The bikes of Huatulco, Mexico

[Gone in 60]

So, if you rode something down there with a displacement of 500cc or larger, would you be considered some sort of diety?

[Whoops]

So, if you rode something down there with a displacement of 500cc or larger, would you be considered some sort of diety?

What, like "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king" kind of thing? Planning a trip perhaps?

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So, if you rode something down there with a displacement of 500cc or larger, would you be considered some sort of diety?

I have a Honda Gold Wing snap somewhere, and perhaps some HDs. There was a BMW GS, but I did not bother snapping it up. Large displacement bikes are impractical in town, but are suggested in rural paved regions as it is mountainous. In town the roads are quite rough and many are semi-loose tarmac.

There was a HD-based patched gang briefly in town from Mexico City. A very noisy bunch revving their crackle 'n' thunder V-twins in an otherwise peaceful town. Local residents appeared not impressed. Not sure who the HD riders were trying to impress - themselves? (they have the left hand for that).

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A Honda XR190L ...



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[pdedse]

So, if you rode something down there with a displacement of 500cc or larger, would you be considered some sort of diety?

My friend and I thought we would blend in on our humble little KLRs on a trip through Mexico...nope! Every single "federales" or other checkpoint, at gas stations, anywhere we were parked, people would ask the same 2-3 questions: 1) how big is it 2) how fast can it go and 3) how much did it cost? I think the military check-point guys spent extra time with us, poking at our luggage...likely they were just bored and wanted to talk bikes.

Offering people the chance to sit on the KLRs was never turned down. Lots of funny conversations flowed from there.

So maybe not deity, but we're both about 6'4", and decked out in our mc gear on the "huge" KLRs...yeah, no blending in!





If it's a slow day and you've got some time: [url=https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/vamos-pal-sur-mexico-belize-guatemala.595337/]"Vamos pa'l sur: Mx, Belize and Guatemala" from 2010.

[Gone in 60]

I figured that little bikes are so common that anything “big” like a KLR would probably stand out.
No immediate plans, but it’s just a short ride down there…

[Ollie]

So, if you rode something down there with a displacement of 500cc or larger, would you be considered some sort of diety?

I have a Honda Gold Wing snap somewhere, and perhaps some HDs. There was a BMW GS, but I did not bother snapping it up. Large displacement bikes are impractical in town, but are suggested in rural paved regions as it is mountainous. In town the roads are quite rough and many are semi-loose tarmac.

There was a HD-based patched gang briefly in town from Mexico City. A very noisy bunch revving their crackle 'n' thunder V-twins in an otherwise peaceful town. Local residents appeared not impressed. Not sure who the HD riders were trying to impress - themselves? (they have the left hand for that).

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A Honda XR190L ...



[Mexico]

Neat little motorcycle. What I don't understand is why Honda didn't bring this bike to the US instead of the XR150L? The XR190 makers more power and torque, has FI rather than a carb, and is even a few pounds lighter. Both are made in Mexico.

[GoldOxide_imp]

So, if you rode something down there with a displacement of 500cc or larger, would you be considered some sort of diety?

I have a Honda Gold Wing snap somewhere, and perhaps some HDs. There was a BMW GS, but I did not bother snapping it up. Large displacement bikes are impractical in town, but are suggested in rural paved regions as it is mountainous. In town the roads are quite rough and many are semi-loose tarmac.

There was a HD-based patched gang briefly in town from Mexico City. A very noisy bunch revving their crackle 'n' thunder V-twins in an otherwise peaceful town. Local residents appeared not impressed. Not sure who the HD riders were trying to impress - themselves? (they have the left hand for that).

= = =

A Honda XR190L ...



[Mexico]

Neat little motorcycle. What I don't understand is why Honda didn't bring this bike to the US instead of the XR150L? The XR190 makers more power and torque, has FI rather than a carb, and is even a few pounds lighter. Both are made in Mexico.

Neat little motorcycle. What I don't understand is why Honda didn't bring this bike to the US instead of the XR150L? The XR190 makers more power and torque, has FI rather than a carb, and is even a few pounds lighter. Both are made in Mexico.
That might be a good discussion.

[pdedse]

So, if you rode something down there with a displacement of 500cc or larger, would you be considered some sort of diety?

I have a Honda Gold Wing snap somewhere, and perhaps some HDs. There was a BMW GS, but I did not bother snapping it up. Large displacement bikes are impractical in town, but are suggested in rural paved regions as it is mountainous. In town the roads are quite rough and many are semi-loose tarmac.

There was a HD-based patched gang briefly in town from Mexico City. A very noisy bunch revving their crackle 'n' thunder V-twins in an otherwise peaceful town. Local residents appeared not impressed. Not sure who the HD riders were trying to impress - themselves? (they have the left hand for that).

= = =

A Honda XR190L ...



[Mexico]

Neat little motorcycle. What I don't understand is why Honda didn't bring this bike to the US instead of the XR150L? The XR190 makers more power and torque, has FI rather than a carb, and is even a few pounds lighter. Both are made in Mexico.

Neat little motorcycle. What I don't understand is why Honda didn't bring this bike to the US instead of the XR150L? The XR190 makers more power and torque, has FI rather than a carb, and is even a few pounds lighter. Both are made in Mexico.
I would like that just so I could have a kick-start bike. My little CGL125 was the easiest thing to kick start...barefoot, with your hand if you wanted.

[GoldOxide_imp]

A motorcycle shop ...



[Mexico]

[GoldOxide_imp]

You see many of these around town. There are many woman riders, and not just on scooters.

Italika Vitalia 150 ...



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