Motor Conches [Archive] - In Search of Chicas

Gutter Meat

05-16-2004, 04:45 AM

Anyone that rides on the moto concho ,, is it standard practice for them to charge more $ if you have a chica on the back of the bike rather than ride solo? I know if it's a Dominican they most likely pay one price whether its one person on the bike or the whole family. It seems they want to charge double when there is a chica on the bike too. If thats the case I'll just get 2 moto conchos for now on, one for me & one for her. Theres always the talking down the price since the supply is way greater than the demand. But I do appreciate what they do as they are making an honest living.If they get me back to the hotel in one piece with a chica I always thrown in a tip.

nomad

05-22-2004, 04:19 PM

Word of Caution

Moto-conch's can be a fun way to get around. Can also be very dangereous. My novia's mother got robbed the other day inSosua. In broad daylight by a moto-conch. She is Dominican and obviously not wealthy.

I look for the older moto-conch guys. My personal favorite is Juan who hangs out at the beach. Also Andy and his friend who hang out by the Palace are great.

If a moto-conch guy passes by where you arre going hop off the back. Hitting the ground hurts less than being hit over the head with a pipe.

Had a friend who hopped on a moto-conch and the guy passed his destination. Then another joined him on the side and both guys tried to mug him. He fought back and was lucky. They only got his pesos. While one hits you the other is reaching in your pockets. (chicas do this, one rubs your cock and the other lifts your wallet).

JDR's pricing is correct. If the moto guy is a good one I tip him so he looks out for me. Also tell him when I might need him again. i.e. return trip home. I have seen moto-conch's ask for more when there is two on a moto. $10 RDP (pesos) per person. Double at night.

Also if you see a girl and she always uses the same moto-conch (it is not her "primo, hermano or whatever") it is her novio/chulo. Chulo is a pimp boyfriend. Avoid these girls and moto-conch's. They are always problems. Into drugs, will rob you or come back the next day asking for more money (i.e. RoseMary).

At the casino in Sosua. Avoid all moto-conch's except for ones you know. Lots of thieves there. Casino = wealthy drunk gringo = easy to rob.

The big surpise in my novia's mom getting robbed is this. She was telling me how her mom got robbed, how much money she lost etc... and I keep waiting for the "other shoe to drop". You know, a sad story followed by a request for money. She did not ask for anything. Was just keeping me up on family news. I could not believe it. I fact I am still waiting to be asked for money. This does not happen with a Dominicana. The motto on the Dominican flag is "sad story = gringo's money". National Motto!

Jimmydr

05-22-2004, 06:58 PM

I have the same team of motor conches for almost a year and a half. Great guys they are, happy with what I give them.

Gutter Meat

06-02-2004, 12:15 PM

Often times the motor concho guy will tell you " What ever you want to pay me" when asked how much. Don't go for this!!! You need to set the price before you get on the back of the bike. Most of the time you will be going from your Hotel to the beach/disco all within Sosua. A set price of 10 to 20 pesos daytime , & 30 pesos at night with chica on bike too. If they don't like your price there are 50 more motor concho guys waiting for you that will. Just outside the Clasico disco there had to be at least 15 of them waiting.I have about 3 moto concho guys that are my regulars and if i see them I will only use them.

continentalmike

08-17-2004, 09:37 AM

I just get on the moto. tell the destination.. when we arrive I give them a 10 DR$ note and say goodbye, till next time.. was hardly ever a problem.. if it was a raised eyebrow would do just fine.. that was last year, maybe things changed a bit since then?

D_W_

01-20-2005, 05:28 PM

What is the going rate now? I heard $40RD which is fucking outreagous.

gdogg

01-20-2005, 05:34 PM

$40? Oh, hell naw!! Don't fall for that. Give em a $20 note and a "gracias".

Don Tomas

01-20-2005, 05:48 PM

In all honesty the last time I stayed in Sosua I ended up walking to the hotel. Personally helped me sober up a bit! :lol:

knotty

01-20-2005, 05:59 PM

They tried to get me like that as well. Was getting some outrages numbers, but 40RD for 2 people on one, yeah. But was paying 20RD the rest of the way. But I mostly walked the strip cuz I hate them things.

nuhomet

01-20-2005, 06:24 PM

Eric and I during our Xmas trip made a habit of showing the Motoconche driver a 20 peso bill before we even got on the the bike. We made it very clear that was what they were getting.
I call them the Dominican roller coaster. You have to have both hands in the air(one with a Presidente) and screaming. Still got my Dominicano tattooa!!

remember this post??????

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 3:51 pm Post subject: motoconche

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This was my 4th trip to the DR and on Sat July 10th my motoconche decided to hit the car infront of us. I went flying like superman and landed in the street. Got to give these Dominicans credit. Here I am bleeding and unable to walk, I got helped to a barstool by my friend. While I am sitting at the bar in severe pain, bleeding from my right leg, The driver is standing there asking for payment for the ride... some kid wants to clean the blood of of my shoes for 10 Peso and some street puta ask me to go back to my hotel with her. What a wonderful place!

psriches

01-20-2005, 07:41 PM

Now that's funny.......

BrooklynBeas

01-20-2005, 09:50 PM

funny and so fuckin true... i remember that post i almost pissed on myself...

D_W_

01-20-2005, 11:00 PM

When my buddy rides on a motoconcho, he puts one hand under the seat behind him and another grabbing the driver's collar. Basically, it's letting the driver know that if he falls, the driver is going to fall with him.

He's never fallen.

psriches

01-20-2005, 11:48 PM

Don't worry!! Soon Jimmy will have a motoconche service that will be safer and half the price...... :wink:

Reel Deal

01-21-2005, 12:12 AM

In all honesty the last time I stayed in Sosua I ended up walking to the hotel. Personally helped me sober up a bit! :lol:Musta been a looooooooooooong walk for you to sober up...(j/k)... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Don Tomas

01-21-2005, 02:55 AM

Don't worry!! Soon Jimmy will have a motoconche service that will be safer and half the price...... :wink:

My service will be half of what Jimmy's price is!

As for safer, well you need to be drunk to drive in the DR, IMHO!

agua chico

08-08-2005, 03:11 PM

Have the moto prices changed since this post. Can I assume it is still 10pesos in the day and 20 at night? Also if you have someone on the bike with you will the price be 30 pesods or 40?

thanks

WSJ3

08-08-2005, 03:18 PM

Have the moto prices changed since this post. Can I assume it is still 10pesos in the day and 20 at night? Also if you have someone on the bike with you will the price be 30 pesods or 40?

thanks

Still the same as recent as my last trip July 2005...

BrooklynBeas

08-08-2005, 04:38 PM

i usually give 20 pesos anytime... They kind of get mad when you try to offer 10 pesos even though dominicans pay 10 pesos for the same ride

Jimmydr

08-08-2005, 04:38 PM

Have the moto prices changed since this post. Can I assume it is still 10pesos in the day and 20 at night? Also if you have someone on the bike with you will the price be 30 pesods or 40?

thanks

They complain alot but I pay 10 and 20 except to my private guy, I pay him 100 pesos a day and get about 32 rides out of him. :D :twisted:

gdogg

08-09-2005, 01:02 AM

20 is standard now, even though they'll try to milk you for more. Just look at them like they're crazy.

El Drunko

08-09-2005, 04:55 AM

I just give them the 20 and don`t turn back. Just keep on walking, that way they don`t have a chance to argue.

continentalmike

08-09-2005, 07:05 AM

just rent a car and drive over the concho's :twisted:

Jimmydr

08-09-2005, 07:59 AM

20 is standard now, even though they'll try to milk you for more. Just look at them like they're crazy.

Many are!

continentalmike

08-09-2005, 08:25 AM

just run across them with a jeepeta :twisted:

continentalmike

08-09-2005, 09:46 AM

RENT A JEEP AND KILL THEM OFF :D

BrooklynBeas

08-09-2005, 11:17 AM

i usually dont take moto's anymore cause we have a jeep but maybe once or twice a trip i take one when my friend has the jeep somewhere and i have to take an emergency shit and leave quick! i know TMI, sorry

Don Tomas

08-09-2005, 11:26 AM

just rent a car and drive over the concho's :twisted:

YES! I like his idea!

If I ever get a car down there I want stickers made up. Oval size, kind of like a smaller version of the European country stickers with a moto silouite and a red circle with a big line through it, as if crossing it off. Put one on for each moto I run over!

RickRock

03-20-2006, 12:45 AM

What's wrong with motoconchos? Why the fuck would you want to run them over? They're just poor folks trying to make a living by fulfilling a need. Do you want to run over NY subway drivers too?

Don Tomas

03-20-2006, 02:28 AM

What's wrong with motoconchos? Why the fuck would you want to run them over? They're just poor folks trying to make a living by fulfilling a need. Do you want to run over NY subway drivers too?

It's the "Food Chain" Rules of the Road in the DR!

Mack Semi-trucks
Other Semi-Trucks
Caribe/Metro Buses
Buses 20+ passenger
Daihatsu Trucks
Large/Expensive SUVs
Mini Buses
Other SUVs
Cars
Pasolas/Motos

RickRock

03-20-2006, 03:05 AM

Yeah, well I was riding a motorcycle for most of the time I lived in La Romana so fuck you LOL!

Many times I pushed cars out of the way with my little Yamaha!

continentalmike

03-21-2006, 02:32 AM

Yeah, well I was riding a motorcycle for most of the time I lived in La Romana so fuck you LOL!

Many times I pushed cars out of the way with my little Yamaha!

You were lucky not to have met me then :)

Rick, as you prob well know up till about 6 months ago the concho's where driving like crazy, on unsafe bikes and trying to rip off anybody left, right and center...

In January 2006 AMET started policing them a lot tougher on driving behavior, vehicle safety and drugs/alcohol..

As a reslut the Motoconjo road-rage has calmed down significantly and I would now actually recommend using a trusted concho again.. but it was out of control before that.. that's why when driving I just paid them no heed and they always gave me right of way (they still do)..

MrHappy

03-21-2006, 11:09 AM

continentalmike

03-22-2006, 02:10 AM

I don't know about Sosua, but in Santo Domingo, they have put a dent in the motorbike population.
There hasn't been a time I have driven through Santo Domingo that I havn't seen the AMET guys pulling over and confiscating motorbikes for lack of documentation. They are easy to spot: you see a couple of AMET cops and a flatbed truck full of motorcycles.
They are literally taking hundreds of bikes off the street.

It is the same thing.. as a result they now drive better moto's, don't drink that much and actually are back to a decent transport service instead of courting death anytime you get on one..

eldorob

03-22-2006, 12:40 PM

Granted, I haven't been to sosua yet (22 DAYS AND A WAKEUP!!) and I don't know what a MotoConch looks like (is it 3 wheels w/ a double wide seat behind driver??) but if the guy is taking you somewhere you don't want to go or not stopping when you ask, can't you just reach up and start choking the the crap out of him???

just curious...

knotty

03-22-2006, 12:42 PM

the_Jayman

03-22-2006, 01:35 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/the_jayman/a%203/DSC00176.jpg

2nd best ride @ Disneyand ! !

the_Jayman

03-22-2006, 01:36 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/the_jayman/a%203/DSC00181.jpg

ilikenyacional

03-22-2006, 05:41 PM

Yamaha RX115. 115cc two-stroke 16hp beast !

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/ilikenacional/rx115.jpg

For a true motoconcho, remove the mirrors, flashers and part of the muffler.

the_Jayman

03-22-2006, 05:47 PM

can't you just reach up and start choking the the crap out of him???

The chicas always pick on me but when I ride a Moto I have one hand holding tight to his shoulder . . . If I go down muther-fucker . . . then your going down too ! !

If I'm super wasted I stick a finger thru one of his belt loops on his pants . . . and tug a little to let him know he's goin down if we crash ! !

NO FUCKIN RAPIDO (unless I say so . . . sometimes it's fun to race your buddies down the strip ! ! :D )

guttaman

03-22-2006, 05:49 PM

The chicas always pick on me but when I ride a Moto I have one hand holding tight to his shoulder . . . If I go down muther-fucker . . . then your going down too ! !

If I'm super wasted I stick a finger thru one of his belt loops on his pants . . . and tug a little to let him know he's goin down if we crash ! !

NO FUCKIN RAPIDO (unless I say so . . . sometimes it's fun to race your buddies down the strip ! ! :D )

Walk or crawl you lazy prick.

gdogg

03-23-2006, 09:41 PM

My friends from work were going crazy about some pics I showed them after one of my trips. But one guy was really going crazy about the motos. He wanted me to get pics of them on my next trip (he's a mechanic, and really crazy about the illegal motos).

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/gdogggatl/Jan12196.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/gdogggatl/Jan12192.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/gdogggatl/Jan12195.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/gdogggatl/Jan12194.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/gdogggatl/Jan12193.jpg

gdogg

03-23-2006, 09:43 PM

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/gdogggatl/Jan12191.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/gdogggatl/Jan12190.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/gdogggatl/Jan12189.jpg

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psriches

03-23-2006, 09:47 PM

When I ride a Moto I have one hand holding tight to his shoulder . . . If I go down muther-fucker . . . then your going down too ! !

If I'm super wasted I stick a finger thru one of his belt loops on his pants . . . and tug a little to let him know he's goin down if we crash ! !This sounds a little sexual!!

WSJ3

03-24-2006, 09:29 AM

This sounds a little sexual!!

Love sweet mystery of life at last I've FOUND YOU!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/wsj3/youngfrankenstein3.jpg

MrHappy

03-24-2006, 09:45 AM

Illegal? What's illegal about them?
What is illegal is the guys riding without insurance, without tags, without licences, and without lights. Those are the ones that are getting snatched up. And they get a lot more pasolas than the small motorbikes.
The bikes themselves are pretty neat. Most of the motoconchos use the 115cc bikes, but you can buy a kickass 135cc with dual disc brakes on the front, 6 speed transmission, and they haul ass.
Kawasaki has also got a nice 125cc 4 stroker that is a nice method of transport!

MrHappy

03-24-2006, 09:46 AM

eldorob

03-24-2006, 12:35 PM

Ok, but how do you get yourself, a chica and the driver all on the same bike?? Some of the pics you guys post of the chicas are....., well lets just say they are well in the catergory of "BABY GOT BACK".....

How does everybody fit?

Wont be my problemo tho, I like the muy flacas
(Baby Got Back makes Mr Happy sad)
They do have some Muy Flaca spinner babes there, dont they???

Jimmydr

03-24-2006, 12:36 PM

MrHappy

03-24-2006, 12:42 PM

Believe it or not, even girls with big behinds fit. The bigger the passengers, the farther up on the tank the driver will scoot. Motoconchos are not the brightest in the world, so the will do ANTHING to get a fare. I have seen bikes with a man, a woman, and 4 KIDS on the seat between them. The driver is way up against the handlebars, and the woman is hanging off the back. You gotta see it to believe it.
Clearly you havn't seen the pictures on the DR related sites that show some of the things that get carried on bikes here.
In your case however, JimmyDR is right, get two bikes. You ain't THAT cheap!! LOL

Jimmydr

03-24-2006, 12:46 PM

Motoconchos are not the brightest in the world, so the will do ANTHING to get a fare.

I almost have the down payment to get one.

the_Jayman

03-24-2006, 04:48 PM

Mr Happy is Right . . . I've seen 4 people on one

2 people and a propane tank (not a tank for your back yard grill . . . I Mean one of those BIG ASS 4 foot tall 3 foot diameter tanks)

A friend of mine saw one with a full sized cloths washing machine . . . funny stuff ! !

I ride 3 to a bike all the time and I'm no shrimp.

2nd best ride @ Disneyland ! !

the_Jayman

03-24-2006, 04:50 PM

you know . . . WTF I never thought of that before . . . I pay double to ride home with my wife all the time . . . Why the hell don't I just get 2 ?

Dumb ass nubie ! !

Jimmydr

03-24-2006, 04:51 PM

you know . . . WTF I never thought of that before . . . I pay double to ride home with my wife all the time . . . Why the hell don't I just get 2 ?

Dumb ass nubie ! !

Get two, yea two.

rley69

03-24-2006, 05:10 PM

One time I took a concho from the beach to the Palace in Sosua with a chica. The guy had a helmet hanging off the handlebars like in some of the pictures in this thread but moved off without making any effort to put it on his head. I was just thinking to myself "why have a helmet if you don't wear it?" when he reached into the helmet and pulled out a doughnut which he proceed to eat as he piloted the three of us, one handed, along Clissante.

I've developed a fondness for walking around Sosua from that day!

the_Jayman

03-24-2006, 05:12 PM

El Drunko took a choncho BOMBED from Sosua to Black Beards last August . . . Dumb ass ! !

Bug Boy

03-24-2006, 05:24 PM

. . . Why the hell don't I just get 2 ?

If you get 2 how are you going to play with her titties?

RickRock

03-25-2006, 03:38 AM

I almost have the down payment to get one.

Last time I looked (like 2 years ago) I seen them for 36,000.

One time I took a concho from the beach to the Palace in Sosua with a chica. The guy had a helmet hanging off the handlebars like in some of the pictures in this thread but moved off without making any effort to put it on his head. I was just thinking to myself "why have a helmet if you don't wear it?" when he reached into the helmet and pulled out a doughnut which he proceed to eat as he piloted the three of us, one handed, along Clissante.

I've developed a fondness for walking around Sosua from that day!

Usually they carry a helmet for when they see AMET, or when another moto gives them the signal that AMET is ahead (knocking on your head is the signal). They don't wear them for safety, only to avoid fines from AMET.

Don Tomas

03-25-2006, 03:39 AM

Usually they carry a helmet for when they see AMET, or when another moto gives them the signal that AMET is ahead (knocking on your head is the signal). They don't wear them for safety, only to avoid fines from AMET.

From what I was told (and I don't speak perfect Spanish) but the way the law is written is they only have to have a helmet, they don't actually have to be wearing it...

RickRock

03-25-2006, 03:41 AM

Nah, you have to have it on. Trust me, I've had my bike impounded a few times in La Romana until I returned with a helmet and put it on. I also had to pay a 50 peso fine.

Don Tomas

03-25-2006, 03:44 AM

Nah, you have to have it on. Trust me, I've had my bike impounded a few times in La Romana until I returned with a helmet and put it on. I also had to pay a 50 peso fine.

Ok I trust you, but I was also told it can be any kind of helmet, like a hard hat. Is that true?

RickRock

03-25-2006, 03:47 AM

Yeah.. it can also be a batting helmet for baseball, or even a plastic replica like they give you at Dairy Queen.

mirage6

03-25-2006, 10:11 AM

are these motoconchoes decent size i am a husky guy and dont want to feel like i am siting on a shoestring of a seat or fall off the back of this thing

mirage6

03-25-2006, 10:13 AM

and does anyone know what the price diference is going from bb to sosua on a motorconchoes comparred to a taxi

Jimmydr

03-25-2006, 10:53 AM

and does anyone know what the price diference is going from bb to sosua on a motorconchoes comparred to a taxi

Sosua to airport by taxi is 200-500 pesos and a moto is 100 pesos.

mirage6

03-25-2006, 10:57 AM

ok how much is bb to sosua

Jimmydr

03-25-2006, 11:11 AM

ok how much is bb to sosua

I think its around $30. Going from Sosua by taxi maybe $20 or $30.

Bug Boy

03-25-2006, 11:22 AM

Sosua to airport by taxi is 200-500 pesos and a moto is 100 pesos.

Taxi rates at the taxi stand on Pedro Clisante and Dr Rosen is $20 USD, Sosua to POP.

Kevy

03-25-2006, 11:25 AM

Taxi rates at the taxi stand on Pedro Clisante and Dr Rosen is $20 USD, Sosua to POP.

But he was asking to BB.

mirage6

03-25-2006, 11:40 AM

YA FRO BB TO SOSUA THANKS KEVYBOY

Bug Boy

03-25-2006, 11:45 AM

But he was asking to BB.

My response was to this post by JDR

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmydr
Sosua to airport by taxi is 200-500 pesos and a moto is 100 pesos.

Kevy

03-25-2006, 11:47 AM

If you are goping at night it will cost more. If during the day, Moto Conch to PP at the hospital (big round thing on the road for turning) and catch a public taxi to Sosua. The moto conch to PP should cost around 50 pesos at most. The public taxi to Sosua is 25 pesos. It is a shared taxi (kind of like a bus) where people are gettiong in and out of the taxi along the way. But it is a cheap way to travel.

Kevy

03-25-2006, 11:48 AM

My response was to this post by JDR

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmydr
Sosua to airport by taxi is 200-500 pesos and a moto is 100 pesos.

No problem Herb, Jimmy kinda missed the question anyway, You can blame him.:Boom:

Tonto4

03-25-2006, 11:55 AM

ok how much is bb to sosua

That is a long-assed dangerous ride on a concho.

Jimmydr

03-25-2006, 11:56 AM

That is a long-assed dangerous ride on a concho.

I would do it only with my trusted moto guy.

mirage6

03-25-2006, 11:57 AM

That is a long-assed dangerous ride on a concho.

ok i think i will stick with a taxi then fuck that i dont need to die on my first dr trip lol thanx

Jimmydr

03-25-2006, 11:58 AM

ok i think i will stick with a taxi then fuck that i dont need to die on my first dr trip lol thanx

Better to die at your desk in your office back home then to get hit by a big truck in DR.

Tonto4

03-25-2006, 12:01 PM

Better to die at your desk in your office back home then to get hit by a big truck in DR.

Those trucks are flying on that highway. The speeds are too high to justify the risk.

mirage6

03-25-2006, 12:07 PM

my friend goes there a lot and he said that these people just run people over and forget them and no one cares lmao and some of these cars have no lights or anything

Jimmydr

03-25-2006, 12:11 PM

my friend goes there a lot and he said that these people just run people over and forget them and no one cares lmao and some of these cars have no lights or anything

Rather I imagine some of these cars do have lights that work.

mirage6

03-25-2006, 12:13 PM

oh ya he jst said there was a lot that did not have light and that those motorconchoes drive liek crazy abd run people down

Tonto4

03-25-2006, 12:17 PM

Plus it must be close to a 20 mile ride.

Jimmydr

03-25-2006, 12:21 PM

Plus it must be close to a 20 mile ride.

It seems 20 but is about 9 miles.

mirage6

03-25-2006, 12:25 PM

really are the roads paved or dirt

Rubicon

03-25-2006, 12:46 PM

Last month while I was in POP I happened to buy a used Pasola (scooter) on a whim. I had always planned to ship my car down there (and still will) and had no intentions of buying a pasola, but the price was right and I thought, "why not". After buying it, the rental car I had sat in the driveway for the next 6 days. As far as I'm concerned, there is no better way to get around POP. In fact, when I return in a couple of weeks, I'm going to get another, this time a new and bigger one. I wouldn't be without one now.

On the other hand, there is no way in hell that I would ride it to Sosua. I have started to dislike that ride even in a car. I wouldn't argure with JimmyD about the distance as I'm sure he knows a hell of alot more about the area than I do, but it sure as hell seems like a 20 mile ride. I have never really had any concerns about getting in an accident. My only concern is that if I do get into an accident, I'll probably be returning to the states minus a leg. Sure, although they drive like total idiots, it seems to me that there really aren't as many accidents as you might expect as a result of the way they drive. In fact, I've been to POP coming up on 7 times in 8 months, and I've seen one accident between a motoconcho and a car in downtown POP. Obviously Sosua isn't so bad as it's not as big and congested as POP, but as far as I'm concerned, motoconcho is the only way to go when in-town.

Good luck.