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[*] posted on 3-18-2014 at 09:25 AM


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At least in the past before the Pemex station Rancho Grande at Gonzaga always had gas... do they still have it or have cut back because of the station?


This is dated, but in the past the deal was when the Pemex was closed (or out of gas), then Rancho Grande could sell from their tanks. Just ask...

The way Joaquin and Roman are progressing with operations at Alfonsina's (new motel expansion), I would bet they will be keeping the Pemex open longer and ordering fuel before they run out. No doubt, a new town will grow around the Pemex, Rancho Grande area just like it did at Cataviņa shrortly after Hwy. 1 was built through there.




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[*] posted on 3-22-2014 at 02:54 PM


you guys are awesome. great info. i'm defintely going Chapala route and i hope i can top off there. otherwise i will be a nomad living off the land. =)
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[*] posted on 3-22-2014 at 06:36 PM


I've been through that stretch twice in the past 3 weeks, southbound, then northbound.

Barrel gas truck at the Bahia de Los Angeles turnoff was NOT there 2 of 3 times we went past that intersection.

Southward bound, there were two 18-wheelers in the wash north of Coco's and one at the Chapala junction. Two of them had broken trailer axles, the third was stuck in the rear.

We saw a few other adventure bikes and several of them were struggling in the sand. The bigger bikes were struggling most, BMW has great marketing.

Going south, the two of us had fresh tires and no problems. There were 5 of us going north and one got a pinch (rim) flat. The Gonzaga Pemex was open both times although we had to search for the attendant both times.

Motoged doesn't bite.....but he's also been on the road recently.....Personally, it's easy to be a cheerleader when you haven't driven a road in the past several weeks so I'll just say this....

I would not take a street bike on that stretch of road as short as it is. It's getting pounded by traffic and has no services or maintenance. The gasoline issue is pretty far down from the real concerns you're going to face. If you have significant off road experience and are willing to beat the chite out of your bike, that advice is reversed. Either way, be sure to secure any load you carry because it will be shaken, not stirred......

Edit: These are our bikes....




Please take pics and let us know if you do take that 36 mile shortcut.....

[Edited on 3-23-2014 by Sweetwater]




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[*] posted on 3-22-2014 at 06:54 PM


on the other hand :O

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