It’s weird, I know, but I usually get the pre-ride jitters on every big motorcycle ride I’ve ever done. This time, I’m going into Mexico, back into the US, across the US from our southern border with Mexico to our northern border with Canada and then on up into Canada, and then back across the US to arrive home after riding roughly 4500 miles on the 2019 Three Flags Classic. The weird thing this time is I’m not apprehensive at all. I can’t wait to get started on this ride.
I was able to hook up BajaBound Insurance with the Southern California Motorcycle Association and they are now the recommended insurers for the Mexico leg of this trip (hey, that’s what happens when you advertise with ExhaustNotes), and I’m going to get my insurance as soon as I’m done with this blog.
The CSC RX4 I wrote about earlier is running like a champ, and the guys at CSC Motorcycles have done a super job prepping the bike for me. There really wasn’t too much to do…I asked for the big Tourfella bags so I can carry my Nikon and my laptop to give you folks all the great photos and blogs you’re used to seeing on any ExNotes ride, a mount for my cellphone, and a set of running lights. I could have done without the running lights (you know, the spotlights) because the headlight on the RX4 is so good, but don’t tell CSC I told you. You should buy the spotlights anyway. They look cool.
Man, I am looking forward to this one. I’m going to make new friends and see new sights. I can’t wait to meet the other 249 Three Flags Classic riders. And I’m going to do it all on the first RX4 in North America. It’s going to be great.
One of the many great things about your blog is the heads up about rides like this, going to do this next year. Did participate in the Route 66 scooter ride due to your posts. Looking forward to your updates, thanks for populating the Baja bound insurance database with the RX4 info as it will simplify my future trips.
We aim to please, Pete. Glad you are enjoying it. I think you’re going to like the RX4. When are we going ride Baja again?
Oh, you got an orange one? I’ve heard somewhere that’s the fastest color. Keep the rubber side down, Joe…
That’s what I am going to do, Greg.
Like you , I cannot wait to start…well I will be riding with you via your blog!
Thanks for the ride Bud!
I’m so jelaous of all U guys, still a slave of work so at the time I’m retired, I don’t think there will be any groups I can join to enjoy the rides & the scenes of this beautiful country. Have fun, Be Safe & many God be with U all.
Can’t wait to see pix & videos of it.
Annie