certficate for motorcycle entry into Russia
I just entered Russia with my United States registered VStrom 650 yesterday. At the border they wanted my motorcycle passport {whatever that is} and it was quite a hassle getting the motorcycle in without one. I could show them my Illinois Registration with next year's sticker still attached. They had never seen such a thing and did not really want it. I also had a copy of my vehicle title which I needed when I brought the machine into Germany four summers ago. This seemed to be a document that would work at the Russian border, but they wanted the original title which I did not have because we keep the original safely stored away in the United States. So, I got the motorcycle in finally, but now I am worried that I might not be able to enter Mongolia when I get there, or go back into Russia as I leave Mongolia, or take the bike to South Korea from Vladivostok where I plan to ship back to the US.
So, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. I have checked on getting a Carnet du Passages but Russia is on the list of countries not needing one. Besides, how do I get one now that I am in Russia.
Iam going to St. Petersburg for a few days, and then on to Moscow from where I will start my ride to Vladivostok.
Any advice or hints?
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