I rode from Reno, NV to Ushuaia this fall. No one asked to see my international license. But they did ask for my US one at about every border. Like many travelers I made a color copy of the actual license and plastic wrapped it. That is the one I showed them. Frankly I think the 15 bucks to get the international was not wasted. They also asked to see your moto's title and registration and they often ask you to give them copies of all these documents. I don't know if they would notice the lack of the motorcycle endorsement, but if they do, they might not let you into the country. So I would go out and get one.
Regarding bike purchases in Argentina I met a Swiss guy who did that. He was told he could not bring the bike out of Argentina and had to turn back and sell it in Rio Gallegos and take the bus. I know this does not make sense but that is what he said. It was something like he had to bring the bike in to get the Aduna to bring it out. Maybe you should contact an Argentine counsel. Dave
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