Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > South America
Bike storage in Bogota Bike storage in Bogota
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
South America Topics specific to South America only.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 30 Nov 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Ardning Austria
Posts: 132
Question Bike storage in Bogota
I need to go home quick and i bought a flight today out of Bogota on the 4th of december!
Does anybody know a save place in Bogota where i could store my bike for 5 moth till may!
My plans where different (private problems), but now changed everything!

Thank's a lot Albert!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 30 Nov 2007
Mr. Ron's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vancouver, BC, for now...
Posts: 792
Have you tried contacting someone in the comunity? Thats your best bet. Otherwise, if your really short on time, you may have to look if there is any kind of storage space available and pre-pay, but i'm sure you thought of that already. Medellin may be another option, talk to the guy's at Ruta 40, they may be able to help you out.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 3 Dec 2007
canuki's Avatar
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 9
What kind of bike do you have, I have an appartament in Bogotá with a garage my younger brother lives there and doesnt have a car, if you dont want to sell your bike probably we can arrange something up.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 31 Jan 2008
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Chicago, Il USA
Posts: 10
I am curious to know how this worked out. I am also considering leaving my bike in Colombia for a while, but I am less concerned about where to store and more interested in what paper work needs to be done. I don't want to try to leave the country and have them give me any hassle.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 1 Feb 2008
Mr. Ron's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vancouver, BC, for now...
Posts: 792
Quote:
Originally Posted by somasized View Post
I am curious to know how this worked out. I am also considering leaving my bike in Colombia for a while, but I am less concerned about where to store and more interested in what paper work needs to be done. I don't want to try to leave the country and have them give me any hassle.
Having done this (I left my bike in Medellin for 7 months) This is what you can expect. first, your permit will be expired, so if you get stopped by the cops and checked, you could have a problem. Fortunately, the cops were more busy dealing with some issues in the Cali area and we were largely ignored Pack lots of cash, they all have their price When i went to cancel the permit, i was told that they can't cancel it, it now belongs to the Colombian Gov't. I gave them a story about how i crashed and had to go home, and now wanted to leave to Ecuador. The guy gave me back my permit and told me i can't enter Colombia with that bike ever again. Funny thing was, he said i could enter with ANY bike except that one?? Strange but true.
Dirty managed to get an extension, but he literally had to give blood to get it...really! Do a search, the story's here somewhere.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 1 Feb 2008
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Guildford, UK
Posts: 269
Common one this one. I did something similar - I left the bike at a friend's place for 3 months and then had the paperwork problem. The system just does not have any flexibility in it for such a case and there is no legal workaround as far as I could find.

What I did was to make a photocopy of the original document which seemed a bit rough anyway (it looked like a copied form without any number) and then changed the dates. A bit naughty but the bike went in and came out again.

I did get asked for it a couple of times but normally they weren't too bothered. I normally have a wad of photocopies in my pocket and hand those over when I get stopped. If they want the originals there is normally a digging in the side pannier show that everyone gets fed up with before the originals make an appearance.

When I left the country (to Ecuador) the customs were so slack I was disappointed that I had gone to such trouble.

Good luck. Not much to worry about.

Still on the road then Appie! I saw your bike in BA back in 2005!

Matt
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

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
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
long term bike storage vagabondingshane Travellers' questions that don't fit anywhere else 2 8 May 2007 03:10
Bike Storage Costa Rica Arlen Aas Central America and Mexico 1 1 Aug 2005 08:56
bike storage in brasil - 6 months - customs ? mika Trip Paperwork 5 15 Dec 2003 22:06
Bike Storage - Central America - anywhere? CT Bob South America 0 13 Sep 2003 05:01
Bike storage in Quito or Lima Sojourner South America 0 11 Sep 2003 07:21

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Ecuador June 13-15
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
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...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

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.

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!



Five books by Graham Field!

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!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

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.

Susan and Grant Johnson 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.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:32.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top