Is Mexico Safe? - Page 894

kennyanc · 02-10-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

What about that other "beach" pic I know you have aquired. The lady on the sand with the book.

Got the cojones to post THAT one?

No.

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acejones · 02-10-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mark883

Like trice said, get with motohank or someone down there. But you do NOT want that plastic filter inside your tank. That filter is pressurized by the fuel pump, up to 70psi (i think). It would blow apart.

If you're lucky, the pump may still be good, but the filter is plugged with tank lining crap.

Send a thank you note to the US Gvt for putting ethanol in your fuel. The smart Mexicans don't waste ethanol by mixing it with gasoline.

Motohank isn't going to do Donnie much good in Guatemala; unfortunately.

Donnie, I think you really need a metal cased filter.

BobLoblaw · 02-10-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dwj - Donnie

Hi!

My normally very reliable 1996 R1100GS has had a few issues on this 6 weeks of a three month tour. First it was the Halls Sensor and now, I believe the fuel pump has went bad. You can hear it come on when the key is turned on, but it acts like it is not getting fuel. One problem that has been found during the past few days is that the screen before the fuel pump has come apart and the red lining that BMW put inside the tank is flacking off and stopping up the screen from the inside. Is there alternative fuel pumps for this moto. I am in San Juan Ostuncalco, Guatemala. Thanks!

Donnie

Donnie, does your bike still run? How did you find out the primary filter has come apart? Did you remove the pump assembly from the tank?

If the bike runs just ride it to GT City BMW. You won't hurt anything the secondary filter will keep stuff from the injectors and any damage to the pump is already done.

If you get something other then the big $$$ BMW pump you will have to solder on different connectors. Not difficult but a little finnicky

I would consider changing the pump filter sock and the secondary meatl can filter and leave the pump.

Bato · 02-10-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

13 students killed in Juarez. Which is horrible. Would that keep you out of Monterrey?

There were 20 students killed in Connecticut recently. Makes as much sense as saying that the entire USA is dangerous so a person needs to stay out of Kentucky.

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tricepilot · 02-10-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by acejones

Motohank isn't going to do Donnie much good in Guatemala; unfortunately.

He's willing to try to help riders diagnose problems and/or suggest solutions.

That he can do from Texas for any rider who can get to a phone or send an email.

In that sense, he just might be able to give Donnie some assistance.

tricepilot · 02-10-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyanc

No.

tricepilot · 02-10-2013, 07:16 PM

Our man Schizzman checked in at the Camino Real in Saltillo. Been wondering where that boy was.

airdale7 · 02-10-2013, 07:21 PM

Just read this report on CNN that econimist Dr. Bernard Wienstien states:
“American companies are bringing back production from overseas, and that’s also helping Mexico because a lot of investment that might otherwise have gone to Asia is going to Mexico,” Weinstein said.

http://www.elpasoinc.com/news/local_...a4bcf6878.html

airdale7 · 02-10-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyanc

No.

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Hey a little moonshine never hurt nobody

acejones · 02-10-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BobLoblaw

Donnie, does your bike still run? How did you find out the primary filter has come apart? Did you remove the pump assembly from the tank?

If the bike runs just ride it to GT City BMW. You won't hurt anything the secondary filter will keep stuff from the injectors and any damage to the pump is already done.

If you get something other then the big $$$ BMW pump you will have to solder on different connectors. Not difficult but a little finnicky

I would consider changing the pump filter sock and the secondary meatl can filter and leave the pump.

Probably good advice.

pilot815 · 02-10-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

Our man Schizzman checked in at the Camino Real in Saltillo. Been wondering where that boy was.

Is he coming back solo? I don't remember slow old guy saying anything about Saltillo.

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slowoldguy · 02-10-2013, 08:55 PM

JD was feeling seriously puny after our first day. Started having fever and chills so instead of riding with us day two as planned he stayed in El Naranjo to recover while we motored on south. We are now in Tolantango. Our only problem is a seeming inability to tell time. Hasn't killed us yet. But today was close. ;)

MikeMike · 02-10-2013, 09:25 PM

Donnie, contact Guaterider, he can probably help you.
If you cant get hold of him, let me know.

SchizzMan · 02-11-2013, 07:46 AM

Starting to feel normal again. A modular helmet is so important when riding sick. Leaving Saltillo for Austin shortly. Will swing by Casa Tricepilot enroute.

Last Friday we left Casa WeazyBuddha for El Naranjo. Took the bypasses around San Fernando and Cd. Vic. Muy tranquilo. The dirt route south from Juamave was beautiful.

Yesterday I took 80 from El Naranjo then 57 to Saltillo. Encountered a traffic fatality on a curvy section of 80. Very sad. PFP asked me to slow down. Numerous military convoys heading south on 57. Seems like I'm seeing greater military presence since Peña Nieto took office.

Will post pix later.

SchizzMan · 02-11-2013, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mark883

The smart Mexicans don't waste ethanol by mixing it with gasoline.

Tequila!!

At La Picota, just north of Cd. Vic.

02-10-2013, 07:16 PM	#13402
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 5,911	Our man Schizzman checked in at the Camino Real in Saltillo. Been wondering where that boy was. __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

02-10-2013, 07:21 PM	#13403
airdale7 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Cherokee County, Oklahoma Oddometer: 395	Just read this report on CNN that econimist Dr. Bernard Wienstien states: “American companies are bringing back production from overseas, and that’s also helping Mexico because a lot of investment that might otherwise have gone to Asia is going to Mexico,” Weinstein said. http://www.elpasoinc.com/news/local_...a4bcf6878.html __________________ www.twowheelsthreeamericas.com http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...g5lhhD5mskKfTD There are two kinds of lost. Not knowing where you are, and not knowing where you are going.

02-10-2013, 08:55 PM	#13407
slowoldguy Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,196	JD was feeling seriously puny after our first day. Started having fever and chills so instead of riding with us day two as planned he stayed in El Naranjo to recover while we motored on south. We are now in Tolantango. Our only problem is a seeming inability to tell time. Hasn't killed us yet. But today was close. ;) __________________ 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".

02-11-2013, 07:46 AM	#13409
SchizzMan del siglo XX Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, Tx. Oddometer: 5,815	Starting to feel normal again. A modular helmet is so important when riding sick. Leaving Saltillo for Austin shortly. Will swing by Casa Tricepilot enroute. Last Friday we left Casa WeazyBuddha for El Naranjo. Took the bypasses around San Fernando and Cd. Vic. Muy tranquilo. The dirt route south from Juamave was beautiful. Yesterday I took 80 from El Naranjo then 57 to Saltillo. Encountered a traffic fatality on a curvy section of 80. Very sad. PFP asked me to slow down. Numerous military convoys heading south on 57. Seems like I'm seeing greater military presence since Peña Nieto took office. Will post pix later. __________________ '09 WR250R, '12 R1200GSA "As long as there's a horizon and I can see it, then I want to know what's there, mentally, physically and visually" - rtwpaul

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02-10-2013, 09:25 PM	#13408
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,400	Donnie, contact Guaterider, he can probably help you. If you cant get hold of him, let me know.