Buy a motorcycle with papers and license plate of the country you are heading to.
Hi guys,
Just want to share this short conclusion for those who are not experienced as I was 10 months ago and are thinking about doing big motorcycle trip. When I was coming here to South America I have choosen to go to Chile to buy motorcycle, mostly due to good time to visit patagonia first.
At that time I thought that the best and obvious thing is to come to the country and buy motorcycle from this country where you are currently. Because of paperwork, security etc. But now I know it was wrong approach.
So If you coming to Chile and want to go all the way north, buy motorcycle with Colombian/Ecuador papers and plates. NOT CHILEAN! Will make your life way easier, what's more, you will probably buy this bike in very good price in Chile and sell in even better in Colombia. If you do opposite, as me(idiot), You will pay a lot in Chile and then sell for half in Colombia.
Of course always check all documents, title transfer and border passing issues etc. But save your money bro!
Probably for many its obvious but maybe at least for one person no. For me wasn't.
Cheers!
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