Hey Pippin,
Mexican mechanics are very resourceful, and I'm sure they could make an exhaust gasket for you.
As for leaking a bit of oil, Just check it often, fill it, ride it, and fix it when it becomes unbearable (to you)...
Met a welsh biker on an xt600 in morroco. His bike was using/leaking a litre of oil a day, and had been for a while. He was heading INTO the desert...
Have a Great trip...
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