The first question is always "a donde va?" where are you going? and where are you from.
Remember that most the check point guards are just kids from the country that have been stationed on some remote highway and theyre usually bored out of thier minds. They will be very interested in your bike, i.e. how fast does it go?, How much it costs? etc.
Smile and be cheerfull you'll get past faster.
Also you may run into a PGR check point, they are looking for drugs and guns. They are polite but assertive, be patient and dont piss them off.
It's the local federales who get the wise ideas. . . ride with caution around them. (slow)
should you not wish to be searched, put some third rate cheapo porn mags on top of your luggage. When they find them, give them as gifts. Also the helmet makes a discreet storage place.
Mexican law is draconian, stiff penalties for minor offences, so act accordingly.
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