KTM engine failure in northern Mexico

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After eleven months of travel and seventeen thousand miles, my novia anaranjada chose Saltillo, Mexico (four days from home!) to throw a tantrum that it can't be placated with a few trinkets and a light massage by the right mechanic. Some major bearing failed in my KTM 640A's engine

Riding out of Saltillo, the engine suddenly dropped power, and when I pulled in the clutch, it quit. When I crank the engine (which it will barely do), I get a horrible clanking sound. Turning the engine over with the kickstart and decompressor, it feels horrible - like there are rough spots and a huge amount of friction. Is there any possibility this is not something that requires tearing the engine apart?

The bike is under a third-party extended warranty by Western Service (the "A" package, which should cover everything). However, I'm told that these usually do not cover service outside the US. I will make some calls tomorrow during business hours, but suspect I will need to bring the bike to the nearest KTM dealer in Texas.

Anyone know where the nearest good KTM shop (in Texas) to Saltillo/Monterrey is? Someplace that could handle tearing down the engine? The KTM website lists the nearest dealer in San Antonio. I found web reference to a place called "Joe Gregory's Motorcycle Sales" in Laredo, but it doesn't sound promising.

Any suggestions for how I can get the bike there? I presume this will be two parts, getting the bike to the border and then getting from the border to the shop (wherever that is).



Thanks for any advice,
Jeff