Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > North America
North America Topics specific to Canada and USA/Alaska only.
Photo by Daniel Rintz, Himba children, Namibia

The only impossible journey
is the one
you never begin

Photo by Daniel Rintz,
Himba children, Namibia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 1 Jun 2011
Gold Member
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Northumberland, England
Posts: 97
Tourance Tyres

The bike is on its way to Baltimore but I will need a rear Tourance for my BMW R1200GSA immediately on arrival. Can anyone point me in the direction of a dealer/fitter in the area, preferably south Baltimore?

Thanks.
__________________
Slowly to the Stans - Very Slowly http://travelpod.com/members/petcul

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9096451@N05/
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 1 Jun 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Canada
Posts: 738
Try this place. Never been, but close by and a fairly well known shop.

Bob's BMW : Contact Us - BMW Motorcycles, Parts, Accessories, Apparel - BMW, motorcycles, motorcycle, dealer, dealers, part, parts, used parts, new, used, vintage, apparel, accessories, clothing, catalog, service, restoration, Maryland, BMW apparel,

If you are used to changing your own tires, or are on a budget, you can order one on-line, have it shipped to a P.O. box for pickup and then change it yourself. Don't know how easy to do on a GSA but on most bikes pretty straighforward and good practice in case you ever really need to perform your own tire change.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 2 Jun 2011
strimstrum's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Alcester UK & Idilevo, Bulgaria
Posts: 329
Hi Petcul

Can't help with the tyres but can give a little pointer about what happened to us clearing our two 1200GS's through Baltimore from Southampton in April. Bear in mind our bikes were on a RO-Ro not a container.

Firstly, we went to the customs office in Gay Street, Inner Harbour to get customs clearance but they told us that the port customs had moved in a cost saving exercise to the airport. I don't know if you know Baltimore at all but the airport is a good few miles from the port. We pleaded with the guys there and a long serving officer came to see us and sorted out the paperwork with the magic red stamp after making a couple of phone calls but it may be that you will have to clear customs at the airport.

The other obstacle that has to be overcome is that to collect the bike from the dockside you have to go dockside with an escort - there are plenty to choose from and cost around $60 and hour - our one was good enough to pick us up from our hote; and take us to the port where it took around an hour or so to get the bikes - IMPORTANT - make sure that you don't arrive at the port too late in the morning - the office shuts at 11.30am and reopens at 2pm so if you are dockside with your escort and haven't finished your paperwork then you have to pay for the escort to sit around for a couple of hours.

Our bikes have just left Seattle bound for Vladivostok and we are flying to Vlad next week from Vancouver BC
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 2 Jun 2011
Gold Member
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Northumberland, England
Posts: 97
Thanks guys. I'll follow up the contact and yes, I'd heard about similar problems at Baltimore/New York.
__________________
Slowly to the Stans - Very Slowly http://travelpod.com/members/petcul

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9096451@N05/
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 5 Jun 2011
Statdawg's Avatar
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 94
Quote:
Originally Posted by petcul View Post
The bike is on its way to Baltimore but I will need a rear Tourance for my BMW R1200GSA immediately on arrival. Can anyone point me in the direction of a dealer/fitter in the area, preferably south Baltimore?

Thanks.
Mortons is another great dealership.

Morton's BMW Home Page
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Tourance Tyre Recall Warthog Equipping the Bike - what's the best gear? 2 20 Jun 2010 19:12
Metzeler Tourance - Where can I get some? kentfallen Yamaha Tech 11 18 Feb 2008 21:17
used Tourance back tyre in Kathmandu for 1200GS TomsRide West and South Asia 0 22 Jul 2007 10:31
Tourance in UB for free Lars TRAVEL Equipment for Sale / Wanted 0 31 Aug 2005 17:22
Tourance variations Roboyobo BMW Tech 0 8 Dec 2003 00:26

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:44.