Hi everyone - just about to kick off the big SOuth America trip, BA > TDF > Cartagena (THE WRONG WAY DOWN)

Both Bikes get aired from Sydney in 1 weeks time, but customs formalities in BUenos Aires are very sketchy, have been trying to straighten them out for last 3 months

I have 2 bikes registered in Australia in my name
I will use one, my mate will use the other
I have a document in Spanish notorised, stamped etc giving him legal permission to ride one of the bikes through all MERCOSUR countries (CHile, Arg etc)

Argentine brokers / customs offficials saying 2 bikes in my name, could be big problem. But no firm reason why. Temporary Import vs Tourist Vehicle permission...every avenue seems to have its compliactions. I am using CLover Logistics in BA, as Dakar Motos said 6 weeks ago it would be tricky for them to do.

Very hard for me to say if this is an impossible problem, or if its just a way of them playing me for a $$$ service fee. Tentative to send the bikes until we know we can clear them in BA

Has anyone had similar experiences? If its a few $$$ then my wallet is open and im all up for greasing the wheels of bureaucracy, but if there is major hassle ahead then if anyone has good contacts or experience of similar in SANTIAGO as a less hassle alternative, please let me know ASAP!!!

Desperate for any feedback you guys have on this one...