Best way to get to the other side......

[robopie]

Howdy all,

After completing my first ADV ride, a short one by some standard, San Diego- Bocas, Pan, I'm joansing for another!

What is the best way to get across the pond and what is the best way to have a scooter ready over there?

I have visions of wandering the continents over there, europe, asia, russia and maybe the middle east, africa. ??

I was thinking it would be cheaper to buy a ride in europe. Can a US dude buy a scoot in say Germany, Spain.... ??

I know the aussie mate I rode with had no problem buying a bike here!

Where could I buy? I ride a Vstrom DL and like the bigger bike. Thinking 850 GS?? My strom kinda sucks on dirt, hopeful for better suspension / handling w/ gear. I was thinking shipping might be more expensive than buying over there.??

Would there be any complications carrying foreign docs ( title - reg. ) through the mid - far east ??

Say I did Europe and headed south east. What is the best way to get down India way and into the far east? I'd love to see Iran but I think my chances of getting a visa would be slim - nill ( 50yo white american).

What kinda dough ($$) could we be talking about? For sure camping and Hostels, street food.

Kinda foot loose and fancy free, underemployed contractor w/ a little $$ in the bank. This trip I'm hopeful my rotor doesn't loose a magnet like the panama trip, major downtime!

Allot to ponder AND research. Thanks in advance!