Linda gave you some very good websites to read... I peeked at a couple of them. And after chatting with Marty, he suggested this website for you: http://horizonsunlimited.com/ It seems that the truly determined riders who want to cross the Bering Strait send their motorcycles via planes. Horizons Unlimited has plenty of good links for you to check out. And since you're going to be travelling for a while, they can help you out with any variety of questions you may have. In fact, they are having a Travellers meeting in Portugal September 24-26 in Gois near Coimbra. If you could make it, I think it would be extremely helpful. I hope this helps you out. You have a lot of preparation ahead of you! Just remember.. safety first!

Jenni in Chicago