Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > South America
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 1 Jun 2009
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UK but currently on the road RTW
Posts: 206
Question BMW Dealer/Spares in Salta, Argentina?

Hi All,
Is there a dealer or somebody who sells spares/rents BMW's in or around Salta? I need an air filter.
I can't find a BMW dealer listed but I spoke to a backpacker who swears he saw a BMW dealer with bikes in Salta.

Cheers

Adam
Short Way Round
__________________
ShortWayRound - OTR RTW since 2006

Photo Galleries

ShortWayRound/Facebook
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 2 Jun 2009
BCK_973's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Buenos Aires,City of good sex,mate and asado!
Posts: 539
wich beemer?

Maybe BMW Mendoza would be a chance?Call them.
make a forum search for contacts there.
Take care
KH
__________________
http://vientoderipio.blogspot.com/
America is a nice continent,not a country.All people who lives in this continent are americans.Discover it in peace!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 4 Jun 2009
jc's Avatar
jc jc is offline
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mandurah, Western Australia
Posts: 231
Hi Adam

Let me know here on the HUBB if you got your air filter you need.

I'm leaving Buenos Aires next week and is comming up to Salta and can bring you spares from here if you want.

Johan
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 7 Jun 2009
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UK but currently on the road RTW
Posts: 206
Thanks for your offer

Hi Johan,

Many thanks for your offer. I'm only returning to Salta to buy a tyre so will be gone before you arrive.

Adam
__________________
ShortWayRound - OTR RTW since 2006

Photo Galleries

ShortWayRound/Facebook
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11 Jun 2009
jc's Avatar
jc jc is offline
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mandurah, Western Australia
Posts: 231
Ok, we are now just south of Salta, near Estero.
Are you heading south? We are heading towards the Bolivian border. Mabe we can meet up somewhere?
I'm looking for a partner to join us to and on the Salar in Bolivia. Not sure if that is your direction.

Johan
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11 Jun 2009
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UK but currently on the road RTW
Posts: 206
Bolivia bound

HI JC,

I am indeed Bolivia bound. However, my bike´s failure to start from cold at altitude has reared it´s ugly head again and has almost left me stranded a few times these past 10 days. I bought a new 'Yuasa' battery in Salta but could not find 10w40 engine oil (Enquires on F650.com suggest this may help). Last night I stayed in Susques with the intention of riding to San Pedro de Atacama today and then into Bolivia via Hito Cajon, past Laguna Verde etc and onto the Salar for a night.

This morning my bike failed to start again despite bump starting down the hill into town. Once at the bottom I had to wait until the sun had heated the air sufficiently for my bike to start. I´d got up at 0800 and got my bike started at 1130!
I can't take the risk of getting stranded alone on the above route and so returned to Tilcara (Ruta 9 Jujuy-Bolivia) which is where I´m typing this.

There's a lot to see SW of Salta so I think it will be several days before you get up this way.

Keep in touch and perhaps we'll meet in Bolivia. With someone to help bump start my bike in the mornings I'd be happy to head for tha Salar.

Beautiful free camping spot at the west end of the lake at Tafi De Valle, Ruta 40 Cafayate to Cachi, Enchanted Valley Cachi to Ruta 68. Quebrada de Cafayate (Ruta 68) is best seen late afternoon.

Adam
__________________
ShortWayRound - OTR RTW since 2006

Photo Galleries

ShortWayRound/Facebook
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 12 Jun 2009
Gold Member
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 77
Quote:
Originally Posted by Spangler View Post
HI JC,

I am indeed Bolivia bound. However, my bike´s failure to start from cold at altitude has reared it´s ugly head again and has almost left me stranded a few times these past 10 days. I bought a new 'Yuasa' battery in Salta but could not find 10w40 engine oil (Enquires on F650.com suggest this may help).
I have a 2004 F650GS Dakar (2 spark engine) and had the same trouble with cold, high altitude starting. It was consistant every time we encountered those conditions over our 6 month trip from Alberta to Panama and back this past winter.

The last time it happened I was in Toluca, near Mexico City. We happened to be near the BMW dealer, Lerma Motors. They recharged the battery and "loaded the latest version of the software for the F650GS engine". It solved the problem. We have not had trouble since, even while coming home through the Rockies at near zero degrees in April.

If you do get near a BMW Dealer I would ask them to do the sofware upgrade for you which, by the way, Lerma Motors did not charge me for.
__________________
Bill Atchison
Red Deer, Alberta Canada
www.backroadexplorers.ca
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 16 Jun 2009
jc's Avatar
jc jc is offline
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mandurah, Western Australia
Posts: 231
Adam, we've decided not to go up to Bolivia, and rather turn around at the border and follow the mountains down south to Mendoza instead. We have to be in Valparaiso next month to ship our bike.
We will spend the next two weeks in this Jujuy and Salta provinces, so we might not get to see you. I hope you get your bike sorted out, as there are so much nice places on high altetudes further north in Peru and Ecuador.

cheers

johan
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 19 Jun 2009
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UK but currently on the road RTW
Posts: 206
Bill - Thanks for your input. I had the BMS updated in Singapore in October to the current '200E' edition. A friend of mine in a BMW dealer in the UK has told me about a modified balance weight (Decompressor lever) from BMW for use with BMS '190E' onwards. Pt#11317699386. The spring for this part should be changed at the same time Pt#11312343097. I have ordered these parts from the UK.

I fitted a new Yuasa battery in Salta and rode up to Susques (3600m) but the following morning my bike still wouldn't start. As usual I waited in the sun for a few hours and she started. Unfortunately this problem is seriously affecting where I can go and I had to cancel my plans to enter Bolivia via Hito Cajon and to camp on the Salar - until I can resolve this starting problem.

Oh how I wish I bought a DR650!!

JC - No worries. You'll enjoy the area. Paso Sico was beautiful.
__________________
ShortWayRound - OTR RTW since 2006

Photo Galleries

ShortWayRound/Facebook
Reply With Quote
Reply


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
Helpful Suzuki Spares Dealer and Mechanic UK here! Whisky Suzuki Tech 0 10 Dec 2008 13:23
Anybody hanging out near Salta, Argentina Twintraveller Travellers Seeking Travellers 0 5 Sep 2005 02:31
Anybody in Salta, Argentina at moment??? the celt Travellers Seeking Travellers 2 10 Jun 2004 08:37
Anyone in SALTA -Argentina now ? Christel Travellers Seeking Travellers 2 8 Jan 2004 01:20
Argentina - Salta, good mechanic and welder Bald Git Repair Shops, South America 0 15 Jan 2003 20:01

 
 

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!

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 10:37.