we just left our bike in northern peru for next years summer and will have to face the same problem - leaving north.
i agree with the statement above, the panam crossing north of tumbes to ecuador seems to be rather chaotic, so getting around the customs could be possible.
but watch out: there is a big customs checkpoint between mancora and punta sal, where sometimes northbound vehicles are checked (we had that pleasure).
of course, i found a way around it (thanks to satellite pictures): you can drive all along the beach to punta sal (low tide), which is a great ride anyway (no people)!
another option is to stay in peru: police checks never asked for the customs paper. exception: big checkpoint immediatly north of limas on the panam. beware!
good luck to everyone
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