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WOW! How fun is that!! I can't wait to see pictures and hear about the trip.
I couldn't go... no passport, no Spanish, and no time off.
We are a happy THREE Spyder family! My Rides: 2008 Quantum Blue Premier Edition Spyder GS SM5 (#1344)
2015 Pearl White / Red Can-Am Spyder F3-S SM6
2016 Intense Pearl Red Can-Am Spyder F3-T SE6
2019 Chevrolet Volt (ER-EV)
2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport X 4.0L I-6
RETIRED Owner / Event Coordinator - Annual Western Regional Can-Am Spyder Rallies
Spyders in the Redwoods and Red Rock Spyder Rally of Southern Utah
The West Coast's Can-Am Spyder Community Ambassador
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1. GPS Mexico capable? Yes with fresh maps
2. Phone Mexico capable? No
3. Rider to Rider communication? Make & Model No
4. Speak Spanish? Fluent, a little or comprehend. very little
5. Passenger? no.
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Originally Posted by Blackwidow74
Are you kidding . Have you not heard on the news about the drug lords there killing the six guys in Baja California. One of the guys was from El Monte, CA. I know Mexicans that won't drive through TJ, if the drug lords don't kill you, the Mexican Police will take all your money. I have a few friends who have driven through TJ and said they got jacked by the police, you couldn't pay me a million dollars to ride through there in any vehicle let alone my spyder. Mexico vehicle insurance
Say bye bye to your spyder.
Jesse James and Kid Rock did it, with a Police escort the whole way.
Get away from TV. People say the same about LA don't you work and live close to LA. Compare deaf rates around US with TJ and Baja.
Was killing in Baja or Gomez Palacio? Where victims in a bar when killed?
I have been going to Mexico since late 80's never been jacked. Now i have been shot at in LA twice.
Pictures will be posted for your enjoyment no one has donated a million plus dollars to make you ride with us.
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I think it sounds exciting. I can't wait to read about it and see photos.
We are a happy THREE Spyder family! My Rides: 2008 Quantum Blue Premier Edition Spyder GS SM5 (#1344)
2015 Pearl White / Red Can-Am Spyder F3-S SM6
2016 Intense Pearl Red Can-Am Spyder F3-T SE6
2019 Chevrolet Volt (ER-EV)
2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport X 4.0L I-6
RETIRED Owner / Event Coordinator - Annual Western Regional Can-Am Spyder Rallies
Spyders in the Redwoods and Red Rock Spyder Rally of Southern Utah
The West Coast's Can-Am Spyder Community Ambassador
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1. GPS Mexico capable? YES
2. Phone Mexico capable? YES
3. Rider to Rider communication? Yes, Listening only. FRS/GRMS radio with ear piece or cell phone by helmet bluetooth {emergencies}.
4. Speak Spanish? NO
5. Passenger? NO
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Make sure you are fully informed.
Not taking sides one way or the other here, but anyone contemplating a trip to a region like this should be aware of all the possible risks. See the attached link to the Security Travel Alert issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p...a/pa_4491.html
Cheers,
Bruce
Bruce Brown
London, Ontario, Canada
Spyder Ambassador (Ret.)
2009 Moto Guzzi Stelvio "Silvia Dionisio"
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'WOW, what a ride!'"
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WOW what trip
great feed back with pictures
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Originally Posted by Director
Not taking sides one way or the other here, but anyone contemplating a trip to a region like this should be aware of all the possible risks. See the attached link to the Security Travel Alert issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p...a/pa_4491.html
Cheers,
Bruce
The travel advisory has been read many times. Areas of concern do not apply on this ride {No stops or visiting}.
Areas of concern in August 2009 Travel Alert:
Chihuahua, along the U.S.-Mexico border, northern Mexico, including Tijuana, Chihuahua City, Monterrey and Ciudad Juarez, state of Durango, the northwest quadrant of Chihuahua and an area southeast of Ciudad Juarez, Coahuila south of Mexican Highways 25 and 22 and the Alamos River, Tijuana and northern Baja California. Ciudad Juarez, Tijuana and Nogales,Columbus, NM and Fabens and Fort Hancock, TX ports-of-entry
Interanational Travel alert other:
Cabo San Lucas: Beaches on the Pacific side of the Baja California Peninsula at Cabo San Lucas are dangerous due to rip tides and rogue waves; hazardous beaches in this area are clearly marked in English and Spanish.
I consider gas station, toll roads, main highways with check points, capitol safe from crime and criminals. Crime is lower and very risky to commit in such area.
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BRP Los Cabos
BRP Los Cabos responses after making a contact:
If you need any assistance or parts please let us know before you get here to make sure we can help you in the best way possible. Also if you need to sponsor your event on my fan page on facebook please fell free to do it.
Regards,
JOHN MCCARTHY
BRP LOS CABOS
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...2&z=12&iwloc=A
Last edited by powerbyaj; 01-20-2010 at 03:42 PM.
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2 Fridays left does everyone have there required items:
* Passport {2 copies}
* Mexico Tourist Visa {Can be obtained at border crossing}
* Mexico Vehicle Insurance {Online before ride}
* Vehicle Registration {2 copies}
* Driver License {2 copies}
* Peso {Gas, Food and Toll...Can be obtained at border crossing}
* Credit Card
* 1 gallon gas container recommend 2.5 gallon gas container.
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Route Agenda
Route Agenda
Day 1
Check: vehicle registration {2 copys}, driver license {2 copys}, passsport {2 copys}
Get Mexico insurance
Get pesos $400 /5200 pesos
Top off gas
Take Mexico border picture
Get tourist vista
Toll Tijuana – Rosarito 27 pesos
Toll Rosarito –La Mission 27 pesos
Toll La Mission – Ensenada 30 pesos
Gas Stop San Vicente, Colnett or Camalu
Gas stop and snack break El Rosario
Gas Stop Santa Ines or Bay Of LA
Take Baja/Baja Sur Border picture
Hotel stop Guerra Negro
Day 2
Pre bike check
Check passsport, tourist visa
Take Baja/Baja Sur Border Picture
Gas: top off bike and gas can.
Gas Stop Santa Rosalia
Gas Stop Loreto
Gas Stop Villa Insurgentes or Cd Constitucion
Hotel Lapaz
Live Camera
Last edited by powerbyaj; 02-03-2010 at 06:28 PM.
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I am out. I was heading that way after the bike had a three month stint in the shop. While it is running good it has a low oil pressure light that i have not been able to get fixed in 2-3 visits to the shop. AND the dreaded power steering problem is back for the fourth time.
Maybe next time. I would prefer to travel slower in any case.
But have fun and thanks for inviting everyone along.
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Sorry to here about your bike. Hope shop finds low oil problem...ouch. I have given up on steering problem. When turning or using a freeway circle off ramp i expect the worst and leave room for error when dealing with steering.
Next run will be longer with more time for others to preplan.
Will post pictures...see you next time.
Have a great day.
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Peso exchange and insurance
Saturday between 10 and 11 a couple riders are heading down to San Ysidro for peso exchange and insurance. Riders are meeting at 2240 Encinitas blvd, Encinitas CA 92024. Any rider wanting to meet at location or somewhere on the way contact Jerry at 310-433-3585 for actual agenda.
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Mexico Insurance
Mexico Insurance
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AMERICAN MEXICAN INSURANCE SERVICES
Telephone (619) 420-0086.
(800) 420-0086.
Fax (619) 420-0088.
E-mail: amisi@amexinsurance.com.
Family owned since 1993 plus over 22 years experience in the international insurance business.
Affiliations with over 80 agents in Mexico.
Full Mexican insurance services.
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APPLIED RISK INSURANCE SERVICES
Telephone (800) 262-1994 * (800) 654-7504.
(619) 296-4706.
Daily, monthly and annual premiums available.
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A.S.A. MEXICAN INSURANCE
Telephone (800) 909-4457.
Fax (800) 909-1007.
E-mail: info@mexicoinsurance.com.
28636 Front Street, Suite 203, Temecula, California, 92590.
Mexican insurance the easy and inexpensive way . . . by phone!
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BAJA BOUND INSURANCE
Telephone (800) 680-2252.
Fax (619) 429-8805.
2222 Coronado Avenue, San Diego, California, 92154.
Instant insurance quotes via their web site, or purchase in person at the office, 3 miles north of the border.
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DRIVE MEXICO INSURANCE
Telephone (800) 557-1977.
Fax (858) 759-8677.
E-mail: driveinmexico@aol.com.
Instant Mexico insurance via fax. Open 7 days a week.
Check web site for further information.
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INSTANT MEXICO AUTO INSURANCE
Telephone (800) 345-4701.
(619) 428-4714.
Fax (619) 690-6533.
233 Via San Ysidro, San Ysidro, California, 92173.
Right off of the Interstate 5 offramp at Via de San Ysidro.
Fully computerized policies, convenient border location. Open 25 hours a day!
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MACAFEE & EDWARDS AVIATION INSURANCE
Telephone (800) 334-7950.
Immediate telephone quotes for your bird. Fax / mail policy the same day.
Visa and MasterCard accepted.
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MEX-A-CAN INSURANCE
Telephone (866) 367-5053.
Fax (416) 363-7454.
133 Richmond Street West, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5H 2L3.
E-mail: sales@mexacan.com.
Auto, aircraft, boat, RV, travel and commercial insurance for Mexico.
Servicing Canadian and U.S. travelers.
More information available on their web site.
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LEWIS & LEWIS BAJA INSURANCE
Telephone (800) 966-6830.
(310) 657-1112.
Fax (310) 652-5849.
E-mail: cbrettnow@cs.com.
8929 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 220, Beverly Hills, California, 90211.
Insurance for cars, motorhomes and boats headed for Baja.
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MEX INSUR
99 Bonita Road, Chula Vista, California, 91910.
Located just west of the 5 Freeway at the Via de San Ysidro offramp.
Probably the easiest place to get last minute insurance before crossing the border.
They also have an attorney hot-line, but all you really need is liability insurance.
Underwritten by Seguros Tepeyac Insurance Company.
Carlos Fiesta found out the hard way that this is a good company when he totaled his 735 BMW on the Baja Highway just south of La Salina!
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ROMERO'S MEXICO SERVICE
Telephone (949) 548-8931.
(949) 548-3481.
1600 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California, 92663.
Auto and boat insurance / fishing permits / tourist permits / hunting permits / yacht port entry documents.
Many years serving Baja travelers!
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SANBORN'S MEXICO INSURANCE
Telephone (800) 222-0158.
E-mail: info@sanbornsinsurance.com.
In the Mexico insurance business for over 55 years!
Underwritten by a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Electric.
Claims settled in the United States and paid in U.S. dollars.
Contact Floyd Woods for information!
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SEGUROS LA TERRITORIAL INSURANCE
Telephone (800) 909-4457.
Fax (800) 909-1007.
2555 Yesteryear Lane, Fallbrook, California, 92028.
Baja insurance for autos, RVs and boats. Low rates, free quotes, since 1937.
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Did you get to make the trip? How was it? Details please.
Unless you are locked up in some baja jail in which case-never mine.
Last edited by Recluze; 02-17-2010 at 08:24 PM.
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LOL! Yeah, I want to know too. I want to see pictures.
We are a happy THREE Spyder family! My Rides: 2008 Quantum Blue Premier Edition Spyder GS SM5 (#1344)
2015 Pearl White / Red Can-Am Spyder F3-S SM6
2016 Intense Pearl Red Can-Am Spyder F3-T SE6
2019 Chevrolet Volt (ER-EV)
2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport X 4.0L I-6
RETIRED Owner / Event Coordinator - Annual Western Regional Can-Am Spyder Rallies
Spyders in the Redwoods and Red Rock Spyder Rally of Southern Utah
The West Coast's Can-Am Spyder Community Ambassador
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Originally Posted by Ken5517 / Wish Again
The ryders are back in the states and home safley, on the way home at each check point except one they were given VIP treatment.
They were allowed to move to the head of the line with no waiting and not searched.
I was told Pics this week.
That's good news. I can't wait.
We are a happy THREE Spyder family! My Rides: 2008 Quantum Blue Premier Edition Spyder GS SM5 (#1344)
2015 Pearl White / Red Can-Am Spyder F3-S SM6
2016 Intense Pearl Red Can-Am Spyder F3-T SE6
2019 Chevrolet Volt (ER-EV)
2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport X 4.0L I-6
RETIRED Owner / Event Coordinator - Annual Western Regional Can-Am Spyder Rallies
Spyders in the Redwoods and Red Rock Spyder Rally of Southern Utah
The West Coast's Can-Am Spyder Community Ambassador
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Good deal. I am green with envy. I am going to make the trip with or without my Spyder so I want the details. Nd pics.
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Awesome!
Keep 'em coming.
I'm jealous (though I might have had problems, I don't speak a lick of Spanish and I have no passport).
We are a happy THREE Spyder family! My Rides: 2008 Quantum Blue Premier Edition Spyder GS SM5 (#1344)
2015 Pearl White / Red Can-Am Spyder F3-S SM6
2016 Intense Pearl Red Can-Am Spyder F3-T SE6
2019 Chevrolet Volt (ER-EV)
2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport X 4.0L I-6
RETIRED Owner / Event Coordinator - Annual Western Regional Can-Am Spyder Rallies
Spyders in the Redwoods and Red Rock Spyder Rally of Southern Utah
The West Coast's Can-Am Spyder Community Ambassador
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Originally Posted by Recluze
Good deal. I am green with envy. I am going to make the trip with or without my Spyder so I want the details. Nd pics.
In a week or so i will have a GPS gpx file with gas station and gas drum stops, check points and tracks of MXC 1 and MXC19.
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