MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico - Page 2

Dave Bell · 07-20-2009, 08:39 PM

Looking forward to it. Registration is on the way. I have not decided exactly which bike I'm bringing or how I'll come, but will be coming from the DFW area and riding a couple of extra days.

Dave

centextom · 07-20-2009, 09:20 PM

Awesome videos!! Worries me a little bit though! Never been on a dual sport ride, and Have no clue as to what to bring along for possible breakdowns. Havent had my DR for long, and dony have lots of baggage to pak things in, and wouldnt know what to bring. Been around the country on a Goldwing, but this will be new. BTW, Ive got room for one bike on my trailer, and would like to split a room ( I guess thats normal?) and will be driving down from Round Rock if anyone is interested. Tom

centextom · 07-20-2009, 09:24 PM

By the way, I just have the stock gas tank, and really dont want a bigger tank. Is that enough for this trip?

Trail Boss · 07-21-2009, 06:29 AM

Tom,

There is a suggested packing list in the ride guide. It will give you a good idea of what you should be packing with you on this trip.

With a range of about 150 miles, the stock gas tank on a DR should be okay for MexTrek as long as you manage your fuel carefully.

TerraXpeditions · 07-21-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard_

Tom,
With a range of about 150 miles, the stock gas tank on a DR should be okay for MexTrek as long as you manage your fuel carefully.

Stock gas tanks are lighter, too, than when laden down with extra gas in a bigger tank.

TerraXpeditions · 07-24-2009, 04:18 PM

Hey Richard,

What are the temps like at this time of year? In January, it was cold at night, but nice during the day reaching upper 70s and low 80s? I'd assume it'll be a bit warmer in October?

Thanks

Trail Boss · 07-24-2009, 05:39 PM

The past 2 years the weather has been great. High 80s during the day, high 60s at night.

TerraXpeditions · 07-25-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard_

The past 2 years the weather has been great. High 80s during the day, high 60s at night.

Awesome, even less to pack!

Percolator · 07-27-2009, 06:16 PM

Richard, count me in. I'm planning on meeting at Motel 6 in McAllen, and riding to Galeana with one of the groups from there on Wednesday morning.

ricksteven · 07-31-2009, 10:40 PM

Sounds like a blast - how difficult is it to get a motel reservation in Galeana? I really want to do this ride, but I don't really want to camp...

Trail Boss · 08-01-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ricksteven

Sounds like a blast - how difficult is it to get a motel reservation in Galeana? I really want to do this ride, but I don't really want to camp...

Very, very easy ----- if you speak Spanish or know someone who speaks Spanish.

Just call one of the 2 hotels on the plaza in Galeana and make a reservation over the phone. The phone numbers for both hotels are in the ride guide all registered riders receive.

The one challenge is no one at either hotel speaks English, so you need to speak enough Spanish to make a reservation or get a spanish speaking friend/co-worker/relative/etc to call for you.

TerraXpeditions · 08-01-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard_

Very, very easy ----- if you speak Spanish or know someone who speaks Spanish.

Just call one of the 2 hotels on the plaza in Galeana and make a reservation over the phone. The phone numbers for both hotels are in the ride guide all registered riders receive.

The one challenge is no one at either hotel speaks English, so you need to speak enough Spanish to make a reservation or get a spanish speaking friend/co-worker/relative/etc to call for you.

I called and with limited spanish made the reservation quite easily.

**tricepilot** · 08-01-2009, 05:17 PM

I found it painless to call the central reservations number and get a room at the brand new Galeana Marriott

Pinklloyd · 08-07-2009, 02:32 PM

I refuse to pay for valet parking!!!

Pinklloyd

Houston_Rider · 08-12-2009, 10:26 AM

fairly new to the forum. I live in Corpus (just 120 miles north of McAllen), so I'm close enough to roll with you guys. Not sure of what bike to ride. I'm guessing the Ducati 1098s is a hot item down there, so maybe the 1200 GS? lol

For those of you who are new to the whole "border living" thing, make sure you have your passport, its required even for short border crossings.

I've never taken a bike deep into Mexico, I better check to see if my insurance will buy me another one if the Bandidos decide they wanna roll me, lol

Trail Boss · 08-12-2009, 12:44 PM

Welcome, Houston Rider.

Yes, the 1200GS would be the bike to choose for this event.

TerraXpeditions · 08-12-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston_Rider

I've never taken a bike deep into Mexico, I better check to see if my insurance will buy me another one if the Bandidos decide they wanna roll me, lol

You are very likely to need Mexican insurance, you can get the full coverage the same as you would for the US.

Houston_Rider · 08-13-2009, 09:20 PM

I hope its in the 80's in October... it was 105 today in McAllen.

iphorde · 08-18-2009, 01:28 AM

I am registered and ready. I got my book in the mail today. I'm bringing either KTM 530 EXC or KTM 690 Enduro R.

cotton · 08-18-2009, 07:59 PM

I am all set to go---already registered and have received my packet.
Planning on rideing with the group going in at McAllen and staying at the motel 6
Hope to see all the riders I met last year
Cotton

07-20-2009, 08:39 PM	#21
Dave Bell Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 183	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico Looking forward to it. Registration is on the way. I have not decided exactly which bike I'm bringing or how I'll come, but will be coming from the DFW area and riding a couple of extra days. Dave __________________ Join the facebook page for DFWDSRiders http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/...513844260&ap=1 Iron Butt Member #22319 2005 Dakar 650 "Vera Wang" 2011 Ural Gear Up "Vlad the impaler" 2008 Yamaha WR250R "El Burrito"

07-20-2009, 09:20 PM	#22
centextom Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Round Rock Posts: 388	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico Awesome videos!! Worries me a little bit though! Never been on a dual sport ride, and Have no clue as to what to bring along for possible breakdowns. Havent had my DR for long, and dony have lots of baggage to pak things in, and wouldnt know what to bring. Been around the country on a Goldwing, but this will be new. BTW, Ive got room for one bike on my trailer, and would like to split a room ( I guess thats normal?) and will be driving down from Round Rock if anyone is interested. Tom

07-20-2009, 09:24 PM	#23
centextom Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Round Rock Posts: 388	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico By the way, I just have the stock gas tank, and really dont want a bigger tank. Is that enough for this trip?

07-21-2009, 06:29 AM	#24
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico Tom, There is a suggested packing list in the ride guide. It will give you a good idea of what you should be packing with you on this trip. With a range of about 150 miles, the stock gas tank on a DR should be okay for MexTrek as long as you manage your fuel carefully. __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

07-24-2009, 04:18 PM	#26
TerraXpeditions Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 1,161	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico Hey Richard, What are the temps like at this time of year? In January, it was cold at night, but nice during the day reaching upper 70s and low 80s? I'd assume it'll be a bit warmer in October? Thanks __________________ 1997 Honda XR650L 1995 Triumph Speed Triple Mexico

07-24-2009, 05:39 PM	#27
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico The past 2 years the weather has been great. High 80s during the day, high 60s at night. __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

07-27-2009, 06:16 PM	#29
Percolator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 9	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico Richard, count me in. I'm planning on meeting at Motel 6 in McAllen, and riding to Galeana with one of the groups from there on Wednesday morning.

07-31-2009, 10:40 PM	#30
ricksteven Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 17	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico Sounds like a blast - how difficult is it to get a motel reservation in Galeana? I really want to do this ride, but I don't really want to camp...

08-01-2009, 05:17 PM	#33
tricepilot Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cibolo, Texas Posts: 6,096	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico I found it painless to call the central reservations number and get a room at the brand new Galeana Marriott __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

08-07-2009, 02:32 PM	#34
Pinklloyd Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brownsville, Texas Posts: 45	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico I refuse to pay for valet parking!!! Pinklloyd

08-12-2009, 10:26 AM	#35
Houston_Rider Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 38	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico fairly new to the forum. I live in Corpus (just 120 miles north of McAllen), so I'm close enough to roll with you guys. Not sure of what bike to ride. I'm guessing the Ducati 1098s is a hot item down there, so maybe the 1200 GS? lol For those of you who are new to the whole "border living" thing, make sure you have your passport, its required even for short border crossings. I've never taken a bike deep into Mexico, I better check to see if my insurance will buy me another one if the Bandidos decide they wanna roll me, lol

08-12-2009, 12:44 PM	#36
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico Welcome, Houston Rider. Yes, the 1200GS would be the bike to choose for this event. __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

08-13-2009, 09:20 PM	#38
Houston_Rider Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 38	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico I hope its in the 80's in October... it was 105 today in McAllen. __________________ 2010 BMW F800GS 2007 Ducati 1098s 2009 Kawasaki ZX14

08-18-2009, 01:28 AM	#39
iphorde Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 137	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico I am registered and ready. I got my book in the mail today. I'm bringing either KTM 530 EXC or KTM 690 Enduro R. __________________ iphorde Rides KTM AMA Member COHVCO Member Blue Ribbon Coalition Member NMOHVA Member

08-18-2009, 07:59 PM	#40
cotton Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Re: MexTrek 2009 - Oct 14-17, Galeana, Mexico I am all set to go---already registered and have received my packet. Planning on rideing with the group going in at McAllen and staying at the motel 6 Hope to see all the riders I met last year Cotton

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