My odometer on my bike rolled over to 7000 miles today. I thought that I'd celebrate by getting some nuevo zapatos (new shoes/tires) for Emi.
I asked a local motorcyclist where I might be able to find a motorcycle shop that sells tires and he directed me to a street called Avenida 1 de Mayo between Avenida NQS and Avenida 10.
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The street is lined on both sides with about a half mile of moto shops.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4JmTQjxUuA3nbYDsIhuAYWdw0OvDa5uHuELzG2_FEPFEyAQu17vfsvGs2jrNvlw5TY5WDaPp_2VcQA-ZIIVuyHG1WyOCx0HsTWDyuJDWlHQiy1jLR533irteNJ7mwGoXqeDfxbEw15M/s400/27.jpg)
All the motorcyclists ride up and down the street looking for what they need, then pull up on the sidewalk to park.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXl25dMSem7o9rqwTV5rmwK-hSegY2oapJO7ohO8U-AZ_StiHnTU-wqS5PDHCRwRfRrAoV_RBSYZNvkiR9EcpWmYBMO99tgyZXxrNRqMJAzUKMmtShyOliRDVc7z15aTkmxm3QdMVI8E/s400/50.jpg)
I found a shop that had some Perelli MT60 tires in the right size for my bike.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCY3EEedoXPzLTEtKUWjt5fKDWA8BqsFIAX13mekrrRTYTbFWQAWEqnTMW-UuLfAwdF6yLLKAgYflMwsRnfBsRaVQGhhqm-MmuraUb22a2of8NeUgt8dBcTviHKjTLPEaOwmZQb5Duvs/s400/51.jpg)
In the small garage the mechanics went to work on my bike. I also asked for an oil change and lube. I had them check my break pads and they seemed to still be in good shape.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbM20DEXusV5IVkqeIPkquPz_TnT75i5cCkEbbBaAGffsr_cbBE0TmPWnfOVgaTv3Qv_5LZ3fLemAHhrleQRyWcx7wz7ltnJmjHD5G9NFfHJdYXURUmMC-0iYukOjEhFYREXh4KfeW5g/s400/52.jpg)
Afterwards, I rode down the street and found a moto wash.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOGsHQ71Rd0EBFgT1x-AekXl1OU_8K83V8MfZr2RICK3W6mm7cK5Mj76FXpAkHetybV_tpJGpIFSSeu33nBOy4R3YRsH6ALhd2Pzy4OoJntBc-qWO9TX7Ztr6P-gdge2QDDGcGcqlMDY/s400/53.jpg)
I had been riding through quite a bit of rain and dirt, so it was nice having my bike cleaned up a bit for $3. They didn't do a great job, but I think Emi appreciated it.
I also picked up temporary insurance for Colombia for my bike. After visiting a few insurance sales offices and being told that it is only possible to buy a full year of insurance, I found Seguros SurAmerica at Carrera 10, #28-49 Edificio Davivienda which sold me two months of insurance at a reasonable rate.day
Now I'm ready to ride the Andes Mountains of South America.
I asked a local motorcyclist where I might be able to find a motorcycle shop that sells tires and he directed me to a street called Avenida 1 de Mayo between Avenida NQS and Avenida 10.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJxISGmatip07SfqpK1GzSyRG2bx4h8m-a-OAKWi5ufpDxnhR16PMBhovBlddM4OhLbotuJCPDk3k64oHz9N85sLy846tzSv_vwb44EP6nBLrloKvflFfuaG_hcPgEZioI3bgaipZgjE/s400/5.jpg)
The street is lined on both sides with about a half mile of moto shops.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4JmTQjxUuA3nbYDsIhuAYWdw0OvDa5uHuELzG2_FEPFEyAQu17vfsvGs2jrNvlw5TY5WDaPp_2VcQA-ZIIVuyHG1WyOCx0HsTWDyuJDWlHQiy1jLR533irteNJ7mwGoXqeDfxbEw15M/s400/27.jpg)
All the motorcyclists ride up and down the street looking for what they need, then pull up on the sidewalk to park.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXl25dMSem7o9rqwTV5rmwK-hSegY2oapJO7ohO8U-AZ_StiHnTU-wqS5PDHCRwRfRrAoV_RBSYZNvkiR9EcpWmYBMO99tgyZXxrNRqMJAzUKMmtShyOliRDVc7z15aTkmxm3QdMVI8E/s400/50.jpg)
I found a shop that had some Perelli MT60 tires in the right size for my bike.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCY3EEedoXPzLTEtKUWjt5fKDWA8BqsFIAX13mekrrRTYTbFWQAWEqnTMW-UuLfAwdF6yLLKAgYflMwsRnfBsRaVQGhhqm-MmuraUb22a2of8NeUgt8dBcTviHKjTLPEaOwmZQb5Duvs/s400/51.jpg)
In the small garage the mechanics went to work on my bike. I also asked for an oil change and lube. I had them check my break pads and they seemed to still be in good shape.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbM20DEXusV5IVkqeIPkquPz_TnT75i5cCkEbbBaAGffsr_cbBE0TmPWnfOVgaTv3Qv_5LZ3fLemAHhrleQRyWcx7wz7ltnJmjHD5G9NFfHJdYXURUmMC-0iYukOjEhFYREXh4KfeW5g/s400/52.jpg)
Afterwards, I rode down the street and found a moto wash.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOGsHQ71Rd0EBFgT1x-AekXl1OU_8K83V8MfZr2RICK3W6mm7cK5Mj76FXpAkHetybV_tpJGpIFSSeu33nBOy4R3YRsH6ALhd2Pzy4OoJntBc-qWO9TX7Ztr6P-gdge2QDDGcGcqlMDY/s400/53.jpg)
I had been riding through quite a bit of rain and dirt, so it was nice having my bike cleaned up a bit for $3. They didn't do a great job, but I think Emi appreciated it.
I also picked up temporary insurance for Colombia for my bike. After visiting a few insurance sales offices and being told that it is only possible to buy a full year of insurance, I found Seguros SurAmerica at Carrera 10, #28-49 Edificio Davivienda which sold me two months of insurance at a reasonable rate.day
Now I'm ready to ride the Andes Mountains of South America.
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