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Originally Posted by ClaudeNfat (Post 366001)

you cannot compare costs like this, motorcycles also cost double here than in the US.
Moreover, the more you get into poor areas of the third world, the more you will find that the prices have nothing to do with the "value" of the services, but with their specific "needs" at the moment. I used to be upset by that 15 years ago but now I find that if not normal, at least understandable...

as for the import permits in Colombia, you will not have any problem exiting the country at the border with an expired permit, you just pass through the border, but it might be an expensive mistake if they catch you before getting to the border, might be a routine check, an accident, whatever, and you will definitely have problems if you try to re-enter Colombia, as they have now computerized the issue of these permits. A few months ago I have been denied entry because I didn't hand-out my permit when I exited Colombia !! Fortunately I had a copy of the entrance permit in Venezuela with a date that was before the expiration limit, I had to write an explanatory letter etc... and in the end they cancelled that old permit.
The system is getting better...

Claude, I did not mean to insinuate that you are getting ripped off or anything. Furthermore, you are right, if you got caught cruising about on an expired permit, things could get real ugly real fast. Potentially, losing the bike could be the outcome. I would hardly call CO a third world country, but as all things go in capitalist economies, prices are based less upon costs of providing goods/services, but more upon "what the market will bear." I'd imagine that bikes have found long term storage in CO for prices ranging from free to much higher than you are paying.

My question about storage units was to just get more info. It might be a good option for some. Put the bike in a storage unit fairly near a border, retrieve the bike and then leave the country.

I asked la chachi how much she would charge for a long stay, like 6 months, she said it could be 70.000 COP per month.

This is mine there in the locker, will be there for about 2 months.

and btw there is now a second bike in the same space, a UK-plated XT

There are also about a dozen cars in the lot right in front. That's her business.

her phone number is (313) 506-0334

P.S.: Don't underestimate the problems being caught riding without a temp import permit in any country. Just received an email from a guy coming towards panama and his bike has been impounded in CR because he entered through mosquito and didn't have the permit. got caught almost exiting. Now he said he had to return, by bus, to San Jose trying to resolve the issue and get the bike back. No news so far...

Hey guys

I left a bike with Cachi and Ive been trying to get in contact with her but the number I had and also the number that is posted on this site seems to be offline. Does anyone have a current number for her or has been there recently and seen what bikes are currently with her?If so could you get in contact with me.

Cheers

Iasonas

Long term storage

Anyone in need to store a bike for long terms(3 to 12 months or even more), there's good way to do it in Iguazu(Brazilian side), we're use to store bikes for long terms. I've kept my tenere for more than a year here till I decide what to do.
If you're able to come around, please contact me and I would be pleased to give the right instructions for that.

Cheers

Rod
Bikers Help Desk

Guys, any update on the topic? I need 5 months storage in Colombia or Ecuador somewhere at the border not to have problems with the permit

Hi, if you haven't found a place for your bike, you can leave it in my place, i manage a bike friendly place close to Quito.
Let me know!!
http://sierra-alisos.com

Hi, if you haven't found a place for your bike, you can leave it in my place, i manage a bike friendly place close to Quito. An Hacienda sort of guest farm.
Let me know!!
http://sierra-alisos.com

Motozen,

Sounds interesting, but for how long I can leave a bike in Ecuador not breaking the law?

Hello, in uruguay you can store your bike up to one year the customs give you 365 days to leave the bike. any question email to lemes54@hotmail.com Kevin

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Originally Posted by Iguassu falls Quati (Post 392773)

Hi Rod,

You write that you can store a bike from 3 to 12 months, by looking at your address you're based in Brasil, my understanding was that you couldn't have a bike longer than 90 days in Brasil. Can you explain how one can store a bike legaly for 12 months in there?

Cheers,
Joe

Legal 1 year storage in SA

Hi,

A year ago I stored my bike in Ecuador for 9 Months, but had to cross illegally into Peru. This was done but fudging a fake exit stamp and signature and not stopping at the exit (Ecuador) customs.

A better option is to store a bike in Uruguay with the standard 12 month permit if entering at a land crossing, as opposed to air, sea, ferry. I can give you the info for a shop where it is $50/month (Willies Motos, Montevideo). They have stored my bike and other part time travellers many times.

Buena suerte

I am looking to store my Honda 125 in or near Columbia and travel back to the U.S for 8 months . Is there any new information on this thread ?