Thanx, Simon... 'bout what I expected.

@Simon of the Playa

Yours is the type of realistic advice I've been looking for. Thanx.

Really great responses.. thanx everyone. In my short time learning about BM I've found a great mix of humor, hazing, outright bullshit, misinformation, motorcycle-phobia/hate/disgust, and some serious help. First off, I take "radical self-reliance" very seriously ...and not just at this event. If I ...

First-timer here. I'm an experienced motorcycle rider who will be attending this year. Very interested in hearing from other riders who have, or will be attending. Two things: 1) Per the law of the playa, this is my sole means of transport,and will be parked once in camp. 2) Please, no horror storie...