Future plans.
Here is a rough schedule until I return to Japan.
January
Traveling north along the eastern side of Argentina, Buenos Aires.
Paraguay.
Entering Brazil, heading towards Rio de Janeiro.
February
Watching the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Waiting for the rainy season to end in Paraguay (approximately 1 month).
The rainy season in Bolivia ends in March, and the first half of April is a transition period from the rainy season to the dry season.
After the Rio Carnival, I will move to the eastern side of Bolivia (probably Paraguay?), and wait for the end of the rainy season for about a month (from mid-February to mid-March).
Bolivia usually has a visa for 30 days, so it is not suitable for waiting.
The location is either Asuncion in Paraguay or Iguazu. There is also a possibility of staying on a farm in Brazil.
March, mid-month onwards (adjust the timing based on the situation of the rainy season).
Paraguay.
Bolivia.
It is uncertain whether I will go to Bolivia by motorcycle.
Even if I do not go to Bolivia by motorcycle, I will still visit Bolivia.
Options:
- Entering Bolivia by motorcycle.
- Not going to Bolivia by motorcycle, but going to the northern part of Bolivia, through Brazil to Peru, leaving the motorcycle in Puno, and then visiting Bolivia.
- Leaving the motorcycle in Paraguay and going back and forth to Bolivia with a backpack, and then avoiding Bolivia and going to Peru as above.
April
Remaining part of Bolivia.
Peruvian Andes.
May
Moving to Colombia via Ecuador, and disposing of the motorcycle.
I was originally considering taking the current motorcycle to North America, but
it seems that I cannot ride the current motorcycle in Canada. It is shocking. This is the fate of a minor motorcycle.
Traveling to Central America with a backpack.
June
Central America.
I have been to Mexico before, so I will only visit places I have not been to.
Whether or not to go to Cuba is still undecided.
America?
July
America?
August
Canada?
September
Returning to Japan.
Some parts are still uncertain.
■Options for North America
- Traveling from California to Alaska by motorcycle (it might be too early, so I might travel a little more).
- Traveling around America and Canada with a backpack.
- Traveling from California to Vancouver by bicycle.
- Traveling from California to Alaska by bicycle.
- Limiting North America to Mexico, and not visiting America and Canada, but returning home.
- Traveling around North America by rental car.
Recently, I have been thinking that "cycling from the west coast of North America" might be a good option for the last few months.
However, I am quite satisfied with South America, and I can come back to North America again, so I will be basically satisfied even if I return home as is.
I am not considering staying in North America during the cold season, and August seems to have expensive airfare, so I am considering September as the target for returning home when airfare becomes cheaper. Or, I might return earlier, before the airfare becomes expensive in early July.
January
Traveling north along the eastern side of Argentina, Buenos Aires.
Paraguay.
Entering Brazil, heading towards Rio de Janeiro.
February
Watching the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Waiting for the rainy season to end in Paraguay (approximately 1 month).
The rainy season in Bolivia ends in March, and the first half of April is a transition period from the rainy season to the dry season.
After the Rio Carnival, I will move to the eastern side of Bolivia (probably Paraguay?), and wait for the end of the rainy season for about a month (from mid-February to mid-March).
Bolivia usually has a visa for 30 days, so it is not suitable for waiting.
The location is either Asuncion in Paraguay or Iguazu. There is also a possibility of staying on a farm in Brazil.
March, mid-month onwards (adjust the timing based on the situation of the rainy season).
Paraguay.
Bolivia.
It is uncertain whether I will go to Bolivia by motorcycle.
Even if I do not go to Bolivia by motorcycle, I will still visit Bolivia.
Options:
- Entering Bolivia by motorcycle.
- Not going to Bolivia by motorcycle, but going to the northern part of Bolivia, through Brazil to Peru, leaving the motorcycle in Puno, and then visiting Bolivia.
- Leaving the motorcycle in Paraguay and going back and forth to Bolivia with a backpack, and then avoiding Bolivia and going to Peru as above.
April
Remaining part of Bolivia.
Peruvian Andes.
May
Moving to Colombia via Ecuador, and disposing of the motorcycle.
I was originally considering taking the current motorcycle to North America, but
it seems that I cannot ride the current motorcycle in Canada. It is shocking. This is the fate of a minor motorcycle.
Traveling to Central America with a backpack.
June
Central America.
I have been to Mexico before, so I will only visit places I have not been to.
Whether or not to go to Cuba is still undecided.
America?
July
America?
August
Canada?
September
Returning to Japan.
Some parts are still uncertain.
■Options for North America
- Traveling from California to Alaska by motorcycle (it might be too early, so I might travel a little more).
- Traveling around America and Canada with a backpack.
- Traveling from California to Vancouver by bicycle.
- Traveling from California to Alaska by bicycle.
- Limiting North America to Mexico, and not visiting America and Canada, but returning home.
- Traveling around North America by rental car.
Recently, I have been thinking that "cycling from the west coast of North America" might be a good option for the last few months.
However, I am quite satisfied with South America, and I can come back to North America again, so I will be basically satisfied even if I return home as is.
I am not considering staying in North America during the cold season, and August seems to have expensive airfare, so I am considering September as the target for returning home when airfare becomes cheaper. Or, I might return earlier, before the airfare becomes expensive in early July.
Cars that can run in Canada (shocking new fact).
I have discovered a shocking new fact.
It seems that only vehicles listed on the RIV (Registrar of Imported Vehicles) list can be driven in Canada.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/motorvehiclesafety/SafeVehicles/Importation/Usa/VAFUS/list2/Section8_0.htm
http://www.tc.gc.ca/motorvehiclesafety/SafeVehicles/Importation/Usa/VAFUS/list2/Section8_0.htm
Since my TVS motorcycle is not listed on this list, it cannot be driven in Canada!
At first, I thought that [INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY] might be the relevant company... it turns out that there is a company with that name.
It might be possible to bring a TVS motorcycle to the United States, but if it cannot pass through Canada, I cannot go to Alaska.
There is a high possibility that it will be overlooked, but since there are many border crossings, there is also a high possibility that it will be noticed somewhere.
Therefore, the plan to bring my current TVS motorcycle to North America is no longer possible.
If I had known this from the beginning, I would have chosen from Honda, Yamaha, or Suzuki.
By going with a less common brand, I have encountered this obstacle.
It seems that only vehicles listed on the RIV (Registrar of Imported Vehicles) list can be driven in Canada.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/motorvehiclesafety/SafeVehicles/Importation/Usa/VAFUS/list2/Section8_0.htm
http://www.tc.gc.ca/motorvehiclesafety/SafeVehicles/Importation/Usa/VAFUS/list2/Section8_0.htm
Since my TVS motorcycle is not listed on this list, it cannot be driven in Canada!
At first, I thought that [INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY] might be the relevant company... it turns out that there is a company with that name.
It might be possible to bring a TVS motorcycle to the United States, but if it cannot pass through Canada, I cannot go to Alaska.
There is a high possibility that it will be overlooked, but since there are many border crossings, there is also a high possibility that it will be noticed somewhere.
Therefore, the plan to bring my current TVS motorcycle to North America is no longer possible.
If I had known this from the beginning, I would have chosen from Honda, Yamaha, or Suzuki.
By going with a less common brand, I have encountered this obstacle.
Notes on motorcycle selling options.
■Basic
The basic principle is to sell the motorcycle in the country where it was purchased (in my case, Colombia).
■Brazil
Only the import of new motorcycles is permitted, and the import of used motorcycles is not allowed.
Therefore, it is legally impossible to sell a motorcycle purchased outside of Brazil in Brazil.
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/south-america/buying-bike-chile-sell-brazil-66330
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/south-america/buying-bike-chile-sell-brazil-66330
There are reports of people bypassing customs and secretly selling motorcycles.
■Argentina
If a motorcycle is temporarily imported with a permit, the basic principle is to export it out of Argentina.
It is difficult for foreigners to sell motorcycles in Argentina. It is also difficult for foreigners to buy motorcycles, or rather, almost impossible.
■Paraguay
There seems to be a loophole.
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/south-america/best-sa-country-sell-leave-12073
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/south-america/best-sa-country-sell-leave-12073
After bypassing customs, remove the license plate and sell it to a local person, who can then use it on a farm or elsewhere.
There is a lot of information about this loophole, but
There is information that if you sell it legally, the buyer will have to pay 30% of the price as tax (it is unclear whether this is 30% of the appraised value or 30% of the payment). However, I have not found any reports of success with this method.
■Chile
It might be possible to sell it in a free port like Iquique? There were some posts like that, but no reports of success.
■Canada
Since customs clearance for motorcycles is straightforward, it is possible to dispose of it as scrap and leave the country. (Is it easy to sell?)
However, as mentioned earlier, it is highly likely that you will not be able to bring a TVS motorcycle into Canada in the first place, so you will not be able to dispose of it if you cannot bring it in.
■Postscript
I also asked the dealer, but it seems that selling it outside of Colombia is quite difficult.
Since I bought it in North America, it is unrealistic to bring it back to North America, so there is a sense that it is unavoidable to dispose of it in Paraguay, but Colombia is not that far away.
It seems reasonable to just tour through Bolivia and the mountainous regions of Peru, avoiding the rainy season, and then dispose of it in Peru, as the distance from Peru to Colombia is only about 3000 km and can be done in a week.
The basic principle is to sell the motorcycle in the country where it was purchased (in my case, Colombia).
■Brazil
Only the import of new motorcycles is permitted, and the import of used motorcycles is not allowed.
Therefore, it is legally impossible to sell a motorcycle purchased outside of Brazil in Brazil.
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/south-america/buying-bike-chile-sell-brazil-66330
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/south-america/buying-bike-chile-sell-brazil-66330
There are reports of people bypassing customs and secretly selling motorcycles.
■Argentina
If a motorcycle is temporarily imported with a permit, the basic principle is to export it out of Argentina.
It is difficult for foreigners to sell motorcycles in Argentina. It is also difficult for foreigners to buy motorcycles, or rather, almost impossible.
■Paraguay
There seems to be a loophole.
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/south-america/best-sa-country-sell-leave-12073
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/south-america/best-sa-country-sell-leave-12073
After bypassing customs, remove the license plate and sell it to a local person, who can then use it on a farm or elsewhere.
There is a lot of information about this loophole, but
There is information that if you sell it legally, the buyer will have to pay 30% of the price as tax (it is unclear whether this is 30% of the appraised value or 30% of the payment). However, I have not found any reports of success with this method.
■Chile
It might be possible to sell it in a free port like Iquique? There were some posts like that, but no reports of success.
■Canada
Since customs clearance for motorcycles is straightforward, it is possible to dispose of it as scrap and leave the country. (Is it easy to sell?)
However, as mentioned earlier, it is highly likely that you will not be able to bring a TVS motorcycle into Canada in the first place, so you will not be able to dispose of it if you cannot bring it in.
■Postscript
I also asked the dealer, but it seems that selling it outside of Colombia is quite difficult.
Since I bought it in North America, it is unrealistic to bring it back to North America, so there is a sense that it is unavoidable to dispose of it in Paraguay, but Colombia is not that far away.
It seems reasonable to just tour through Bolivia and the mountainous regions of Peru, avoiding the rainy season, and then dispose of it in Peru, as the distance from Peru to Colombia is only about 3000 km and can be done in a week.
Notes on purchasing a motorcycle in North America.
■Mexico
It is difficult for foreign tourists to purchase motorcycles.
■United States
Foreign tourists can purchase motorcycles, but it takes 8 weeks to issue a license plate for new motorcycles, so buying new motorcycles is not practical; used motorcycles are the norm.
■Canada
No problem. License plates are issued immediately for new motorcycles. Used motorcycles are also available.
It is difficult for foreign tourists to purchase motorcycles.
■United States
Foreign tourists can purchase motorcycles, but it takes 8 weeks to issue a license plate for new motorcycles, so buying new motorcycles is not practical; used motorcycles are the norm.
■Canada
No problem. License plates are issued immediately for new motorcycles. Used motorcycles are also available.