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26 Mar 2006
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i just returned from 3 weeks in guerro and d.f. but not by bike. driving from huatulco to acapulco i counted 178 topes. not being 20/20 and half of the topes are not marked, i was airborn a couple of times. i realize that with me and my bike loaded, i have less than 5 inches of clearance before something smacks my frame, or kickstand. i realize i must drive over them at a 45 degree or more, but how does one do this safely in a crowded city with cars whipping around you? they appear so suddenly without warning. some of them are so severe i would have to take them at almost 180. any experienced advice? oh for a dual purpose ride..........
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What's a tope?....though I can guess
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26 Mar 2006
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Just in case you haven't figured it out yet, I will never go into Mexico City on a motorcycle again. Especially on Friday afternoon. Don't worry about the topes. I only hit two that I didn't see in a month in Mexico. Good luck - enjoy your trip.
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26 Mar 2006
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A speed bumb on the road. Often at the strangest places such as in the middle of a first grade highway far from any towns. Go figure.
The larger ones require you to ride up one side and down the other, or so it seems at the time.
When possible they are best taken at a 45 degree angle.
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28 Mar 2006
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i will never rush or try to be on time with rendez-vous or "have to reach this town tonite by all means"..all the riders i have met and had crashed were in a hurry to meet a friend or so...take it easy and you should be just fine
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14 Feb 2007
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I will never
1- I will never take crazy Texans seriously.... They seem have a mission - To tell all those interested that Mexican frontier cities are dangerous grounds, that you will be killed and robbed and will never be back. I must admit that what scared me were the Texas Watchman posted in the fields at the border with guns in hand waiting for a shot at illegal aliens;
2- I will never think miss stopping at the Zoocalo in small villages in order to meet locals and getting the best information about the place;
3- I will never leave without the Let's go Mexico guide for cheap hotels and food;
4- I will never accept taking advantage of those good family boys that bring sisters and friends along and wish you to marry them.
Good Luck ! I did the ride from Montreal to Oaxaca in about 4 weeks and have nothing to say other than I would do it again tommorow morning.
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14 Feb 2007
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hey there riders. i have been riding for about 25 years, but have never experienced any rides such as what i am reading about on this amazing site. by good luck i discovered it after i decided to tour down to chiapas/oaxaca mexico from vancouver. i try to be safety conscious, but i am a little apprehensive about doing this type of distance alone. i will be keeping mostly to the libre(free)coastal hiways on a touring harley. i would like to hear your three, "I WILL NEVER.............." riding rules. you know, the ones you make to yourself while on the road. i know mexico very well and speak some spanish. thanks, P
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I will never again fart in my rainsuit.
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6 Apr 2007
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I will never leave for another trip before consulting HU, even after I finished watching the DVD, no siree: HU first, trip second....
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6 Apr 2007
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preferr to get wet
I will never accept a friendly offer by caminando to borrow his rainsuit even if its pouring down.
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25 Jun 2007
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I will never...again be the handsome, slim and intensely beddable young man I once was.......BOO-HOO!!!!
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26 Jun 2007
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I will never...again be the handsome, slim and intensely beddable young man I once was.......BOO-HOO!!!!
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I will never:
Not stop in a small town "because I can hit it on the way back".. cus you never do.. well you could replace small town with "do anything"
Plan on doing more then 250 miles per day in a strait line and think i will see anything or enjoy it
again pass up a good thing.. no mater what it is...
stick to a plan..
not take my camera (with lots of back up!)
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20 Sep 2007
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i will never again......
I will never again Ride a motorcycle after Drinking .......I ended up in Hospital, broken pelvis, smashed ribs, 14 pints of Blood, smashed bike, 1 year ban from driving and I deserved everything I got.
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21 Sep 2007
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Topes = upside-down Vados...
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21 Sep 2007
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I will NEVER...again...say no to horny Korean girls who want to buy me more  ...
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