride on a Husqvarna 701 enduro. My buddies did it on a KTM 450 and Suzuki DRZ400. Think a DR650 or the Husqvarna 701/KTM 690 are the more ideal bike given the long distances, but still light enough to deal with the rougher and sandy terrain in places. In the past I did this on a F800 GS adventure, but that was more challenging in the sandier areas. See that video here: www.stephenfischerphotography.com/videos/Baja_Dec2017_shorter_crsnd_1280lq.mp4
Not really. The interior is safer than the border areas, and the mainland is more risky than Baja. It is also best not to travel alone or at night, otherwise it seems pretty safe. Keep in mind that Baja is more dependent on American tourist dollars, so most really don't want to discourage travel there.
Awesome Video. In which sections of your video you wouldn't recommend an adventure bike? I saw that your difficulty rating goes from 2-4. hard to tell where is 4... Thank you.
The trickiest area for a bigger adventure bike would be about 10 miles of deep sand between the playa at Laguna del Diablo and the pavement to San Felipe. Unfortunately I didn't get video footage of this portion due to some problems with the memory card I was using at the time. All other sections I have done before on my bigger F800GS in the past.
Thanks. We had 2 flats between the 3 of us on this trip. That is not too uncommon given the state of the roads and terrain. Each of us had at least one set of new tubes, while I carried 2 sets out of paranoia since it is hard to find tubes and other bike parts in Baja. When flatting we would just swap out the bad one for a new tube, and then keep and repair the old one later in case we need it down the road.
Yeah, he has been such a regular fixture for those passing through the area. But you can still get drinks and snacks and sign the register (assuming you buy something :^)
Really nicely done video. I really enjoyed watching your adventures.
Excellent video! I’m looking forward to riding more down in Baja, this was a great inspiration. Thank you!!
Yeah it is well worth it for the adventure and raw nature of the area. A very different experience from stateside.
Nice video!
Now I am motivated to do a trip to Baja!
nicely done again. great trip.
Hello watching your channel new friend here in Korea like 10 done stay safe trip😊
Seems we chew up some of the same ground. Excellent vid, Thanks for sharing. In 690/701 no less!
Nice work on the video
Nice trip!
John Murray turned me on to your video. I was a week behind you. I ended up making it to Agua Verde just south of Loreto. And riding Compadre trail in a rain and snow storm. Absolute mudfest!
Nicely done1! Love the videos, keep on it.
Nice video thanks for sharing! I'd like to do a trip like this with a small group. I was trying to figure out bikes you had, looks like DR650, Husky, and ? Honda xx?
I did this ride on a Husqvarna 701 enduro. My buddies did it on a KTM 450 and Suzuki DRZ400. Think a DR650 or the Husqvarna 701/KTM 690 are the more ideal bike given the long distances, but still light enough to deal with the rougher and sandy terrain in places. In the past I did this on a F800 GS adventure, but that was more challenging in the sandier areas. See that video here: www.stephenfischerphotography.com/videos/Baja_Dec2017_shorter_crsnd_1280lq.mp4
Hey Steve, this looks like it was great trip. Too much sand for me. Thanks for posting.
Hi Roger, there are less sandy routes through Baja but it may limit a few destinations or require a longer way around, but it is still worth going.
Great video, and thanks.
Was safety an issue traveling in Baja?
Not really. The interior is safer than the border areas, and the mainland is more risky than Baja. It is also best not to travel alone or at night, otherwise it seems pretty safe. Keep in mind that Baja is more dependent on American tourist dollars, so most really don't want to discourage travel there.
@@sfischerphotography this has been my experience as well. I go to Baja 2-4 times per year.
Awesome Video. In which sections of your video you wouldn't recommend an adventure bike? I saw that your difficulty rating goes from 2-4. hard to tell where is 4... Thank you.
The trickiest area for a bigger adventure bike would be about 10 miles of deep sand between the playa at Laguna del Diablo and the pavement to San Felipe. Unfortunately I didn't get video footage of this portion due to some problems with the memory card I was using at the time.
All other sections I have done before on my bigger F800GS in the past.
Nice video!
Just curious...
With all the flats you had, are the tubes being patched or just throwing in a new tube?
Thanks. We had 2 flats between the 3 of us on this trip. That is not too uncommon given the state of the roads and terrain. Each of us had at least one set of new tubes, while I carried 2 sets out of paranoia since it is hard to find tubes and other bike parts in Baja. When flatting we would just swap out the bad one for a new tube, and then keep and repair the old one later in case we need it down the road.
Sorry to hear that Coco passed away. The poor guy struggled with his diabetes his whole life!
Yeah, he has been such a regular fixture for those passing through the area. But you can still get drinks and snacks and sign the register (assuming you buy something :^)