How much do you have to worry about theft?
I am contemplating doing a trip on my dr650 from SE Asia to Europe. Along the way I want to stop in cities and stay in hostels (ex: Bangkok) as well as go on some multi-day backpacking trips (ex: Everest Base Camp Trek). Obviously, the motorcycle would be out of sight, so I have some general questions about leaving it and my belongings in different scenarios:
1. For just leaving the bike parked for a few hours to walk around, would it be safe if I just carry my important stuff in a big backpack and leave the bike parked? Would leave some bulky/heavy low value stuff (stove, hiking poles, pump, tools, some clothes) in soft panniers.
2. Parking overnight on the street when staying in a hostel, I would bring my backpack and panniers inside. Would it be safe to leave the bike parked on the street overnight? (planning on covering and using a ulock)
3. Leaving the bike to go on a multi-day trek (himalayas). Are there hotels/hostels or other resources willing to safely store the bike? Are they easy to find?
I love the idea of freely travelling the world on a bike, but I am worried I will have to sacrifice some freedom of being on foot because I can't let the bike out of my sight. Is this the case? Thanks much.
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