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No real solid plans, either/or was thinking maybe heading down Baja but things may change

I'm in Portland right now, servicing the bike and leaving on Thurday

Where are you crossing?
We are in Arizona right now. Thinking of crossing at Douglas/Agua Prieta because it's a less busy crossing, and then heading down the west coast. Hoping to cross sometime next week. Also doing some maintenance on the bikes now: tires, oil changes, blah blah.
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Hi Katie and others,

If you make it towards Antigua (Guatemala), feel free to stop by Moto Cafe and hang with your fellow motorcyclists. Local advice freely shared.

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Chris and Dave from CATours.
Thanks for the info. It's always fun to have a local connection. We will definitely stop by if we are in the area!

Everyone else, thanks for all the feedback. We have had some slight delays and changes in plan. But are hoping to cross around Oct 25 from the Douglas/Agua Prieta (Arizona) border crossing. Anyone who might be in this area let us know we would love to have traveling partners. Our plan is to cross the border and head directly for the west coast, by way of Hermosillo.

Cheers!
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Hi Katie Beth
I make the crossing to Mexico today (18th Oct). Basic plan is to head for Hermosillo then on to Creel for a quick look at Copper Canyon and south from there. Hopefully I can meet up with you.
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leaving vancouver close to the end of october. I'll look for you down there.
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Leaving from vancouver too
leaving vancouver close to the end of october - probably traveling quickly, especially if the weather is bad. Maybe see you down there. On a 2007 black KLR650 with 4 ammo cans and some happy trail panniers full of gear.
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I'm heading through Tijuana now in a few days, so might see youse when you head west

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My husband and I have been planning this trip for over a year. Utah to Mexico/Central America by bike. We have six months. Currently we are in Washington, about to start heading down the west coast.
Our families are not excited about the news coming out of Mexico currently. We are looking for fellow travelers who may be crossing the border sometime in October or early November. You know, "safety in numbers." At least this is what we plan to tell our families. Our dates and departure location (ie. border crossing) are flexible given enough time.
My husband rides a Honda 650 XR and I ride a Kawasaki KLR 250 (Lois Pryce style!) We travel casually but can cover ground if we need to. Set up for on or off-road riding. We've been on the road since June so are in the riding groove.
Let me know if you are interested or have similar travel plans.

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I'll be traveling to the Copper Canyon sometime in November or December. If you would like to ride together, please let me know.

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Hi and Hello,
i am drive now from Alaska to South america. I drive alone. I think now is better when i drive with other People. Im moment i am in Victoria and in 3 Weeks in California. Then Mexico. I would like have with you a meeting. Im drive a Kawasaki KLR 650 . I have time 6 months a i am from Germany. We can us writing. Thank you and have a safety drive. My English is a little. Iam learning step by step. i am was starting in 6.september from Vancouver to Alaska a now to back in Canada Vancouver Island.
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Ich planne nach die Copper Canyon um die Ende November bis der Anfang December zufahren. Wenn Sie Interesse haben mit zufahren, bitte lass mich wissen.

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Mazatlan Mexico, to Guatemala 20th November.
Hi Im planing leaving the 20th to be in Guatemala the 26th. Anyone?

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leaving vancouver close to the end of october - probably traveling quickly, especially if the weather is bad. Maybe see you down there. On a 2007 black KLR650 with 4 ammo cans and some happy trail panniers full of gear.
Sounds good. we will keep an eye out. We are crossing either Sunday or Monday (Oct 24 or 25).
We are riding a KLR 250 and a Honda XR 650. Both red, both with Happy Trails panniers.
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Just as a follow up..
We are now in Mex. Crossed at the Douglas/AP border crossing. Quite painless. In and out with all paperwork completed in less than an hour. No lines, no hassles. Making our way down the west coast now. Currently in Guaymas. Keeping our eyes out for other riders!
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wow you guy move quick, i'm in La Paz heading to Topolobampo on Saturday then back north to do Copper Canyon then south again

got to get a TVIP then my passport stamped and all should be good

Baja crossing is nothing till La Paz been told it takes about an hour or so down here, we'll see
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wow you guy move quick, i'm in La Paz heading to Topolobampo on Saturday then back north to do Copper Canyon then south again

got to get a TVIP then my passport stamped and all should be good

Baja crossing is nothing till La Paz been told it takes about an hour or so down here, we'll see
We are in Alamos now. Heading to Los Mochis tomorrow. We have debated riding up to Copper Canyon but it's a little out of our way. Where are you headed after CC? Maybe we could meet up at that point.

Happy riding!
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We are in Alamos now. Heading to Los Mochis tomorrow. We have debated riding up to Copper Canyon but it's a little out of our way. Where are you headed after CC? Maybe we could meet up at that point.

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I'm here till Monday now (9pm ferry arrives or there abouts), as the place to get your passport was shut yesterday afternoon
I'm headed to Bosque village near Patzcuaro just out of Morelia after CC

i figured that CC is to good to miss so that justifies me heading north for a bit
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Planning to cross the Mexican border this Friday, Saturday, Sunday or early next week
We are planning to cross the border in Nogales by the end of this week or early next week. Anyone interested to meet and ride together for a while through Mexico ? I ride a BMW 1200gs and my wife rides a BMW F650GS, so our pace is not crazy quick !
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