DMV: Motorcycle Journey Across Mexico
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2021
- My epic motorcycle journey from Oaxaca to Sinaloa, spanning a total of 11-states.
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Thanks for watching!
Joe this is what I am talking about. Thank you for being the inspiration for me.
You are certainly welcome my brother. Hope you get to see it for yourself one day. It's awesome
Not sure how I missed this one a few years back.
It’s a classic Joe production!
Better late than never!! LOL 😂
Holy crap, dude! At 5:22 you pass through a suburb of Mexico City called "Ciudad Satélite" (Satellite City). Of _all_ the places you could've chosen to show, you showed those "Towers of Satélite" in northern Mexico City near the area where I grew up (those "towers" are actually rainwater reservoirs)! They're somewhat famous among Mexico City residents, but not to the point that all people from Mexico City have seen them -- in fact, I would say that only around a third of people that have lived in Mexico City have visited that place, as there's not really much to do there unless you live nearby.
I'm flipping out about this because of the ten million things you can see when you travel to Mexico City you chose to show that particular spot, which would be the Mexico City equivalent of saying that you went through some back road that took you through a tiny, middle-of-nowhere rural town in the US where one of your viewers happens to be from. Man, probably not even travel vloggers that have visited Mexico City have taken footage of those towers. I'm blown away!
Ciudad Satélite is a suburb that was built from the 1960s through the 1980s to support a growing population of Mexico City residents that wanted a nicer, bigger house at an affordable price, compared to Mexico City itself -- and then grew over the years until making itself one of the main residential areas in northwestern-metropolitan area Mexico City for middle- to upper-income residents. People would then commute through the "Periférico Boulevard Miguel Ávila Camacho" road, which you took all the way from south to north of the city (it kinda does a loop). Those towers were designed by a famous Mexican Modernist architect called Luis Barragán (and Mexican sculptor Mathias Goeritz), and represented the "modern" future that Ciudad Satélite was advertised as in the second half of the 20th century. You probably saw that there's an overhead road on top of Periférico, which people refer to as "segundo piso" (second floor) -- well, maybe you also noticed that it goes back to road level when it goes through the towers, as Satélite residents didn't want their scupltures interrupted by an ugly elevated highway.
Safe travels. Hope you had a great time in Mexico, and that you visit again soon! Cheers from Houston, TX!
Wow! So cool man. I had no idea the history of them. Fascinating!
Man I have to join in with the other commenters here , you just keep getting better & better with your camera work , your narration , the whole shaabang !!! & I feel you are destine for bigger viewing numbers as the word gets out !!!
Hope so! Thanks for watching! 🤘😎
I have to agree he keeps me hooked on all the content he puts out. Joe I hope you keep showing the food there makes me hungry.lol
Thank You Joey, Your videos are awesome. They help me understand the real Mexico. All the time you take to make these is appreciated more than you will ever know.......😎
Anytime Jay!!! ✌️😎
More great content. Thanks, Joey.
Anytime!!
amazing journey thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
I love the video I hated it when it ended I just wanted to keep on riding with you
Thanks man! 🤘😎
DITTO!
Another great video they just keep getting better! Great job!
And nice little tune at the end of the video by the way
Yeah, I was happy when I found that one!
I thumb up when I open the vid, I know its going to be GREAT!!!!!
Awesome, thanks! 😎
Joe, this videos are great. Thanks for sharing! See you on the road.
Glad you like them!
The new bike looks like it’s doing great. Thanks for the video. That food looks great! Take care 😉👍
Been running great, I’ve been amazed. Thanks for watching!
Awesome Video….and thanks for the cultural history lesson
Anytime!
Dig the Ride! Great video and super on the Tip up front, checking weather and roads! Those Blue Corn Tacos too die! Ciaó Dani KSU be safe!
Even though the presentation of the entree of insects looked good for being insects that is i noticed there was no comment on how well it tasted lmao im sure its a very aquired taste 👍👍👍👍 great video i thourghly enjoyed it safe travels look forward to the next one !!
Thanks man! I did a detailed video eating a lotta strange stuff: A Taste of the Bizarre. Gotta be honest, the bugs aren’t my favorite, but I’m giving them a chance 🤣
As usual …. Excellentissimo!
You’ve got the cinema bug… I love México and I’m just afraid you’ll remove fears from our Gringos friends and we might be swarmed by adventurous motorcyclist…. So please …. Scare them!😂😂😂😂
See you very soon hermanito 💯❤️
Thanks man! Glad you’ve enjoyed. Look forward to seeing you soon ✌️😎
Good video man.
Thanks bro
You keep eating them bugs your going to catch a bug. Look forward to seeing your next video.
Thanks man! Lmao
MAN, ID LOVE TO TAKE A TRIP WITH YOU INTO MEXICO ON MY SICKLE JUST FOR THE ADVENTURE AND EXPERIENCE! LOVE THE VIDS! YOU ARE FINALLY TELLING STORIES WITH YOUR VIDEOS. I WATCHED ONE ABOUT A YR AGO AND IT WAS RIDING SCENES WITH HEAVY METAL MUSIC...HAHA! I CHECKED YOU OUT AGAIN BECAUSE OLE SCOTTY THREW YOU A BONE!
Hahaha yup 👍
Wow Brother!! You were eating up some serious miles !! During non COVID times we would get flocks of US and Canadian snow birds moving to San Miguel GTO.. not sure how it is now but the rumor was that you could retire and live the good life down there .. 👍🏽 ride safe brother!!
Thanks bro!! I think a person could live there pretty comfortably. For me, it was expensive, but with everything opening back up, a lotta the prices have gotten jacked. Thanks for watching 😎
I don’t know if you have in another video, but you should go see the mummies of Guanajuato next time.
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Hey Bud,Been gone on my own adventure for the past 3 weeks,Went through Appalachia and back up to Ohio,Now at home relaxing,and trying to figure out how I can talk the wife into giving me another pass! lol
Lmao good luck! Love the riding out there
@@dirtymotorcyclevagabond If you make it to Ohio give me a yell, Have a spot to rest your Noggin and a hot meal waiting to send you on yourway to your next journey Joe.
Kick ass!
Thanks bro!
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Great video Joe, 👍🏽came from Scotty... just subbed. Wondered where you had gone?.. I’ve got some catching up to do.
Thanks for watching!
Hey i love the videos! Are there any police speed traps on highways in Mexico? Im planning a trip myself 👉👈
Thanks! Never seen any speed traps, usually they cruise everywhere with their lights flashing.
I can't wait to go to Mexico I'm looking for an old Honda myself. I don't want to take my Harley
I wouldn’t blame you! Lol Scotty’s been doing it for years though
I could get along pretty good I speak to lingo.
Hello Joe, good video, I would like you to help me, what insurance did you take to protect you from any accident or theft since I am from Houston and I want to go to Mexico on my motorcycle like you, thank you
I usually didn't get ins. But once I got it from a place at the border before xing into Baja. Its been so long, I can't remember the name
You need to do a video on cheap places to stay and safe food to eat
Stay tuned! 😎
Hi !
I plan to do the trip from canada to Playa del Carmen. Is there some city to absolutely avoid? Mabee u can help me ! Thanks
Mexico City is a total PITA traffic wise. As far as danger-wise, you're probably good pretty much anywhere as long as you stick to the downtown areas, they'll usually heavily guarded. I don't advise riding at night, and would avoid certain parts of Cancun. Which part of Canada are you leaving from?
What bike you got there ? . Great video.
Thanks! She's Honda ST1300 aka Mini-Wing
How safe is Mexico? I am planning a motorcycle trip from US to Patagonia next year. Should I be concerned. Heard lots of Horror stories about Mexico and South America. Most are trying to stop me to do the trip. Any help would be appreciated. Thank in advance.
That’s kind of a loaded question. I’ll do my best to answer. Generally people are not going to mess with tourists on a motorcycle. There are definitely exceptions though, and things seem to be getting more unstable… I think you’ll be fine if don’t ride at night. Just be aware, there’s always a risk. More than violence, I’m usually worried about other drivers.
What year and time period did you film this and did you feel safe from a safety standpoint thank you enjoyed the video found you from Scotty's scooter tramp keep the dirty side down and the clean side up brother
That was about 3 wks ago. Most of the time yes, it feels fine. But there is a feeling of instability at times. You just have to watch your back.
So my question ... I am interested in riding from Texas to Patagonia -- through Mexico alone. I have experience riding around the world -- Miami to Thailand and Cartagena to Ushuaia -- but both times with a small group. It also looks like you stay on pavement -- how safe is it to ride alone for mid aged man?
Well, I’m pushing 40 and I’ve been going alone at least, and often twice a year for the past 4 yrs… never had a problem. The “people who control the country” in general have more to lose by messing with the tourists than not. You do hear occasional stories of robberies, but they don’t seem to be particularly common. That said, it’s a good idea to use a lil common sense and not be flashy
In 2009 I put 3300 miles deep inside Mexico solo. I was riding a Yamaha XT225. (54 at the time) I had the time of my life! I broke every rule that your not supposed to do. I ended up in very small towns in the mountains, stop, take off my helmet and everybody wanted to talk to me. It was obvious I was traveling as I was loaded down. I think the people were impressed that I was in their town. Nicest people you’d ever meet!
I’m now 68 and just dying to do it again. I’d buy a Yamaha XT250 for the trip if I was to do it again. I spent 5 months working in the Philippines and bought a 125cc bike over there and put 7000 miles on it before my Mexico trip. I’m sure you are aware, but don’t flash any sort of wealth. Dress down, don’t act as though they are your servants and you won’t have any problems.
When you come to the Military check points, as soon as it’s your turn to pull up to the guard, yell out,, NO ESPANIEL! They just waved me through ever time. ( I probably went through a dozen of them) They didn’t want to deal with me. Only once did the guard motion for me to get off my bike. All he did was beat my seat to see if it was packed with drugs, then on my way.
How do you keep from getting stomach issues and diarrhea?
Plan to explain a bit on that soon...
How long did you live in Mazatlan?
Cumulatively for about a year. I went there about 5 times for 2-4 mos at a stretch
Dig the way you're allowed to park inside the hotels. Is this a common practice?
Depends on the layout of the hotel. At the very least, most of 'em have a gate they lock at night. I've been in some crazy subterranean dungeons where I've had to ride down a steep a@# ramp to the bowels of the hotel. Pretty common.
@@dirtymotorcyclevagabond Thanks so much. Watching your Mexico archive has placed our southern neighbor on the map for me as a real ADV possibility. Thanks so much!
Anytime!! Glad to hear it 🤘 it’s an interesting place with great riding and great food, while being super affordable. What more can you ask?! 😎
@@dirtymotorcyclevagabond Exactly!
Also, did you travel with a Carnet?
Had to look that up… nope. Never needed one. That goes for Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, etc. Presumably the rest of Latin America
@@dirtymotorcyclevagabond I had one for trip from Cartagena to Ushuaia and I was stupid... Nobody ever asked for it and it costs real bucks... Not inexpensive. I also took out one for my 17 country trip from Miami to Thailand -- again, nobody asked for it. But the one checkpoint who asks is the one that is the pain...
i am planning a journey to the south however one thing can’t come around, Cartel,,,how not to disrespect,,,,,,,,?
It’s one of those things, people know it’s there but it’s not talked about. I think that’s the best approach. You shouldn’t have a problem.
Year ago
Yup
Good vids.....
Everyone so mad in the comments😂😂 just go live life it’s to short to be talking about self this that or your motivation speeches just live u if die tomorrow your last 2. Years mean nothing u gotta live in moment lmao if u worried about your future more you wasting time