Is Mexico Safe? - Page 653

tricepilot · 08-15-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

That's not the bruise, that's a reflection from across the room ;)

Good one!

tricepilot · 08-15-2012, 03:05 PM

Slowphil suited up - heading off to Eagle Pass and eventually Argentina and beyond.

Let the Adventure begin

jimmex · 08-15-2012, 03:19 PM

Wow that sounds exciting!

mark883 · 08-15-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

Nice Don Quixote hematoma.

Next time crop the underboob. Didn't need to see that.

Technically, that would be underMOOB.

I think I see some nipple. Definitely NOT artistic.

BAN HIM NOW!

What has been seen, cannot be unseen.

Slowphil · 08-15-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SR

Phil, feel free to give me a shout when you get nearby. Your bike has a slightly older twin in Durango.

I most certainly will do that, I'm looking forward to seeing your part of Mexico
Cheers Philip

SchizzMan · 08-15-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mark883

Technically, that would be underMOOB.

That is correct, sir!

Bato · 08-16-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmex

Welcome back home Bato. Glad you're OK. Te estrellaste de panza.

I know you like menudo

Pheebs · 08-16-2012, 02:40 AM

Hello guys and girls!

Been having a bit of a mooch through this thread with much interest as we have a rtw trip coming up (advrider chasing horizons thread http://www.chasinghorizons.co.uk) which will eventually be taking us through the wonderful world of Mexico!

Granted, Mexico is a long way off as of yet ( so we will need to keep reviewing the situation as we rock on through but to date have been given a pick and mix of responses on routes. Originally we were planning to keep it on the West coast line, having heard it is stunning and also to avoid major cities and areas. We were then told that there's been a fair few kidnapping incidents and even decapitated tourists found in piles on the beach so avoid that route altogether and blast through on the toll roads, booking in advance.

Naturally we're wanting to be safe and this option has been top of our choice since various other horror stories but we've also spoken to many others who have shared a completely different opinion and have said stick to our original route and go on instinct / the general feel when we're there. We're kind of sad to have to blast through as it all sounds so beautiful... it would be a shame to miss it all.

So... our question to all would be what areas (if any) would you consider to be real no go's and any which are must go's! Are there any favourite routes or suggestions of? We'll be entering and riding North to South!

Also... there's a slight potential we may arrive during the Day of the Dead celebrations. This excites me beyond belief but once again... what are peoples experiences of this? No go's / do's and don'ts?

Thanks people, really look forward to reading your thoughts :)

theshnizzle · 08-16-2012, 05:29 AM

Decapitated tourists found in piles on the beach???? Sounds like a HBO tv show.......So anyway.......here is a random question.....is Mexico hayabusa friendly? As in street bike/tire friendly. I am just starting my research for my next trip and this is the first question I could think of.....LOL

mark883 · 08-16-2012, 05:42 AM

Busa?

Whack the throttle when you get to the speedbumps.

I did see some BMW K1200GT & 1600GT down there last year for the Durango convention, so I'd guess a busa could do it too.

Pheebs-
If you look at the statistics, you're probably more likely to kill yourself on your bike in Mexico, rather than the narcos offing you.

jimmex · 08-16-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

Hello guys and girls!

Been having a bit of a mooch through this thread with much interest as we have a rtw trip coming up (advrider chasing horizons thread http://www.chasinghorizons.co.uk) which will eventually be taking us through the wonderful world of Mexico!

Granted, Mexico is a long way off as of yet ( so we will need to keep reviewing the situation as we rock on through but to date have been given a pick and mix of responses on routes. Originally we were planning to keep it on the West coast line, having heard it is stunning and also to avoid major cities and areas. We were then told that there's been a fair few kidnapping incidents and even decapitated tourists found in piles on the beach so avoid that route altogether and blast through on the toll roads, booking in advance.

Naturally we're wanting to be safe and this option has been top of our choice since various other horror stories but we've also spoken to many others who have shared a completely different opinion and have said stick to our original route and go on instinct / the general feel when we're there. We're kind of sad to have to blast through as it all sounds so beautiful... it would be a shame to miss it all.

So... our question to all would be what areas (if any) would you consider to be real no go's and any which are must go's! Are there any favourite routes or suggestions of? We'll be entering and riding North to South!

Also... there's a slight potential we may arrive during the Day of the Dead celebrations. This excites me beyond belief but once again... what are peoples experiences of this? No go's / do's and don'ts?

Thanks people, really look forward to reading your thoughts :)

Couple places in the outback of Michoacan and Sinaloa that you would not ever go to anyway (unless you're Sjoerd Bakker) but by far biggest risk is traffic or burro in road. Suerte.

MikeMike · 08-16-2012, 06:48 AM

Decapitated tourists? WTF?

Hey, if you feel the west coast is unsafe, come spend your money over here on the east coast. LOL!

Sjoerd Bakker · 08-16-2012, 07:34 AM

If you are going to make a riding plan based on safety, you’re also going need a plan for Colombia, Venezuela, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, El Salvador and Brazil. Those countries are all just as dangerous as Mexico.

[/QUOTE]

So true.
Just ignore the sensationalized tabloid style news . The beheaded "tourist " story is a derailed account of a bit of intra druggisto warfare, the closest tto a tourist in that strory was some foreign content in the drug dealers who got killed , but drug related nonetheless.
As I keep saying if you mind your manners stay away from the drug scene and keep alert to situations around you you should be okay most anywhere. And do NOT drive at night on the open highways - they are open to all kind of livestock. (maybe check out page 7 under Sticky :hotels inMexico

)

theshnizzle · 08-16-2012, 07:42 AM

I am having a hard time getting past the " decapitated tourists found in piles on the beach'. thing.

tricepilot · 08-16-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

...and even decapitated tourists found in piles on the beach ....

That was dilapidated tourists found in piles on the beach - and was in reference to our posse holed up in Pto. Escondido earlier this spring.

08-15-2012, 03:05 PM	#9782
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 5,931	Slowphil suited up - heading off to Eagle Pass and eventually Argentina and beyond. Let the Adventure begin __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

08-16-2012, 02:40 AM	#9788
Pheebs Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Bristol Oddometer: 39	Hello guys and girls! Been having a bit of a mooch through this thread with much interest as we have a rtw trip coming up (advrider chasing horizons thread http://www.chasinghorizons.co.uk) which will eventually be taking us through the wonderful world of Mexico! Granted, Mexico is a long way off as of yet ( so we will need to keep reviewing the situation as we rock on through but to date have been given a pick and mix of responses on routes. Originally we were planning to keep it on the West coast line, having heard it is stunning and also to avoid major cities and areas. We were then told that there's been a fair few kidnapping incidents and even decapitated tourists found in piles on the beach so avoid that route altogether and blast through on the toll roads, booking in advance. Naturally we're wanting to be safe and this option has been top of our choice since various other horror stories but we've also spoken to many others who have shared a completely different opinion and have said stick to our original route and go on instinct / the general feel when we're there. We're kind of sad to have to blast through as it all sounds so beautiful... it would be a shame to miss it all. So... our question to all would be what areas (if any) would you consider to be real no go's and any which are must go's! Are there any favourite routes or suggestions of? We'll be entering and riding North to South! Also... there's a slight potential we may arrive during the Day of the Dead celebrations. This excites me beyond belief but once again... what are peoples experiences of this? No go's / do's and don'ts? Thanks people, really look forward to reading your thoughts :) __________________ www.chasinghorizons.co.uk

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08-15-2012, 03:19 PM	#9783
jimmex Guero from SanAngelo Joined: Jan 2003 Location: West Texas Oddometer: 1,433	Wow that sounds exciting!

08-16-2012, 05:29 AM	#9789
theshnizzle Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Canada eh? Oddometer: 310	Decapitated tourists found in piles on the beach???? Sounds like a HBO tv show.......So anyway.......here is a random question.....is Mexico hayabusa friendly? As in street bike/tire friendly. I am just starting my research for my next trip and this is the first question I could think of.....LOL

08-16-2012, 05:42 AM	#9790
mark883 Holding up Michoagán Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Buckeyeland Oddometer: 1,393	Busa? Whack the throttle when you get to the speedbumps. I did see some BMW K1200GT & 1600GT down there last year for the Durango convention, so I'd guess a busa could do it too. Pheebs- If you look at the statistics, you're probably more likely to kill yourself on your bike in Mexico, rather than the narcos offing you.

08-16-2012, 06:48 AM	#9792
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,423	Decapitated tourists? WTF? Hey, if you feel the west coast is unsafe, come spend your money over here on the east coast. LOL!

08-16-2012, 07:34 AM	#9793
Sjoerd Bakker Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Oddometer: 883	If you are going to make a riding plan based on safety, you’re also going need a plan for Colombia, Venezuela, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, El Salvador and Brazil. Those countries are all just as dangerous as Mexico. [/QUOTE] So true. Just ignore the sensationalized tabloid style news . The beheaded "tourist " story is a derailed account of a bit of intra druggisto warfare, the closest tto a tourist in that strory was some foreign content in the drug dealers who got killed , but drug related nonetheless. As I keep saying if you mind your manners stay away from the drug scene and keep alert to situations around you you should be okay most anywhere. And do NOT drive at night on the open highways - they are open to all kind of livestock. (maybe check out page 7 under Sticky :hotels inMexico )

08-16-2012, 07:42 AM	#9794
theshnizzle Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Canada eh? Oddometer: 310	I am having a hard time getting past the " decapitated tourists found in piles on the beach'. thing.