Anyone shipping a container to Medellin soon ???

Mongo says on Oct 5, 2008, 20:02:

mcheasley, I live in Raleigh and have been wanting to look into the possibility of shipping some stuff myself. I haven't been able to find any shipping costs, so not sure if its feasible or not. And also, from what I've read on here, it seems like everything that arrives in Colombia is heavily taxed, so I'm not sure if its worth it or not. Have you looked into these concerns at all? I'd like to know if you have any information on the subject.

If possible, I'd be interested too. I want to ship a motorcycle and a lot of tools and household items. Anyway, I'm interested if you know, or find out, anything.

Thanks,

Mongo

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mcheasley says on Oct 5, 2008, 20:17:

Mongo, i just PM'd you....

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 5, 2008, 20:47:

Mongo, is the motorcycle brand new, with low miles, current model year, and clear title without lien? I think bikes fall under the same rule as cars. If you figure out a way to get the bike to Colombia legally or semi-legally, please let me know. I even thought about disassembling mine and packing the parts into a bunch of different boxes. Then, having a mechanic in Colombia reassemble the parts. Of course there is that darn vin number and date of manufacture - and of course no proof of Colombian purchase / registration.

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IloveCidy says on Oct 5, 2008, 21:20:

Why would you do that? You can buy a new bike in the supermarkert for like 1000.

I miss my novia!

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 5, 2008, 22:17:

My motorcycle currently would sell for about 40 million pesos. And they aint' sold in supermarkets.

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Mongo says on Oct 5, 2008, 22:35:

Wow, Robert Jorge, nice bike! Gotta love a GSX-R! I also like the Mustang......nice!

I don't have this bike yet, because I'm still weighing whether or not its worth it to buy it and ship it down there. I plan on getting a new BMW GS-800 enduro, or "dual-sport" as they are usually now called. I've always had enduros because I love trail riding and I'd kill myself on anything as fast as that GSX-R!

Do you know if its better to bring down an older bike? Unfortunately the GS-800s are new, but I guess if I had to, I could settle for an older GS-650, which is also a great bike off-road.

But yeah anyway, I wish I could tell you more Robert, but still trying to figure it out myself. My Colombian novia is a lawyer, so I'll get her to look into it and let you know what I find out.

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Mongo says on Oct 5, 2008, 22:36:

mcheasley says on Oct 5, 2008, 20:17 (today): flag

"Mongo, i just PM'd you...."

Thanks mcheasley, I got it. I'll talk to you soon, thanks!

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 5, 2008, 22:56:

Thanks Mongo. Simply put, you (we) can't import a vehicle into Colombia that is not a freshly bought vehicle. (And then the import duty is ridiculous) Absolutely no used cars or bikes can be imported permanently. Now, with that said, it is Colombia, and probably there is a way to get it done. I am not a gambler though. I guess my point is: is that it is cost prohibitive to import a vehicle into Colombia because of the tariffs, and vehicles are way more expensive in Colombia anyway. So it is probably better to buy in Colombia, get ripped off, but at least avoid the hassle of the shipping.

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lpdiver says on Oct 6, 2008, 04:01:

RJ I don't think the statement is completly true. I understand that a bike that is over 24 years old and considered to be a classic or a collectible may be imported. Of course that is of little use in this particular case.

I have a 1984 goldwing I am hanging onto for just that reason.

ts

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vicshere says on Oct 6, 2008, 05:09:

LP what about a 1980 suzuki 850 ..i also am holding onto this bike with hopes

listo

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dwmte7 says on Oct 6, 2008, 05:42:

FYI..... do not rely on consulates for relaiable info re importing your personal property and it's relative valuation by DIAN. you need to communicate directly with DIAN, be specific, and get it in writing if you want to get a grip on actual costs. i've done this way to many times (containers) and it's like gettin laid every time. what they don't screw you on impuestos, they'll steal. it's a gauntlet. any of you can pm me for any particulars and numbers for DIAN and the port at cartegena. good luck,
douglas

dwmte

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lpdiver says on Oct 6, 2008, 05:49:

VIC do a search on PBH...someone covered all of it in detail a few months back. It seems that it had to be a certain age and considered a collectible.

ts

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feldz0084 says on Oct 6, 2008, 08:17:

great bike..the sticker is a sick touch :) i hope you arent bringing it to bgta cuz its not coming out of first gear in that traffic hahah what it redlines ike 17,000rpm haha. hope u can get it down though..never seen a crocket of that caliber there

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 7, 2008, 00:47:

Feldz - you are correct. I have also never seen a bike like mine in Colombia. Actually, there is a Yama R1 in Villavo, owned by a guy who owns one of the discos in 7 de Agosto. I am sure there are a few others around. But, it isn't "normal". I saw a dude one night try and park his '99 CBR 600 RR outside of our (at the time) bar. The dude dumped it twice on the sidewalk - and was still treated like a VIP upon entry. jajaja

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feldz0084 says on Oct 7, 2008, 21:24:

ajajjaja sooo funnny menn ajja. just checked out some of the ducati superbikes in my hometown shop in the us...fricking delicious jaja. my friend just picked up a used monster with low mileage for less than 4k from a person in his complex..you can just steal bikes here...wish i could get them down easily as well.
the r1 is good cond.? my friend rides like a lunatic on that thing.

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 7, 2008, 22:38:

The R1 that I knew in Villavo was new (at the time) probably a 2006. Grey and silver.

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bickerss says on Oct 7, 2008, 23:15:

RJ - It may be a totally different set of rules, however people have brought used bikes and vehicles into Colombia to travel through on; so it may be possible. As stated the rules could be totally different for the two situations, but maybe something to look into. One guy used to post here ages ago and the second I know of - check out the link below (and if nothing else I have given you a good book idea to read!!)

http://www.loisontheloose.com/

Investment Strategy - buying when others are crying!! Offloading when others are gloating!!!

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 7, 2008, 23:36:

You can absolutely bring a used vehicle into Colombia on a tourist visa. However, it leaves with you. Who wants, or can afford, to import a car or bike to tootle around on for 3 or 6 months? Ya, there are ways to cross a border and get a new stamp which allows the vehicle to stay in Colombia again with you. But it is not permanent, and it is an incredible hassle. You can't sell the vehicle (legally). You can't register it. If the vehicle satys in Colombia after the tourist stamp is expired, the vehicle is illegal.

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Mongo says on Oct 7, 2008, 23:43:

Man, there's like 12 million illegal aliens in the USA and our government does nothing. One illegal vehicle in Colombia and we'd have all kinds of problems. Doesn't seem quite fair, does it?

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CanadaMan says on Oct 8, 2008, 09:15:

" If the vehicle satys in Colombia after the tourist stamp is expired, the vehicle is illegal."

What if the vehicle met a colombiana vehicle and they changed each other oil , got lube job together and the American vehicle showed the Colombiana vehicle how his piston goes in and out.. lol lol

Then they got registered together..lol


..

Formerly WidowerfromCanada...I am engaged to a wonderful Peruviana.

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rocinante says on Oct 8, 2008, 20:57:

Awwwwwww how cute!

I saw a ZX-11 last night. But in general not many rockets here. I'd take a 919 right about now.

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 8, 2008, 22:06:

CanadaMan, are you talking dirty to me?

Roci, I just rode around with a guy who had a Duck. God those are nice looking bikes. So red it looked like it was dripping wet red paint. Supreme craftmanship. Slower than mine at double the price.

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Mongo says on Oct 8, 2008, 22:09:

bickerss says on Oct 7, 2008, 23:15:

RJ - It may be a totally different set of rules, however people have brought used bikes and vehicles into Colombia to travel through on; so it may be possible. As stated the rules could be totally different for the two situations, but maybe something to look into. One guy used to post here ages ago and the second I know of - check out the link below (and if nothing else I have given you a good book idea to read!!)

http://www.loisontheloose.com/

Bickerss, thanks for the link! I spent about an hour there reading. Its fascinating stuff! That woman has traveled as much as you have!

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ujay says on Oct 8, 2008, 22:11:

rob ,you hanging out with some nuts ,
guy with a duck,dripping wet red paint,were you on top,or is it an i not an u ,only asking ,english not too good ,im not native.

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ujay says on Oct 8, 2008, 22:13:

my bike is called yolanda,put a few shots in her ,you can ride it all night.

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 8, 2008, 22:53:

A "Duck" Ujay is a Ducati. It is a hand assembled Italian motorcycle, V twin, and is considered the Ferrari of motos.

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ujay says on Oct 9, 2008, 06:55:

Italian Hand assembly,I know a lot about rob ,I do it here ,
Start with just the frame or base,
Putting it all together ,takes me about an hour ,every one standing around to admire it ,as I continue to fully load it ,and its double carbs,fuel injector.considered in my house to be the Saturday spacial,me I just call it a pizza

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rocinante says on Oct 9, 2008, 07:04:

I like the smoothness of the V twin - like the VFR 750s. Freakin' smooooooooth ass ride but bulky.

I don't need the super speed - especailly here. But do you remmeber the speed test between that super fast vette (top speed like 200MPH) vs the ZX-11? It took the vette 12 miles to catch the bike.

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 9, 2008, 07:53:

An oldy, but a goody.

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rocinante says on Oct 9, 2008, 08:34:

That's the 1100 right? Hard to keep the font on the street with all them horses.

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 9, 2008, 14:33:

Roci, it is an '05 (I think) Suzuki Hayabusa with the fairings removed. It is 1300cc. They come out of the box at about 200hp.

That guy is crazy. He can't keep the front end on the ground at 250 mph!

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rocinante says on Oct 9, 2008, 15:54:

Anythng over 1100 on a non tour bike is just not worth it. Yeah he just taps the throttle and he's up. Not very safe. I just can't own a bike here. Astonishingly I find myself thinking that I could manage the streets with a smaller bike. A smaller bike. Maybe a CB750 - that should be small enough to get between the cabs at a traffic light.

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houstongal (Trustee board) says on Oct 9, 2008, 16:33:

Ummm....Roci...what on earth is that a photo of?

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rocinante says on Oct 9, 2008, 16:34:

The 919 or the Nighthawk? Either way both a good street biikes for Colombia - small enough lightweight and can weave through traffic and can make a long trip without breaking your back. Not that I would ever ride here.

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houstongal (Trustee board) says on Oct 9, 2008, 16:37:

LOL...Roci's photo keeps on getting stranger and stranger.....what are we going to end up with when your hour of playing is over?

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 9, 2008, 16:45:

Good God Roci, that is just foul.

dbcoop - call it a mid-life crisis thing if you will. jajaja
If you are implying I have a small penis because of the type of car I drive and my bike: #1 Who said it was my car? #2 Self deleted, not worth starting a battle over.

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houstongal (Trustee board) says on Oct 9, 2008, 16:49:

RJ - The latest photo is one of 8 he's posted.

I guess he's keeping ?? one up for now. It is pretty gross. I don't even want to venture a guess as to what words he used in Google to find that!

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 9, 2008, 17:09:

Houstongal, maybe he Googled "purple softball with cigar minnow bait."

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gringoloid (Trustee board) says on Oct 9, 2008, 18:10:

roc........what in the world are you thinking?

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gringoloid (Trustee board) says on Oct 9, 2008, 18:33:

when you guys get it all the logistics figured out, tell me how to get my HOG to Colombia....

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rocinante says on Oct 9, 2008, 22:26:

WTF are you guys talking about?

This is the NIghthawk link : http://devin.com/img/nighthawk-750.jpeg

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Mongo says on Oct 9, 2008, 22:50:

gringoloid, if you had that bike in Colombia, you'd be a rock star!

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Mongo says on Oct 9, 2008, 23:01:

Robert Jorge, thanks for the ghostrider video!! I don't know what's crazier, that bike, or its rider! I watched some of the other ghostrider videos as well....there's one where he wrecks into the back of a car at 140 kph, which is like 90 mph, and he doesn't even get hurt? He credits his riding suit. Interesting stuff, thanks!

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 9, 2008, 23:26:

I've never seen a video of Ghost Rider wrecking. But is bound to happen. At 90mph and not getting hurt, that is incredible.

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Mongo says on Oct 9, 2008, 23:32:

Maybe its not him, its some guy on a red Ducati. If I could figure out how to post videos here, I would.

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Mongo says on Oct 9, 2008, 23:34:

try this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfKsPqvwG-U

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 9, 2008, 23:53:

I watched the video Mongo. Thanks. All you have to do to post a video, is when you are in Youtube, highlight "Embed" and when it is dark blue, click on copy. Then, when you are on PBH, click on paste and that will embed the video, image, etc.

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rocinante says on Oct 10, 2008, 04:47:

Mods

Can you change the image source in my post Oct 9, 2008, 15:54 to:

http://i38.tinypic.com/160q1k0.jpg

instead of the Devin link:
(http://devin.com/img/nighthawk-750.jpeg) - copy this link in another browser it works - click it from here you get genital warts and old homos.

The Devin Server is changing the image via a redirect when someone links to it externally- like embedded in a pBH post or other forum. Just refresh the page and the image changes and changes. Try it - some of the images are disturbing - Pretty clever on their part - some servers just don't want anyone linking externally.

From now on I will grab the image and put it on tiny pic.


Houston - last night my image was cached so I still saw the bike.

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rocinante says on Oct 10, 2008, 05:05:

Or the mods can just delete the post if it is uneditable....

Here's the real one:

Anythng over 1100 on a non tour bike is just not worth it. Yeah he just taps the throttle and he's up. Not very safe. I just can't own a bike here. Astonishingly I find myself thinking that I could manage the streets with a smaller bike. A smaller bike. Maybe a CB750 - that should be small enough to get between the cabs at a traffic light. And still have decent power to go go go.

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rocinante says on Oct 10, 2008, 05:09:

Sorry all you purists out there but for me on a sportster cruiser I have to go Victory. Vegas 8 Ball

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dwmte7 says on Oct 10, 2008, 05:10:

loid....you look so much like my oldest son on one of his HD's. great. i haven't convinced him to come to colombia yet but soon. his youngest sister was born there and we've almost got him ready to take the step. he has three HD's and would die to have one in colombia once he breaks the ice. shit, he'll be like me. after i got there, i never left.
douglas

dwmte

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gringoloid (Trustee board) says on Oct 10, 2008, 07:31:

doug..........i don't know about bogota or medellin, but if your son was to ride down San Vicente Boulevard in Cartagena on his Harley during the evening............he'd never go back to the states.

i kid around with all these guys about their cruisers and sport bikes.......but i don't think a harley is as practical in the bigger colombian cities as a compact sport bike would be. you have too much in and out and squeezing as well as lane splitting. ......but boy do i wish i had my harley here.

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