Thanks all for your comments/ideas. As most of you guys prob know by now, in organising something like this it's just a case of not taking no for an answer I guess. There's always a way! WIll post an update when we find the answers. Cheers

Just thought I'd point out the obvious--why not start the trip from somewhere else? Sounds like you've got some plans, but what the heck, it's an adventure, why not start in Paris, or wherever, instead?

I assume you've got good reasons to start in the UK, but just sayin'...

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No that's a fair call. We certainly dont have plans beyond buying bikes and riding them wherever and for however long it takes....Just thought London as we have some mates living there and it's english speaking so all the admin of buying a bike and registering it would be easier. If anyone has any comments on where a couple of aussies could buy a couple of bikes real easy and register and insure them I would really appreciate any suggestions/advice.