Motorcylce Dealership/Importer

RAAAY says on Jan 9, 2008, 14:44:

I can speak to Medellin...........most of the dealers here will import any kind of bike you want................but, why go through them ? .....it's just as easy for you to do it yourself.

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Dan says on Jan 9, 2008, 14:46:

I don't know about importing bikes... but I do remember seeing a Harley shop in Bogota around or between Andino and Atlantis Plazas... you might be able to get info from them.

God Bless America!

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Costa Rica Jones says on Jan 10, 2008, 05:39:

In Rosales, do you know the Castillo? (The castle).

On the south side of the castle, there is a little dealer who just went in, and he has high end BMW and other bikes.

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mranderson says on Jan 10, 2008, 07:38:

You can import motorcycles without a dealer? How do you do it? I'm assuming that would be cheaper.

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Gator says on Jan 10, 2008, 07:46:

You can but it ain't easy. Mucho paper work and pesos.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 10, 2008, 09:31:

And in addition to what Gator said, the motorcycle, like a car, will have to be of the current model year in like new condition.

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RAAAY says on Jan 10, 2008, 17:36:

To import a NEW bike is not really that much of a big deal........I know several people that have done it and can put you in touch with them if you wish................sure...........quite a few forms etc...............Flying it in is a little bit more expensive but well worth the extra dollars.
Bring all the paperwork for the bike to the U.S. customs at Miami...........they need a few days to check it out............Then DIAN at the airport here..........give them the paperwork.....off to the bank to deposit the taxes.......back to the airport to pick up the bike.
Some lines....some waiting....some f**king around.......but all in all.......well worth the hassle.
For example..........a $12,000 bike out of a dealer in the States costs around $20,000 in a dealer here...........you would have it here for around $17,000. ( ballpark figures )

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mranderson says on Jan 10, 2008, 18:39:

So about $5,000 to import the bike? The bike I want may not be worth importing it myself. I want the suzuki DRZ 400 sm which is just over $6,000 in the states and here it goes for about $9,000

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RAAAY says on Jan 10, 2008, 19:29:

$5000 to import a $12,000 bike...............not a $6000 bike.

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Gator says on Jan 10, 2008, 19:33:

Ride a bike in Colombia and you may well join the "El Club de los Mochos." *(The One Legged Cub)

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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mranderson says on Jan 10, 2008, 19:41:

I get it now, so most of it is taxes. Unfortunately I'll probably end up getting some little rice burning national brand because I can't afford the one I really want at the moment.

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RAAAY says on Jan 10, 2008, 19:48:

Gator...........you need to be very carefull in the cities..........and carefull outside them.........but Colombia has some of the best motorcycling in the world............I have done 8000 miles here in 4 months............I ride all over the city every day and go off on 3 to 4 day trips often...........

I belong to a motorcycle world travel site............everybody that rides South America raves about Colombia.

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mranderson says on Jan 10, 2008, 19:51:

Now that's something I would love to do. I'm going to need a real bike to do that though. These 125 cc bikes I see all over the place won't cut it.

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RAAAY says on Jan 10, 2008, 19:58:

Ahhhhh........the 125 cc's.........now, those are dangerous wee f**kers..........they fly past me around the city.........mine's 1850 cc and 800 lbs.........I'm in no f**kin rush in cities.......

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mranderson says on Jan 10, 2008, 20:01:

Gator your right that it's very dangerous to ride here but look at how most people ride here? Not many are careful and some are just plain crazy. Perhpas that's why most that loose limbs or die are male. Don't see many one armed or legged woman around even though there are plenty of female riders.

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 10, 2008, 22:18:

I can't remember RAAAY - what do you ride?

And to import into Colombia, I assume it has to be new - not 2 years old .... ?

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RAAAY says on Jan 10, 2008, 23:02:

Goldwing.............My understanding is that it has to be NEW.........but I have heard something along the lines of, it can also be less than one year old........I don't think that is correct....but I've heard some talk of it.

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 11, 2008, 06:37:

If it is the same rule as autos, then I think a used bike can be imported. I can't remember all the sources, though one was Gator. Like you said, it has to be less than a year old and I think I remember that it also has to be the current model year. I am sure this is the grace period, if you will. Not too many people are going to buy a car or bike, and have it immediately put into a container for export. Most people are going to have to drive it around a little before they get around to packing it up.

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elk says on Jan 11, 2008, 07:11:

I agree with Raay! Colombia is a great place for touring via moto. I have a Suzuki V-Strom 650 and ride mostly outside of Medellin. It gives you the opportunity to see a lot of country outside the city. I'm currently recovering from medical condition, but plan to be back on my bike in the next few weeks. Raay I've been meaning to call you about a ride....

I have received several emails from individuals riding from the U.S. to Panama and then shipping their moto to Colombia with plans to tour all of south america.

I would recommend visiting Venecia and Jerico which are just south of Medellin. Not much traffic once you get out of Medellin.

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