Needs comments to cross Russia Vladivostok to Germany
Dear friends
I am Taiwanese, My wife and I are planing a trip to cross Russia start from Vladivostok to Germany in 2006 or 2007, through Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Poland, If possible We wouId like to visit ScootW in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia from Ulan Ude
Here in Taiwan, NO ONE ship their bike out of country, not mention to motorcycle adventure, so we lack of information, but we would like to done this trip to highlight our life.
We really need international friends to give us comments even just one word. I have read The Kingsmill's Overland Adventures
But still confuse about many things
My question as follow :
1. To buy a bike or bring our own or rent a bike ??
A- Choice
If Buy a bike in Vladivostok in Eastern Russia
A-1. What available in Vladivostok market
Like XT660R , V-Strom, DR650, F650 GS¡Ketc.
A-2. Could I buy a bike there? Or buy one in Japan then ship to Vladivostok
A-3. Which one is the best to buy ?
A-4. How long will it takes to complete the License plate for us?
A-5. Is there possible to install saddlebags or Alloy case?
A-6. Can I get spare parts and tires ?
A-7. Could I sell the bike after the trip in Germany ?
What else ?
B-choice ship my BMW F650 DK to Vladivostok
Most headache thing for us is can I bring my bike with Taiwan license plate to Russia and above countries
If so
1.
What documents should I bring , most of the documents are in Chinese except original ¡¨ BMW Certificate of Origin ¡§ (with engine #and frame # year model) and imported document that¡¦s all.
2.
How to declare my bike from custom in Vladivostok , I heard it is very hassle to get the bike out from custom
3.Do we need any insurance for bike and us
4. Could some ones can give us the routes suggestions with details towns road # to pass (I have map on my hand)
5. How far (From Vladivostok to Moscow) and how long the journey would take , what average kilometers should we ride every day
6. Will I get any problems from POLICE on the road to MOSCOW with Taiwan license plate
7. What else should I pay attentions like safety, gas, food , cloth, camping, hotel, money, mosquito, rain..¡Ketc
Any comments are welcome
We appreciate you to help us to reach our dream
Thank you to pay attention to my questions
Kind Regards
Jeff
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