Going South on I-5 in the rain. The bus ride was smooth. You could sleep in one of 4 bunks installed in the back of the bus or crash in your seat. We had a few beers and told lots of stories on our way South. We always had a "Shotgun" rider who kept one eye on the road and the other on the driver. It could ruin your whole day if the driver dozed off. Mike, Tyson, and Albert took turns driving the bus.

What kind of Motorcycle makes a good bike for riding the Baja?

Big Fourstrokes. The two strokes don't hold up. 400cc and up if you are over 160lbs. 250cc minimum recommended if you weigh less than 160 lbs. The bikes MUST be in tip-top condition. Baja is very tough on motorcycles and there are no motorcycle shops/spare parts until you get to the southern tip, at La Paz. In all, we rode six Hondas, three ATK's, and three Suzukis. Here is a photo of Don's Honda XR-400R, a true desert machine.

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How do I set up my motorcycle and what do I take?

Gear your bike to do 60-70 mph without overreving the engine. NEW Perrelli MT-21 tires front and back (you can get 2,000+ miles from them), New HD tubes (MSR or FLY), Rim locks, two tire irons, patch kits, air pump, Spare front and rear tube, tools to remove wheels, extra spark plug, Camel back or other water holder (1-quart minimum), 2 spare plugs, plug wrench, New sprockets and NEW HD o-ring chain (installed), 2 master links, chain lube, safety wire, tye-wraps, rubber bungie cords, backpack for clothes, 4 changes of t-shirts, undies, and socks, Medium weight Jacket(areas near the ocean tend to be cool)or layered longsleves, Motocross style riding boots, riding jersey & pants, knee pads, shin guards, Chest protector, Bark busters (cactus spines can ruin your day), gloves, helmet, two pair googles- one dark and one clear(day & night ), Suntan lotion, Personal hygene stuff, anti-diahrea medicine, chap stick, baseball hat, sandals, shorts, sun glasses, spoke wrench, Fly t-handle wrench with sockets, Various open/closed end wrenches, JB weld, pliers, small knife, 3.5 gas capacity (minimum), Birth Certificate, passport, Registration for motorcycle, Carb tear down tools, fuel filters, Working headlight, Headlight protective cover (clear plastic/plexiglass), small flashlight, durable camera, good map, compass and or GPS, cash ($100/ day minimum), Small Spanish/English dictionary, fresh oil in bike, emergency TP.