True , you can stay a maximum of 180 days each time you get a new tourist permit (FMM ) and TVIP . Each time you should cancel the old TVIP before it expires and get your security deposit refund back. If you are late in cancelling you will lose that deposit money .
It is ( or was ) possible to store the bike and leave the country for a short period within such a 180 day permit-period and not incur any penalty , but if they are now going to link the TVIP with your passport that may be a thing of the past if you fly out. .
It is possible to make arrangements with Migracion and Banjercito to leave the bike stored and bonded in Mexico for a period beyond any FMM or TVIP you have , at a cost . They just don't want people selling or leaving behind vehicles that Mexicans would then use and avoid taxes with. You must speak with the Banjercito authorities to get the details and make arrangements. When you return they will give you a temporary pass so that you may set up a new TVIP and security bond payment.
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