I am currently in Nicaragua and no border has taken me more than 2 hours. I agree with Sjoerd on the one crossing, the crossing is okay, but the area seems to have a few more vagrants than the other places. The hardest thing for me sometimes is just finding where to make copies. After reading many reports and the various issues, I fortunately have not had to much difficulties at any border.
They say you can't get into Honduras without your title but I don't have my title with me and I passed through.
One other note, I am not against the "helpers," some borders do not need anything and they will lie about some needs, but other borders can be time consuming if you are not remotely fluent in Spanish. For 5.00 to 10.00 I got a personal escort to the correct lines and where to find a copier. To me, I was surprised at how cheap the copies are and in the end, most of these people are just desperate for a little work. And usually the border "helpers" will look out for your moto by keeping the "interesting" people at a distance.
For me, the borders become more relaxing after a few, and actually I have started to enjoy the crossings, buy some food, sit down and watch the rhythm. Then before leaving, buy the locals ice pops and you will be a King. Remember, it will be hot, hot hot. Cross in the afternoon and the locals are exhausted from the heat...
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