 1Likes
-
1
Post By Bill Ryder
 |
20 Dec 2007
|
 |
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: NY, USA
Posts: 356
|
|
Moto Repair, Ushuaia, Argentina
In case you need repairs at the end of the world I recommend this guy. He is a motocross rider (check out all the trophies) and authorized Honda repair.
Moto Pablo
Intendente Olmos 898
motopablo@yahoo.com.ar
|
12 Jan 2008
|
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Cologne
Posts: 23
|
|
|
Pablo Motos
I`m sorry but, I got a different oppinion about this workshop. As I wrote already on the Southamerica Forum:
Pablos Motos is NOT the best workshop in town, and he charges 500 Pesos for everything.
He knows quite well, that desperaired tourists need him.
I had a new spring fixed at my rear suspension at his workshop. Another traveller, who is a mechanik told me it`s bungling...
He carges 70 Pesos for changing a rear tyre, that`s more than in Germany!
I don`t want to warn you expressly, but be careful!!!
Don`t make the same mistake I did!
I absolutely not recomend this workshop.
|
15 Jan 2008
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: NY, USA
Posts: 356
|
|
|
Fair enough, but where is there anyone else in Ushuaia.
He worked two hours on my bike doing electrical work and charged me 300. I thought that was expensive, but it wasn't 500.
|
27 Apr 2008
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Wasatch Mnts, UT, USA
Posts: 227
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BklynDakar
In case you need repairs at the end of the world I recommend this guy. He is a motocross rider (check out all the trophies) and authorized Honda repair.
|
In my view he charges a much higher rate than is reasonable for gringos. What ever you do get a firm quote up front.
He charged me 85 pesos to swap a tire, which is much higher than one would pay at a gomeria or most other bike shops in Argentina.
__________________
India Himal, 3mo,2x; Kazak/Krygyz/Tajik, 3 mo; Kashi-Lhasa, China 219! 6 wk; Nepal, 4 days/trekked 55; Santiago-Ushuia-Cusco, 7 mo; Peru, 3 mo; Chile-Medellin 3 mo; Medillin-Arica, 3 mo
Last edited by glasswave; 28 Apr 2008 at 13:59.
Reason: edited to soften language used to describe his services.
|
28 Apr 2008
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: montana usa
Posts: 547
|
|
|
Interesting
Let's see... you are traveling to the end of a major continent thru a town that most people have no idea where in the heck is. You don't know how or don't want to change your own tire. The only place in town charges money to do work on your bike? If any one is headed thru montana I will be glad to show you how to change your own tires for free. I also am making my living working on motorcyles and charge $45.00 US to mount and balance a tire.
|
28 Apr 2008
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Wasatch Mnts, UT, USA
Posts: 227
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Ryder
Let's see... you are traveling to the end of a major continent thru a town that most people have no idea where in the heck is. You don't know how or don't want to change your own tire. The only place in town charges money to do work on your bike? If any one is headed thru montana I will be glad to show you how to change your own tires for free. I also am making my living working on motorcyles and charge $45.00 US to mount and balance a tire.
|
I know how to change a tire, but thanks for your offer. I simply did not want to because it is cold here, the tire bead had been misshapen which makes it more difficult and the tire itself was very cold. He has a heated shop with tools, but in the end, I would have been better off using a gomeria.
OTH, my post used language that was too strong and was perhaps a little unfair, but I stand by my assertion that I was charged an inflated price simply because I was foreigner. That does become a little frustrating down here. And certainly compared to the excellent and fair work provided by Gonzalo at Motoescar in Punta Arenas, Chile, I would recommend that other seek non critical service there or perhaps in Rio Gallegos.
__________________
India Himal, 3mo,2x; Kazak/Krygyz/Tajik, 3 mo; Kashi-Lhasa, China 219! 6 wk; Nepal, 4 days/trekked 55; Santiago-Ushuia-Cusco, 7 mo; Peru, 3 mo; Chile-Medellin 3 mo; Medillin-Arica, 3 mo
|
16 Feb 2012
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 142
|
|
|
Hi
for what it is worth i tried to find his place on Juan Peron and couldnt see it. There is a place called Mission Motos but that was closed.
The guys in a car repair place did the tyre for me as long as i took the wheel off and on. 30 pesos tip to the guy who did the tyre.
|
31 Mar 2012
|
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 10
|
|
|
Mui malo
Well.... I just left his shop and I am not impressed. He quotede 25 pesos to swap the tire which I took it off myself, and the only reason I didn't do myself was so he would balance the tire. Well... Just to find out that he doesn't even after he told me that he would, but doesn't have the tools. Meanwhile I watched him scratch the hell out my rim using one tire iron and one screw driver because his kid lost the other one. I told him that I had the tolls and ran to the bike but when I got back, he had continued and damage all done. Toake things better he hits the rear rotor with metal hammer da
Damaging it. Not done yet, his muscle employee with little brain drops the axel in the sand and try to put there, I stopped him and cleaned that up and greased it again. Still didn't stop there, when went to pay him, the 25 pesos quoted became 150 pesos! He also quoted me 120 usd to do a oil change, I asked if on included oil and filter, but it was only labor. So no, I do NOT recommend this guy, maybe to fix my landowner, if I was in totally desparete!
|
1 Apr 2012
|
 |
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Posts: 812
|
|
|
$120 US :confused1: to change your oil - plus oil and filter on top?? You must be kidding me.
__________________
Bruce Clarke - 2020 Yamaha XV250
|
23 Apr 2012
|
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: England
Posts: 8
|
|
|
Nice find good info for many
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2024:
- California: April 18-21
- Virginia: April 25-28
- Germany Summer: May 9-12
- Québec: May 17-19
- Bulgaria Mini: July 5-7
- CanWest: July 11-14
- Switzerland: August 15-18
- Ecuador: August 23-25
- Romania: August 30-Sept 1
- Austria: September 12-15
- France: September 20-22
- Germany Autumn: Oct 31-Nov 3
2025 Confirmed Events:
- Virginia: April 24-27 2025
- Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-15
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!
Questions about an event? Ask here
See all event details
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.
"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™ 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!
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.
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.
|
|
|
Moto Repair, Ushuaia, Argentina
Linear Mode
