One thing I did forget, TOPES!!! The deadly speed bump. Most have been removed from Baja but if they are there, you may see a sign. You may not. There may be no sign. But you don't want to hit them going fast, especially if there is some one on the back of the bike. This is where the ABS really works as you come to a non-screeching slow down before one.
You can get insurance via fax or email ahead of time or just stop at the Dairymart exit or the one after and get insurance before you cross the border. There is Discover Baja club that you get insurance and discounts. We got 40% off at the La Pinta with belonging to them. Depending on how long you are down there, it may be worth it. Mike Coan www.warmnsafe.com Home of the Heat-troller www.ttg-global.com Motorcycle & Travel Site -----Original Message----- From: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Mike Cordon Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 3:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Anyone Been To Baja on a Motorcycle? I'm planning a trip down to Cabo San Lucas (the Southern tip of Baja California, Mexico) with some friends this summer. Has anyone on the list done this on a motorcycle? One of the guys I ride with is fearful of "Banditos" (his word) stealing his Harley or robbing us (i.e., him). I've read that this is really not a problem. (I've read that one should avoid riding at night.) The one realistic area of concern that I do have is running out of gas, since it's 1,100 miles from San Diego to Cabo and the Road Star rider in our group has a range of about 135 miles (at 80 mph). Finally, does anyone have experience with the required paperwork (i.e., I've read that I need to buy insurance, have a birth certificate or passport, and vehicle registration . . . I'll bring it all, but is anything else needed?). ANY and ALL advice from experienced Baja riders will be most appreciated. Happy New Years! Mike Cordon '94 GTS
