Is Mexico Safe? - Page 7

Lone Rider · 02-03-2010, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordy

Says the guy who had his GS stolen in Mexico!

True?
Gotta link?

jkam · 02-03-2010, 05:43 PM

Nowhere is safe... or is it, everywhere is safe.

Safety is a perception.

If you have been fortunate to travel the world, you soon understand that safety is in the mind of the beholder.

Gordy · 02-03-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lone Rider

True?
Gotta link?

Indeed Jay. Safety is in our minds.

I can find trouble anywhere, but true safety is not an absolute.

Lone Rider · 02-03-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkam

Nowhere is safe... or is it, everywhere is safe.

Safety is a perception.

If you have been fortunate to travel the world, you soon understand that safety is in the mind of the beholder.

Wise man comes down from his loft...
What have you been up to lately?

mark883 · 02-03-2010, 06:24 PM

20 years ago, I had my pocket picked in the Mexico city metro (subway).

Therefore, ride your motorcycle to/thru Mexico City, as it is safer.

Stuff happens, as they say.

I still love mexico! (Maybe some parts more than others)

Misery Goat · 02-03-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordy

Says the guy who had his GS stolen in Mexico!

it deserved to be stolen.

Escape Artist · 02-03-2010, 06:49 PM

Know your surroundings. That and a Glock should handle any situation. I prefer the Model 21 in .45 acp.

Cuxo · 02-03-2010, 07:01 PM

I just finished a 11,000kms trip from Toronto to Yucatan, Mexico and I had
no problems at all. I loved the country, its people, scenery, food and hospitality. The roads were in decent to great shape depending on the area I rode. I even had a speeding ticket and no bribes were asked (or offered) so in a few words you can find trouble anywhere in the world and that depends on your attitude towards the land you are visiting and a dose of common sense…
I forgot...yes, I had problem in Mexico...my KLR odometer stopped working…probably I should blame Mexico instead of Kawasaki…

ghostrider1964 · 02-03-2010, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Escape Artist

Know your surroundings. That and a Glock should handle any situation. I prefer the Model 21 in .45 acp.

Taking a gun into Mexico would land you in a mexican jail fast

Gringos and guns is an invitation to kill you. The federales would think you a dope dealer and the cartels would think the same or LEO leaving you dead on both accounts unless you really were a dope dealer

xymotic · 02-03-2010, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostrider1964

Taking a gun into Mexico would land you in a mexican jail fast

Gringos and guns is an invitation to kill you. The federales would think you a dope dealer and the cartels would think the same or LEO leaving you dead on both accounts unless you really were a dope dealer

And those nice and polite Army kids actually do look for them as well, and I'm betting the get a lot less polite when the Machine guns stop pointing at the ground.

Cuxo · 02-03-2010, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xymotic

And those nice and polite Army kids actually do look for them as well, and I'm betting the get a lot less polite when the Machine guns stop pointing at the ground.

I agree, I was stopped several times by the military and altough polite courteous, a few times they checked every corner of my bags.

T.REX63 · 02-04-2010, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Escape Artist

Know your surroundings. That and a Glock should handle any situation. I prefer the Model 21 in .45 acp.

Wow! ...don't get me wrong, I'm all pro guns, 2nd amendment rights, have had my share of Glocks, Colts, S&W, even an AR15.

I don't care if you get thrown in jail and rot there until the end of times. BUT, ...the moment you enter another sovereign country (The Mexican America war was settled in 1848), you become an ambassador of the country who's passport you are carrying. If that happens to be a US Passport, I'm not sure I like the idea of YOU representing me. I don't even have a say in that...

Not to mention, if you carry firearms on a motorcycle trip into another country, you'll also represent the motorcycle riding community...

I guess, I don't have a say in that one either... haven't I ?

TemeculaRider · 02-04-2010, 11:28 AM

In my worthless opinion, guns have no place at all for a tourist in Mexico. It would turn into a trouble magnet real quick...

tricepilot · 02-04-2010, 12:32 PM

Reclusorio Preventivo Oriente: pack a weapon to Mexico, you get a free tour of the place. It has only one thing in common with the Hotel California

T.REX63 · 02-04-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricepilot

Reclusorio Preventivo Oriente: pack a weapon to Mexico, you get a free tour of the place. It has only one thing in common with the Hotel California

...You can check out any time you want, but you can never leave

02-03-2010, 05:43 PM	#92
jkam Nomadic Man Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Somewhere out there Oddometer: 3,758	Nowhere is safe... or is it, everywhere is safe. Safety is a perception. If you have been fortunate to travel the world, you soon understand that safety is in the mind of the beholder. __________________ Jay

02-03-2010, 06:49 PM	#97
Escape Artist william Joined: Feb 2007 Location: New England Oddometer: 133	You are your own safety! Know your surroundings. That and a Glock should handle any situation. I prefer the Model 21 in .45 acp.

02-03-2010, 07:01 PM	#98
Cuxo Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto,Canada Oddometer: 38	I just finished a 11,000kms trip from Toronto to Yucatan, Mexico and I had no problems at all. I loved the country, its people, scenery, food and hospitality. The roads were in decent to great shape depending on the area I rode. I even had a speeding ticket and no bribes were asked (or offered) so in a few words you can find trouble anywhere in the world and that depends on your attitude towards the land you are visiting and a dose of common sense… I forgot...yes, I had problem in Mexico...my KLR odometer stopped working…probably I should blame Mexico instead of Kawasaki… __________________ It is the journey what makes us happy…not the destination

02-04-2010, 12:32 PM	#104
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 5,919	Reclusorio Preventivo Oriente: pack a weapon to Mexico, you get a free tour of the place. It has only one thing in common with the Hotel California __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

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02-03-2010, 06:24 PM	#95
mark883 Holding up Michoagán Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Buckeyeland Oddometer: 1,390	20 years ago, I had my pocket picked in the Mexico city metro (subway). Therefore, ride your motorcycle to/thru Mexico City, as it is safer. Stuff happens, as they say. I still love mexico! (Maybe some parts more than others)