Exporting a bike to Australia

[R6_kid]

I've just had my contract confirmed through til at least June and possibly on through til sometime in 2012 so I'm thinking of shipping my TRX over if it won't be too much of a hassle.

Has anyone shipped a bike from NZ to Australia before? What are the hoops I need to jump through and what are my best options for a 12-18mth stay?

[CHOPPA]

I've just had my contract confirmed through til at least June and possibly on through til sometime in 2012 so I'm thinking of shipping my TRX over if it won't be too much of a hassle.

Has anyone shipped a bike from NZ to Australia before? What are the hoops I need to jump through and what are my best options for a 12-18mth stay?

Not worthwhile..... Carnet is expensive and only last for 12 months. Shipping is cheap but customs charges and maf can be expensive. You would be better to sell and buy something over there

[jim.cox]

Not worthwhile..... Carnet is expensive and only last for 12 months. Shipping is cheap but customs charges and maf can be expensive. You would be better to sell and buy something over there

Yeah - what he said

Export is easy - but import into Aussie just aint worthwhile - way way way too much bullshit

Take the chance to get something that suits the local conditions

[Big Dave]

Way too much trouble. Flog it and buy a new one over there.

[Scouse]

Way too much trouble. Flog it and buy a new one over there.Yer buy a bargin bike like a run out Buell over there

[fuknKIWI]

All of the above...
If it's post 1975 & you want to road register it forfuknget it, & that's before we mention ADR compliance:msn-wink:

[tigertim20]

store youre bike here away somewhere, buy another over there, and bring it back with you when you come home!

[clint640]

You are looking at around $2K all up to get a bike over there & back. Temporary import for 12 months or less is no big deal, you'll need a carnet. I heard recently that it is no problem to extend the carnet in Oz for another 12 months, but don't quote me on that.

Permanent import into Oz is pretty much impossible as mentioned above. They really don't want jap import cars from NZ flooding in & devaluing their Fords & Holdens & bikes are caught up in the bureaucracy unfortunately.

With a long visit getting something there is probably the best option.

Cheers
Clint

[SPman]

If you've personally owned the bike for 2 yrs, it's not too bad importing it, otherwise........

[R6_kid]

It's not the kinda bike I can buy another of. It's got over $6k in aftermarket parts which came with it and are nigh on impossible to find anywhere... plus I just loves it.

It'll be a temporary import only unless I end up staying over there after the contract finishes up, but there is no certainty in that. $2k to get it there and back ain't bad - I was thinking $1k+ one way, any idea what sort of money a carnet is? I saw on AA that it costs $375-475 for the application fee, but it doesn't mention any money to spend after that...

[Big Dave]

Maybe we need to type slower.

You are welcome. Your bike isn't. Mainly because they get less tax off it. They will put every bureaucratic impediment in your way to deter you.

'After market exhaust? Oh, that will need the frame x-raying.'

[R6_kid]

Maybe we need to type slower.

You are welcome. Your bike isn't. Mainly because they get less tax off it. They will put every bureaucratic impediment in your way to deter you.

'After market exhaust? Oh, that will need the frame x-raying.'

Yeah is that for the a full import with intention of staying in Aussie, or even for temporary import on a Carnet "vehicle passport"? From what I've read on it if you go on a carnet it doesn't get registered in that country and I'm in South Australia so it won't need a safety cert/WOF.

[Gremlin]

I'd spell it out for him if I were you...

Its only a couple of years... keep posting on KB, so we can see the stages of bike-less depression / withdrawal...

:niceone:

[R6_kid]

bikeless... lol. I earnt more dollars in the last 6wks than I've ridden kilometers in the last two years.

My problem isn't no bike. It's which bike. And I wants my bike.

Should be going to a trackday in Perth later in the year on a hired bike, and if I'm lucky I might get to take an NCR Milona R for a spin too :devil2:.

[Gremlin]

absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that. That's if she actually starts after 2 years!

Think of it as a hot affair with a different ... Bike

[R6_kid]

I missed out on a Husaberg 650 motard which was going cheap. Would have been good fun up where I am, thinking of a WR250 or 450 for after work hoons through the desert tracks...

Still not decided on what I'm gonna do though, I've received very mixed information about the difficulty and expense involved so will do a little more digging before I decide to leave it here.

[crazyhorse]

I've just had my contract confirmed through til at least June and possibly on through til sometime in 2012 so I'm thinking of shipping my TRX over if it won't be too much of a hassle.

Has anyone shipped a bike from NZ to Australia before? What are the hoops I need to jump through and what are my best options for a 12-18mth stay?

I moved to Oz a few years ago - took all my stuff! Car and bike. Its not as bad as they all say. Cost of shipping is one expense for sure. yes you do need to pay GST - but thats only 10% in Oz, and on the cost of the bike. Check around and search if they have them in Oz, otherwise you will need to get a valuation in NZ. You will need to have owned it for over 12 months to qualify, and you will need to find a bike shop/come whatever, to VIN it for Australian registration.

Is it worth it? YES I say - but that is me. I love my bike and wouldn't part with it - yeah sure I could've bought a new one, but then hey, if I wanted to come back earlier, I may not have been able to take it with me, and then would have to sell it first.

Whereabouts in Oz are you going? I still have contact details around Brisbane for a guy who can vin it. Costs are not exhorborant like folk believe.

If you wanna do it - make it happen! There is alot of unknown out there too :)

[R6_kid]

I'm living in Adelaide but will take whatever route is easiest. It's a model commonly found in Australia so shouldn't have too much hassle from that point of view - I'll just have to sort out a standard exhaust because currently it's quite loud.