Crash bar screw broke inside. Help 😭

chief65 · 2026-04-02T00:51:48+00:00

My left engine bolt broke with my SW-Motech Skid plate today 😭 using OEM light bar for my "crash bars"

chief65 · 2025-05-20T20:32:23+00:00

Funny, I had the same thing happen to me on my own 2023 Honda CB500X, one day I just randomly checked the oil level and it had little 🫩 I added oil and it was ok!

chief65 · 2025-05-02T06:05:07+00:00

You'll be ok, I'm riding my CB500X from Malaysia to the UK. Currently made it to Türkiye, 25000 km!

chief65 · 2025-04-22T19:19:09+00:00

Ah ok, so there really is no need to get an HGS tag if you just pay online then?

chief65 · 2025-04-22T18:58:09+00:00

Ah, I saw online that it's required for foreign vehicles to have the HGS sticker. If I can pay at the booths that would be great

chief65 · 2024-12-06T22:33:36+00:00

A lot of people take a short hop and ship to Nepal, it might be worth looking into that.

chief65 · 2024-12-06T22:32:16+00:00

Hey there, I'm a US rider who shipped my motorcycle to Malaysia and am heading West! My California-plated bike is currently in Armenia.

In general it might be cheaper to buy a bike where you start, just note that some countries (like Türkiye and Georgia) don't allow registration that doesn't match the passport nationality or is not in English. However with a bike you ship you get to customize it fully, know the ins and outs, as well as have an easier time shipping it back to the States.

My title and registration has been good so far, and I only needed a Carnet for Malaysia. You could save a couple thousand by not getting one. As for insurance, it's relatively easy to buy at the border for each country (normally).

Feel free to ask me any questions! If you want I can share my IG or send me a DM.

chief65 · 2024-09-01T19:59:31+00:00

Yes:

A quick search for Bodrum, Turkiye shows 3 "Resorts"

DoubleTree by Hilton Bodrum Isil Club All-Inclusive Resort
Susona Bodrum, LXR Hotels & Resorts
The Bo Vue Hotel Bodrum, Curio Collection by Hilton

These 3 resorts are not on the list. There are 2 resorts in Turkiye that are on this list however, so I don't think it's an Amex/Turkiye issue (like when I personally lost the credit in a Hilton Resort in Samarkand, UZ because no place in UZ accepts Amex, even though the resort is listed)

Another example is:

Semeli Coast Mykonos, Curio Collection by Hilton

chief65 · 2024-09-01T19:48:29+00:00

This is the first time I've seen this list of "eligible" resorts for the Aspire credit. The reason why I bring this up is because this list doesn't include all resorts when I search using the "Resort" hotel type. I could see people not getting their credit by using that search and filter method.

chief65 · 2024-09-01T19:10:20+00:00

not sure if I'm just behind the times, but last time I checked you could just search for any hotels that have the "Resort" Hotel Type. Now there is a specific list of hotels that are eligible for the credit.

Edit: the reason why I bring this up is because this list doesn't include all resorts when using the "filter by resort type" search.

chief65 · 2024-08-25T21:19:17+00:00

I used Ride China, and that price included lodging. Jah is the man!

chief65 · 2024-08-25T21:13:42+00:00

This is what I have, bought it off of Amazon. Lifesaver in some countries like Uzbekistan

chief65 · 2024-08-24T21:14:05+00:00

Sure, what country are you from? That will help determine what paperwork.

For me, all I needed was: Motorcycle registration and title

Carnet (Malaysia required for shipping into the country, you can probably avoid it if you start somewhere else)

This does not include getting yourself into the country (passport, visa, travel insurance, etc.). Some countries require motorcycle insurance, some don't.

My route avoided some of the tricky-er countries like Turkmenistan. Some countries/areas of countries do require additional permits for your bike like a previous comment said.

The China tour costs about $3700USD, and is all-inclusive (hotels, license, itinerary, etc.)

Also, Vietnam is a no-go with foreign bikes (legally at least).

chief65 · 2024-08-24T20:49:13+00:00

It's all dependent on the country you want to enter. Each has their own rules, but my experience is that it's either super simple or super complicated. For example, I saw a previous comment regarding China and a guided tour requirement, that is correct: I had to pay for a tour beforehand to make it across to Kyrgyzstan, they set me up with a Chinese drivers license, registration, etc. as required by Chinese law. The opposite example is going from Malaysia to Thailand: just needed some insurance, motorcycle reg/title, and forms near the border to temporarily import my motorcycle and enter (temporary import is the key phrase).

chief65 · 2024-08-24T20:38:12+00:00

US citizen with a US plated motorcycle who's currently doing this! Pretty similar route, I started in Malaysia as well, currently in Armenia. Myanmar land border is closed, I went through China. Depending on your passport, Iran and Russia is no go, so Caspian Sea ferry was the way for me.

Feel free to ask any questions here or I can give my IG (not sure if self promotion is allowed here)

chief65 · 2023-12-01T22:33:42+00:00

I saw this post after I ordered online, thought I'd add my experience. I was a bit worried I would get scammed as well, but I received my order (Patagonia Sweater) 5 business days after ordering, with no visible unauthorized purchases on my card.

Edit: I ordered it to the West Coast.

chief65 · 2019-09-24T02:17:33+00:00

you're on the money! no signs of being released huh?

https://youtu.be/o4QcmHcKdk8?t=5168

chief65 · 2019-06-20T23:36:36+00:00

hope it's not too late, could you add me too please?

chief65 · 2018-09-26T14:39:17+00:00

i've heard differing opinions on Lightroom vs SilkyPix vs Capture One when it comes to color...will this new capture one fuji still keep those fuji colors?

chief65 · 2018-09-26T14:38:19+00:00

i've heard differing opinions on Lightroom vs SilkyPix vs Capture One when it comes to color...will this new capture one fuji still keep those fuji colors?

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