CSC's Baja Trip 2016 - Page 6

3banger · 03-12-2016, 09:20 AM

Good ride so far, managed 646 miles yesterday from Fruita to Phoenix. Some of my usual favorites, highway 141 in CO, 90 over into Utah just south of Moab and the Moki Dugway dirt switch backs just north of Mexican Hat. Utah.

Also ran out of gas (see other 3b thread) and while at the gas station I gave a guy the Heimlich maneuver! He was chocking and just hardly making any noise but did have some wheezing. Saw a burrito and soda in the front seat of his truck. Wasn't sure if it was food or just a little liquid he was choking on? He was a big guy and figured there was no way I might injure him so I Heimlich-ed away. Once he started breathing regularly he said it was soda down the wrong pipe. So I don't think the Heimlich was warranted but he was convinced it helped clear the pipes. Shook hands and went are separate ways.

In general the Heimlich is not recommend is the person is making any noise and in this case liquid down the win pipe would have likely cleared on its own. There is a risk of injury giving the Heimlich but this guy was pretty good size an I figured that was unlikely.

SpudRider · 03-12-2016, 11:06 AM

X3; I hope everyone has a safe trip. I'm sure you will all enjoy a great time together.

CSCDude · 03-12-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

X3; I hope everyone has a safe trip. I'm sure you will all enjoy a great time together.

Thanks very much, Spud. Folks have been rolling into the plant over the last couple of days and the excitement level is very high. It's a good group and we are going to have a great time. We hope you will make it down here to ride with us on one of the Baja trips. There's nothing like riding a motorcycle in Mexico and then settling in for a nice dinner and a cold beer at the end of the day. In fact, in appreciation for your kind thoughts and the sincere hope you'll join us on the next one...well, this Spud's for you!

SpudRider · 03-13-2016, 12:39 AM

Thank you, Joe. Be safe, enjoy yourselves, and post lots of photographs.

rtking · 03-13-2016, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thank you, Joe. Be safe, enjoy yourselves, and post lots of photographs.

Ditto Joe and team. looking forward to reading the adventures on the blog!

culcune · 03-13-2016, 01:14 PM

If I can have the day to myself, I might drive over to the US side of Tecate and welcome you guys into the US; perhaps you guys can hand over some Tecate beer...

Lee R · 03-13-2016, 06:58 PM

Have a good trip Joe, I'm sure I speak for many on this forum but I'd love to join you on a trip to Baja when things line up someday.

And I second Spud, lots of pics!

SpudRider · 03-14-2016, 12:15 AM

The Day1 Ride Report is posted at the CSC Blog.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=20627

culcune · 03-14-2016, 02:34 AM

Glad to see everyone made it safely and still have smiles on their faces! If I sort out a battery, I might even fire up the old TMEC and meet the riders as they cross the border at the Tecate border crossing next Saturday. I have driven on Interstate 8 between Yuma and San Diego many times, but more and more I have found that there are actual small towns once one reaches the mountains (you have to look on a map to see what I am talking about) and plenty of by-way roads that are alternatives to Interstate 8 up there. I have been meaning to ride that way, but my motorcycle accident in October, 2014 delayed those plans indefinitely. I am sure they will be weary and such, and I don't even expect anyone to make a stop as I am sure Joe has the group on schedule, but in the interest of Chinariders, I would like to film them passing by once they clear the border and post the video here. How often have we seen 12 RX-3 bikes in action at once?

GSC · 03-31-2016, 10:20 PM

Incedently,

About OEM side case capacity.
Got back from the Baja Tour and sidecases still intact and as someone said on this thread ' if cases close its good '.
I agree. They seem very durable.

SpudRider · 03-31-2016, 11:48 PM

DanKearney · 04-01-2016, 09:32 AM

Here are the only photos I took on the trip that are worth seeing:

https://goo.gl/photos/UZQwX2iACXmkvbaBA

If any other riders have got some photos, please share. Especially whale photos as mine are pathetic.

Cheers,

Dan K.

CSCDude · 04-01-2016, 09:52 AM

Here you go, Dan...

rojo_grande · 04-01-2016, 12:08 PM

Joe,
Great job on the video montage of the 2016 Baja trip. Once again, I cannot thank you and CSC enough for putting together such a memorable trip of a lifetime. Truly remarkable!

BTW, nice shirt!

Rojo (aka, Mark Ellis)

rjmorel · 04-01-2016, 12:34 PM

I see at least 2 of you boys signed the guest books hidden in the weeds

rj

03-12-2016, 09:20 AM	#76
3banger Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 159	Good ride so far, managed 646 miles yesterday from Fruita to Phoenix. Some of my usual favorites, highway 141 in CO, 90 over into Utah just south of Moab and the Moki Dugway dirt switch backs just north of Mexican Hat. Utah. Also ran out of gas (see other 3b thread) and while at the gas station I gave a guy the Heimlich maneuver! He was chocking and just hardly making any noise but did have some wheezing. Saw a burrito and soda in the front seat of his truck. Wasn't sure if it was food or just a little liquid he was choking on? He was a big guy and figured there was no way I might injure him so I Heimlich-ed away. Once he started breathing regularly he said it was soda down the wrong pipe. So I don't think the Heimlich was warranted but he was convinced it helped clear the pipes. Shook hands and went are separate ways. In general the Heimlich is not recommend is the person is making any noise and in this case liquid down the win pipe would have likely cleared on its own. There is a risk of injury giving the Heimlich but this guy was pretty good size an I figured that was unlikely. Last edited by 3banger; 03-12-2016 at 10:27 AM.
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03-12-2016, 11:06 AM	#77
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	X3; I hope everyone has a safe trip. I'm sure you will all enjoy a great time together. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-13-2016, 12:39 AM	#79
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you, Joe. Be safe, enjoy yourselves, and post lots of photographs. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-13-2016, 01:14 PM	#81
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	If I can have the day to myself, I might drive over to the US side of Tecate and welcome you guys into the US; perhaps you guys can hand over some Tecate beer... __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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03-14-2016, 12:15 AM	#83
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The Day1 Ride Report is posted at the CSC Blog. http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=20627 __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-13-2016, 06:58 PM	#82
Lee R Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 343	Have a good trip Joe, I'm sure I speak for many on this forum but I'd love to join you on a trip to Baja when things line up someday. And I second Spud, lots of pics!
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03-14-2016, 02:34 AM	#84
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Glad to see everyone made it safely and still have smiles on their faces! If I sort out a battery, I might even fire up the old TMEC and meet the riders as they cross the border at the Tecate border crossing next Saturday. I have driven on Interstate 8 between Yuma and San Diego many times, but more and more I have found that there are actual small towns once one reaches the mountains (you have to look on a map to see what I am talking about) and plenty of by-way roads that are alternatives to Interstate 8 up there. I have been meaning to ride that way, but my motorcycle accident in October, 2014 delayed those plans indefinitely. I am sure they will be weary and such, and I don't even expect anyone to make a stop as I am sure Joe has the group on schedule, but in the interest of Chinariders, I would like to film them passing by once they clear the border and post the video here. How often have we seen 12 RX-3 bikes in action at once? __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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03-31-2016, 10:20 PM	#85
GSC Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Taos Posts: 104	Incedently, About OEM side case capacity. Got back from the Baja Tour and sidecases still intact and as someone said on this thread ' if cases close its good '. I agree. They seem very durable.
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03-31-2016, 11:48 PM	#86
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	__________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-01-2016, 09:32 AM	#87
DanKearney Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 216	Here are the only photos I took on the trip that are worth seeing: https://goo.gl/photos/UZQwX2iACXmkvbaBA If any other riders have got some photos, please share. Especially whale photos as mine are pathetic. Cheers, Dan K. __________________ Dan Kearney - Black Hawk, Colorado, USA Dan's Motorcycle Blog - "Lost? I'm not lost. I'm just exploring. . ."
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04-01-2016, 09:52 AM	#88
CSCDude Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 247	Here you go, Dan... __________________ Joe www.ExhaustNotes.us
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04-01-2016, 12:08 PM	#89
rojo_grande Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Weston, CO & Sangre de Cristos Posts: 240	Joe, Great job on the video montage of the 2016 Baja trip. Once again, I cannot thank you and CSC enough for putting together such a memorable trip of a lifetime. Truly remarkable! BTW, nice shirt! Rojo (aka, Mark Ellis) __________________ '15 RX3 (Rojo's) '15 RX3 (marzhere's) '16 TT250
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04-01-2016, 12:34 PM	#90
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	I see at least 2 of you boys signed the guest books hidden in the weeds rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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