It's been a long time since I posted here. Hope everyone and their Monsters are well. Last time here, I had my 2001 Monster 900 loaded in a crate destined for Dubai (from USA). I was going to Brazil first for a few weeks before Dubai. Well, I got married to a Brazilian and never made it to Dubai.
My bike is still in the USA. I want it here in Brazil, but it is prohibited to bring any used vehicles into Brazil -- illegal -- not even a riding lawn mower. The only way to do it is to ride it in, which is legal. The only thing is you have to say it is not permanently staying here in Brazil. I would have to keep USA plate and registration.
So, I want to make a trip from Michigan to Brazil while I am still young enough to do it. I looked it up and I see it is a popular trip to go from Alaska all the way to the tip of South America (on the Pan-American Highway). The only "problem" is you have to take a ferry from Panama to Columbia -- the so called "Darién Gap". No big deal, there are ferries running all the time and its not too expensive for a bike.
Has anyone here ever done this? Or know someone? Also, if anyone is interested in going, let me know -- even if it is just for a section of the trip. Would be nice to have company.
M
edit: I forgot my main point LOL. I want to have a complete inspection done on my bike. Is this something I should do with Ducati dealer shop? Or could any motorcycle mechanic do this? I have to bee 100% positive I don't break down on this trip. It would be a complete disaster.
My bike is still in the USA. I want it here in Brazil, but it is prohibited to bring any used vehicles into Brazil -- illegal -- not even a riding lawn mower. The only way to do it is to ride it in, which is legal. The only thing is you have to say it is not permanently staying here in Brazil. I would have to keep USA plate and registration.
So, I want to make a trip from Michigan to Brazil while I am still young enough to do it. I looked it up and I see it is a popular trip to go from Alaska all the way to the tip of South America (on the Pan-American Highway). The only "problem" is you have to take a ferry from Panama to Columbia -- the so called "Darién Gap". No big deal, there are ferries running all the time and its not too expensive for a bike.
Has anyone here ever done this? Or know someone? Also, if anyone is interested in going, let me know -- even if it is just for a section of the trip. Would be nice to have company.
M
edit: I forgot my main point LOL. I want to have a complete inspection done on my bike. Is this something I should do with Ducati dealer shop? Or could any motorcycle mechanic do this? I have to bee 100% positive I don't break down on this trip. It would be a complete disaster.