Apachewoman Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 Canadian traveler...B.C. asked for informational assistance as he is considering traveling by motorcycle down the BAJA and then crossing over to the mainland of Mexico. Any comments..cautions..benefits of those who have traveled via this mode and so forth. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Apachewoman said: Canadian traveler...B.C. asked for informational assistance as he is considering traveling by motorcycle down the BAJA and then crossing over to the mainland of Mexico. Any comments..cautions..benefits of those who have traveled via this mode and so forth. Thank you If you travel down Baja and want to cross to the mainland than you have to do that by ferry. The best way is from La Paz to Mazatlán and is about 13 hours. With motorcycled and even a car, no problem. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil in mexico Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 Do NOT ride at night ⚠️ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 I'd suggest his joining and reading this site: https://advrider.com/ The ferry isn't cheap and requires some advance planning but works very well and brings you over to Mazatlan where there are numerous options for great riding such as the Espinazo de Diablo to Durango, then up to Copper Canyon. Choice of ride is important here. Dual sport bikes are the ride of choice in Mexico because of the bad roads and numerous topes. This is not a good country for cruiser style bikes. Suzuki and BMW dual sports are very popular here and service for both is widely available. Once leaving Baja one should plan on mainly staying in inexpensive hotels in the towns. A great way to plan a trip is to identify the towns worth visiting and set things up for fairly early afternoon arrival to give time to explore a bit. Although there is some really spectacular riding along and around the mountain ranges, the towns of Mexico are really worth visiting. Two guys on Facebook, JD Dyess and Jim Foreman post tons of stuff about riding in Mexico. They are both great guys who are always happy to help the novice Mexico rider. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 An absolute MUST RIDE is the "Devil's Backbone " ride from Mazatlan to Durango. Search and watch the many videos about this great motorcycle road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Mainecoons said: I'd suggest his joining and reading this site: https://advrider.com/ The ferry isn't cheap and requires some advance planning but works very well and brings you over to Mazatlan where there are numerous options available............................ worth visiting......................... Two guys on Facebook, JD Dyess and Jim Foreman post tons of stuff about riding in Mexico. They are both great guys who are always happy to help the novice Mexico rider. I wonder if that is the same Jim Forman, of Duncan B.C. who ran Ultra Vision Satellite Systems, who helped us so many years ago set up our Star Choice satellite systems so we could watch English language TV in Mexico? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 15 hours ago, gringohombre said: The best way is from La Paz to Mazatlán and is about 13 hours. There is also a ferry from La Paz to Topolobampo, just outside of Los Mochis. It takes less than half the time, but then you have more driving time from Los Mochis to Mazatlan, but a biker might prefer that. I've done it by car, and prefer the Los Mochis option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 2 hours ago, johanson said: I wonder if that is the same Jim Forman, of Duncan B.C. who ran Ultra Vision Satellite Systems, who helped us so many years ago set up our Star Choice satellite systems so we could watch English language TV in Mexico? No. This guy lives in CA and makes his living on motorcycle training and touring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 Motorcycle tours throughout Mexico - including Devils Backbone... Local company owner, https://www.ridethesierra.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil in mexico Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 They have some fantastic rides, check them out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 I can't imagine riding a motorcycle 1,000 miles from Tijuana/Mexicali all the way down Baja Norte and Sur to LaPaz. Then having to take a long ferry ride over to Mazatlan and wander 850 miles back up to the US border! That's a lot of wind, grit and vibration. A shorter ride might be down to Santa Rosalia, ferry over to Guaymas, out to Creel and up to El Paso but THAT's probably 1400 miles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Depends on what you are riding and how long you take to do it. It is important to remember it often takes a lot longer to ride a given distance in Mexico than the U.S. I did a run from here to Tecoman and then down the coast on Mex 200 to Puerto Angel, then over the mountain to Oaxaca then north to Tuxtepec and then back here. Pretty close to 2000 miles all told in 2.5 weeks. Some absolutely spectacular views and beach town along the route, The first stretch to Lazaro Cardenas was hard and mostly just driving through woods. This one was my favorite. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 3 hours ago, RickS said: I can't imagine riding a motorcycle 1,000 miles from Tijuana/Mexicali all the way down Baja Norte and Sur to LaPaz. I have a female friend who bicycled, alone, from San Francisco to Todos Santos years ago. She said if she'd known what it was going to be like, she'd never have entertained the thought, it was grueling. I met her here in Sayulita a few years ago, and she somehow looked familiar, but I couldn't place her. Once we got to talking and she told me about having lived in Todos Santos, where my daughter lives, for years before moving here, I realized why she looked familiar- I had met her briefly once there right after she had arrived fresh off the bicycle trip, but her hair then was almost shaved bald- she's a very attractive woman and had shaved off her hair for that journey so as not to attract unwanted attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elis Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 I don't like travelling by motorcycle. But my favourite travel by car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baht Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 On 11/25/2021 at 11:04 PM, phil in mexico said: Do NOT ride at night ⚠️ I've ridden motorcycles in Thailand and The Philippines; I totally agree not ridding at night. Animals, pot holes and other vehicles on the road with no lights😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 I don't know if it is just me, but since those two serious accidents in one day where one motorcycle driver was killed near Pemex in Ajijic, those very wild drivers seemed to have calmed down, and I don't see any crazy moves anymore by these young drivers. I hope this lasts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 On 11/26/2021 at 8:14 AM, Mainecoons said: Choice of ride is important here. Dual sport bikes are the ride of choice in Mexico because of the bad roads and numerous topes. This is not a good country for cruiser style bikes. Suzuki and BMW dual sports are very popular here and service for both is widely available. I am acquainted with about 1000 Mexican bikers and the majority ride what you call cruisers like Harleys,Yamahas, Hondas,etc. and they ride all over Mexico and North and Central America and not just short trips. They vastly outnumber yer dually[sic]riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, happyjillin said: I am acquainted with about 1000 Mexican bikers and the majority ride what you call cruisers like Harleys,Yamahas, Hondas,etc. and they ride all over Mexico and North and Central America and not just short trips. They vastly outnumber yer dually[sic]riders. Is this you front left? Where's your helmet dude??? or maybe you subscribe to the Mexican dicho "We don't need no stinkin' helmets!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 That was 15 years ago and once they got serious about ticketing,I started wearing a helmet. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil in mexico Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 In my opinion a dual sport moto is the best way to travel in Mexico the kawasaki klr is a economical , cheap to keep motorcycle the only thing about the dual sport bikes is there tallness you need to be somewhat tall to mount the thing. I am riding a BMW street bike and I wish it had a little bit more suspension, that being said, just my opinion ride what you like⚠️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Just for you Pedro! http://exhaustnotes.us/blog/index.php/2021/11/28/geezer-on-a-beezer/?fbclid=IwAR3I31Dkxr3Kd11E6VwJ6ndZVcSf6-NBJG79z4omQBeKwGLDaOO6NswiZEY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 26 minutes ago, Mainecoons said: Just for you Pedro! http://exhaustnotes.us/blog/index.php/2021/11/28/geezer-on-a-beezer/?fbclid=IwAR3I31Dkxr3Kd11E6VwJ6ndZVcSf6-NBJG79z4omQBeKwGLDaOO6NswiZEY Gracias. Yes I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjwilson Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 I'd love to have the cash to trike one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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