purchasing a bike in Libreville, Gabon

[vtevelde]

Hi,

I am going to be in Gabon from mid-May till mid-June and would like to avoid spending several thousand to ship my bike there (if even possible). Would it be reasonable to plan to purchase a motorcycle in Libreville within about a week or ten days of arriving, and to re-sell it before leaving? Or does anyone know if it's possible to rent a motorcycle there, and for approximately how much money? I plan to stay within the country between Libreville and Franceville, or other places where the roads are of decent quality, so the fanciest setup shouldn't be necessary.

Thanks! I have travelled by bike extensively in the U.S. but not abroad, so I don't know if this question is totally idiotic, but hopefully someone else has experience in Gabon who can fill me in.

Also, the only contact information for mechanics in Libreville, for Wild Rider, seems to be outdated. The website and email no longer work. Does anyone know of the contact information for anyone else there?

-Vera