Hey, mate.
Not quite sure what you mean by not being able to take your bike from Bali to Java and Sumatera. I could be wrong of course, but I think the officials you were talking to (assuming you were talking to offcials) were just waiting for you to bribe them ("damai aja lah, pak!") The only places that might be a bit dodgy to drive around in foreign plates would be Aceh, West Papua and Maluku. With the fighting going on, especially in Aceh, it would be best to miss out on those areas anyway.
Alternatively, try and get in touch with members of IMBI (Ikatan Motor Besar Indonesia -- Indonesian Big Bike Association). They could be of some help.
I'll try and see if I can find their contact details.
Cheers.
Annas
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