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Originally Posted by Garywegener
Sounds like we are in good hands with Yuri in Vladivostok, and maybe the toughest part will be from Vladivostok to Ulan Ude. My experience is that so much is luck of the draw on the weather; understand we should expect hights in 60s/lows in 40s (15/5 Celsius) and some light rain maybe half the days. Does that sound right?
Any comments on camping in eastern Russia? (Seouljoe, I will be contacting you directly on camping in Korea-you paint a good picture of it) On the Goldwing, wouldn't be able to stray too far from the road. Presume there aren't established camp grounds.
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1) Insurance in Korea,, as soon as you claim the bike, from the carrier ,, a temporary ,, 10 days,, 20 days 30 days etc. Expect to pay USD 30 - 50 - 100 etc.
2) Camping Korea ,, whole country is a camping ground,, you can camp almost any where ,, and tons of official camp grounds as well.
3) Russia insurance,, you start asking for it as soon as you land in Zarubino. It costs about USD 110 for 30 days. European green card WILL NOT cover Russia, Albania, Turkey etc (Non EEC) ,,You must hit each insurance kiosk , when entering non union countries, or cops will ask for bribes, when caught, without one. Also BRING some sort of SAFETY certificate, for your bike. Translate it into Russian,, some cases they will not issue an insurance. (New Law)
For European green card write to
rental@mototouring.com
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Via del Ricordo 31 - 20128 - Milano - Italy
Tel. +39.0227201556 - Fax +39.0293660584
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Only company, that will sell you via credit card. Others you have to show up.
Make sure to stipulate and figure out your start and end date. For Scandinavian countries, always make sure to carry the original Green Card,, cops will not recognise copies, unless they are both sides in colour and hard to tell. Otherwise,,, they will make you buy a new one at the border. Several hours hold up and extra cost.
"Hello,
thanks for the message.
Here you have all details regarding Green Card Insurance for a Motorcycle:
15 days: 90,00 Euro
30 days: 113,00 Euro
45 days: 143,00 Euro
90 days: 218,00 Euro
180 days: 360,00 Euro
In order to issue the policy, we need a copy of the document of registration (title, ecc..) of the vehicle via fax or via email, the request form you find in attached and 3/4 working days.
As soon as the policy will be ready, we will send you a copy via email end the original to the address indicated.
The policy is renewable as many times as you need.
Please note, between one period and the next there must be at least one day without coverage.
If you need more information do not hesitate to contact us.
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Skype: mototouring2"
4) Camping in Russia ,,
Not worth it ,, full of mosquito, bees and flies , size of my thumb. Garbage every where, under each entrance to the village. 90% of the off road to the village is dirt and gravel. Middle of the highway, perhaps by the gas stations or Kafes,, but then you are exposed to drunks and glue sniffers.
5) NEVER go to Dong Hae - Vladivostok,, you will be stuck for three days minimum for clearing the bike, at the Vladvostok,, and you have to hire Yuri. (Sheer cargo traffic)
Take the
:::::StenaDaeaLine::::: Sok Cho to Zarubino.. you clear you bike in three hours ,, no broker needed and be in Vladivostok in less than 4 hours.
Lastly ,, brand new road ,, Mogocha - Chita - Ulan Ude,,,still lips of 2 cm to 5 cm in places (Winter-Summer contraction at the joints),, that will make your bike fly off. Go slow ,, I never did over 80KM,, 60KM most of the way. Seen a skeleton of a biker off the bank ,, that was discovered in two years. Also Ruskie drivers ,, will pass in your lane ,, and pass you 2 meters front of your popping eye balls ,, From Vladivostok to Poland,, it's a national sport to see how close you can pass, to oncoming cars. Always be ready. I've seen bastards come 30 cms to my bike rear before passig me.
Coming off Baikal ,, you will see scams,, cars with hood up ,, asking for help. You just pass,, you will see several.
Good luck.