Is Mexico Safe?

[tricepilot]

Originally Posted by Pedro Navaja

Good to see Chango has resurfaced.

Probably the best guy I know for taking 10 different piles of assorted parts and bits and making a motorcycle out of it that runs.

[BobLoblaw]

Originally Posted by MikeMike

Bring a hammer and nails, Bob!
Or maybe Red Greene?

I'll bring the handyman's secret weapon, duct tape. And remember, If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. (Tricepilot take note)

[tricepilot]

Originally Posted by BobLoblaw

I'll bring the handyman's secret weapon,



And remember, If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. (Tricepilot take note)

I see where you're coming from

[SchizzMan]

Originally Posted by tricepilot

Probably the best guy I know for taking 10 different piles of assorted parts and bits and making a motorcycle out of it that runs.

I'll second that! Good guy with good tales of adventure riding in remote regions of Central America.

Another Advrider who can do it well on the cheap is our friend John Downs. He might even hold his own with the renowned Sjöerd Bakker for getting the most bang for the Adv buck. Hope to see him in action at Roll The Bones this weekend.

[rockymountainoyster]

Thanks to those who have expressed interest/concern. The doc says that my symptoms may be related to depression and the brain injury I sustained when I fell on December 6th 2009 while walking to the park a few blocks from my house to go cross country skiing. Don't know what to do about the neurophysical effects of the injury but know that the depression can be treated by pointing the handlebars south. Hope to see some of you on the road this winter.

[rockymountainoyster]

That is final drive lubricant for oil head boxers... right?

[eakins]

sound like your spot and progreso is all good.

Originally Posted by PirateJohn

Ehhhh ... And some of us enjoy border life. The grit, the industrialness. If that is a word. For guys (and gals) that are gearheads nothing is quite as neat as the industrial mechanics of Mexican vs. US trade.

Sorta along those lines, I seem to have an inner ear infection and that is really hampering my riding. If anyone is coming back from Mexico and can pick up a bottle of antibiotics please let me know. Seriously.

[eakins]

Originally Posted by MikeMike

Not accurate.
As of last Sunday, October 21st the tolls were still the same.
If things go according to plan, I'll give you an update tomorrow, but still, nobody knows anything at any of the tolls booths about when the reduction is coming. I think it's time I ask a local politico and see what his office can dig up for me.

I also firmly believe that the lengthy delay in the implementation of the discount for motorcyclists is completely due to Bob Loblaw. They are still waiting for him to go back and fix the damage.

those tolls have still not been cut in 1/2 like you report a long ass time ago???
you reported all vehicles back then. has it changed to bikes only?
i think i spent almost $200 driving out of mexico w/ a trailer when we moved back north.
sure hopping that changes soon before we visit san carlos.

[MikeMike]

Eakins, the old report was that tolls would be raised for all vehicles and then halved for bikes.
I have a call in to a Federal diputado's offfice to get the word on when. The latest speculation is
it will be in the new year when the new budget begins.

It's 4:30am and the Mystery Rider and I will be circling el Pico at dawn.

Bob, I think that product Trice posted is for Red Andsore and not Red Greene!
I have no idea what kind of wildlife the Mystery Rider will be playing Dr. Doolittle with today.

[Craneguy]

Originally Posted by MikeMike

I have no idea what kind of wildlife the Mystery Rider will be playing Dr. Doolittle with today.

Sure you didn't mean "Dr Strangelove"?

[Road Dust]

Decreto por el que se adiciona un segundo párrafo a la fracción VIII del artículo 5o. de la Ley de Caminos, Puentes y Autotransporte Federal

(DOF 18 de mayo de 2012)

Al margen un sello con el Escudo Nacional, que dice: Estados Unidos Mexicanos.- Presidencia
de la República.
FELIPE DE JESÚS CALDERÓN HINOJOSA, Presidente de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, a sus habitantes sabed:
Que el Honorable Congreso de la Unión, se ha servido dirigirme el siguiente

DECRETO

"EL CONGRESO GENERAL DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS, D E C R E T A:
SE ADICIONA UN SEGUNDO PÁRRAFO A LA FRACCIÓN VIII DEL ARTÍCULO 5o. DE LA LEY DE CAMINOS, PUENTES Y AUTOTRANSPORTE FEDERAL

Artículo Único.- Se adiciona un segundo párrafo a la fracción VIII del artículo 5o. de la Ley de Caminos, Puentes y Autotransporte Federal, para quedar como sigue:

Artículo 5o.- ...
...
I. a VII. ...
VIII. Establecer las bases generales de regulación tarifaria.
Las motocicletas deberán pagar el 50 por ciento del peaje que paguen los automóviles, y
IX. ...

TRANSITORIO

Único.- El presente Decreto entrará en vigor a los 180 días naturales siguientes a su publicación en el Diario Oficial de la Federación.

México, D. F., a 28 de marzo de 2012.- Sen. Jose Gonzalez Morfin, Presidente.- Dip. Guadalupe Acosta Naranjo, Presidente.- Sen. Martha Leticia Sosa Govea, Secretaria.- Dip. Gloria Romero León, Secretaria.- Rúbricas."

En cumplimiento de lo dispuesto por la fracción I del Artículo 89 de la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, y para su debida publicación y observancia, expido el presente Decreto en la Residencia del Poder Ejecutivo Federal, en la Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal, a catorce de mayo de dos mil doce.- Felipe de Jesús Calderón Hinojosa.- Rúbrica.- El Secretario de Gobernación, Alejandro Alfonso Poiré Romero.- Rúbrica.

[Turkeycreek]

So 180 days from May 18th (139th day of the year) makes it effective on Nov 14 (319th day.) Thanks for the info Road Dust. Now I can press the argument that 2 bikes cost less in gas and tolls than the Suburban.

[Road Dust]

Just posting what was sent to me. Have no idea if it is accurate or not. Should find out next month. I will be crossing the border on the 14th.

[tricepilot]

Hey Jimmy

[SR]

+1, Felicidades! que sean muchos mas!!