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Heading to Mexico - looking for company
I'm in the process of planning a trip to Mexico in the February timeframe (no firm date set) on my KLR. I live in Vancouver, BC and since I don't have a trailer or truck would be riding down I5 to LA and then over to Tucson and enter Mexico somewhere from there. Want to explore the Copper Canyon and then wander down to the Yucatan peninsula, into Belize, Guatamala then up to Mexico to Mazatlan, ferry to La Paz and then up the Baja back home. I'm a reasonably experienced rider (on my R1200RT have ridden all of Canada and the 48 states) but would like to have some company on this trip. Still a bit nervous about what is going on in Mexico so feel that one or two other bikes would make the trip safer. Would probably want to stay in cheap hotels etc. rather than camping. If anyone is interested, please contact me. David
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Hello David, we are doing the same thing but crossing into Baja first then La Paz to Maz - basically the same but in reverse. Departing mid Jan ish.

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There's no issue. I've done 5000KM in Mexico, 98% of it solo so far and haven't had an issue. I also speak very little spanish and went where everybody said not to go (through the sierra highlands, back roads, etc.)

I try to ride off-road whenever I can, random camp, etc. No problems.

Currently in Guanajuato. Only bad thing that has happened to me was an attempt to steal my bike two nights ago in Guadalajara. You can read about it on ADVrider:

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hi been thinking of doing the similar trip but didnt want to go alone either had a few guys but pans fell through im still really interested in going i ride a bmw gsa how long were you thinking
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I second the " No Problema," en Mexico. I live here.

If you run drugs and or guns or associate w/ people that do you might have problems.
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hi been thinking of doing the similar trip but didnt want to go alone either had a few guys but pans fell through im still really interested in going i ride a bmw gsa how long were you thinking
I still don't have the exact mileage worked out but am thinking that it is going to take 5 - 6 weeks. One of those weeks hopefully be in Cabos san Lucas where my wife will fly down and we'll spend a week R&R and then she'll fly home and I'll continue up the Baja. Once I get exact mileage etc then I'll have a much better idea.

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Whats up David, I live in Mazatlan Idrive a 800GS been all over the country solo with out a problem. send me an email when you drive by. dosuna78@hotmail.com

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Hey Neighbour
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We live in New Westminster. We Leave for Inuvik at the end of June then head South. I look forward to hearing more about your great adventure! Have FUN!!

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Hey David
I am in Tucson right now waiting for the paperwork for a bike I just bought, and hope to head over the border around the half of Feb. No plans, just day to day travel, traveled there before, great place to ride. keep in touch, and maybe we can meet up. later Bill
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Hello guys Im a motorcycle driver Im planing my trip to Alaska next year been south already, I live in Mazatlan let me know if you need something.

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just returned by plane from mexico city after riding my 1982 yamaha maxim from Ontario to Puerto Escondido Mexico. like another person said, i also went wherever i had the urge to go whether i was warned to avoid that area or not. i had no problems just great riding. expored as much of the copper canyon as i could on my old bike & hiked the rest. drove the pacific coast with extensive time in the state of Michoacan - which i found the most beatiful good travels Barry
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just returned by plane from mexico city after riding my 1982 yamaha maxim from Ontario to Puerto Escondido Mexico. like another person said, i also went wherever i had the urge to go whether i was warned to avoid that area or not. i had no problems just great riding. expored as much of the copper canyon as i could on my old bike & hiked the rest. drove the pacific coast with extensive time in the state of Michoacan - which i found the most beatiful good travels Barry
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Travelled all of Baja 2Up returned November. Not a problem at all. Just excellent adventure ride through a magical land.
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