Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > SOUTH AMERICA
SOUTH AMERICA Topics specific to South America 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 25 Oct 2005
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Milford, Ma, USA
Posts: 1
Bike rental in Santiago Chile

I am flying into Santiago Chile on the 1st of January with my wife and another couple. We are trying to rent bikes like a F650 GS or a KTM Adventure 950 as we want to ride 2 up. We will need the bikes for 2 weeks . The KTM folks in Chillan have plenty of 640's but they are too small seat wise for two up .
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 27 Oct 2005
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: San Bernardo, Santiago, Chile
Posts: 31
Hi Veesquared: The following site has bikes for rent www.motoaventura.cl speak or mail Sonia or Roberto. I have plans to attend the HU meeting at Viedma on December and then ride to Ushuaia and back to Santiago after New Year, but I need a buddy to lend him my spare Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ750 (I have another one different year same make) in exchange for my gas and lodging expenses. If anyone is looking for company with local expertise and willing to share the fun of adventuring in motorcycle, camping and taking photographs, get in touch with me. I am retired and have a lot of time to be of help for fellow adventure riders.
Roberto Thomson

------------------
Ride with nature
__________________
Ride with nature
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 7 Sep 2006
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: nelson/new zealand
Posts: 20
hi Thauga im in Santiago at this time and are looking to buy a moto to take me to canada can you help
im thinking of going to Iquique do you know if you can buy a bike ther as a foriner and be sweet at border crossings
thanks dave
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 8 Sep 2006
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Moscow, Russia
Posts: 33
Be carefull with KTM-Santiago!

Last year I used their service and it was ^%$^%## (not good!)
They do not speak english, so I spent lot of money talking by mobile phone to guys in USA from www.admotours.com who sent me to this KTM ofice.
Then after we took bikes (They were 640, but I suppose there were 950 as well) we made 30 km and had a problem with tire. The voice in the phone ansvered that everybody are to busy to help us now (TO BUSY TO HELP THEIR 8 CUSTOMERS!!!). OK it's not a big problem to fix a tire so we did it ourself.
Then after 100 more km the chain on one bike broke down (it was out of order from the first time - guys in the workshop told us that and showed demaged part), in the phone nobody spoke English, but after we called USA they suddenly remembered this language and told us that they can help us the day after tomorrow (bad idea for people spent lot of money for 2 week trip) or we can help ourself - they will return us money for this repearing. We did it ourself ofcourse and moved further, ufter 300 km the same bike was broke down again! This time chain brokes tranny case, so we called to Santiago to ask them to take this bike back, the answer was : "you mast deliver the bike to office in Santiago!!!!" We called to USA again and finaly left that bike in La Serena were it was broken, then they even returned us money for that bike, but I had to learn lot of bad words in Spanish that time and we left 2 days for nothing. By the way read the contract very cearfull, if it's in Spanish and you don't understand it ask somebody to help you with translating.
We were realy stupid and trusted them by word - after 5 days we met the guy, speaking Spanish who told us that following this paper we have no inshurence, no service and nothing at all. So it was hard to fight with them!
By the way, nobody didn't return money for the chain repairing
Good luck!
Dmitry
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


 
 

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 03:15.