Is Mexico Safe? - Page 820

Bato · 12-26-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

I ordered my new heated gear today and added the 3 day UPS delivery for $20. Should come in before next week. I used revzilla.com.

After parking the big bikes at the hot springs Tyler asked if I had given any thought to whether or not he would be able to ride his bike on that road. I answered, "no", and gave him a big smile.

I was amazed that I didn't fell with my chopper

SchizzMan · 12-26-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bato

I was amazed that I didn't fell with my chopper

We all were.

Even more impressive was how you kept up with us in that 40-60mph crosswind.

So tell us about your Veracruz trip plans.

Bato · 12-26-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

We all were.

Even more impressive was how you kept up with us in that 40-60mph crosswind.

So tell us about your Veracruz trip plans.

I don't know

Andy C from Corpus ,said lets go to Ver. for a week., so i went, ok lets go! just the need of getting out of here and ride ...think he is going on a secret mission or something like that I'll just go with the flow..want to visit Costa Esmeralda and an old friend in Jalapa, but specially to be with self is only 700mi from Pharr went once with him to Tampico and from there is a breeze I might take a reading book and seat at la plaza

terrapinneck · 12-26-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by airdale74451

You are not too far away to join us for the Oklahoma: Last Ride of the Year 2012.
It starts at Natural Falls State Park near Siloam Springs and follows the river south (toward Mexico) to Tahlequah. Monday Dec 31 at 11am if your interested.

Sounds like a great ride. I have a doctors appointment on the 31st and have to leave for Eagle Pass on the 1st. Thank you though for the invitation.

mark883 · 12-27-2012, 06:12 AM

Shoveling snow last night, I wondered if the danger in warm Mexico is better than having a heart attack in the cold.

Been to Mexico during Christmas once, it was neat to see the poinsettias, but I don't think I could give up snow for Christmas.

But New Years, yes. Yes I could.

MikeMike · 12-27-2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mark883

...but I don't think I could give up snow for Christmas.

Wanna bet? Trust me, it only gets easier and easier every year. I haven't seen snow other than on the Cofre de Perote and el Pico de Orizaba in 20 years. Don't miss it one gawdam bit, thank you.
I'll take a frosty one in my hand over Frosty the snowman on a front lawn, any day of the week.

Turkeycreek · 12-27-2012, 07:37 AM

They before I moved out of Colorado for Mexico 5 years ago we had a bit of snow. As I cleared it off the driveway my trusty snow shovel broke. I took it as a sign. You can see all the snow you like in photos and videos.

Hektoglider · 12-27-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Turkeycreek

Re: knives, for the record, I usually have two - 3" folders in the tank bag and one on my belt.

Try the Hotel Bugambilia in Hermosillo or might I suggest (Shameless self promotion alert!

) bypassing Hermosillo and taking the Rio Sonora route. Our little hotel in Banamichi has hosted many riders on their way to Panama. PM me or use the link. if you want.

10-4 0n the rio sonora route. You are going down there to ride. You might as well start soon as you get across the border.

If you can get this little booklet it has lots of info.

modeselector · 12-27-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

I'll take a frosty one in my hand over Frosty the snowman on a front lawn, any day of the week.

Amen MikeMike

dwj - Donnie · 12-27-2012, 09:36 AM

I will be crossing at Laredo January 3. I know this area has had a bad reputation, but I have crossed going both ways two or three times in the last six months and every thing has went smooth.

slowoldguy · 12-27-2012, 10:18 AM

Well, golly. It appears Santa might have left a shiny new set of testicles under the tree for me. Who knew?

Going back into Mexico in late January early February for a week or so. Heading down from Reynosa with the nephews to ride the area north of Ixmiquilpan. Started a trip planning thread "Texas to Tolantongo" and am scouring the web for mostly dirt road travels in the area. But some of those twisting bits of pavement like 120 can't be denied. Just too tasty. ;)

We won't be camping intentionally, are self-sufficient (as a group) mechanically, don't get wasted, and don't have that much trouble ordering at a Taco Bell. Oh, yeah. And the nephews can ride. Good to go. ;)

Already found some Uncle Milton galleries and, of course, johns downs recent ride report but all ideas welcome by pm or on my planning thread.

A huge thank you to all the thread regulars. You have kept the fire going for us. It is much appreciated. Special thanks to schizz, donnie, and most recently, johndowns.

For those of y'all who know me and even some of y'all who don't, expect me to pester the hell outta you by pm. I am not the sharpest tool in the shed, but I do know enough to ask questions. I apologize in advance. ;)

TRAVELGUY · 12-27-2012, 11:33 AM

Thanks for your info. Have called them today and made arrangements.

TravelGuy

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

Call Three Palms Inn and ask if you can store them there. Helps if you reserve a room, as well. A fellow rider stored his car and trailer there on a week-long Copper Canyon ride in 2010 with no problems.

The Inn is cheap but clean with hot water and a restaurant on site.

Three Palms Inn
1200 Erma Avenue
Presidio, TX 79845
(432) 229-3211

Throttlemeister · 12-27-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Craneguy

We have discussed this about 10 or 15 posts back...

I figured you thread jockies didn't miss much

Was one of the few times I've read about violence happening in a ride report down in the canyons, and as it turned out they weren't moto tourists.
All's well in Mexico and beyond for motos

MysteryRider · 12-27-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

Wanna bet? Trust me, it only gets easier and easier every year. I haven't seen snow other than on the Cofre de Perote and el Pico de Orizaba in 20 years. Don't miss it one gawdam bit, thank you.
I'll take a frosty one in my hand over Frosty the snowman on a front lawn, any day of the week.

Ice? Other than using it for cooling off adult beverages in the Seal Club,I have no use for it. Snow? Even less.

Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all you FF's.

I look forward to riding with all of you in 2013.

Sent

from the Paris airport lounge, drinking cheap ass red wine' trying to find that fine line between too drunk, not drunk enough and just drunk enough to wake up in the right destination

Craneguy · 12-27-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MysteryRider

Ice? Other than using it for cooling off adult beverages in the Seal Club,I have no use for it. Snow? Even less.

Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all you FF's.

I look forward to riding with all of you in 2013.

Sent

from the Paris airport lounge, drinking cheap ass red wine' trying to find that fine line between too drunk, not drunk enough and just drunk enough to wake up in the right destination

Same to you Mystery. I'm trying to liberate a bottle of Louis XIII cognac for the seal club. I'll keep you posted...

12-27-2012, 07:37 AM	#12292
Turkeycreek Gringo Viejo Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Banámichi, Sonora, Mexico Oddometer: 461	Signs They before I moved out of Colorado for Mexico 5 years ago we had a bit of snow. As I cleared it off the driveway my trusty snow shovel broke. I took it as a sign. You can see all the snow you like in photos and videos. __________________ Mexico - Dream, Discover, Ride Hotel Los Arcos, Northern Sonora's Motorcycle Haven http://www.losarcossonora.com

12-27-2012, 09:36 AM	#12295
dwj - Donnie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Clarksdale, MS Oddometer: 10,836	I will be crossing at Laredo January 3. I know this area has had a bad reputation, but I have crossed going both ways two or three times in the last six months and every thing has went smooth. __________________ Donnie - Retired & Riding Return to Mexico 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802682 Mexico & Central America Solo 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767492 6,700 Miles to Baja, MX Solo 2011: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750875

12-27-2012, 10:18 AM	#12296
slowoldguy Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,196	Well, golly. It appears Santa might have left a shiny new set of testicles under the tree for me. Who knew? Going back into Mexico in late January early February for a week or so. Heading down from Reynosa with the nephews to ride the area north of Ixmiquilpan. Started a trip planning thread "Texas to Tolantongo" and am scouring the web for mostly dirt road travels in the area. But some of those twisting bits of pavement like 120 can't be denied. Just too tasty. ;) We won't be camping intentionally, are self-sufficient (as a group) mechanically, don't get wasted, and don't have that much trouble ordering at a Taco Bell. Oh, yeah. And the nephews can ride. Good to go. ;) Already found some Uncle Milton galleries and, of course, johns downs recent ride report but all ideas welcome by pm or on my planning thread. A huge thank you to all the thread regulars. You have kept the fire going for us. It is much appreciated. Special thanks to schizz, donnie, and most recently, johndowns. For those of y'all who know me and even some of y'all who don't, expect me to pester the hell outta you by pm. I am not the sharpest tool in the shed, but I do know enough to ask questions. I apologize in advance. ;) __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson". slowoldguy screwed with this post 12-27-2012 at 12:03 PM

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12-27-2012, 06:12 AM	#12290
mark883 Holding up Michoagán Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Buckeyeland Oddometer: 1,390	Shoveling snow last night, I wondered if the danger in warm Mexico is better than having a heart attack in the cold. Been to Mexico during Christmas once, it was neat to see the poinsettias, but I don't think I could give up snow for Christmas. But New Years, yes. Yes I could.