Hi Mollydog and Backofbeyond,

Thanks for thinking along! Really appreciate it!

1) paperwork. This is my downfall. I suck at organising and usually just hope for winging it. I will finish my coffee and dive into it!

2) bike prep. The bikes come from an overlanding company and for the AT I know there originating from overlanding selling the bikes to him. This makes it sound like he knows what he is doing. That said, no guarantee. . I will fix things before I leave. Parts that wear can be replaced and I'll bring some spare things. Depending on the bike, I'll get back on that. Also, I'll need a toolkit and such.

3) experience . I have little.l riding experience and in no rush in getting on the road so I'll drive around UB for a while. Getting to know the bike. Might help in riding experience and getting to know the bike.

4) health. I'm a wuss so no driving in the dark and such. And again, no rush. Maybe with paperwork forcing you to a border crossing but aside from that.. just take it slow.

Mollydog: thanks for chipping in! I do believe the bikes are not the issue. More likely my own experience and organisational skills...

Ooh, can't wait to get going. But have to wait for the weather to get better! I'll arrive there in spring! (That I did figure out )

Maarten

Fortune and Glory, kid. Fortune and Glory.

Good plan, riding around UB for a while is good!
Paperwork I don't know much about for Mongolia. I would start with a Visa and a Passport. I doubt you can legally import your Mongolia bike to Netherlands, but who knows? Insurance? No clue. I'm sure the seller will know the best way to proceed. I doubt that any EU insurance is valid in Mongolia. Locals will know best.

As far as riding experience goes ... I would begin riding NOW. Why wait?
Rent or buy a 250cc/400cc bike to learn on. Small bikes are best to learn on. I know it's Winter now, but ride when you can. Get some training. By Spring you will have some basic experience which will surly help once in Mongolia.

In some situations you may have to ride at night ... no matter how good your planning is. Stuff goes wrong, bad luck happens, unexpected delays.

Sometimes you MUST ride at night to get to some place safe or meet a friend, make deadline ... or whatever. Avoid when possible, but don't panic if you must do it.

In Mongolia I would think night riding is not too big of a deal. Very remote, no traffic outside cities, no? Just go slow. A good headlight helps. I use HID.

In super hot weather in Mexico (40C) I've waited until after dark to ride. Then rode ALL NIGHT in the cool night air. 300 miles/10 hours. Not recommended for inexperienced riders ... but it can be done.