Thanks for the tips, reflects also some of what I was thinking from previous research (read more than a few of your previous posts Snakeboy).
I know Indonesia requires a Carnet so I was thinking (hoping) to try and buy the bike there...but I cant find any solid info on how possible that is with a tourist visa. I am not new to this kind of stuff. A couple years ago I bought an old Royal Enfield in India and drove it all the way to Spain. I bent some rules for sure...certain papers were "altered". I am not opposed to creative solutions. But just can't find any good info at all about buying in Indonesia.
As for getting from Indo to Phillipines the only way is the ferry you spoke of that would take me through Borneo (Sandakan / Zamboanga). Regarding Carnet in Malaysia, I have heard if you are not on a big European bike you can often slip through without them asking for one. I also heard the same can apply entering Indonesia if you are lucky.
So seems the best option (if at all possible) is to buy a bike in Indonesia. I have no idea about Philippines.... preachan...did you actually buy a bike there?
Anyone with other ideas?
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