Tricepilot's...The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

tricepilot · 10-19-2009, 10:58 AM

For the first time ever, I take a KLR650 instead of my GSA to Mexico, to do a "little" off-road riding. And I learned a lot in the process...mostly about what I don't know about off-road riding.

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre could be described as the little town of Galeana, in the state of Nuevo Leon. A couple of my friends pioneered the trails and back paths in and around Galeana, opening up a world of hidden gems. More about these trailblazers as the story unfolds.

Several dunked bikes, some crashes, heat exhaustion, some broken ribs, a broken collarbone, dead batteries, lost in the mountains, and a jeep driven off the side of a mountain ending in a fatality. It's all part of the story.

Beautiful vistas, old friends, new friends, challenges met, going beyond your own expectations, finding your limitations, fists in the air, a yee-hah or three screemed under your helmet, learning mechanical skills. It's all part of the story.

Treasures take many forms. For some people, it's really gold. For others, the answer is more mystical. For me, perhaps my personal nugget of gold is Mexico, and especially her people.

So let's go back, to the mountains of Mexico, and see what we can find

If you haven't been in a while, you've been a Long Time Gone!

Foflappy · 10-19-2009, 11:10 AM

Looking forward to the read...

tricepilot · 10-19-2009, 11:45 AM

tricepilot · 10-19-2009, 11:46 AM

tricepilot · 10-19-2009, 11:47 AM

tricepilot · 10-19-2009, 12:01 PM

To get the KLR ready, I first went out and got a stock 2009:

I then tore it down to the bones, and painted it using Dupli Color Truck Bed Liner:

I also added a bash plate, crash guards, a new seat, Caribous, steel braided front brake line, Pro Tapers, Acerbis, and a Zumo.

The paint job came out better than I expected. It was FAST and EASY

I was so happy with the results of the bed liner, that I went crazy and painted my riding kit with the same stuff:

If anyone is interested in how to bed liner your ride, I'll post up the easy, step by step way I did it here in the report.

solorider · 10-19-2009, 12:12 PM

Great videos TP. I'm sure you made it home and were able to curl up with.. errr... a book

Doesn't dirt cling to that liner? I might try it.

StinkyCheese · 10-19-2009, 12:26 PM

Love the KLR mods!

primate · 10-19-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by solorider

Great videos TP. I'm sure you made it home and were able to curl up with.. errr... a book

Doesn't dirt cling to that liner? I might try it.

As much water as he rode thru, the dirt came right off.

Dave Bell · 10-19-2009, 01:55 PM

enjoyed meeting you and listening to your stories. I am interested in the paint job. Did you spray it? Also, where did you get the lettering?

Campana......

pdedse · 10-19-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

I also added a bash plate, crash guards, a new seat, Caribous, steel braided front brake line, Pro Tapers, Acerbis, and a Zumo.

If anyone is interested in how to bed liner your ride, I'll post up the easy, step by step way I did it here in the report.

RE: bed liner job...yes please do post step by steps.

RE: the bar that is on the outside of the bash plate, that's aftermarket, correct? Is that part of the radiator guard? Is that southwest motech's?

Parece que una gran aventura viene pronto...wondering if the klr looks that clean once you finished?!?

shadman · 10-19-2009, 03:27 PM

This is gonna be a good one!

Gadget Boy · 10-19-2009, 03:46 PM

Oh Ya, TP rides again on a new steed

Raoul Duke · 10-19-2009, 04:01 PM

Alright! Here we go...

tricepilot · 10-19-2009, 05:01 PM

10-19-2009, 10:58 AM	#1
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 1,473	Tricepilot's...The Treasure of the Sierra Madre For the first time ever, I take a KLR650 instead of my GSA to Mexico, to do a "little" off-road riding. And I learned a lot in the process...mostly about what I don't know about off-road riding. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre could be described as the little town of Galeana, in the state of Nuevo Leon. A couple of my friends pioneered the trails and back paths in and around Galeana, opening up a world of hidden gems. More about these trailblazers as the story unfolds. Several dunked bikes, some crashes, heat exhaustion, some broken ribs, a broken collarbone, dead batteries, lost in the mountains, and a jeep driven off the side of a mountain ending in a fatality. It's all part of the story. Beautiful vistas, old friends, new friends, challenges met, going beyond your own expectations, finding your limitations, fists in the air, a yee-hah or three screemed under your helmet, learning mechanical skills. It's all part of the story. Treasures take many forms. For some people, it's really gold. For others, the answer is more mystical. For me, perhaps my personal nugget of gold is Mexico, and especially her people. So let's go back, to the mountains of Mexico, and see what we can find If you haven't been in a while, you've been a Long Time Gone! __________________ The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

10-19-2009, 11:45 AM	#3
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 1,473	__________________ The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

10-19-2009, 11:46 AM	#4
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 1,473	__________________ The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

10-19-2009, 11:47 AM	#5
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 1,473	__________________ The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

10-19-2009, 12:01 PM	#6
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 1,473	To get the KLR ready, I first went out and got a stock 2009: I then tore it down to the bones, and painted it using Dupli Color Truck Bed Liner: I also added a bash plate, crash guards, a new seat, Caribous, steel braided front brake line, Pro Tapers, Acerbis, and a Zumo. The paint job came out better than I expected. It was FAST and EASY I was so happy with the results of the bed liner, that I went crazy and painted my riding kit with the same stuff: If anyone is interested in how to bed liner your ride, I'll post up the easy, step by step way I did it here in the report. __________________ The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

10-19-2009, 11:10 AM	#2
Foflappy Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Oddometer: 11	Looking forward to the read...

10-19-2009, 12:12 PM	#7
solorider Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Houston Oddometer: 134	Great videos TP. I'm sure you made it home and were able to curl up with.. errr... a book Doesn't dirt cling to that liner? I might try it. __________________ ________________________________________ Eyes on the horizon! http://www.pcsn.net http://www.premiersurvey.com

10-19-2009, 12:26 PM	#8
StinkyCheese Red or Green? Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Southern New Mexico Oddometer: 473	Love the KLR mods! __________________ Fide Non Timet '09 KLR650

10-19-2009, 01:55 PM	#10
Dave Bell Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Wills Point, Texas Oddometer: 25	a couple of quesitons enjoyed meeting you and listening to your stories. I am interested in the paint job. Did you spray it? Also, where did you get the lettering? Campana......

10-19-2009, 03:27 PM	#12
shadman Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Oddometer: 63	This is gonna be a good one!

10-19-2009, 03:46 PM	#13
Gadget Boy ADV Plenipotentiary Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Oddometer: 40,790	Oh Ya, TP rides again on a new steed __________________ ADV flag, decals & patches? Here

10-19-2009, 04:01 PM	#14
Raoul Duke Far From Rock Bottom... Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Oddometer: 623	Alright! Here we go... __________________ HELP MOTORCYCLE-RIDING ENTREPRENEURS AROUND THE WORLD - ADV GROUP @ KIVA R1100RT-A, DR650, Old Skooly CB750 Chop (the sin!), HD1200N (Retired) ------- Aventura Gigante 2009! [IN PROGRESS - NOW WITH PICS, PICS, PICS!] The 4th @ 14,000' or: How She Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Curves - Summer 2009 Nebraska to Alaska - Top of the World Moto Odyssey - Summer 2008 Western US Bike Trip - The Maiden Voyage - Summer 2007

10-19-2009, 05:01 PM	#15
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 1,473	A View of Galeana - The Treasure of the Sierra Madre . __________________ The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

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