Storing motorbike in Mongolia

[RichardClarke]

Hi,

I was planning my trip from Europe through Mongolia and on to China, Veitnam, Thailand and India.

However I came across the fact I needed an special permit and guide for China which I can not afford.

So I was thinking of leaving my motorbike in Mongolia in a storage type unit and heading on to visit China by foot/public transport.

Does anyone know where I could leave my motorcycle safely for 2-3 months in Mongolia?

[RTW WITH MISS KATIE M]

Hi Richard,

I (Aussie) am married to a Mongol, could ask my wife's family if they know of any leads where you could store your bike in UB. May work, not sure, I will give it a go!

Stewie

[RichardClarke]

Hey thank-you, no rush i am planning way a head of myself

[mark manley]

Hi Richard,
From what I understand as of this year you will not be able to leave your bike in Mongolia, I was hoping to do the same but was told the only place that allows it is Kygyzstan.

You could consider joining one of the groups that are teaming up to cross China to share the cost of the guide, I am joining this one although as a passenger in WickyChicky's, aka Jens and Helen's Landcruiser.
If you do consider this do it quickly as a complete list of participents has to be submitted several weeks before it sets off into China.

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...na-tibet-70042

[RTW WITH MISS KATIE M]

Mark,
who gave you this information about bike storage in Mongolia, and why from this year?
From living, working in Mongolia and being married there, decision making is very fluid and it depends on the individual on how they feel on the day. Often, one official will say no, and the another will say yes. So I am interested to know, where did you gather your info from, since you probably do not understand the Mongol language, I will check it out with my wife's family in UB. Chances are you might be right, but lets make certain for Richard.
Cheers,
Stewie

[RichardClarke]

To be quite honest leaving the motorcycle in Kazakhstan would also do the job. Do you know anywhere I could place it there?

I have read about people doing that but I would have to pass through China twice to get home again

I will either leave it in Mongolia or Kazakhstan which ever is possible and if not head back to through Eastern Europe. I would rather not go back that way as I have a year to travel

[Genghis9021]

Originally Posted by RTW WITH MISS KATIE M

Mark,
who gave you this information about bike storage in Mongolia, and why from this year?
From living, working in Mongolia and being married there, decision making is very fluid and it depends on the individual on how they feel on the day. Often, one official will say no, and the another will say yes. So I am interested to know, where did you gather your info from, since you probably do not understand the Mongol language, I will check it out with my wife's family in UB. Chances are you might be right, but lets make certain for Richard.
Cheers,
Stewie

I believe Mark is correct regarding the leaving of a bike. When you exit the bike must also exit. In 2011 the law was changed and I was informed of that requirement at the Tsanganuur crossing. In UB, I was told that if the bike was inspected and a deposit fee was paid it could be done but . . . I was also told that there was a trajectory of preventing this in the future, no matter what.

Ultimately, when you left the bike then (2011) you could depart as a stamp was entered in your Passport and you had necessary paperwork. Upon returning when you departed Mongolia you'd be refunded your deposit, though in Mongolia currency.

It's definitely true that you can leave the bike in Kyrgyzstan. You might be able to pull it off at the airport. A traveler I KNOW was required to speak with a customs official at the airport but was ultimately waved through.

YMMV.