Advice on buying Bike in South America
 

I am planning a trip for early 2016 that covers Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Northern Argentina, Paraquay and Brazil. I would prefer to start on the West Coast and buy a bike there. My preference is the Kawasaki KLR650. I dont know if there are any guides, books or FAQs that I could be pointed to about Motorcycling in SA but if anyone has suggestions if would be appreciated

Which places would be best place to buy a motorcycle in?
What is required for insurance?
What is required to cross borders with the bike?

When I am done the plan is to sell the bike. This may not be in same country I bought it in. Is this an issue?

I also know lots about motorcycling in Western Canada having travelled many highways and offroads. There are lots of great places only accessible by foot or motorcycle.

Exponent,

You REALLY need to read the multitude of threads here on this forum and on ADV Rider!! All will be answered with research. Don't ask others to do your work!

I live in Peru and help HUBB and ADV folks purchase motos for tours: adventure motorcycle tours in Peru and all South America - Moto Purchase & Buy Back

Toby

Thanks
 

"Read the multitude of threads."

You are kidding right? I wouldnt have time to read the multitude of threads - from what I can see there are hundreds if not 1000s of them. I was just looking for a little friendly advice perhaps a howto or a FAQ or a sticky.

Perhaps have a look at the stickies above first so you can be informed of the current state of play about buying a bike in Chile. Given that Chile is on the west coast, and one of the stickies relates to buying bikes in Chile, it might be what you are looking for.
Most if not all of the information you need is available either in the stickies of this section, or in the various sections of the blue bar menu up near the top of the page. Also lots of blogs on the web that apart from being informative, are interesting reading too
Usual advice people give to posts like yours is to first educate yourself using the resources that a lot of people have put a lot of time over many years in making available and then when you have finished and some things are still not clear, THEN put a few specific questions to the forum. Spoon feeding newbies too lazy to feed themselves isn't what people join the HUBB for.

Many years ago I planned to buy an MCI bus to convert into a motorhome. I joined the appropriate forum and then spent a few nights reading some 4000 posts right from the very first post. When I had finished, I realised that I had read the collective knowledge of some 800 MCI owners and further, realised that I didn't need to ask any questions after all.

I presently know of a friends KLR650 he is selling here in Peru where we live. Perfect shape, VERY low mileage and refreshed. Registered in Peru and you could ride it anywhere in SA once it is in your name. Paperwork only takes 2 hrs here!

Write me at: aroundtheblock07@gmail.com

Toby

daer tony
 

help is what people join for

I disagree, you are out of order. Tony has given relevant advice. And some real world experience.

The forum is inundated with people asking the same question when all the answers and guides are there.

I think you should delete your post as it was unwarranted and uncalled for.

I did a couple of hasty edits. Please refrain from insults, no matter how justified you might believe them to be. The alternative: moderators start tossing entire posts, threads, or members.

Thanks.

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