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Forum: Ride reports 04-09-2013, 09:56 AM
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Views: 1,992
Posted By chabon
Loved the report and photos. Interesting to see...

Loved the report and photos. Interesting to see someone else's take on the same places we went. Mexico kind of gets in you blood. Three trips there in the last year for me :nod
Forum: Ride reports 04-08-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,992
Posted By chabon
Kid had the same problem with us. You can't just...

Kid had the same problem with us. You can't just get a 'fill up' you have to know how much you need, anything over that goes on your bike and the ground. Oh, see how young the kid is, well, I guess...
Forum: Ride reports 04-08-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,992
Posted By chabon
I see our group must have made an impression! The...

I see our group must have made an impression! The guy that spoke english must have been the guy that gave me the 'nude' interrogation (okay, I had a bath towel on, but still). They are a little,...
Forum: Ride reports 04-04-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
and some more on this one....

Was looking at a report on Expedition Portal and seems the shootout happened prior to April of 2008. Just a little slow patching the holes. See this link
...
Forum: Ride reports 04-03-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Hot sardines with rancid mayonnaise sounds good ...

Hot sardines with rancid mayonnaise sounds good :puke1

Las Vegas NHRA finals this weekend, Carizzo Plain camping next weekend, Central Coast Trail camping in two weeks, then San Francisco. I...
Forum: Ride reports 04-01-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,298
Posted By chabon
It was fast and fun. But we just got back from...

It was fast and fun. But we just got back from Copper Canyon.......

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=872365

I like the mainland and getting away from anything touristy!
Forum: Ride reports 04-01-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
What should I pack? Well, this is what I pack.....

and this song is dedicated to our 'true' travelin man BURT
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Okay, so...
Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Bastardized KTM

If you look close, you will see that the KTM is sporting a Yamaha mirror! (Don't tell Ken I pointed this out).

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8577082902_139682db3d_b.jpg...
Forum: Ride reports 03-30-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
This is the end.....or is it just the beginning???

and now a little something from an Argentinian band.....
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After a...
Forum: Ride reports 03-29-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
<iframe width="420" height="315"...

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Breakfast in front of the 'hotel'. Sleep in today, didn't meet up for...
Forum: Ride reports 03-28-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
It's not that I do not understand the negative...

It's not that I do not understand the negative conjecture and no I wouldn't. But you know what they say "A night for a life...." or not, como no?
(In case your wondering, you had to be there, okay?...
Forum: Ride reports 03-28-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Film Festival In Alamos

Here is a trailer for the short movie

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Forum: Ride reports 03-28-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Okay, here is a google earth plot of our track...

Okay, here is a google earth plot of our track leaving Chinipas. Maybe it will help someone find the bridge and the track to get in route to Alamos.
...
Forum: Ride reports 03-28-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
haha, and its not the smell of sardines!

haha, and its not the smell of sardines!
Forum: Ride reports 03-28-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
The day I will meet the hill of dust again.......

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Chinipas didn't seem quite as affluent as it did last year. SUV's weren't...
Forum: Ride reports 03-28-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Wow, we coaxed your first post! We were...

Wow, we coaxed your first post! We were recommended to avoid one town which we did (wasn't planning on going there anyways). I saw nothing that would deter me from taking the route we took again....
Forum: Ride reports 03-28-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
I'm no expert and weather patterns can change,...

I'm no expert and weather patterns can change, but I've been there twice in March and weather was excellent. In fact, much later in the year and it is probably too hot. Fall might be rainy and some...
Forum: Ride reports 03-27-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Good to get out, the season is approaching for...

Good to get out, the season is approaching for all you 'northies'.

Some music is just suited for riding. Good to help pass the miles or get through the twisties. I turned it off once we were in...
Forum: Ride reports 03-27-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Urique to Chinipas

I try not to repeat artists, but I just like these guys too much..(they used to be in a heavy metal band).

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Forum: Ride reports 03-27-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
New bridge

There was a new bridge being built over the river in Urique. Must have been started after we were here last year. About half done already. The construction meant some detours and four water crossings...
Forum: Ride reports 03-26-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Batopilas to Urique

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Breakfast in Batopilas. Always have a good breakfast. Lunch may not be...
Forum: Ride reports 03-26-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
I can only speculate, but take a look at this...

I can only speculate, but take a look at this linked article

http://www.insightcrime.org/news-analysis/michoacan-vigilante-standoff-highlights-security-dilemma-in-mexico

We never felt...
Forum: Ride reports 03-26-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
This guy was actually travelling with the Federal...

This guy was actually travelling with the Federal Police, he had an armed escort (think 50 cal, truck mounted) as he was setting up a course for a mountain bike race. He seemed to know what we were...
Forum: Ride reports 03-25-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
The monkey pants were notable! The kids are...

The monkey pants were notable! The kids are always clean and friendly. No little beggars encountered on the whole trip. I think the economy is doing better, at least in the areas we were. No one...
Forum: Ride reports 03-25-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Por nada. 19 year old Border agent sure grilled...

Por nada. 19 year old Border agent sure grilled me about the tequila. When he asked the brand (which I had no idea what you gave me) I just told him it was called 'El Jefe dos gringos'. Seemed to...
Forum: Ride reports 03-25-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Toilet seat and hot water, living the dream.

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On to Batopilas, Burt knows a shortcut
...
Forum: Ride reports 03-25-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
More tracks

Having trouble making google maps cooperate with embedded maps with kml tracks so here are some links that should work.

El Fuerte to La Lajitas...
Forum: Ride reports 03-25-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
The Tecate Trail

Yea, but the worst part was replacing the crankshaft at each 300 mile oil change interval!


I thinks it was in La Lajitas that Ken and I decided that we should get the Mexican Homeland Security...
Forum: Ride reports 03-25-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
hahaha, always dangerous to post anything about...

hahaha, always dangerous to post anything about goats and sheep. My intentions are honorable :hmmmmm
Forum: Ride reports 03-25-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Elevation Plots

Used a relatively new to me Montana 600 on this trip. Worked pretty good. Still learning all the functions, plus learning Basecamp and Windows 8! Here are a couple elevation plots now that we are...
Forum: Ride reports 03-25-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
The Day of the Jackal

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Re-kindled the fire in the morning to take the chill off, while our...
Forum: Ride reports 03-24-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
We're going in......

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Some of the scenery between from todays ride to La Lajitas (Laja means...
Forum: Ride reports 03-24-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Wheels and bike. The WR250X is a lot lighter and...

Wheels and bike. The WR250X is a lot lighter and lower than the F650 classic. Last year went over 10 times, this year....... you'll have to wait and see...
Forum: Ride reports 03-23-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Those would be Shinko 244's, 4.6x17 in front,...

Those would be Shinko 244's, 4.6x17 in front, 5.1x17 in rear. Have about 3500 miles on them and looks like the back might be good for another 2500 (guessing 6000 total miles possible in rear).
...
Forum: Ride reports 03-23-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Dia Tres

Todays video is for Mike, don't know if he likes the music, but he likes the girl :evil

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Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Lets check the latest State Department Report

Got some time to kill before we get to the good stuff so let's break down the State Department Travel Warning they issued for Mexico. Let's see now.......

Sinaloa: You should defer non-essential...
Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Dia Dos

:DChabon's Day 2

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Lot's of slab today, a little shower here and there,...
Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Sorry you couldn't make it. This freaking hill...

Sorry you couldn't make it. This freaking hill has been haunting me for one year. Wake up in cold sweats thinking about it. Who will be victorious this year? Who will eat dust? Is that all you got...
Forum: Ride reports 03-22-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 12,087
Posted By chabon
Wasn't me, maybe it was bigdogadventure(?). Its...

Wasn't me, maybe it was bigdogadventure(?). Its not so much a cult thing as it is a vertically challenged thing!
Forum: GPS Tracks - Mexico, Central & South America 03-21-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By chabon
Exactly, no matter where you were going it was 3...

Exactly, no matter where you were going it was 3 hours by car, and 2 by motorcycle! Usually meant 5-7 hours! And they would not necessarily know the correct road but had no problem sending down the...
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