Mexico & central america solo 2012

Getting about time to head out! I am heading south and plan to ride six to eight weeks. I may make it to Panama, I may not! That is the plan. I have not decided where I am going to cross into Mexico or where I might cross into Guatemala. I do want to at least ride Guatemala and Belize in addition to Mexico. Who knows from there?

Here is the link to my SPOT:
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=05jriGOWclEeMoQvisxHniLtAIdNJx2vv

I will be carrying a Laptop on this ride and plan on posting from the road.

Looking forward to this trip, have a safe one and enjoy, nothing better than to have an open intinerary.

I will be riding the KLR again on this trip. I could ride the 990ADV or the R1100GS, but I chose the KLR because it is lighter and easier to get into lobbies, hotel rooms etc. It is also a low dollar moto that is dependable, more than adequate for the ride and if in the unlikely event it was stolen or taken from me, it would not be a huge loss!

It has been massaged a bit since the 6.700 mile ride to Baja, MX last Nov/Dec. Here is a link to that ride:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750875

At over 75,000 miles, it got new rings and valve stem seals.





New Heidenau K60 Scout tires.



New front fork seals and the Sasquatch Stage 2 rear shock was rebuilt.



And finally, I sprayed some paint over the accumulated bugs and dirt!



Plus the regular maintenance stuff and new brake pads.

I was asked the other day when I was leaving. I told them that I guess I would know the day when it got here. It sure is nice not to be forced to make plans! However, it will be before next weekend. Tracy's new baby will be two weeks old by then!

Have a nice trip through México and to share pictures.
My eyes are on your ride report

Good luck man. The 'normal' way to do Belize and Guatemala would be from Chetumal, MX through Belize over to Guatemala. It gives you a chance to do the Yucatan which is has some decent beaches. Also it puts you right next to Tikal when you enter Guatemala which is ideal.

Cheers!

Buena suerte amigo, If you need anything in central part of Mexico (Michoacan, Jalisco, Colima or even Mexico D.F) do not hesitate to call. My phone dialing anywhere in Mexico is: 013511310818. Have fun and Ride Safe.

Thanks!

I have been to the Yucatan before, but plan on visting again!

Thanks!

Donnie -

I have followed your last 3 or 4 trips starting with the Mexico trip you did last year with your wife.

I will be heading down to Baja end of March and then over and up through Copper Canyon if it all works out.

Always enjoy your photos and approach to travel. Good luck on this trip.

Find me some more places to go!

I will do my best! Send me a link to your RR!

OK! I am picking a date! Wednesday, Feb 26. Madison will be two weeks old.

Now I must decide where I am crossing into Mexico! :eek1

Safe Travels!!! I'm in the same boat trying to lock down a date this week and the decision between the KLR and the KTM. It seems EVERYTIME I go to pick up something for the KTM it costs a fortune, while the KLR just sits in the corner diligently waiting for some attention....

The thoughts you shared along the lines of stolen or 'lost' are similar to the 'internal' discussions I've been having with myself.

My departure date was Wed but still waiting for some camping gear to come in so now that's pushed to Thurs.

Have a great trip! And congrats to the family on the new addition, she's a gem!!!

Thanks! Maybe we will cross paths some where!

Subscribed!

I have finally made a few more plans! Secondary roads to Eagle Pass, TX, Libre roads to the Southwest corner of Mexico, trying to use some roads Sheryl and I have not ridden. I have looked at Guatemala and Belize a bit on the map. I will at a minimum ride those plus San Salvador. I will decide once I get to San Salvador which way to go from there. Temp should be low 60s here Wednesday with possible thunder showers.

Subscribed, thanks for entertaining us Donnie

Have a safe trip Donnie!!!

Have a great trip...looking forward to following along!! Thanks for takin' us with you!

Glad to have y'all along!

Hey Donnie! Good to see you are going to make this ride. Subscribed.