Please rescue and ride my motorcycle out of Georgia

[goodgregory]

Hello,

My motorcycle (2005 suzuki vstrom 1000 ) is currently left behind (I ran out of money and came back to the US) in the republic of georgia. I'm trying to find a way to get it back someplace more accessible (Europe) where storage would be cheaper (with friends maybe) and using it would be less of a hassle. Anyways, if anyone is interested, I will get a notarized letter giving permission (for border crossings) to someone willing to ride it from Georgia anywhere westward (even istanbul would be a huge help). Let me know if you're interested, and we can work out more details.
Thanks much!
-Greg

[catch22]

I am unable to get your bike, but this might help:
free and "secure" storage in Brussels guaranteed for 6months or so.
good luck----------geert

[estebangc]

I can see quite a few people now squeezing their brain, counting days, looking at the calendar, calculating kms/day, trying to stretch their holidays and saying "if I had known only some weeks before!"... me included!

Nice of you catch22. Unfortunately, I cannot offer long storage (my bike "sleeps" in the street under rain and snow), but I could try to help with some short storage in Geneva (CH) between hops.

If it helps, Momondo shows that 1 way tickets to Tblisi with Ukraine International Airlines are much, much cheaper than any other! (ex. Geneva-Tbilisi 240€).
Go, go, go! It's a win-win deal, you help Greg and yourself/ves!
Esteban

[Road2Manchester]

I guess a USA registered bike is not really any use out there (if not for spares).
It would make a good 'paid' vacation, flying out there and riding it back to the UK, but the cost may be prohibitive. Would any extra paperwork be needed???? (I am EU passport)
I guess it depends how much its worth to you.
Is there no airfrieght companies that could arrange to fly it out????

not sure if this helps, it could be slightly dodgy..... "did you pack this bike yourself sir" ??? Is it insured, taxed etc.... are you the owner.....

[Linzi]

Hi, I'd guess that the rider would need to have a registration paper for the bike, insurance in their own name and letter of authorization. I've done this with a UK registered bike and it presented no border problems. Money Saving Expert: Credit Cards, Shopping, Bank Charges, Cheap Flights and more gives one way air fares from London Gatwick to Tbilisi for £240. Lindsay.

[rtwdoug]

I'll be in Georgia next month, but on my own bike, so I cant help you there
But, as a couple of things to consider, I'm not sure how easy it will be to cross the border with turkey with a paper saying you have permission, as they seem pretty particular about stuff like that. Also, leaving it in TR is definately not an option, because if you enter TR on a bike, you must leave TR on that same bike. So passing thru may be viable, but for someone to leave it there is not.

The other way, thru russia, the same things apply. I do know people that have left russia with someone elses bike, & a document from a notary (in russian) giving them permission, but have never heard of anyone getting into RU with same papers.

I know the georgian customs put the bike info in the computer when you arrive, but looks like they are ok with you leaving without it. But, how long ago was this? they may cause trouble getting the bike out, if it has been a long time. I'd also contact the georgian consul, explain the problem, and find out if they will let someone else leave with the bike.

In europe of course, you can ride someone elses bike anywhere you want, but getting it to europe may be a bit tricky

Doug

[damo33]

I'd be interested in Serbia & Montenegro on those dates (or around early to mid august & am based in romania).

[damo33]

Originally Posted by goodgregory

Hello,

My motorcycle (2005 suzuki vstrom 1000 ) is currently left behind (I ran out of money and came back to the US) in the republic of georgia. I'm trying to find a way to get it back someplace more accessible (Europe) where storage would be cheaper (with friends maybe) and using it would be less of a hassle. Anyways, if anyone is interested, I will get a notarized letter giving permission (for border crossings) to someone willing to ride it from Georgia anywhere westward (even istanbul would be a huge help). Let me know if you're interested, and we can work out more details.
Thanks much!
-Greg

I'd ride it back to Romania for you if you cover the trip costs. From here, getting it to the UK or US, or indeed selling it here should not be a problem.