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Hey Spar- I'm not sure where you're from, but DM does get local business- I've seen quite a bit when I've been there. Certainly DM caters to overlanders- as we from the EU/US/CAN/AUS/NZ tend to carry a bit more cash than some other folks. But make no mistake about it, DM has a great reputation- and it is well deserved. You must know that many repeat customers of DM have been visiting for many years (I'm referring to foreigners). Ride safe, H.
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Thumbs up for DakarMotos
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This thread is the first time I have ever heard anything but glowing recomendations for Dakar Motors. I have seen Javier work on bikes and he is a good mechanic. The hostal wasn't open yet and my bike didn't need any work when I waas there, but those guys did tons of favors for me- and not for money.
Sure, if you want the privacy of a hotel with secure parking, the recomended hotel sounds great- the original post WAS asking about places to stay in Bs As. If it was me though, I'd stay at Dakar.
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Dakar Motos
Dakar Motos is great place to stay. I had a blast while I was there (10 days ago) as did everyone else that stayed in the bunks or in the yard. Most people were there for extended stays and enjoying the camaraderie.
If you want your own space, or traveling two up (intimacy), then you should probably stay at a hotel. If you are a bit dusty from the road, traveling alone, and feel like hanging out with some bikers stay at DM. There is a ton of info to be gathered from Javier and Sandra's shop. Keep in mind that it is a BUSINESS this is what they do to earn a living. (don't whine about being charged for a bunk!?!?!?!wtf!).
It is in reality a nice garage with 4 bunks, a yard, and a hot shower. That is just what I needed when I got into town.
As a general rule it's best to get along with the people who's establishment you are staying at. Especially if the quarters are tight. If you haven't figured out how to do that then you should definetly stay at a hotel with a new front desk clerk every day.
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Philipe:
Don’t make of this a suppose comparative of services.
I’m glad to know that travelers talk each others and make his own compare. You know and we know that all of this is because we didn’t allow you to stay any more in our place. And you know exactly why. I think that this kind of things are private that’s why we didn’t mention it.
If you want we can tell everybody which are that reasons but we think is not the way.
There is people who think that Dakar Motos is a good place and others that no. That’s life .And we are Proud of what we are doing here. We don’t has to prove you anything.
Spartacus:
We don’t know who you are. You never sign a post with your name. You says you was with us sharing mate or whatever . Usually we know the people who came to our place.
But this time we don’t have a clue.
Thank to all of you mates for your support. This means a lot to us, means that we are on the right way.
Javier & Sandra
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Javier,
Being asked to leave without a previous day warning at the heart of high touristic season was the final point of a series of disconforts but this is totally off topic and has no interest for the request of the poster who started this thread. For any personal remark, using private messages would undeniably be more appropriate.
Staying at DM is one option amongst many others while visiting BA. It can bring comfort for some, disconfort for others. The title of this forum is "The Website Motorcycle Travellers trust". For a source of information to be reliable, you need to understand both advantages and drawbacks of a recurrently advertised service. This is what is offered in that post.
Anybody knowing other bike friendly accomodation in Buenos Aires at reasonable prices is of course encouraged to post it here for the benefit of Paul and other visitors to this generally naturally hospitable country.
Sincerely
Philippe
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Hi Phillipe , solo la verdad hombre
I know DM for 2 years now.As a local let me tell you about the bikes you find in Argentina.Lots of small cc(motoqueros=courierbikers) and a few expensive big cc bikes.Not all travellers end up at DM.BA is huge and you find other mechanics.Also hotels,hostals etc.But none like DM.
Phillipe twice as cheap? let me say to you that is a blame.And i remember very well why you being asked to leave the place.You have a very negative(to put it polite) way of dealing with US. travellers.Javier does not like intolerance.
Many posters here knows me and had have times of talking and drinking mate at DM.Javier works on my bike because i know for sure he is doing it itself.Not a guy that is underpaid and is learning(with my bike in the process).This shops could be twice as cheap.But spareparts here are U$S related.So only cheaper working labor.
Just go to the BMW,Honda and Yamaha shop and ask for spares and service price,hahaha.
Your bike was leaking as you entered DM and making funny noices.....so keep to the real thing.
To Spartakus(the name of a infamous porn disco here in BA) to have your comments as a true post put your name on it.(otherways SPAM)
Sandra and Javier keep the way you both are!
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I spent a week at Dakar Motos about 2 months ago, and I would highly recommend it, but you have to understand the place is a motorcycle repair shop first, and a hostel second. If you don't like this business model, you should stay somewhere else, no hard feelings.
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Nice spin... what are you guys hiding?
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Originally Posted by BCK_973
I know DM for 2 years now.As a local let me tell you about the bikes you find in Argentina.Lots of small cc(motoqueros=courierbikers) and a few expensive big cc bikes.Not all travellers end up at DM.BA is huge and you find other mechanics.Also hotels,hostals etc.But none like DM.
Phillipe twice as cheap? let me say to you that is a blame.And i remember very well why you being asked to leave the place.You have a very negative(to put it polite) way of dealing with US. travellers.Javier does not like intolerance.
Many posters here knows me and had have times of talking and drinking mate at DM.Javier works on my bike because i know for sure he is doing it itself.Not a guy that is underpaid and is learning(with my bike in the process).This shops could be twice as cheap.But spareparts here are U$S related.So only cheaper working labor.
Just go to the BMW,Honda and Yamaha shop and ask for spares and service price,hahaha.
Your bike was leaking as you entered DM and making funny noices.....so keep to the real thing.
To Spartakus(the name of a infamous porn disco here in BA) to have your comments as a true post put your name on it.(otherways SPAM)
Sandra and Javier keep the way you both are!
KH(Carlos) Pfarr
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I'm happy to learn that you still hang out at Dakar Motors when you are not repairing elevators.
If the guy's bike was leaking and making funny noises, and he took it to a shop and expected it to be fixed and it wasn't, what level of mechanical competency is that?
For the most part, parts prices are not tied to the US dollar in Argentina anymore, unless you are getting ripped off, and haven't been for a number of years. So stick to the truth. Parts and labor quotes from Dakar are generally at least 50% higher than they are at other shops in BsAs. But they market to a clientèle that is willing to pay that and pay hotel prices to sleep in a garage or pitch a tent in the yard because of the reputation and atmosphere of the place. That is fine, but to trash someone for telling the truth about alternatives in BsAs is unprofessional at best. It almost makes one think that you are hiding something, or don't want people to find out how much they are overpaying...
Anybody who expects a Frenchman to be nice to Americans is delusional. They are not and never have been.
So, BCK_973 (Name of a nasty bug that infects your privates here in BsAs), I'm going to go get me some ribs and an ice cold Isenbeck, why don't you go learn the definition of SPAM.
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