In response to poorbuthappy:
Thanks for the response and sharing your experience. First of all, let me say that its clearly NOT my intention to fool the system. If a border cross is the only way, i will do it. But i like to understand the rule first, and see if there is an alternative.
The idea behind the TIP system, which you mention, makes a lot of sense. Its a procedure with a begin and an end (the bike enters and leaves the country within the given time). However, the subject of this seems to be the bike and not the person. Me taking the bike out of the country instead of the previous owner would be in line with what the rule seeks to accomplish, right? And with the power of attorney (Poder), I can proof that I am eligible/responsible to take care of this.
Please let me know what you think. This trail of thought is not my own; I was told by a company in Bogota that helps motortravelers and they say that more people have done it this way. I would like to hear that first hand  (also asked the company for contacts btw).
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