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Tires in central america
I will need tires in Central America or Cartehgna, Colombia for my F650 GS any suggestions on the best place to buy them. Thanks.
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Hi Fast103,
I was just at Mario's shop in San Salvador, El Salvador last week and he has Heidenau tires that will fit F650GS. His shop, Motorider, has a facebook page, but I am not on Facebook so can't access to find the address.
Others may know more.
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John Downs
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Hi Fast103,
I was just at Mario's shop in San Salvador, El Salvador last week and he has Heidenau tires that will fit F650GS. His shop, Motorider, has a facebook page, but I am not on Facebook so can't access to find the address.
Others may know more.
Kindest regards,
John Downs
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Thanks John! very much appreciated.
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I am in Antigua today, Dec. 17th. at Hostal El Pasar de los Años on Calle 5a. Leaving tomorrow for Guate and Honduras.
Where are you staying?
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There's a BMW shop in Mexico City and another in San Jose, Costa Rica. I'm sure they can both help.
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I am in Antigua today, Dec. 17th. at Hostal El Pasar de los Años on Calle 5a. Leaving tomorrow for Guate and Honduras.
Where are you staying?
Best,
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John , I am on 2aAvendia Sur # 34 a few blocks from you. come by in the morning if you get this. A brown door. ask for the guy with the BMW.
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if you can make it to Medellin (Colombia), tyres are very cheap there. Best prices I have seen during our RTW last year.
Tyres for bigger bikes (like your GS) will be on stock, multiple brands.
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if you can make it to Medellin (Colombia), tyres are very cheap there. Best prices I have seen during our RTW last year.
Tyres for bigger bikes (like your GS) will be on stock, multiple brands.
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Thanks any idea who has Heidenau's in Medellin. BMW in Guatemala City is sold out. Some in Cost rica but they are closed from Dec 21 to Jan 2. I need to be in Panama on Dec 30. Do not really want to ride back to Panama as I have a boat to catch.
I' m also thinking that my friend who is meeting me in Panama bring them from England. Anyone have advice on that?
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if you can make it to Medellin (Colombia), tyres are very cheap there. Best prices I have seen during our RTW last year.
Tyres for bigger bikes (like your GS) will be on stock, multiple brands.
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Got a set of Metzeler Tourance tires in Medellin at Moto Shop for $331.00.
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