|
28 Sep 2005
|
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Newport
Posts: 65
|
|
La Paz Motorcycle Service?
on my world tour and took the road from puertocitos to cocos corner in baja norte and the heat of the day and the constant pounding of washboard, rock and horrific road blew my shock. dhl will only service la paz so i{m hobbling on a pogo stick of a suspension to la paz. anyone recommend a shop there that can assist me with putting new shock on? probably put the tire on that i{ve been schlepping since san diego as well..
allan
www.worldrider.com
------------------
|
28 Sep 2005
|
|
HU Founder
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 1997
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 7,324
|
|
Walter Nosiglia's Honda shop in La Paz is excellent - highly recommended and used by many travellers.
------------------
Grant Johnson
Seek, and ye shall find.
------------------------
One world, Two wheels.
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com
__________________
Grant Johnson
Seek, and ye shall find.
------------------------
Inspiring, Informing and Connecting travellers since 1997!
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com
|
28 Sep 2005
|
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Newport
Posts: 65
|
|
Excellent! Thanks Grant I'll look him up in a few days.
|
29 Sep 2005
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: GOC
Posts: 3,335
|
|
Can second Grant's comment about Walter. You'll recognise him: could be Chuck Norris' twin.
But IMHO please DON'T use DHL. They are the biggest bunch of useless %^&*( on the planet bar none. Check
http://www.thebrightstuff.com/ch17.htm
for my experiences.
I suggest getting it sent by regular airmail to Post Restante at the main PO in downtown La Paz. Get the sender to put in a receipt with a real low value. Remember, you can get a car shock for less than 50 bucks, so they won't know a bike shock usually is much more expensive.
Good luck,
ChrisB
------------------
TheBrightStuffDotCom
|
29 Sep 2005
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Posts: 164
|
|
Quote:
IMHO please DON'T use DHL. They are the biggest bunch of useless %^&*( on the planet bar none. CheckI suggest getting it sent by regular airmail to Post Restante at the main PO in downtown La Paz. ChrisB
[/B]
|
I will recommend to never use regular service in Mexico (Mexpost) it will take forever!
There is UPS, Fedex. DHL. Etc.
There are some post talking about the bad experiences with regular airmail in Mexico.
DHL gives a great service in Mexico IMO.
Good Luck
MoroCycler
[This message has been edited by hmoro (edited 28 September 2005).]
|
29 Sep 2005
|
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Newport
Posts: 65
|
|
I already gave the good folks at Works Performance the DHL info, so I'm awaiting in Loreto for the three days I'm told. They're shipping to be held at the DHL office in La Paz. Meanwhile, there's nothing wrong AT ALL with Loreto....
smiles
------------------
|
29 Sep 2005
|
|
HU Founder
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 1997
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 7,324
|
|
err, just noticed - you're in La Paz MEXICO!
Walter Nosiglia is in La Paz BOLIVIA!
For help in La Paz MEXICO see the Community pages - there's a San Jose del Cabo, Baja California South Community.
------------------
Grant Johnson
Seek, and ye shall find.
------------------------
One world, Two wheels.
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com
__________________
Grant Johnson
Seek, and ye shall find.
------------------------
Inspiring, Informing and Connecting travellers since 1997!
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com
|
29 Sep 2005
|
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Newport
Posts: 65
|
|
Oh my. Well I won't be in Bolivia for a few months... so meanwhile, I gotta get that shock replaced. Onto the community forums... thanks Grant!
|
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
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
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...
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™ 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!
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.
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.
|
|
|