316 MOTORCYCLING
In Medellín there are many shops and dealers that work on large motorcycles in
the El Poblado area.
Riohacha
Guajimoto, Calle 16A No. 8-27 (037-280-577). This small shop is good for small
problems. The mechanic does not see many large motorcycles, but he has skills
that can be relied upon if you're having problems.
Valledupar
Leonardo Gomez Mototaller, Calle 16B No. 9-59, (035-574-9058). This shop has
extensive experience with large motorcycles. The owner is a rider and
understands that foreign riders need quick attention. This is a highly
recommended shop for any type of work you need. They can arrange for hard to
find parts to be shipped from Medellín.
WEBSITES FOR MOTORYCLISTS
HUBB - http://www.horizonsunlimited.com. The HUBB is an excellent website for long
distance motorcyclists. It includes sections of information for countries
throughout the whole world. There is a "for sale" section that usually includes a
few motorcycles that are in Colombia.
Tu Moto - http://www.tumoto.com.co. Tu Moto lists motorcycles that are for sale
throughout Colombia. You can get an idea of the high costs of buying a
motorcycle in Colombia. Both new and used motorcycles can be 40% higher
than U.S. prices due to high import taxes.