Santiago people, a little help please?

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Hey guys, a few questions here.

I'm in Santiago looking for a a couple of bikes for me and my girlfriend, and we're planning to take them up north to Mexico and maybe more.

We are fairly thin (55kg and 65kg) and we are looking at a Yamaha TTR 250 and maybe a Suzuki DR 400.

I'm not an expert in motorbikes so i'd like to take the potential bikes to a good mechanic or repair shop, and have them inspected BEFORE we buy them.

1) So the question is, can you recommend a good reliable shop, or somebody? This is pretty important, as we have a long journey ahead and I don't want them falling apart on the way.

I'd also like to make some custom racks for our backpacks (about 30kilos on each bike). So if you have any tips on designs and places where we can make them, it would be highly appreciated.

2) The other problem is that the tanks for these bikes are kinda small (7-8L). Where/how can I change them? Or maybe some way to carry the extra gas?

3) Maybe this should've been the first question, but anyway. Is there a place in Chile where there are a lot of bikes to choose from, any they don't cost an arm and a leg, like they do here in Santiago? Maybe further south in Conception?


Thanks for readin!


Also, if anyone's up for a or spliff before we leave, feel free to contact me.