MexSToc...

[motomano]

Update:
The event will take place in
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
on November 30th, 2007
Click here to attend (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=161&day=2007-11-30&c=1)

Hi everybody,
on VicSTorm introduction entry, someone suggested a ride to Puerto Vallarta, so her we goes:
the firST and only MexSToc happened here, 10 years ago, there were just 4 STs, and only one from California, with Wayne Philips on it, (BigWayne)
so this is about time for the next one, I just come back to the ST world after a Beemer hiatus, now I appreciate the Honda even more.
as for the thread itself, the best time of the year for an event would be from November to April , no rain not heat, sunny riding days.
we do have plenty of resources, Hotels, etc. so let's start it! any suggestions for a date would be welcome.

[Bikerjoe]

Sounds like a good idea! I live in the Phoenix, AZ area, so it won't be that far. Are you awaiting a count of those interested and then picking a place and time?

Joe
'05 ST1300A :biker:

[dmulk]

I'm up for it!

Living in San Diego, so let's get it done!

<D>

[George]

Mid winter ride!! Yeah. :D

[dmulk]

The sooner I know the dates, the better to ask for them off!

<D>

[motomano]

OK; sounds like this time it will be more riders, nice.
I don't have a date yet, but I think is about time to decide with your help; could be late november or early december before tourist crowded the place and the facilities are not overpriced for the high season, let's say the last week of November , from nov. 30th to dec. 2, 3 or 4th. just for starts; but could be after new year too, as I said the best time is until april, hurricane season ends at early november, no more rain usually. but the final date depends on you more than me.

[dmulk]

Sometime After Thanksgiving and before Christmas may work... .but I sometime in January might work better given the holiday crunch.

I might actually take this ride on my KLR....there are some nice offroad places to ride down there.....I think I need a travel partner though that speaks spanish.....I am about the whitest white-boy on the planet... ;)

I'd say pick a date that works for you and post it. I am sure there will be more people that sign up for it.

<D>

[motomano]

Ok Dan,
let's start on nov 30 to dec 2 or 3, and wait until somebody else answer.

[motomano]

Or could be until January after New Year, so I would like you interested pick one of the 2 dates, and decide the gathering on that basis.

[STormvic]

November 30 would be fine for me, I would leave Queretaro on Thursday 29th and stay in Guadalajara to travel early on the 30th to PV. I will invite my group if you don't mind, I am sure 3 or 4 guys will join in. Wifes? or just macho men?...

[motomano]

That's fine with wives, as for the riders, the more the better.

[dmulk]

January is better for me.... but I think if you pick Nov, and I can't make it, I'll find another excuse to come visit you in January anyway and do "Dan-Mex-Stoc" :)

Either way, don't hold back because of me. Plant a date and "OWN" this one.

If you post it....they will come!


<D>

[Coyote]

1st week of Dec sounds good, pending approval by the wife. I was actually planning to ride to St Louis for a friends retirement same week, but a little nervous what type weather I might hit. Mexico sounds muy better. :) I'm in Fresno, so easy ride to whatever staging point is agreed upon.

:04biker:

[motomano]

OK, so let's stick to the Nov 30 starting date, and hope we get a good bunch around. will call my friend Victor for Hotel prices and such. he is a rider too so bikes will be pampered there.

[Maura]

November 30 would be fine for me, I would leave Queretaro on Thursday 29th and stay in Guadalajara to travel early on the 30th to PV. I will invite my group if you don't mind, I am sure 3 or 4 guys will join in. Wifes? or just macho men?...

Hay moteras también :)

Maura

[motomano]

Excelente Maura, serás bienvenida.

[STormvic]

Hay moteras también :)

Maura

Perfecto, bienvenida desde Vancouver, saludos...

[shezonit]

My vote would be for either October, because riding home to Montana would be pretty dang cold in November, OR Jan/Feb time slot. ?? My 3 cents.

[motomano]

My vote would be for either October, because riding home to Montana would be pretty dang cold in November, OR Jan/Feb time slot. ?? My 3 cents.

Unfortunately, I shall go out from OCt 20 to 29, sorry. but this is a something I can't cancel.

[STormvic]

Motomano, any news for accomodations? I would like to make the invitation to my group adding the complete information if possible. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

[motomano]

Hola Victor, I don't think it will be problem for accomodation, still didn't mention the issue to Victor Torres, will call him right now, but there are plenty of accomodations around.

[George]

This thing is starting to sound like a real event, ought'a be added to the event list on the home page. Who is committed so far? Final dates?

[motomano]

Hello All,
Just hang up with my friend Victor Torres, a rider an co-owner of the Embarcadero Hotel at the Marina Vallarta facilities, I knew he will gave us the best deal: $ 550 pesos taxes included, all inclusive ( even beer ) on a double basis. otherwise will be $750 pesos room only for 2. those are real special prices, Hotel has 2 pools, and roofed parking place for the bikes. just to clarify this: the final date is Nov 30 to Dec..... 2 or 3.
reservations : vtorres@embarcadero.com.mx

[STeve1300]

Mierda santa .... es frío aquí en Wisconsin en noviembre, y por lo general nieva. Yo amaría visitar algún día. Caja fuerte de paseo.

[motomano]

Well Steve, this is the second STOC event here, but not the last one for sure, and I do live here so when weather improves, you are welcome, the best weather here is between Nov-May. or maybe you can do like my friend Gustavo from Portland, he take the bike before wintertime to New Mexico, then he can ride from NM to Mexico.

[Coyote]

How many are commited? Sounds like a blast.

:04biker:

[STormvic]

This thing is starting to sound like a real event, ought'a be added to the event list on the home page. Who is committed so far? Final dates?

George, I think it was intended to be in the event list. I don't know why it isn't. Motomano is the main organizer since he lives in PV. The event will take place in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 30th. Up to now we are aprox. 10-15 people in. Could you help us put the event in the right forum? Thanks in advance

[STormvic]

Hello All,
Just hang up with my friend Victor Torres, a rider an co-owner of the Embarcadero Hotel at the Marina Vallarta facilities, I knew he will gave us the best deal: $ 550 pesos taxes included, all inclusive ( even beer ) on a double basis. otherwise will be $750 pesos room only for 2. those are real special prices, Hotel has 2 pools, and roofed parking place for the bikes. just to clarify this: the final date is Nov 30 to Dec..... 2 or 3.
reservations : vtorres@embarcadero.com.mx

Sounds excellent an very low price!. I will make reservations next week. Up till now everything's rolling with the MEXSTOC. Thanks y saludos....

[motomano]

I think Mellow is the man in charge of move this to the right place, isn't ?

[Mellow]

I think Mellow is the man in charge of move this to the right place, isn't ?

I created a sub-forum for you, added it to the calendar and the events list on the home page as well as updated your first post with the 'attend' link so you can see who is coming.

I can't wait to see the pictures.

[George]

Okay, I'm in pending approval of my banker (Deba!) No reservations yet. Anyone wanna share a room?

Who's setting up the route from San Diego?

[dmulk]

Okay, I'm in pending approval of my banker (Deba!) No reservations yet. Anyone wanna share a room?

Who's setting up the route from San Diego?

I'm a definite maybe at this point. I just had one of my crew give notice so I might need to cover at work.... but if I can get the time off, I'll go.

Regardless, if you want to crash on a couch at my place, George, no worries. Just PM me and let me know as I am 8 miles from the TJ boarder. :)

<D>

[STormvic]

I created a sub-forum for you, added it to the calendar and the events list on the home page as well as updated your first post with the 'attend' link so you can see who is coming.

I can't wait to see the pictures.

Thank you Joe, hope we'll see you there....

[Coyote]

I really hope to get the time off to make this one. Can someone give me some info? Who is in charge?, Who organizes things?, Who is the fountain of knowledge?, How do we go about meeting up to ride? etc etc. Sorry about all the questions, but never did a "STOC" before.

Second - I've seen Nov 30 to Dec 3rd as the dates - does that mean ride down, hang out 30 to 3rd, then ride back? Or is it cross border 30th, rtn cross border the 3rd?



OK - enough questions - thanks in advance for the help and advice. And OBTW, once I confirm I can make the trip, I'm available to help out with anything.

:04biker:

[motomano]

I created a sub-forum for you, added it to the calendar and the events list on the home page as well as updated your first post with the 'attend' link so you can see who is coming.

I can't wait to see the pictures.

thanks, Mellow, but why you will wait to see the pics if you can see the places for yourself, as for you Coyote, since I live here, I am in Charge, will post here my phone numbers, as well as the schedule for meeting, and ride, there are some nice places around besides the beaches; as for the time, we wait you here from Nov 30 to Dec 2 or 3 depending on your time. no hurries. as for the route I think the best is to know first who is coming and where from to decide a route. I suggest main roads, and highway where possible due the rain season there are more potholes than usual in certain secondary roads.

[Mellow]

thanks, Mellow, but why you will wait to see the pics if you can see the places for yourself.

Not gonna happen for me this year... but, maybe next year....

[STormvic]

thanks, Mellow, but why you will wait to see the pics if you can see the places for yourself, as for you Coyote, since I live here, I am in Charge, will post here my phone numbers, as well as the schedule for meeting, and ride, there are some nice places around besides the beaches; as for the time, we wait you here from Nov 30 to Dec 2 or 3 depending on your time. no hurries. as for the route I think the best is to know first who is coming and where from to decide a route. I suggest main roads, and highway where possible due the rain season there are more potholes than usual in certain secondary roads.

I am planning to arrive on nov 30 before noon and going back on dec. 2 early in the morning, I hope we can all meet on the 30th or on dec. 1st in order to meet and ride together. What do you think Motomano??

[motomano]

The idea is for you coming riders, register at the Hotel and rest for a while at the pool area, start enjoying the all inclusive plan ( Beer that is ) hopefully by 19:00 most of you will be there, I will go to the Hotel at 19:30 , then we will plan the next day ride schedule for El Tuito, a small town 30 miles south, a nice twisty road. some spectacular views, so there will be some stops for pics, in the way back we will visit a Tequila Factory, then a spectacular place, then the beach....

[STormvic]

The idea is for you coming riders, register at the Hotel and rest for a while at the pool area, start enjoying the all inclusive plan ( Beer that is ) hopefully by 19:00 most of you will be there, I will go to the Hotel at 19:30 , then we will plan the next day ride schedule for El Tuito, a small town 30 miles south, a nice twisty road. some spectacular views, so there will be some stops for pics, in the way back we will visit a Tequila Factory, then a spectacular place, then the beach....

Excelente idea¡¡¡, I think it is a great plan...can't wait....

[motomano]

OK, let me know who is coming, I am currently in a week ride thru Michoacan state, will be back next week, anyway will check my mail and this forum often.

[Rolando]

I'm hoping to convince my wife and join you all from Mexico City Nov. 30-2. Rolando.

[MAC_JD]

Anyone heading south through Laredo? What do we have to do for Insurance?

JD

[Maura]

Stop at one of the many places that advertise Mexican insurance in all the border towns on your way to the border. You purchase it for the period of time you will be in Mexico. The transaction takes about 15 minutes. You cannot enter Mexico without, your US policy is not enough. It is 3rd party liability insurance, it is not for risks to you or your motorcycle.

Maura

[MAC_JD]

Thanks Maura. I have done the Mexican Insurance thing with a car but not a motorcycle, didn't know if it was the same or not.

For our members in Mexico: Can you forsee any issues riding an ST cross country in Mexico with Florida license plates? Is Zacatecas a good place to over night?

Thanks,

JD

[motomano]

UNFORTUNATELY THINGS GOES BAD, FRIDAY NIGHT I FELL OFF .SLIPPERY SURFACE AND A MUST BRAKE NOW COZ THE TRAFFIC DID OF SUDDEN. LEFT LEG BROKE,SUNDAY SURGERY..., RIGHT HAND GOT SECOND METACARPIAN BROKE TOO.... BUT YOU ARE WELCOME I GUESS STORMVIC CAN HANDLE WITH MY SUPPORT AND THE ONE FROM VICTOR TORRES OWNER OF THE HOTEL AND RIDER, WILL BE THERE, WILL RIDE IN VIRTUAL MODE, SORRY GUYS. IT IS HARD TO WRITE WITH ONE HAND. ACCIDENT HAPPENED CLOSE TO MEXICO CITY, NOW I AM IN GUADALAJARA, NEXT WEEK TO PVALLARTA IF EVERYTHING KEEPS GOING WELL WITH THE SURGERY. WILL KEEP IN TOUCH ONCE IN A WHILE.
FYI: I WAS WEARING FULL GEAR,OTHERWISE YOU NEVER KNEW OF ME ANYMORE....

[Mark]

Bad news indeed!

I am glad to see you are able to type!

Good luck with the operation!

My prayers are with you for a quick and complete recovery.

Mark

[MAC_JD]

Take it easy. If you need anything let us know. Good to hear you are relatively OK. Bones and muscle heals. How is your ST?

JD

[motomano]

Thanks for your support, now it has been 9 days since surgery, left leg broke in 8 pieces, needed some metal parts and a bone donation to fill a hole, right hand got just a simple broke at the second metatarsian.
couldn't see the ST, but my brother rode it to his home 5 miles away, he say the bike handles good, both mirrors gone, good scratches,on the plastic,saddle bags included, seems to be all.
the accident happened like this: I was coming back from Mexico City to Metepec 40 miles away, 8:30 pm, I was in the heavy traffic, a river of red lights moving around 60 mph, I was braking as the traffic and the downhill highway demanded with no problem, then I switched lane to lane to the left one in order to look for the sign for my brother's street, traffic ahead brake, I shall do the same, next thing was me on the air, hitting the pavement, rolling, bike keep sliding. brother said there is the spot where heavy traffic shall leave the main road and take the sideways, he is sure there was oil and diesel spilled around, don't know, never ride in ice, but the sensation must be the same, ABS I think would make me to rear crash the car ahead. got tired for keep writing now, but I am back in home, so will be in touch.
regards and thanks again for your wishes and prays.

[MAC_JD]

There are ST1300 parts available on e-bay. . . . .

JD

[Mark]

Diesel fuel is *very* slippery.

Glad you are able to write about the accident (and very glad your ST is still ridable too!).

Heal well,
Mark

[motomano]

There are ST1300 parts available on e-bay. . . . .

JD

Thanks, but at the moment the bike will be far at my bro home, I got an offer from a friend to transport the bike to Guadalajara or León, but for the moment I am more concerned of my documentation, I lost all ID;CC; payroll card, etc, so will start to got everything back, get the medical certificate for not working maybe 6 to 8 weeks, this weekend several riders come from Leon to Vallarta, will ask for help from one of them, my friend Jorge, ST1300 owner too, if he agreed with his help I could ship the bike to him and fix the bike in Leon City, but need someone who knows about watch the bike before order any part, for sure both mirror covers gone, in Mexico it is affordable to repair the plastic parts done before. let's see within a week or so.

[Mark]

All your ID is gone! That is bad! Good luck getting all of it straightened out!

Repairing is a good way to go if you can find someone that can do the work.

Good luck,
Mark

[motomano]

Thanks Mark, there are a good way to repair plastic in some places, it is affordable because all the parts usually comes from US, so they are pretty expensive, this combined with a way cheaper labor fee, make this a good option, I think in a few days will ask my brother Mario to take a few shots from the bike, to appreciate the damage, and then ask for help from Jorge, I think there is a place where you can download the plastic part numbers somewhere. as for my ID, I found a few ones at home, old but legal, and I just got back at the bank my ATM access card. just need to go to the bank again with the manager to allow me for the internet transactions again.
see ya!

[George]

Motor Man, very sorry to hear about this fall. Too many lately, Alicia, Mark, etc. Youse guys need to keep the shiny side _up!_

Heal fast and don't worry about the bike, small parts are easily replaced.

[motomano]

I know,George, first is me, a long way yet to recover function of the knee.... then the bike.

[STormvic]

Motomano, I just came back from out of city and found the bad news. I am very sorry and hope you recover soon. If you need anything just let me know, I will be glad to help. I would suggest we cancel the SToc until you recover and organize later this year, please Motomano and all interested give your opinion. Get well soon!!!

[motomano]

Motomano, I just came back from out of city and found the bad news. I am very sorry and hope you recover soon. If you need anything just let me know, I will be glad to help. I would suggest we cancel the SToc until you recover and organize later this year, please Motomano and all interested give your opinion. Get well soon!!!

THANKS VICTOR, I REALLY APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT FROM YOU GUYS, AS FOR THE MEXSTOC, IT IS UP TO YOU, I THINK I WILL BE ABLE TO HELP IF YOU DECIDE TO COME, NOT RIDE BUT DRIVE, AND GIVE YOU DIRECTIONS ABOUT THE LOCAL RIDES, INTERESTING PLACES, AND WILL GET HELP FROM VICTOR TORRES THE HOTEL OWNER, DON'T KNOW IF ANY OF YOU MADE RESERVATIONS ALREADY, HE IS OUT OF TOWN WILL BE HERE NEXT WEEK, SO YOU ARE WELCOME AS ALWAYS, IF YOU DECIDE THERE WILL BE A MEXSTOC, WITH MINOR CHANGES LIKE ME DRIVING INSTEAD OF RIDING. LET ME KNOW ABOUT.
REGARDS.

[STormvic]

Ok, Motomano, keep up with your recovery, let us see what the others think, if the group forms we can make the trip and hopefully you will be better by then, thank you and get well soon.

[Louie Louie]

I know,George, first is me, a long way yet to recover function of the knee.... then the bike.
Que poaso tocayo?? Espero que estes bien!

[motomano]

Que paso tocayo?? Espero que estes bien!

well I am healing, the left leg broke in 8 pieces, slight recovering, today the couple of small nails into my second metacarpious go off, but still can't use the right hand too much, leg got the last surgical nylon off too, in a week will start to move the knee using a special articulated knee brace, hopefully everything keeps going well, and in 3 more weeks start to use the leg for slight support when standing.

[STormvic]

Hello Motomano, I hope you're doing well with your recovery. I notice there have not been any comments on the event, if it will take place. I would appreciate it if anyone interested could make their comments to see if it will happen. Get well soon!!

[motomano]

Thanks Victor, I called Victor Torres to see if someone made reservations already, seems to me like no one yet, I am healing, but still cant' move too much in a week more will start exercising the left knee, and the doctor just said it will be 3 more months to start walking, this was the worst leg break I could get, luckily it is going well, no complications despite the damage. anyway I could go and help if you decide to come, keep me posted.