Motor Conches

**Jimmydr** · 04-09-2004, 10:38 AM

You ride on the back of these things and they cost 10 pesos during the day and 20 pesos at night. There are 100's in Sosua and area. 8)

Peso = 2.5 cents average.

**the_Jayman** · 04-16-2004, 11:10 AM

These things are a blast to ride on.

When you leave your hotel or a bar make sure ya get a Presidente for the ride

**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!

**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......

**Reel Deal** · 01-21-2005, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by Don Tomas

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

Musta been a looooooooooooong walk for you to sober up...(j/k)...

**Don Tomas** · 01-21-2005, 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by psriches

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

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

Originally Posted by jagu

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...