MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 - Page 19

oscar zerrweck · 10-25-2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscar zerrweck

i have some pictures of you after the flyyyyyyyyyy later take up the forum

with a big botle of tekila
i forget about invite to everbody to our town fest check here http://www.amoden.com/monclova2008/index.htm

Chango · 10-25-2008, 01:26 PM

[quote=tricepilot;507191]

"Friday night will be in La Posada in Laredo, leaving Sat morning for S.A. If you are in Laredo Fri night big botella de vino tinto on Roberto Loco."

Bob , looks like you crossed at Colombia an hour before i did.

After riding solo back from Galeana passing through downtown Monterrey
I cancelled out the permit for my rig at the N.L. Laredo Bridge II.
Then attempted to cross (due to my truck being parked right under the bridge in the city lot would 've worked out fine if not for about a 2hr. wait on the bridge . So , i opted to go to Colombia bridge. After crossing , my headlight went out. So i spent a long time in the dark 20 miles north of Laredo
wiring the Ural sidecar spotlight which got me back to Laredo and my truck
at 8:30.

Vinny · 10-25-2008, 07:21 PM

[quote=Chango;507922]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricepilot

"Friday night will be in La Posada in Laredo, leaving Sat morning for S.A. If you are in Laredo Fri night big botella de vino tinto on Roberto Loco."

Bob , looks like you crossed at Colombia an hour before i did.

After riding solo back from Galeana passing through downtown Monterrey
I cancelled out the permit for my rig at the N.L. Laredo Bridge II.
Then attempted to cross (due to my truck being parked right under the bridge in the city lot would 've worked out fine if not for about a 2hr. wait on the bridge . So , i opted to go to Colombia bridge. After crossing , my headlight went out. So i spent a long time in the dark 20 miles north of Laredo
wiring the Ural sidecar spotlight which got me back to Laredo and my truck
at 8:30.

Hey Chango:
Just got back. Left at 9am. Arrived at 7 pm w/ going thru Monterey (only took half hour, no traffic on Saturdays) Passed thru Colombia bridge. Half hour there. Ate in the USA (fried chicken // 30 minutes) .

Glad you got back ok.
Sure was nice riding w/ you.

Vinny.

thumper · 10-26-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miltonotto

Check out prelim photos at
here

Your killing me!

Coolhand · 10-26-2008, 06:34 PM

That countryside is absolutely amazing. That was some rugged switchbacky looking stuff you guys were riding.

Antonio Zerrweck · 10-26-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike in Clear Lake

tricepilot,

Glad to hear you are in such good spirits. Many of us have been following your SPOT and your posts. Can't wait for the trip report. I'll be riding through S.A. on Sunday on my way to Cuatrocienegas and back thru on Thursday. Glad you are healing up nicely.

Mike

Mike:
Just wondering, are you still in Cuatrocienegas? If so let us know maybe we can meet there. We live nearby in Monclova you must drive thru.

**stingray** · 10-27-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stingray

Anyone else tried to start one of the MexTrek routes on their GPS? I've got them all loaded up (and the Bici Maps as well) but when I try to start one, using the navigate option, the GPS comes up with a routing error. I can get it to show on the map but not navigate.

I'm thinking it's because the GPS is currenlty outside of the Bici map area. I can call up routes within the US just fine but once selecting one in Mexico I get the error. I'm guessing because there are two seperate map sets involved. Sound correct?

Just an update, the routes worked fine when initiated in Mexico. Guess the GPS didn't like routing using two different map sets (Garmin City Streets and Navigator and the Mexico Bici Maps). All was well!

**WoodButcher** · 10-27-2008, 10:27 AM

Great, glad to hear they worked.

10-28-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antonio Zerrweck

Mike:
Just wondering, are you still in Cuatrocienegas? If so let us know maybe we can meet there. We live nearby in Monclova you must drive thru.

Antonio I am here at Quinta Santa Cecilia 869 6960017 in Cuatrocienegas. I love this place! I´ll PM you my cell.

Mike

kennyanc · 11-02-2008, 08:08 AM

I made it back to NC last night. 2 weeks and nearly 5k miles on the KLR. Had a blast. Ride report is pending.

Thanks Richard, Milton and everyone else involved with MexTrek. I had a blast. What a great bunch of folks on this forum.

Kenny

kennyanc · 02-09-2012, 09:42 PM

Just thought I'd give this a little bump. It's been a little over 3 years since I returned from this trip. I had a blast but life has thrown me a few curve balls and I haven't been able to make it back....yet....

Tonight I am sitting in a hotel in McAllen with TVIP and tourist permit in hand ready to blast across the border in the morning. Plan to work my way down to Oaxaca and then on to Zipolite where I'm gonna stick my toes in the sand and and sip on some cervezas frias for a couple of weeks.

Coolhand · 02-09-2012, 10:02 PM

gsxrmike · 02-09-2012, 10:24 PM

Wish I was there,, I am still dealing with my curve ball

Mike

Vinny · 02-10-2012, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyanc

Just thought I'd give this a little bump. It's been a little over 3 years since I returned from this trip. I had a blast but life has thrown me a few curve balls and I haven't been able to make it back....yet....

Tonight I am sitting in a hotel in McAllen with TVIP and tourist permit in hand ready to blast across the border in the morning. Plan to work my way down to Oaxaca and then on to Zipolite where I'm gonna stick my toes in the sand and and sip on some cervezas frias for a couple of weeks.

Our house is open to you in Austin if you would like to pass by on your way back.
You sure where nice to us at Barber.

Vinny.

BIG A · 02-10-2012, 06:16 AM

Kenny really enjoyed the visit, can't wait for the return stories, good luck, and have a BLAST!!!! I'm jealous.

SchizzMan · 02-10-2012, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyanc

Just thought I'd give this a little bump. It's been a little over 3 years since I returned from this trip. I had a blast but life has thrown me a few curve balls and I haven't been able to make it back....yet....

Tonight I am sitting in a hotel in McAllen with TVIP and tourist permit in hand ready to blast across the border in the morning. Plan to work my way down to Oaxaca and then on to Zipolite where I'm gonna stick my toes in the sand and and sip on some cervezas frias for a couple of weeks.

Que le vaya bien, Kenny!

If you see Balloonman on the beach tell him Schizz says hi.

kennyanc · 02-10-2012, 06:26 PM

I left McAllen this morning and made it to Xilitla around 4pm. Had a feral hog run out in front of me and scare the pee outta me. Got dive-bombed by a buzzard, quizzed by the Federales at a checkpoint and stopped and searched at 3 different military checkpoints.

It's all good though. Young kids just wanted to check out the bike and quiz me about where I was from and where I was going. I would come up to the checkpoint in a line of cars and they were just waving everyone thru.....until they saw me. Pulled me over to the side every time. They wanted to see and talk about every thing on the bike. The last time they pulled some school kid about 15 over to practice his English. Made some new friends and had a good time. I left there laughing my butt off.

Heading out to find some toco's and beer. Life is good in Mexico. I didn't realize how much I enjoyed traveling here. Well, I guess I just forgot.

Kenny

kennyanc · 02-10-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny

Our house is open to you in Austin if you would like to pass by on your way back.
You sure where nice to us at Barber.

Vinny.

Vinny!!!! How ya' doing man? I may just take you up on that. Should be passing back thru sometime around the 28th or 29th.

I plan to be in Oaxaca by Sunday. The forecast for next week is 85 and sunny all week.

gsxrmike · 02-10-2012, 06:39 PM

That weather forecast really sucks,,, Looks like you have to tough it out down there
Wish I was there.
Mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyanc

Vinny!!!! How ya' doing man? I may just take you up on that. Should be passing back thru sometime around the 28th or 29th.

I plan to be in Oaxaca by Sunday. The forecast for next week is 85 and sunny all week.

**tricepilot** · 02-10-2012, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyanc

I plan to be in Oaxaca by Sunday. The forecast for next week is 85 and sunny all week.

That's what it was on Zicatella in Pto Escondido 2 weeks ago

I expect you to go full monty on Zipolite and hang with the Euro chicks

10-25-2008, 01:26 PM	#362
Chango Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio De Bexar Posts: 249	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 [quote=tricepilot;507191] "Friday night will be in La Posada in Laredo, leaving Sat morning for S.A. If you are in Laredo Fri night big botella de vino tinto on Roberto Loco." Bob , looks like you crossed at Colombia an hour before i did. After riding solo back from Galeana passing through downtown Monterrey I cancelled out the permit for my rig at the N.L. Laredo Bridge II. Then attempted to cross (due to my truck being parked right under the bridge in the city lot would 've worked out fine if not for about a 2hr. wait on the bridge . So , i opted to go to Colombia bridge. After crossing , my headlight went out. So i spent a long time in the dark 20 miles north of Laredo wiring the Ural sidecar spotlight which got me back to Laredo and my truck at 8:30.

10-26-2008, 06:34 PM	#365
Coolhand Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bend, ORYGUN Posts: 2,118	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 That countryside is absolutely amazing. That was some rugged switchbacky looking stuff you guys were riding.

10-27-2008, 10:27 AM	#368
WoodButcher Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,380	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Great, glad to hear they worked. __________________ Rusty Myers "Ivan, did you see the sunrise this morning?" - T. Magnum, P.I. 1999 DR650 - still not from this century 2006 DR200 - little engine that could 2009 R1200GS Adventure - finally, a new bike

11-02-2008, 08:08 AM	#370
kennyanc Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 80	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 I made it back to NC last night. 2 weeks and nearly 5k miles on the KLR. Had a blast. Ride report is pending. Thanks Richard, Milton and everyone else involved with MexTrek. I had a blast. What a great bunch of folks on this forum. Kenny

02-09-2012, 09:42 PM	#371
kennyanc Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 80	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Just thought I'd give this a little bump. It's been a little over 3 years since I returned from this trip. I had a blast but life has thrown me a few curve balls and I haven't been able to make it back....yet.... Tonight I am sitting in a hotel in McAllen with TVIP and tourist permit in hand ready to blast across the border in the morning. Plan to work my way down to Oaxaca and then on to Zipolite where I'm gonna stick my toes in the sand and and sip on some cervezas frias for a couple of weeks.

02-09-2012, 10:02 PM	#372
Coolhand Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bend, ORYGUN Posts: 2,118	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008

02-09-2012, 10:24 PM	#373
gsxrmike Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Odessa Posts: 535	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Wish I was there,, I am still dealing with my curve ball Mike __________________ Now riding ST 1300, Touring, Taking eveything GSX-R 1340, sport touring, a little faster than above DL 1000, Dunped so much $ got to keep it KLR 685 Motard, "wow" WOW did I say "wow" KLR 650, Mexico and anywhere I want to go... VT 700, 60 MPG around town,,,

02-10-2012, 06:16 AM	#375
BIG A Join Date: May 2007 Location: Belton Texas Posts: 738	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Kenny really enjoyed the visit, can't wait for the return stories, good luck, and have a BLAST!!!! I'm jealous.

02-10-2012, 06:26 PM	#377
kennyanc Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 80	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 I left McAllen this morning and made it to Xilitla around 4pm. Had a feral hog run out in front of me and scare the pee outta me. Got dive-bombed by a buzzard, quizzed by the Federales at a checkpoint and stopped and searched at 3 different military checkpoints. It's all good though. Young kids just wanted to check out the bike and quiz me about where I was from and where I was going. I would come up to the checkpoint in a line of cars and they were just waving everyone thru.....until they saw me. Pulled me over to the side every time. They wanted to see and talk about every thing on the bike. The last time they pulled some school kid about 15 over to practice his English. Made some new friends and had a good time. I left there laughing my butt off. Heading out to find some toco's and beer. Life is good in Mexico. I didn't realize how much I enjoyed traveling here. Well, I guess I just forgot. Kenny

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