Is Mexico Safe? - Page 918

PirateJohn · 02-23-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

It was your emphasis on interacting with locals that raised the question. Sorry, didn't realize it was a sensitive issue.

So you've made it all the way to Mazatlan? Cool! Was there last January. So was that the trip you made with MOTODISCOVERY that I've heard so much about? You know, I had the pleasure of getting to know Skip when we were in Batopilas two years ago. Great guy! Been leading riders throughout Mexico since 1981. Geeze, that's over 30 years now. I guess you heard our govt authorized him to lead tours in Cuba and they're selling out? Sure would like to do one of those.

Maybe some day.......

Man, you are over reacting. When you do a 50cc and the IBA gives you an award then please contact me!

Skippy .. Eh .., we have discussed him here. A fair number of people think he has ripped them off. Many here agree that we would take noobs into Mexico for free. I leave it there. If he's your pal then that's cool.

Please. Don't freak out and take this political or personal. You are better than that.

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PirateJohn · 02-23-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tedder

Just make sure "discover local culture" doesn't land you on the shitter

Tons of Tecate ;)

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SchizzMan · 02-23-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PirateJohn

Man, you are over reacting. When you do a 50cc and the IBA gives you an award then please contact me!

Skippy .. Eh .., we have discussed him here. A fair number of people think he has ripped them off. Many here agree that we would take noobs into Mexico for free. I leave it there. If he's your pal then that's cool.

Please. Don't freak out and take this political or personal. You are better than that.

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If saying "sorry" is overreacting then I'll retract the apology. I'm sure your past accomplishments are impressive, John. And it's not occurred to me to compare our exploits. But they're also in the past.

Should I ever show up here and present myself as an expert on Iron Butt rides feel free to challenge me on it. As far as that goes I don't even consider myself an expert on riding Mexico. It's just something I love to do.

Edit: if you feel you must continue this exchange please take it to PM.

PirateJohn · 02-23-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

If saying "sorry" is overreacting then I'll retract the apology. I'm sure your past accomplishments are impressive, John. And it's not occurred to me to compare our exploits. But they're also in the past.

Should I ever show up here and present myself as an expert on Iron Butt rides feel free to challenge me on it. As far as that goes I don't even consider myself an expert on riding Mexico. It's just something I love to do.

Not trying to argue with you Amigo. Let's move forward.

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pilot815 · 02-24-2013, 04:07 AM

I'm with schizz, I have pulled a few 500-600 mile days in Mexico. I have visited the areas near the border and am usually on a limited timeframe. I have to push it to get to where I want to visit. I hit the border running and down slow down until 3 or 4 stops for gas.

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tricepilot · 02-24-2013, 05:37 AM

Sunday morning coffee with Gabriela Spanic

PirateJohn · 02-24-2013, 05:40 AM

Oh yeah. Not criticizing anyone or anything, just remembering experiences fondly. In 2006 or so a friend from Florida and I rode from Jacksonville to Matamoros in two days. Tom and I were both doing Iron Butt events at the time and we were in pretty decent shape.

Anyway, we split up after we crossed the border. Tom had to get to Mazatlan to meet someone (who wound up being delayed because the final drive croaked on his GS, ironically) so he rode the Devil's Backbone at night. He got there, watched the Superbowl at a sports bar, then headed south. Did a few maximum mileage days, rode to Tierra del Fuego, then rode back to Alaska by way of the Yucatan before he rode back to Florida.

On the other hand I rode to Victoria and then Tampico. I was planning to go to Veracruz but ran into some tourists in Tampico and decided to stay for a few days. Then I packed up, rode to the beach, really liked the beach there despite what my guide books said, and spent a few more days on the beach outside Tampico.

Tom and I were talking about our trips a few months later and he commented that doing the Devil's Backbone at night was a mistake, and so was doing so much mileage when he could have stopped and explored because he missed so many interesting things.

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SchizzMan · 02-24-2013, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

Sunday morning coffee with Gabriela Spanic

The face that launched a thousand fantasies.

tricepilot · 02-24-2013, 06:11 AM

Like Pavlov's dog, I have become intrinsically trained to respond to three cups of very strong coffee in the morning, very early morning, in Mexico, followed by the sound of the bike firing up for the first time for the day, loaded and ready to go.

I am blessed to have found what makes me happy. Many people search all their lives.

I would trade that feeling for only one thing.

tricepilot · 02-24-2013, 06:18 AM

How Mexico Got Back In The Game

Read all about it

SchizzMan · 02-24-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

Like Pavlov's dog, I have become intrinsically trained to respond to three cups of very strong coffee in the morning, very early morning, in Mexico, followed by the sound of the bike firing up for the first time for the day, loaded and ready to go.

I am blessed to have found what makes me happy. Many people search all their lives.

I would trade that feeling for only one thing.

I like how you roll down there, my Brother.

PirateJohn · 02-24-2013, 07:11 AM

Mexican truckstop "coffee"

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airdale7 · 02-24-2013, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

"Tickets are $109, all fees included,..."

I take it they are not expecting a large turnout of KLR riders...

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

$40 bucks an hour? That's like a $1,000 bucks to a KLR rider!

acejones · 02-24-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

How Mexico Got Back In The Game

Read all about it

Pretty interesting stuff. Viva Mexico !

SchizzMan · 02-24-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by acejones

Pretty interesting stuff. Viva Mexico !

Accounts for the inflation of the past year, especially in the Frontier. The middle class is growing faster in Mexico than in the US.

02-24-2013, 04:07 AM	#13760
pilot815 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Deep South Texas Oddometer: 1,279	I'm with schizz, I have pulled a few 500-600 mile days in Mexico. I have visited the areas near the border and am usually on a limited timeframe. I have to push it to get to where I want to visit. I hit the border running and down slow down until 3 or 4 stops for gas. Sent from my Samsung Note 10.1 __________________ 2009 KLR650

02-24-2013, 05:37 AM	#13761
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 6,077	And Now a Word from our Sponsor Sunday morning coffee with Gabriela Spanic __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

02-24-2013, 05:40 AM	#13762
PirateJohn Radical centrist Joined: Jul 2001 Location: full-time RV'er, north of Laredo, TX today Oddometer: 21,413	Oh yeah. Not criticizing anyone or anything, just remembering experiences fondly. In 2006 or so a friend from Florida and I rode from Jacksonville to Matamoros in two days. Tom and I were both doing Iron Butt events at the time and we were in pretty decent shape. Anyway, we split up after we crossed the border. Tom had to get to Mazatlan to meet someone (who wound up being delayed because the final drive croaked on his GS, ironically) so he rode the Devil's Backbone at night. He got there, watched the Superbowl at a sports bar, then headed south. Did a few maximum mileage days, rode to Tierra del Fuego, then rode back to Alaska by way of the Yucatan before he rode back to Florida. On the other hand I rode to Victoria and then Tampico. I was planning to go to Veracruz but ran into some tourists in Tampico and decided to stay for a few days. Then I packed up, rode to the beach, really liked the beach there despite what my guide books said, and spent a few more days on the beach outside Tampico. Tom and I were talking about our trips a few months later and he commented that doing the Devil's Backbone at night was a mistake, and so was doing so much mileage when he could have stopped and explored because he missed so many interesting things. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ PirateJohn -- http://www.PirateJohn.com IBA #7552 - SS1K in 2000 and 50CC in 2002 In the Laredo, TX area and always willing to help travelers escaping into Mexico.

02-24-2013, 06:11 AM	#13764
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 6,077	Like Pavlov's dog, I have become intrinsically trained to respond to three cups of very strong coffee in the morning, very early morning, in Mexico, followed by the sound of the bike firing up for the first time for the day, loaded and ready to go. I am blessed to have found what makes me happy. Many people search all their lives. I would trade that feeling for only one thing. __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

02-24-2013, 06:18 AM	#13765
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 6,077	New York Times Op Ed How Mexico Got Back In The Game Read all about it __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

02-24-2013, 07:11 AM	#13767
PirateJohn Radical centrist Joined: Jul 2001 Location: full-time RV'er, north of Laredo, TX today Oddometer: 21,413	Mexican truckstop "coffee" Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ PirateJohn -- http://www.PirateJohn.com IBA #7552 - SS1K in 2000 and 50CC in 2002 In the Laredo, TX area and always willing to help travelers escaping into Mexico.

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