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Has anyone thought that some of these 'banditos' may also have access to the internet and Horizons Hubb and ADV? So if you mention fake wallets and places to stash valuables they have an idea where to look.

We are adults everyone should be smart enough to figure things out and where to stash.

I am into my third year of riding from California through Mexico,Central & South America...95% of the time solo. So far I have not had a problem...even taking roads that were virtually untraveled.
In Colombia, I stopped at the side of the road to get something to eat from a roadside vendor. Some kids came up then some hard looking hombres,that were up to no good. Gave them the Delta 9 smile and then put one of the kids on the bike and took a picture. The next thing they all wanted their picture next to the bike. Lots of smiles and hand gestures. My point is this...smile, be friendly, show NO fear,be firm yet not aggressive,don't treat them like fools, don't carry a big knife( as I have read some guys do)unless you know how and are willing to use it. If not it may very well be used against you.
I start early morning and shut it down by 3 or 4 pm. No riding in the dark.
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...even taking roads that were virtually untraveled.
The problem ones are the ones frequently travelled... Why sbdy should be at a untraveled road and looking for tourists....?
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Currently near Solona rethinking what's in my tank bag and what I can give bad guys to satisfy their need. Some local currency, fake wallet, throw away cell phone is our current minimum although it is a nice place to stow gloves, sun glasses, etc. the main thing is not to stow main money, credit cards, and original documents. I'm not fond of my tank bag anyway. Marco and Zen
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Just stick to 'known' good routes, ask people, most people will tell you if there are any roads or areas to avoid.

If you can't avoid it, travel in a convoy with other traffic.
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Controversial maybe, but that guy with the gun doesn't keep it pointed the whole time and seems more nervous than the victims. Wander what they would have done if the victim would have grabbed it.

Maybe I need to watch rom-com movies instead.
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had it happen in Manaus, Brazil
i went across the street to get a drink in Manaus one night , silly me took out my camera , even got a pic of the robber , I called him out when he pulled a knife , he wore my can of coke in the temple , knife was plastic , the security guard , beat the shit out of him, big time with a big baton, I went back to my room
I usually stay in at night in cities, this is why
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