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Thanks for the reply and information.

Do you know if this TVIP is somehow connected to the customs control in the States and Kanada...

I don't know if this is right, but another motorbike traveller told me, that customs somehow work together in this states.. ?!?!

I for myself think I am good with this 180 days...

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Just found this!

helps too! http://www.motormexico.com/service/requirements.html
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For all it is worth, I live in Yuma, Arizona US (San Luis, AZ crossing mentioned in the link) just across the border with Mexico, and you could store your bike with me if Mexican time limits are pressuring you.
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Alright - thx

but this rises the next question about customs in the States ;-)

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As far as my experience goes , living in Canada, I would say that US CUSTOMS officials at the border are pretty ignorant about working with other countries' customs procedures, but incredibly strict on interpreting rules to keep people out if they are from beyond Canada .
As I understand it , and as you allude, if you were to enter the USA to store the bike you would need to go through the full boatload of US entry and temp import and that would start the clock ticking on your time limit for stay in the USA .
It might have need be better to store the bike securely in Mexico AFTER CANCELLING. the TVIP. Crossing back into Mexico afterward might really screw up the plans .
The bike should remain under covers, behind locked doors for the duration. No public display whatever, silence about it."It does not exist !! " It is no longer on the books in Mexico .
You return to Mexico at your leisure and directly go to the border town , get the bike out of storage and at MEXICAN CUSTOMS you buy a new TVIP , pay security bond and resume your travel in Mexico for up to 180 days or whatever is left on your tourist visa ( FMM)
That should then leave the Maximum available time for your USA travel .
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You shouldn't have any problems storing your bike in the US .
I have entered the US several times with my bike (Guatemala license plate) and I have never been asked any questions about the bike or how long I would leave the bike in the country .
Friends of mine have their bike (with Guatemalan license plates) stored in the US for several years and twice a year they fly up and ride around.
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Well - if this is true I would probably prefer to get the bike stored in the US (south) for a while. I will check this...

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