Forum: Americas
03-24-2013, 07:39 AM
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What is it with the transportation officials on...
What is it with the transportation officials on that side of Mexico? I was on a similar route as you in January and was stopped twice around Coatzocoalcos while looking for a hotel. the first stop...
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Forum: Americas
03-24-2013, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,387
Lolo Pass Motorway
Lolo Motorway is highly recommended for your ride. While the Lolo Pass (Hwy 12) is a scenic paved ride, the Lolo Motorway is the Forest Road off-road/dirt trail you are looking for.
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Forum: Latin America
03-12-2013, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 674
Salento
I did 4 trips to Colombia, one time renting a KLR from Mike in Cali. I went to Salento, and from there a trip to a National park where they have these very tall palm trees, (the Colombian national...
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Forum: Latin America
03-12-2013, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 555
Yavisa street scene
Hi Donnie, I stayed at the same hotel in Throttlemeister's post just last month during carnival.
My posse keeping guard of my moto which stayed safe all night long.......
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Forum: Latin America
02-13-2013, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,473
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Forum: Ride reports
02-06-2013, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
02062013 San Jose Costa Rica
When passing through San Jose, Costa Rica. Don't hesitate to stop by BMW Costa Rica. Needed 6000 service and a new set of tires. I contacted Adolfo yesterday and he scheduled me in today. Alex is the...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-30-2013, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
01302013 - Trujillo, Honduras
Continued riding the Carribean Coast of Honduras. Currently in Trujillo, a town which is near the spot where Christopher Columbus first touched the American mainland. The 150 mile ride from Tela was...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-28-2013, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 50
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01282013 Tela, Honduras
In Tela, Honduras for a couple of nights. Not much internet, connecting in a Internet Cafe. Beginning journey towards Nicaragua tomorrow. One more day on the beach here.
rjzinc.
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Forum: Ride reports
01-26-2013, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
01262013
Not able to upload pictures on the wifi where I am staying. There is a beach here that needs to be combed, so I will be in Omoa another night.
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Forum: Ride reports
01-25-2013, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
01252013 - Guatemala - Honduras border crossing
Had no issues crossing in to Honduras this afternoon, the entire process took < 30 minutes and cost $3.00. One official for importing my moto wanted to see 800 in local currency. I showed him I had...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-25-2013, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
Typical menu
Thanks for the update. I miss a Wisconsin fish fry. My three meals yesterday
Breakfast - French toast (homemade bread)...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-24-2013, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
01242013 - Livingston
Today took a trip to Livingston, Guatemala by boat. Posting pictures later after a rest.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/rjzinc/Sabattical/map_zps51fa5039.jpg
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Forum: Ride reports
01-24-2013, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
01232013 - El Parisio waterfall
I rode to the waterfall yesterday and it was great. The waterfall is from a thermal spring into a cool pool of water. Going underneath and behind the waterfall is like a sauna. The water is hot like...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-22-2013, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
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Forum: Ride reports
01-22-2013, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
01222013 - Rio Dulce, Guatemala
haven't updated in awhile. Currently in Rio Dulce, Guatemala for a couple of days. Thy tell me there is a thermal spring waterfall that empties in to a cool pool. I'll be looking for that tomorrow. ...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-10-2013, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
01102013 - Orange Walk, Belize
It's been a few days without internet, now I am sitting in the central park at Orange Walk, Belize with free internet. There is a lot of catching up to do with the ride report. For now, here is a...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-04-2013, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
01042013 - Ciudad Victoria
Is Mexico Safe? Day 1 there were no problems. Crossed the border at the Veteran's Bridge in Brownsville and arrived in Ciudad Victoria (~190 miles) safely. I rode the 101 which is typically a 3 lane...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-02-2013, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
01022013 - Sanborn's
Got my Mexico Moto Insurance today, tomorrow I cross in to Mexico. Stopping at Sanborn's office in Brownsville worked better for me than doing it over the internet. Sanborn's has a lot of information...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-01-2013, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
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Forum: Ride reports
01-01-2013, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
01012013
Happy New Year. Currently on South Padre Island for a couple of days, riding into Brownsville today to check out the border crossing, insurance options, etc. My plan is to enter Mexico Thursday, 1/4....
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Forum: Ride reports
12-30-2012, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
12302012 - Corpus Christi
Today I had my first personal experience with pick-up truck hospitality here in Texas. I read other posts regarding it but until it happens, you don't quite know what to expect. While riding Texas...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-29-2012, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
12292012
After hanging around BMW Baton Rouge this morning, I rode to the Texas state-line and am moteling it in Orange, TX. Uneventful ride along I-10. Rear shock is working great! Google maps works great...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-29-2012, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
12292012
Well, I'm back in the saddle after having the rear ESA shock replaced. When you are in the area, be sure to stop at BMW Motorcycles of Baton Rouge. They are in a new location on Airline Rd (Hwy 61)...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-28-2012, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
12282012 - While waiting for FedEx
to deliver the new shock. They signed me out a demo C650GT to scoot around Baton Rouge. This thing is sweet and the computer indicates impressive fuel mileage!!!
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Forum: Ride reports
12-27-2012, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
12272012 - Baton Rouge
After leaving Memphis and on the way to Jackson, MS, I noticed my moto began to bob up and down like a waverunner. Stopping to check things over, the rear shock seals were leaking oil. I made it the...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-26-2012, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
Replacement card arrived
New card arrived via FedEx, on the way shortly. :clap
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm92/rjzinc/Sabattical/P1010801_zps300c55a9.jpg
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Forum: Ride reports
12-26-2012, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
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Forum: Ride reports
12-26-2012, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
Thanks, MAG. I was just reviewing your ride...
Thanks, MAG. I was just reviewing your ride report, the Panama part. Reminded me of my previous trip to Yavisa. I remember having a photo taken in front of the jail or postal office, something with...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-26-2012, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
122612 - Memphis
Call me crazy, I picked my moto up from storage yesterday and road in the cold (37F) and rain but it was great to be back in the saddle!!!:clap If anyone is ever in the Memphis area and needs a...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-21-2012, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,555
Wisconsin to Yavisa, Panama - 2013
Hello, My ride actually began over this past Thanksgiving weekend when I rode the first leg from Racine, Wi to Memphs, TN. I have my R1200GS stored in Memphis and will return Dec 24th to continue my...
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Forum: Americas
12-14-2012, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 536
Views: 92,432
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Forum: Latin America
12-12-2012, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 181
Views: 6,401
Thanks for starting this thread. Beginning Jan...
Thanks for starting this thread. Beginning Jan 2013 I will be travelling through Mexico and on to Central America (first Belize then Guatemala, etc) Let me know for sure if you guys have a get...
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Forum: Latin America
11-24-2011, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,767
San Jose - Wild Rider rental
Hello, I rented from Wild Rider Motorcycle Rental in San Jose. Thomas and Thorsten run a great company. http://www.wild-rider.com/ I rented a KLR650 but see from the website now they have Honda and...
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Forum: Americas
12-03-2010, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Hey OcoeeG - awesome of you
How is life in Medellin? I respect the heck of Bananaman, although, this will be my 4th trip to Colombia and if a person keeps aware of where they are at, Colombia no longer is the dangerous country...
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Forum: Vendors
12-11-2009, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,351
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
12-02-2009, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 448
Nick's BMW De Pere, WI Holiday Sale
Hey - Figured I would post this in the regional forum because you have to visit the store to take advantage of the sale. Nick's BMW of De Pere Wisconsin is having their Holiday Sale this week Friday...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-10-2009, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 13,536
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Forum: Equipment
10-19-2009, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 997
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-18-2009, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,053
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-10-2009, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 518
First time BMW owner - 08 R1200GS
I finally found the R1200GS I was hoping to find and signed the deal this afternoon. It is an 08 with 4625 miles, a trade-in at the same dealership to a guy who bought a 09 R1200 GSA. Has most...
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