UK riders, USA bike, Long term trip, no return to US
Hi there. Just so as not to start on the wrong foot with my first post, I have looked for a match to our dilemma on the forum but haven't found one yet...if you know it exists, please don't shout at me but post a link
That said...
My wife an I are planning to travel the US before departing via Central and South America, ultimately shipping to NZ.
Our route from there is unclear but we will definitely be outside of the US for 12 months plus and quite possibly not returning.
The issue is this. We wish to take our US purchased motorcycle.
We are from the UK on visas linked to my employment. These terminate as soon as I leave the job. This in turn renders our US licenses obsolete...thus no insurance etc etc. All that remains is the title.
It seems our best option is to find a US based insurance co. that will insure us with a UK international license (do these exist?!) and to obtain a state inspection extension (I understand this part at least is possible).
Firstly, please could anyone confirm if this is the best option or if you have any other advice or experience in this issue.
Secondly...
There will of course come a time that this inspection is due for renewal - How do I ensure the motorcycle leaves the US legitimately without leaving a nasty paper trail? Does this count as 'export'? To whom should I inquire if so?
All answers or correct areas to direct my questioning much appreciated (so far the DMV are not exactly full of answers  )
Many thanks and happy riding.
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