MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 - Page 5

terlingua · 07-14-2008, 01:32 PM

Looking for parking?

Me and right now one other maybe two others are look to go down some were on the boarder park our trucks and tralers some were safe for the week. What we are hoping to do is get down there the Saturday before and go acrouse on Sunday ride down the coast and were ever till wednesday. Then ride on over to Galeana check in. Can eney one tell me of a good place to park and tell of some good places to check out? And if some of ya'll might like to ride with us let me know.
Winer & new to dirt riding need not apply

Trail Boss · 07-14-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terlingua

Looking for parking?

Me and right now one other maybe two others are look to go down some were on the boarder park our trucks and tralers some were safe for the week.

Check out the McAllen Airport economy parking.

I've spoken with the folks that run the parking lots for the McAllen airport & also with the Airport Police and I think the airport economy parking lot might be a good choice to secure a vehicle and/or trailer.

The economy parking lot is gated & lighted (and presumably monitored). $3 per day per parking spot (figure a truck & trailer combo will take 2 spots = $6 per day). 24/7 access.

BIG A · 07-16-2008, 08:54 PM

skup,i'm riding my 1200gs to mexico, so if you ride yours, you won't be the only one.

i rode the worst roads during the junction trip, and didn't have any trouble, well except for one really slimey creek crossing

**tricepilot** · 07-16-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG A

skup,i'm riding my 1200gs to mexico, so if you ride yours, you won't be the only one.

i rode the worst roads during the junction trip, and didn't have any trouble, well except for one really slimey creek crossing

Fear not. There will be plenty of routes for the larger ADV/DS motos in the region. You'll have plenty of company also.

Plus, if you truly get stuck, which you won't, you simply camp and make coffee.

It's that easy.

Bob

Pancho · 07-17-2008, 08:10 AM

Hmmm, camp and make coffee! I like it!

Chango · 07-17-2008, 09:36 AM

I too might camp at least one night. Thinking back on last year we rode at amost two hours at night to make Rayones . The higher elevations felt like it was 40 degrees. This year i will have camping gear.

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Originally Posted by Pancho

Hmmm, camp and make coffee! I like it!

Dave Bell · 07-19-2008, 07:59 PM

I have met the first goal, I bought a 2002 KLR with hardly a scratch, no visible or discernible faults, and less than 10,000 miles. I started on the gravel, dirt, loose sand, grass, and pavement this morning and have started ordering farkles. So far, tank bag (Wolfman Enduro) and crash bars. Thinking about a seat. I have a Rick Mayer on my BMW, so maybe that, a Russell, or a Sergent.

I'll be hoping to meet riders from the DFW area. The incentive I can offer is my place in Kaufman County has some off road and gravel/dirt roads in the area.

I sent for my packet. I'm in.

db

skup · 07-19-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricepilot

Fear not. There will be plenty of routes for the larger ADV/DS motos in the region. You'll have plenty of company also.

Plus, if you truly get stuck, which you won't, you simply camp and make coffee.

It's that easy.

Bob

Sounds good. Looking forward to the trip. I was thinking of getting some off road tires for the trip. Any recommendations for the GS?

Trail Boss · 07-19-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Bell

I sent for my packet. I'm in.

db

Welcome, Dave!

Trail Boss · 07-19-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skup

Sounds good. Looking forward to the trip. I was thinking of getting some off road tires for the trip. Any recommendations for the GS?

Continental TKC-80. Great 50/50 dual sport tire.

BIG A · 07-20-2008, 10:55 AM

ditto on the tkc-80 tire, i ran one on my gs in junction, works great!! not too noisey on pavement, and works real well in the dirt.

mlstults · 07-20-2008, 10:25 PM

Registration is in the mail. I'm getting to old to pass up this opportunity. Mexico has been on my mind for many years. I hope my Tourance tires will be sufficiant. I don't want to ride knobbies on my GS from Baytown to Galeana Mexico.

Pancho · 07-21-2008, 08:55 AM

Hey Martin,
Glad to see your signed up. The list is getting better by the moment. The Tourance should do well. I have used Anakees for much of the area. I will be trying a set of TK80's just for kicks. I do not have much experience with knobbies. Regards, Pancho (RGVHD-RE)

skup · 07-21-2008, 09:21 AM

I also just sent in my registartion!

Dave Bell · 07-21-2008, 09:21 AM

I will be riding knobbies on my new KLR, but I believe I'm going to take the couple of days before the start off from work. I'm my own boss, so I can do that. I will leave the DFW area Sat or Sun and go to Austin and spend the night with my sister, whom I have not seen for a while, then on down towards the border on Sun or Monday.

I figure 300 or less miles per day should make it pretty easy.

I would like to hook up with others before or at the border. Anyone interested? My plans are very flexible so I would change them to accommodate others as long as they aren't riding all the way to Galeana from DFW in one day.

Chango · 07-21-2008, 09:21 AM

"I don't want to ride knobbies on my GS from Baytown to Galeana Mexico."

Heard that !!! There are all kinds of surfaces for all kinds of bikes
down there. Just depends how gnarly you wanna get. There are scenic paved roads at altitude and scenic unpaved roads at 7000' with switchbacks:rider up the side combined with steep vertical climbs and no guardrails. Its gonna be fun !!!

Not too mention that eating place in Galeana with the delicious food and salsa!!!!!!!

mlstults · 07-21-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pancho

Hey Martin,
Glad to see your signed up. The list is getting better by the moment. The Tourance should do well. I have used Anakees for much of the area. I will be trying a set of TK80's just for kicks. I do not have much experience with knobbies. Regards, Pancho (RGVHD-RE)

Hey Pancho, didn't know that was you. They're a lot of Pancho's around McAllen. Maybe I can meet up with you around the border and ride from there.
Late amigo

Trail Boss · 07-21-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chango

Not too mention that eating place in Galeana with the delicious food and salsa!!!!!!!

Mmmm, I had forgotten about that place. Thanks for the reminder.

I must have forgotten about it because of all the Caguama.

Pancho · 07-21-2008, 04:08 PM

Plan on it!

jinbody · 07-22-2008, 07:13 AM

Richard- any jetting advise? I rode my Husky TE610 last year in Terlingua, probably up to 3-4 thousands feet max, with stock jetting with no problems. I've since got a JD jet kit, and wondered if I'll have to rejet at Galeana if planning on doing Mt. Potosi? Less power and running a bit rough I don't care about, but if it just flat out is going to die and not restart then I need to be prepared though I'd rather not do this in the hotel parking lot if not absolutely needed.

Also is cenote Pozo del Gavilán near Galeana? I thought it was but can't pinpoint an exact location onthe web and didn't see any of the routes in your guidebook (sweet as it is!) talk about it.

07-16-2008, 08:54 PM	#83
BIG A Join Date: May 2007 Location: Belton Texas Posts: 738	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 skup,i'm riding my 1200gs to mexico, so if you ride yours, you won't be the only one. i rode the worst roads during the junction trip, and didn't have any trouble, well except for one really slimey creek crossing

07-17-2008, 08:10 AM	#85
Pancho Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: McAllen Posts: 51	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Hmmm, camp and make coffee! I like it!

07-19-2008, 07:59 PM	#87
Dave Bell Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 183	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 I have met the first goal, I bought a 2002 KLR with hardly a scratch, no visible or discernible faults, and less than 10,000 miles. I started on the gravel, dirt, loose sand, grass, and pavement this morning and have started ordering farkles. So far, tank bag (Wolfman Enduro) and crash bars. Thinking about a seat. I have a Rick Mayer on my BMW, so maybe that, a Russell, or a Sergent. I'll be hoping to meet riders from the DFW area. The incentive I can offer is my place in Kaufman County has some off road and gravel/dirt roads in the area. I sent for my packet. I'm in. db __________________ Join the facebook page for DFWDSRiders http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/...513844260&ap=1 Iron Butt Member #22319 2005 Dakar 650 "Vera Wang" 2011 Ural Gear Up "Vlad the impaler" 2008 Yamaha WR250R "El Burrito"

07-20-2008, 10:55 AM	#91
BIG A Join Date: May 2007 Location: Belton Texas Posts: 738	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 ditto on the tkc-80 tire, i ran one on my gs in junction, works great!! not too noisey on pavement, and works real well in the dirt.

07-20-2008, 10:25 PM	#92
mlstults Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Highlands TX Posts: 170	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Registration is in the mail. I'm getting to old to pass up this opportunity. Mexico has been on my mind for many years. I hope my Tourance tires will be sufficiant. I don't want to ride knobbies on my GS from Baytown to Galeana Mexico.

07-21-2008, 08:55 AM	#93
Pancho Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: McAllen Posts: 51	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Hey Martin, Glad to see your signed up. The list is getting better by the moment. The Tourance should do well. I have used Anakees for much of the area. I will be trying a set of TK80's just for kicks. I do not have much experience with knobbies. Regards, Pancho (RGVHD-RE)

07-21-2008, 09:21 AM	#94
skup Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 182	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 I also just sent in my registartion!

07-21-2008, 09:21 AM	#95
Dave Bell Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 183	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 I will be riding knobbies on my new KLR, but I believe I'm going to take the couple of days before the start off from work. I'm my own boss, so I can do that. I will leave the DFW area Sat or Sun and go to Austin and spend the night with my sister, whom I have not seen for a while, then on down towards the border on Sun or Monday. I figure 300 or less miles per day should make it pretty easy. I would like to hook up with others before or at the border. Anyone interested? My plans are very flexible so I would change them to accommodate others as long as they aren't riding all the way to Galeana from DFW in one day. __________________ Join the facebook page for DFWDSRiders http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/...513844260&ap=1 Iron Butt Member #22319 2005 Dakar 650 "Vera Wang" 2011 Ural Gear Up "Vlad the impaler" 2008 Yamaha WR250R "El Burrito"

07-21-2008, 09:21 AM	#96
Chango Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio De Bexar Posts: 249	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 "I don't want to ride knobbies on my GS from Baytown to Galeana Mexico." Heard that !!! There are all kinds of surfaces for all kinds of bikes down there. Just depends how gnarly you wanna get. There are scenic paved roads at altitude and scenic unpaved roads at 7000' with switchbacks:rider up the side combined with steep vertical climbs and no guardrails. Its gonna be fun !!! Not too mention that eating place in Galeana with the delicious food and salsa!!!!!!!

07-21-2008, 04:08 PM	#99
Pancho Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: McAllen Posts: 51	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Plan on it!

07-22-2008, 07:13 AM	#100
jinbody Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere South of the border Posts: 21	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Richard- any jetting advise? I rode my Husky TE610 last year in Terlingua, probably up to 3-4 thousands feet max, with stock jetting with no problems. I've since got a JD jet kit, and wondered if I'll have to rejet at Galeana if planning on doing Mt. Potosi? Less power and running a bit rough I don't care about, but if it just flat out is going to die and not restart then I need to be prepared though I'd rather not do this in the hotel parking lot if not absolutely needed. Also is cenote Pozo del Gavilán near Galeana? I thought it was but can't pinpoint an exact location onthe web and didn't see any of the routes in your guidebook (sweet as it is!) talk about it.

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