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Feb 8th, 2007, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sacrarmento Ca
Posts: 6 Model: 89 Harley FXRP Interests: Food(chef16yrs)skaterboarding(30+yrs)going to the rodeo Occupation: cafe owner
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I was asked by some buddys of mine if I wanted to go to Cabo with them in Sept......sounds good so far huh? so I asked who was driving the chase car?(I thought a truck,some tools and a trailer would be the way to do it) so they said no chase car....okay...who speaks spanish?no one...so here's my train of thought...5 bikes....3 Harleys one Honda and one Yamaha(and just in case you didn't read it I have an 89 FXRP and you bet your ass it has some miles on it) so I figure we have a 60%40% chance that one of them won't make it...oh and I'm the only one that even attemps to work on his bike(they do give me **** for it too...you know"buy a new bike blahblahblah)
Well I am taking a pass on this one but would like to hear what you guys  think of this train wreck waiting to happen?
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Feb 8th, 2007, 04:04 PM
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#2
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 834 Interests: Bikes, Boobs and Beer Occupation: Biker
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Where is Cabo? Down in Mexico? I don’t think I’d go down that way without some kind of backup plan. I will ride anywhere in the good ol U.S of A. without a chase vehicle though.  |
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Feb 8th, 2007, 04:25 PM
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#3
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,298 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
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Mexico, no chase vehicle, no backup plan.......no thanks! I agree with KB, I like the good ole U.S. of A. At least I speak the language here, well mostly anyway, it's turning to spanish quickly but you get the point. Can you say train wreck!?!? And these guys don't work on their own bikes?? Count me out....  |
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Feb 8th, 2007, 06:23 PM
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#4
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Moderator
Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,560
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no mexico trips on my bike...i MIGHT go and rent one....but im not giving mine to some bandito gang cause they have guns and i dont. mexico is getting to unrest for me...i wouldnt even go to any of the resort areas...what is a chase vehicle??? some sort of police escort???? |
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Feb 8th, 2007, 07:43 PM
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#5
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,298 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
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Originally Posted by chucktx
no mexico trips on my bike...i MIGHT go and rent one....but im not giving mine to some bandito gang cause they have guns and i dont. mexico is getting to unrest for me...i wouldnt even go to any of the resort areas...what is a chase vehicle??? some sort of police escort???? |
When you're headin to mexico, you might want to have a police escort, or be packin some serious heat! I ain't givin my bike to some mexican low-life bastard who wants my ride. Shoot first, ask questions later! |
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Feb 9th, 2007, 09:04 AM
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#6
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Moderator
Has posted 500+
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Shores of Tonto Creek
Posts: 689 Interests: Guns, Hunting, Fishing, 4 wheeling and riding Occupation: Network Administrator
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You want the feel of ridin' in Mexico?? Just come cruise thru Phoenix. |
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Feb 9th, 2007, 10:53 AM
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#7
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 834 Interests: Bikes, Boobs and Beer Occupation: Biker
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Lol 2fast, so, what are you saying?  |
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Feb 9th, 2007, 01:19 PM
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#8
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Moderator
Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,139 Model: 2004 E Glide Standard, Stage 1. Interests: Riding, fishing, hunting, camping, spending time with wife and daughter Occupation: Air Force Nurse
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Originally Posted by 2fastnaz
You want the feel of ridin' in Mexico?? Just come cruise thru Phoenix. |
Or San Antonio....where English IS the second language...... |
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Feb 9th, 2007, 02:36 PM
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#9
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Rookie 10+ posts
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 33 Model: 06 roadking
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The H-D dealer in cabo does have rental bikes or at least they did when I was there in april 05. Didn"t have too many to choose from but they did have a some. Was there for a week had a great time, would like to go back some day.
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Feb 9th, 2007, 02:39 PM
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#10
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Shores of Tonto Creek
Posts: 689 Interests: Guns, Hunting, Fishing, 4 wheeling and riding Occupation: Network Administrator
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Originally Posted by Killer-B
Lol 2fast, so, what are you saying? |
Well I heard the new President of Mexico is wanting to be closer to his people, so he's moving to Phoenix.
Another fellow told me the only reason Mexico never won a gold medal at the olympics is cause all of them that could run, swim or jump had already left the country.
NO disrespect meant to anyone. Some of my best friends are Mex.
Last edited by 2fastnaz : Feb 9th, 2007 at 02:40 PM.
Reason: Clarity
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Feb 9th, 2007, 04:05 PM
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#11
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,298 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
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NO disrespect meant to anyone. Some of my best friends are Mex.[/quote]
None taken from me but, they are disrespectful pretty much everyday around here. Like they own our state and we owe them something......got news for you boys, we don't owe you a f**kin thing. Now start acting respectful. (some of my friends are mex, russian, black, etc., etc., They are just not disrespectful) Sorry, off on a little tangent, I'm back now.
Ps. My sister is married to a Puerto Rican guy, very nice and very respectful!!
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Feb 9th, 2007, 08:57 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,560
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Feb 9th, 2007, 11:58 PM
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Administrator
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,278 Model: Harley FLHX Occupation: Web Developer by day, 25+ years of carb building by day, hey what happened to my day?!
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Back on topic, I don't drive my truck down into Mexico anymore let alone my Harley. I'm not so worried about getting robbed or jacked down there, but if your bike has a major breakdown then getting your disabled bike back home becomes much more difficult.
JMHO, but your friends are asking for trouble and will only have themselves to blame when they find it.
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Feb 10th, 2007, 04:26 AM
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#14
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Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,298 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
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Originally Posted by chucktx
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Chuck, cat got your tongue, or are you tryin to stay out of trouble??
Ken, one thing I actually learned from my father, and he didn't teach me much....If you don't put yourself in a position, you won't have to get out of it! It's pretty much worked for me, well, almost always worked..... |
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Feb 13th, 2007, 02:55 PM
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200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 429 Model: Harley-Davidson Dyna Superglide Interests: Motorcycling, Duhh...Shooting, camping, going to country music concerts Occupation: Firefighter/Paramedic
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I've had the distinct pleasure of pushing my bike to a gas station only once...thats all it took. I carry tools with me now, & I'm usually not far from "civilization" when I ride (not much choice around Chicago) , so put me in the middle of nowhere, where I dont speak the language, and a better than 50% chance of problems, & that would more than seal the deal for me...I'd have to vote with the other guys. Take a pass. My first & last time in Mexico my buddies & I almost got jumped, except the big dumb spanish speakin texan we were with heard the guys that were talkin about jumpin us & we shook em. Its a big country, lots to see....Id stay in the U.S.
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Feb 15th, 2007, 11:07 AM
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Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oceanside CA
Posts: 69 Model: 06 FXDI Super Glide / 99 1200S sportster Interests: Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Occupation: Amateur Brain Surgeon
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Good morning all,
I've been trying to think of a way to say "what are you nuts" to the folks that don't want to go to Mexico with any thing more expensive than Hush Puppys to carry them along.
If you use common sence, don't sweat it; if you don't, you could be chained to a wall in what passes for a jail.
You and your friends may want to start slow and try a few runs down there. Thirty miles South of the Boarder: http://pushrodwear.com/index2.htm
This is a don't miss it run, great fun for the serious drinker or shopper alike. Beach goers too.
This one I missed, didn't get back from a cross country ride (7400 miles) in time: http://www.rockypointrally.com/. It looks like a great time and a bit deeper into Mexico. From there you are on your own. Although, a couple of guys I know, rode their bikes to Tierra Del Fuego.
Best to all,
Pixs
ps. be sure to check out the photos.
Last edited by Pixs : Feb 16th, 2007 at 10:55 AM.
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Feb 22nd, 2007, 06:54 PM
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Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oceanside CA
Posts: 69 Model: 06 FXDI Super Glide / 99 1200S sportster Interests: Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Occupation: Amateur Brain Surgeon
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4/11/2007 Mazatlan, Mexico Motorcycle Rally - 2007 - Out of Country!. The 12th annual Mazatlan motorcycle event. LOTS of fun! Bikes, babes, beers, booths, beaches...parade, rides, rock concerts, food, and much, MUCH more! This is a great, SAFE, event - not to be missed! The official website is coming together - slowly but surely...(and even in ENGLISH!) Please visit it at: http://www.motoclubmazatlan.com/english/index.htm And starting from October 15, 2006 - you can even register on-line!; Duration: 4 days; Mazatlan, Mexico; Sponsor: Moto Club Mazatlan; Phone: 011-52-669-916-6314; Email: presidente@motoclubmazatlan.com; info@motoclubmazatlan.com; http://www.motoclubmazatlan.com/english/index.htm.
Haven't been on this one either |
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