Is Mexico Safe?

[MikeMike]

Originally Posted by SR

Geez, I wonder how someone got into my bedroom and took a photo of me getting some new boots?

Psst! It was Sjoerd.
He's been everywhere

[SchizzMan]

Originally Posted by MikeMike

Psst! It was Sjoerd.
He's been everywhere

[SR]

Originally Posted by MikeMike

Psst! It was Sjoerd.
He's been everywhere

+1, that's funny! It probably was Sjored.

I've been out riding all day. Its fun to get out and burn through a couple of tanks on the STROM on a nice Fall day.

[PirateJohn]

Take care Shawn! Hope that you have a safe and fun trip!

[PirateJohn]

Will be in Laredo on business tomorrow and expect to cross the border and spend the afternoon in Nuevo Laredo. If anyone is there and wants to get together for an Indio or 8 then drop me a line.

[Turkeycreek]

I'll be riding in Hermosillo tomorrow at lunch time for a meeting. A chance to split lanes by following the pizza delivery guys. Hermosillo drivers remind of Boston drivers. Yeah, that bad.

[SR]

Originally Posted by Turkeycreek

Hermosillo drivers remind of Boston drivers. Yeah, that bad.

Durango drivers remind me of Mad Max! Yeah, that bad!

[MikeMike]

How do you know when a Pueblano has moved into your neighborhood?
The Jarochos start buying car insurance.

[AK Smitty]

This is a duplicate post from the CA route planning thread. I will be looking at the link there from the other guy this happen to but any information would be helpful.

Just copied and pasted since I assume I will be hearing from all the usual suspects

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SB your comments are spot about the TC. I just got issues a 30 day one eventhough I said I was just touring Mex. It all works for me bc I flying out of PV back to AK for a few weeks. So on my return flight I will just get a new TC.

Had I been going straight though it would have been a major problem.

OH SHIT!!! I just checked my TVIP and it is only for 30 days!!!!

Any suggestions on getting this corrected???? Damn IT!!!! I thought TVIP was always for 6 months and the lady at the counter said they could only do TC for 30 days but like I said I didnt care.

I wished I had noticed this in Maz and I would have tried to correct at the ferry terminal.

Fire away with the bad or good new boys!!! What is my best plan to handle all this now?

[Turkeycreek]

Originally Posted by AK Smitty

This is a duplicate post from the CA route planning thread. I will be looking at the link there from the other guy this happen to but any information would be helpful.

Just copied and pasted since I assume I will be hearing from all the usual suspects

START DUPLICATE POST
SB your comments are spot about the TC. I just got issues a 30 day one eventhough I said I was just touring Mex. It all works for me bc I flying out of PV back to AK for a few weeks. So on my return flight I will just get a new TC.

Had I been going straight though it would have been a major problem.

OH SHIT!!! I just checked my TVIP and it is only for 30 days!!!!

Any suggestions on getting this corrected???? Damn IT!!!! I thought TVIP was always for 6 months and the lady at the counter said they could only do TC for 30 days but like I said I didnt care.

I wished I had noticed this in Maz and I would have tried to correct at the ferry terminal.

Fire away with the bad or good new boys!!! What is my best plan to handle all this now?

The TVIP will always be for the same term as you visa/TC. I'm thinking you can head to the nearest Banjercito office and ask for mercy but I doubt they will be able to do anything and you are probably going to have to go to immigration and turn in the tourist visa and get a new one for 180 days (not free). Then do the same thing at the Banjercito. You will get your deposit back at the current exchange rate then pay it again. You will be out the initial fee you paid unless you find a sympathetic ear and someone who knows how to force the computer to cooperate.

How many days do you plan on being in Mexico?

Buenes suerte and report back to the rest of us with the outcome.

Where are you at the moment?

[AK Smitty]

I am in San Blas. Had a hell of day trying to rely on Goji Ruji. I knew better but I think my late night at Joe's Oyster Bar clouded my judgement.

I fly back to AK on the 9th and am storing my bike in PV. I return in 3 weeks for a 4 month ride to Peru. My TC is not an issue because I am in and out of Mex with in the 30 days on each trip. Its the whole leaving the bike in PV and the TVIP will expire before I return.

I will give it a shot at sorting it out in PV. I am not sure where to even go.

Originally Posted by Turkeycreek

The TVIP will always be for the same term as you visa/TC. I'm thinking you can head to the nearest Banjercito office and ask for mercy but I doubt they will be able to do anything and you are probably going to have to go to immigration and turn in the tourist visa and get a new one for 180 days (not free). Then do the same thing at the Banjercito. You will get your deposit back at the current exchange rate then pay it again. You will be out the initial fee you paid unless you find a sympathetic ear and someone who knows how to force the computer to cooperate.

How many days do you plan on being in Mexico?

Buenes suerte and report back to the rest of us with the outcome.

Where are you at the moment?

[tricepilot]

Originally Posted by Turkeycreek

The TVIP will always be for the same term as you visa/TC.

How much would you like to wager?

[tricepilot]

Originally Posted by AK Smitty

OH SHIT!!! I just checked my TVIP and it is only for 30 days!!!!

The Lone Rider experience revived

[AK Smitty]

I am only processing constructive criticism at this time. I remain optimistic that I will get this all sorted in PV.

I will post my disappointment and mental melt down in 4-5 days. All sarcastic responses will be welcome at that time.

Originally Posted by tricepilot

The Lone Rider experience revived

[tricepilot]

I sent you a PM with my opinion on your situation.

It's just my opinion.