Baja III coming up!

I am getting more and more excited about the next Baja ride, which leaves on the 27th of October at 8:00 a.m. from the CSC plant in Azusa.   I’m delighted to mention that our two Colorado Dans are going with us, and Dan K wrote a note to me this morning with great questions.

Joe,

I saw your blog post about the Enduro bags. Looks like the solution I can use on my TT250, but before I order I just want to ask about the heat from the muffler.  Can those bags just be strapped on without regard to the muffler, or did you construct some sort of stand-off to keep them away? I can’t tell from the photos you posted.

Also, I definitely want (No, need) that 49 tooth rear sprocket you mentioned in another blog post. Can you tell me when they’ll be ready for sale?

Cheers,

Dan K.

Dan, I  didn’t use any standoff for the Wolfman bags, and in fact, on my bike, the muffler heat shield has been removed because I am using an aftermarket pipe.  I suppose it’s possible to add enough weight to cause a problem, but I think with normal loading you’ll be okay using the bags as is with no standoff.

Regarding the 49T sprocket, we have them on order.  I’ll know more when I get into the plant tomorrow and I’ll post something here about the sprockets’ expected arrival date.   Your conclusion is correct…for road work, that 17T/49T sprocket combo is the cat’s meow.  I expect we’ll have them in plenty of time for the Baja ride, but I’ll find out for sure tomorrow.