Barf Baja 2019 live trip and recap

[OaklandF4i]

Its THAT TIME AGAIN!

Baja F' Yeh!

 

[OaklandF4i]

Barf Baja 2019 is kicking off again. By this coming Friday January 25th, all participants should be in Baja and enjoying Bahia de los Angeles before we head out on our six day 750-900 mile loop of central Baja. Many of the same destinations but with new routes to get there.

We have a good mix of regulars and new riders this year. Even with a few last minute drops, we have 20 riders making their way south. In addition, there will be a few "non official" folks joining us for part or all of the trip. This years official riders are:

Trip veterans:
Oaklandf4i
MotorcycleRN
Norcalslowpoke
CaptainSpaulding
anytwowilldo
rebekahlynn
WFO
sasquatch
spitfire44
EricB
Cyclenomad
dsjanssen
Dmitriy
1962siia

Trip rookies:
thedub
Dang Dirty
slowpez
Lowufo
Paluza
Daniel503A

Follow us in this thread for updates and recaps. If you would like to see our progress live, Dmitriy has set up a spotwalla page. You can see us here on by clicking on spotwalla. The password to view is Bajahaha2019 and is case sensitive.

Baja F Yeh!

 

[OaklandF4i]

Rider: Oaklandf4i
Bike: XR400R
Bikes Name: Tiny Bubbles because it sounds like a trailer park strippers name and that's appropriate!
Baja Experience: Many years
Ever arrested in Baja: The best adventure stories start with a bad decision.
Baja Wisdom: You cant be lost if you dont have a destination in mind.
Favorite Baja beverage: Naranja Fanta and Tequila
Baja theme song: Eric Clapton - Laydown Sally
Sponsors: My family. Tiny Bubbles and I have been a VERY thankful recipient of many parts.

 

[1962siia]

Rider: 1962siia
Bike: 2005 KTM 450EXC
Bikes Name: RuFuS
Baja Experience: 5th trip
Ever Arrested in Baja: Not gonna happen!
Baja Wisdom: We don't need no stinking GPS!
Favorite Baja beverage: Pacifico
Baja theme song: Tequila
Sponsors: LSP, Mrs 1962

 

[thedub]

Rider: thedub
Bike: 2013 KTM 500 EXC
Bikes Name: I just said it, KTM 500 EXC!
Baja Experience: Rookie
Ever arrested in Baja: Am I being detained?
Baja Wisdom: Just...take it easy.
Favorite Baja beverage: what do ya got?
Baja theme song: Dick Dale - Misirlou
Sponsors: Tusk athlete sponsored by Visa.

 

[Lowufo]

Rider: Lowufo
Bike: KTM 350EXC
Bikes Name: New bike so we'll see what sticks...
Baja Experience: 3 adv trips on GS and years of poor decision making, exploring, drinking and fishing between La Paz and Cabo.
Ever arrested in Baja: My last 500 pesos spared me the trip.
Baja Wisdom: A cold burrito can be reheated nicely by strapping it to an exhaust pipe and riding 50 miles.
Favorite Baja beverage: Pacifico with a shot of Don Julio setenta.
Baja theme song: Kenny Chesney - Beer in Mexico
Sponsors: Me, myself and I along with my Persian Princess.

 

[Eric B]

Rider: Eric B
Bike: 2009 Kawasaki KLX 250+
Bikes Name: the green bike
Baja Experience: 4th trip
Ever Arrested in Baja: Not yet
Baja Wisdom: See gas, get gas
Favorite Baja beverage: Bohemia Obscura
Baja theme song: "On the road again"
Sponsors: Bank of America

 

[Dang Dirty]

Name: Dang Dirty
Bike: Husaberg 570
Bike name :
Baja experience: A few times, never on bike
Ever arrested in Baja: No, once in Mazatlan
Baja wisdom: Guess I better get some
Favorite Baja beverage: tamarindo
Baja theme song:
Sponsors: None

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[sasquatch]

Rider: Sasquatch
Bike: 2007 KTM 400 XC-W
Bikes Name: Little orange bike
Baja Experience: 3rd trip
Ever Arrested in Baja: Not yet
Baja Wisdom: I follow CJ
Favorite Baja beverage: Negro Modelo
Baja theme song: Radar Love
Sponsors: Visa and Master Card.

 

[CycleNomad]

Rider: CycleNomad
Bike: Husky FE350
Bikes Name: Chester
Baja Experience: 3rd Trip
Ever arrested in Baja: Trip ain’t over yet
Baja Wisdom: Wear your boots to breakfast because Baja dogs bite!
Favorite Baja beverage: Coke Zero
Baja theme song: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Call Me The Breeze
Sponsors: “And in closing I'd like to say that I hate you all, I thank no one but myself.” — Al Bundy

 

[anytwowilldo]

Rider: anytwowilldo
Bike: KTM 525 EXC
Bikes Name: Mudskipper or The Dr.
Baja Experience: 5th trip
Ever arrested in Baja: No, nothing to see here officer.
Baja Wisdom: Surround yourself with good friends. You may need them down there.
Sponsors: My dear partner and me, myself and I

 

[Spitfire44]

Rider: Spitfire44
Bike: DRZ400S
Bikes Name: Bolas Azules
Baja Experience: One year
Ever arrested in Baja: Gotta catch me first
Baja Wisdom: You don’t need to be conscious to ride a motorcycle
Favorite Baja Beverage: Cerveza
Baja theme song: Sweet - I Got Mexico - Eddy Raven
Sponsors: My family

 

[Motorcycle RN]

Rider: Motorcycle RN (Scott)
Bike: 1991 DR350S
Bike's Name: Start you bastard!
Baja Experience: 6/7ths of a BARF a trip..
Favorite Baja beverage: Pacifico
Baja theme song: Ballroom Blitz
Sponsors: Herrdura, Geretol, Cap'n Crunch.

 

[Paluza]

Rider: Paluza
Bike: 01 XR650R
Bikes Name: Steel Pig ( Ridden by Spandex Cowboy )
Baja Experience: Rookie
Baja Wisdom: When in doubt throttle it out
Favorite Baja beverage: Vodka
Baja theme song: Metalica- Enter Sandman
Sponsors: Fellow trip rider and previous owner of the XR650R who promised the bike would survive the trip :laughing

 

[Daniel503A]

Rider: Daniel503A
Bike: 2013 500EXC
Bikes Name: The five hundred...
Baja Experience: Rode Baja Norte on a 2 stroke!
Ever arrested in Baja: No but have been searched by federales with M4's and humvees
Baja Wisdom: 2 tubes / don't pass gas / bring a tow strap / don't touch the cactus / trust not your map over your eyes
Baja Beverage: Pacifico! how else?
Baja Theme Song: Aerials SOAD haha don't ask why
Sponsors: The Baja Rapid Transit Authority

 

[rebekahlynn]

Rider: bex
Bike: husky fe350s
Bikes Name: 287Y
Baja Experience: this will be my three year anniversario!
Ever arrested in Baja: not yet
Baja Wisdom: wear your goggles and watch out for livestock
Favorite Baja beverage: bohemia
Baja theme song: Journey by Eligh
Sponsors: me and my mechanico, Dr. Jensen

 

[Norcalslowpoke]

Rider: Norcalslowpoke
Bike: 2014 Beta 520RS
Bikes Name: Florence...named after city of manufacture
Baja Experience: 5+ years..but still can't navigate
Baja Wisdom: slow is fast, ride at 50-60%. narrow expectations in Baja = disappointment
Favorite Baja beverage: Agua Mineral por supuesto!
Baja theme song: Don't Sweat the Technique Eric B & Rakim
Sponsors:RMATV

 

[Maddevill]

OOfah. I see a lot of KTMs on this trip. Does KTM still mean what it used to??

Mad

 

[1962siia]

And the smack talk begins! I hope mine’s good because the KTM buzzard repellant was on back order! :teeth. The good news is that two of my old Hondas will be on this trip. I may have to repo the xr400 if the kaboom lives up to its name! Hey Cj have another tequila shot!

 

[Norcalslowpoke]

No need to fear..

team red still has orange covered: