BAJA 1000 HELP

cheeseberger

Joined Dec 2005

184 Posts | 26+

Moab UT

Discussion Starter
• Sep 25, 2006

• #1

hi all well i've made another ludicrious decision in my life. i'm leaving my wonderful girlfriend of many years and i am signed up to race in the baja 1000. i've bought bergers 650 (he wouldn't donate it to the cause, BASTARD) and have suckered 2 friends into racing with me. we are doing this on a shoestring budget. anyone interested in pre-running, most importantly helping pre run, support (moral), financial, would be welcomed. i will be needing some heavier fork springs, rear spring, lights, tires, and lots of macaroni and cheese and tuna fish as we will be camping.
thanx cheeseberger

 

Stoveguy

Joined Feb 2006

488 Posts | 0+

Durango, Colorado

• Sep 25, 2006

• #2

Mr. Cheese,
Are you talking about this years 1000 ? As in like 2 months? Please let me know ASAP & dates. Would be stoked to be able to go

Thanks
Ron

 

cheeseberger

Joined Dec 2005

184 Posts | 26+

Moab UT

Discussion Starter
• Sep 25, 2006

• #3

yes this years 1000 will start pre running around the 1st of nov will run the whole course down and back up.
cheeseberger

 

Stoveguy

Joined Feb 2006

488 Posts | 0+

Durango, Colorado

• Sep 26, 2006

• #4

Cheese,
Is that running down to La Paz, or is it the loop down & back to Ensenada? Will you need support crew during the race? If so what capacity? Sorry to ask so many questions, but I have access to couple of older guys that have Baja expierience and while might not be into riding the pre run might like to chase and offer support during the race.

Thanks
Ron

 

buzzard

Joined Dec 2005

172 Posts | 0+

Montrose, CO

• Sep 26, 2006

• #5

Mr. Cheeseberger, I will keep in touch, I am shaking out some scheduled activities in Oct and Nov, and hope to be able to assist as pit crew-cheering section. Maybe Stoveguy and I could get in touch and travel together. Buzzard

 

cheeseberger

Joined Dec 2005

184 Posts | 26+

Moab UT

Discussion Starter
• Sep 27, 2006

• #6

this years race runs from ensenada to la paz. any support would be welcomed. yes, someone to drive a chase vehicle would be sweet. some double RON/colorado support would be awesome. Buzzard we'll make you president/chief/RAD mechanic DUDE.
cheeseberger

 

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bergdaddy

Joined Apr 2002

156 Posts | 0+

• Sep 28, 2006

• #7

your lights stator reg rec and springs are on there way to berger .i will also get you some tires .two dunlop 755s for the front and two maxxis deserts for the rear..i talked to berger about the wiring and he understood what to do .i could also send you the heavy tubes ..not bad for a ktm dealer ..good luck and call me if you need anything else my heart is still blue and yellow ..tim

 

berger

Joined Apr 2002

3K Posts | 11+

Phoenix Arizona

• Sep 28, 2006

• #8

Thank you Tim!!

 

cheeseberger

Joined Dec 2005

184 Posts | 26+

Moab UT

Discussion Starter
• Sep 28, 2006

• #9

tim you rock, thank you soooo much. off to the desert to mountain bike 2 days and ride the berg near green river utah for 3 days.
cheeseberger

 

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LeFrog

Joined Mar 2005

3K Posts | 3+

Mesa, AZ

• Sep 28, 2006

• #10

Are you looking for some sponsorship?

 

berger

Joined Apr 2002

3K Posts | 11+

Phoenix Arizona

• Sep 29, 2006

• #11

LeFrog said:

Are you looking for some sponsorship?

Click to expand...

I can answer that for Colby.....YES!!

Thanks

 

cheeseberger

Joined Dec 2005

184 Posts | 26+

Moab UT

Discussion Starter
• Oct 1, 2006

• #12

yes please, some sponsorship would be sweeeeeeeet.

 

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LeFrog

Joined Mar 2005

3K Posts | 3+

Mesa, AZ

• Oct 1, 2006

• #13

LOL! How much does it cost to race a Baja 1000?

 

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supertireguy

Joined Jun 2005

456 Posts | 3+

San Francisco, CA

• Oct 1, 2006

• #14

From the strange but true department...

There's a race team here in SF that's planning to race Honda XR100's in this years Baja 1000.

Sure to be a classic tortise versus the hare race saga.

 

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bergdaddy

Joined Apr 2002

156 Posts | 0+

• Oct 2, 2006

• #15

in reply to the frogs post about cost.not counting the motorcycle an average baja effort will cost about three to five thousand dollars .entry fees fuel lights bike setup accommodations etc etc ..thats for the rider and one chase truck.each truck after that can expect to spend one to three thousand depending on how much they drive were they stay etc...i have raced the 1000 four times and the 500 twice.so these cost are conservative because i already have most of the bike paraphernalia .i have a small class-c motor home that i take down there and park then ride the course on my dual sport for pre ride .this has worked out well....the last 500 we won the 250 sportsman class on a ktm 250 sxf...it was a great day.....good luck and keep me posted hope the stuff helps .call me if you have any questions......tim

 

cheeseberger

Joined Dec 2005

184 Posts | 26+

Moab UT

Discussion Starter
• Oct 5, 2006

• #16

thanx again TIM from BADLANDS RACING in Las Cruces NM for all the goodies and support. also a big thanx to BERGER for all his help and effort getting the bike dialed. things are coming together and we are very excited. you guys RULE
cheeseberger