Buy now while the $ is good

[JacksDad]

Now looks like a good time to be buying bits form overseas with the NZ$ being so high. What websites have people used, the good and bad, expecially for DL650 parts and accessories. www.twistedthrottle.com has most of the stuff I want at the moment but have never bought anything from them.

[Night Falcon]

i'm lookin seriously at a new helmet (arai XD) almost $500.00 saving.... KTM twins here I come :woohoo:

[Eddieb]

Procycle.us is about to get more of my hard earned.

[JacksDad]

I bought my last helemt from http://www.ridersdiscount.com/, saved around 30% on buying here and the had a flat rate shipping fee no matter how big the order.

[Transalper]

.... www.twistedthrottle.com has most of the stuff I want at the moment but have never bought anything from them.I bought my center stand for the Transalp from them.
All good with that.
I'll get some other stuff through them eventually.

[umopom]

Try these:
KTM stuff - www.ktmtwins.com - www.ktm-versand.de - www.ktmteamwest.com - www.touratech.de
Exhausts etc: - www.renazcoracing.com
Fuel tanks: - www.rvaqualine.com.au - www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk
Tyres: - www.tremx.com
Mirrors & indicators: - www.moto-science.com
Bashplates: - www.flatlandracing.com
Bags & luggage: - www.andystrapz.com
Tech tips & stuff: www.slavensracing.com

Tried most of them and all been good - mirrors from moto-science, USA to NZ rural box less than 2 days!!!!!!
Cheers
JC

[ADVGD]

Try these...

Nice list umopom :niceone:

[Waihou Thumper]

I bought some bits and pieces from GPSCity.com and they arrived in just five days from Las Vegas. The prices were cheaper than New Zealand and Australia by over $70! A cradle for a GPS unit was $7.95 v $32 NZD, so no wonder I went shopping overseas. I got the pieces required for $48 and change USD, including $10.99 shipping. The NZ Prices for RAM mounts and parts was over $125.00 and that had not included any shipping! A huge difference. How can that be justified then, huh?
I am still waiting for a Acerbis fuel tank from Los Angeles, this has taken over 15 days so far, no need to panic just yet...:shit:

If anyone wants a GPS cradle for a Garmin 60C series CSX. CX etc, let me know, they sent me two by mistake....Cheaper price by far, just $20 :)

[young1]

I got myself a Touratech bash plate and even managed to put most of it on by myself, just by chance Leanne's Dad was here and Phreaky Phil even dropped in at just the right time, so in the end a bit of a team effort :-)

[Padmei]

I ]:shit:

[COLOR=darkorange]If anyone wants a GPS cradle for a Garmin 60C series CSX. CX etc, let me know, they sent me two by mistake....Cheaper price by far, just $20 :)

pm sent
ftcr

Actually pm not sent cos you don't accept them apparently. Pm me as I would be interested in the ram mount for the gps - I take it it attaches to handle bars ?

[Waihou Thumper]

It is a cradle for the GPS, not the mount as well. You will still need the attachment for the RAM cradle. PM's enabled :)

[Padmei]

It is a cradle for the GPS, not the mount as well. You will still need the attachment for the RAM cradle. PM's enabled :)

Oh ok I'll pass then, thanks tho. i thought it was a dream come true:confused:

[DR650gary]

Oh ok I'll pass then, thanks tho. i thought it was a dream come true:confused:

Note sent.:shifty:

[JATZ]

I used these guys...http://www.kiwigps.co.nz/ for my ram mounts. Prices weren't to bad, quick service and .......after sales service :shit: was only a phone call away.
New Big muffler is almost here, 3 days from the Netherlands to Auckland :yes: via Germany, China and Singapore, damn good freight service :shit: I got stung for GST and some other costs though, bastards. :angry2:

[NordieBoy]

I used these guys...http://www.kiwigps.co.nz/ for my ram mounts. Prices weren't to bad, quick service and .......after sales service :shit: was only a phone call away.

http://www.ramsolutions.co.nz/lifestyle/shop/motorcycles/ram-mount
Is more expensive but has the entire range of bits.

[stormtrooper]

Hey i am looking at buying some bike bits from the states anyone out there had any problems with customs import taxs? is there a $cap before taxs apply?

[BMWST?]

Hey i am looking at buying some bike bits from the states anyone out there had any problems with customs import taxs? is there a $cap before taxs apply?

i think its 400 before gst applies.Not sure any other tax or duty applies.You may get away withit even if it is over 400.make sure you know how much the postage is

[Night Falcon]

i think its nz $400.00. over that you get stung GST not sure about other taxes

[rustic101]

Bought a new helmet from the States, Nolan N43 Trilogy $299(nz) landed. Used ebay to search then communicated directly with the bike shop from their site. I think I saved around $200 odd.

Then again I bought a hivis off Motomail and it was cheaper by $9.00.

[gav24]

Hey i am looking at buying some bike bits from the states anyone out there had any problems with customs import taxs? is there a $cap before taxs apply?

Hi - He lives! Stormtrooper is back from "The Shire"! Must catch up soon bro:drinknsin

Anyway - I just got the fancy Flatslide carb for the DR from the states, total price was $523 NZ including shipping. I was pretty sure I would get pinged for GST and import fee's as it was over $400 NZ (but I have been lucky before with the pro circuit pipe)
I wasnt as lucky this time though and got pinged for GST on the total value plus an import fee of $25.30 and a $12 Biosecurity fee. Total was an extra $124.00:shit:
Still cheap for the carb though, even with the extras included - 1/2 NZ price I reckon.:shifty:

The trick is to spend less than $400 NZ apparently (about $370 US currently)- or if you can get the shop to do it (procycle dont:no:) get them to write a lower value on the customs ticket on the outside of the package:shifty:

C'mon spend up, get the mighty KLR on (and off) the road again. Once this snow dissapears and the nights warm up a bit I feel a camping trip coming up :soon:

[JATZ]

Oooo look what turned up on my doorstep today.....

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/SAM_1111.gif

Not sure exactly what it cost :shit:, sometimes it pays not to look, but I got pinged $180 for customs/handling/GST
Took 3 days from Netherlands to Auckland via Germany, China and Singapore, then 4 days from Auckland to Motueka :confused:

[pete-blen]

It is $400NZ... the shiping cost is included..
GST is charged from zero..not just on the amount
over $400..

Heres what I do...
I import alot of guns/part etc..
where possable have the order broken up
& shiped a week apart... but keep in mine you
will incure 2 shiping costs..do the numbers well
it may end up cheaper to pay GST on one order...
If you fined something yer want..but the seller
won't/dosn't ship overseas...
let me know..i can give you a link to independent
exsporter that will ship almost anything...

[Padmei]

When I bought my safari tank back from oz in my luggage I was relieved to read that GST is only applicable if the total amount of goods in your luggage exceeds $700.
I have asked for prices from overseas vendors & most of them have a general disclaimer that they 'will not misrepresent total costs on the invoice or declarations so don't ask.'

Unfortunately big ticket items shipped straight from the vendor will prob be pinged for GSt so I now allow for that in my pricing.

[Waihou Thumper]

Still waiting for my Acerbis tank from the USA. It has been over three weeks now.
The trace says it left USA on the 29th July, then nothing more. It is still en-route.
The total cost of the parcel incl shipping was $337NZD.
I bet it is here in NZ and getting sorted........Patiently waiting....NOT!:no:

[Padmei]

Still waiting for my Acerbis tank from the USA. It has been over three weeks now.
The trace says it left USA on the 29th July, then nothing more. It is still en-route.
The total cost of the parcel incl shipping was $337NZD.
I bet it is here in NZ and getting sorted........Patiently waiting....NOT!:no:

It'll be sitting iin Australia while someone tries tp find where Nelson is. Americans often don't know the difference

[stormtrooper]

Hi - He lives! Stormtrooper is back from "The Shire"! Must catch up soon bro:drinknsin

Anyway - I just got the fancy Flatslide carb for the DR from the states, total price was $523 NZ including shipping. I was pretty sure I would get pinged for GST and import fee's as it was over $400 NZ (but I have been lucky before with the pro circuit pipe)
I wasnt as lucky this time though and got pinged for GST on the total value plus an import fee of $25.30 and a $12 Biosecurity fee. Total was an extra $124.00:shit:
Still cheap for the carb though, even with the extras included - 1/2 NZ price I reckon.:shifty:
The trick is to spend less than $400 NZ apparently (about $370 US currently)- or if you can get the shop to do it (procycle dont:no:) get them to write a lower value on the customs ticket on the outside of the package:shifty:

C'mon spend up, get the mighty KLR on (and off) the road again. Once this snow dissapears and the nights warm up a bit I feel a camping trip coming up :soon:

Yep seen afew hobbits walking around lately. Anyway the KLR is going through some major overhauls and will be back on track very soon:Punk: Will post up some mods under the KLR thread.
Yep Gav camping trip has to be on the cards, still some new tracks to look at in the Grundys-Tompson track might have to go for a look when the weather picks up.

STORMTROOPER

[gav24]

Yep seen afew hobbits walking around lately. Anyway the KLR is going through some major overhauls and will be back on track very soon:Punk: Will post up some mods under the KLR thread.
Yep Gav camping trip has to be on the cards, still some new tracks to look at in the Grundys-Tompson track might have to go for a look when the weather picks up.

STORMTROOPER

Headin out sunday morning, mungakutukutuku to karapoti looking for snow, then head to kaitoke kart track to watch the bucket racing for a bit. Sound good?

[stormtrooper]

Headin out sunday morning, mungakutukutuku to karapoti looking for snow, then head to kaitoke kart track to watch the bucket racing for a bit. Sound good?

Mate sounds good fun, doesnt look like I am going anywhere, bikes in a hundred pieces:shit:

[JacksDad]

A box full arrived from Twisted Throttle for me today, $400 US including shipping but didn't get stung any GST. Arrived 14 days after placing the order. Also got a Scott Oiler of EBay cheaper than the manufacter website.

[Waihou Thumper]

A box full arrived from Twisted Throttle for me today, $400 US including shipping but didn't get stung any GST. Arrived 14 days after placing the order. Also got a Scott Oiler of EBay cheaper than the manufacter website.


Now I am really worried about my fuel tank.....:( 14 days, hmm, that is good. I will be positive, it will be here this coming week I am sure...

[beezma]

Has anyone imported a shoei helmet recently? I tried ridersdiscount only to get an email back stating shoei banned parallel imports.:shit: Sucks, I was looking forward to that shoei qwest helmet.

[Oscar]

Has anyone imported a shoei helmet recently? I tried ridersdiscount only to get an email back stating shoei banned parallel imports.:shit: Sucks, I was looking forward to that shoei qwest helmet.

Risky business.
I tried a Shoei on in Spain, which was ostensibly the same size as my helmet bought in NZ. It was way too small.

[beezma]

Risky business.
I tried a Shoei on in Spain, which was ostensibly the same size as my helmet bought in NZ. It was way too small.

Yes, it is risky even though i tried the shoei on in a nz store it might not be from the north america market. Guess i will just have to do the research, maybe a local shop near me imports them from shoei in north america (as opposed to asia or europe).

[Waihou Thumper]

Still waiting for my Acerbis tank from the USA. It has been over three weeks now.
The trace says it left USA on the 29th July, then nothing more. It is still en-route.
The total cost of the parcel incl shipping was $337NZD.
I bet it is here in NZ and getting sorted........Patiently waiting....NOT!:no:

Looks as though I may be fitting a new tank this weekend if I am lucky with the postman....It has finally landed and been cleared


245453

[Eddieb]

Looks as though I may be fitting a new tank this weekend if I am lucky with the postman....It has finally landed and been cleared


245453

Have you got that new tank fitted up yet?

[Waihou Thumper]

Have you got that new tank fitted up yet?

Yes. I got it done Saturday. It was straight forward apart from the metal brace that joins the lobes. Because the tank needed flexing, I didn't have enough hands to apply the bolt. Luckily the courier arrived, grabbed him and it was done and dusted. The thing is, I emptied a full tank into the bike, 15 litres and then put another 10 in. Either it was dropping out the end or the volume is not US Gallons but European gallons which would make it a 25 litre tank...I will see, but because Acerbis is Italy, it would explain the volume. Not 19 litres aferall?

GoPro ball and bar mount is here too. I will have it mounted on the bar with the Vio on the helmet

[Eddieb]

The thing is, I emptied a full tank into the bike, 15 litres and then put another 10 in. Either it was dropping out the end or the volume is not US Gallons but European gallons which would make it a 25 litre tank...I will see, but because Acerbis is Italy, it would explain the volume. Not 19 litres aferall?

Sweet, got pics?

Yeah it's 23 litres according to Acerbis: http://www.acerbis.it/images/cat/pdf/hi/17_fueltanks.pdf

Bonus, that's a fair bit of extra distance it'll get you.

Got a link to the Go Pro bar mount? that sounds interesting.

[Eddieb]

These guys do some nice XT600 gear

http://www.off-the-road.de/Other-bikes/Fairing-Light/OTR-Rallye-Verkleidung-XT-600-Stock-tank-painted.html

http://www.off-the-road.de/out/pictures/z1/xt600_rallye_03_z1.jpg

[Waihou Thumper]

These guys do some nice XT600 gear

http://www.off-the-road.de/Other-bikes/Fairing-Light/OTR-Rallye-Verkleidung-XT-600-Stock-tank-painted.html

http://www.off-the-road.de/out/pictures/z1/xt600_rallye_03_z1.jpg

658 Euro including shipping and including a 19% VAT deduction, BUT, then there is the customs and GST...Makes it frikkin expensive!

[Waihou Thumper]

Yeah it's 23 litres according to Acerbis: http://www.acerbis.it/images/cat/pdf/hi/17_fueltanks.pdf



Well I squeezed over 25 litres to the top, too much actually because the cap was sprung, when it screwed in it overflowed slightly. So..24 and a bit @ 19-20 Km/l equals a sore arse! :)

[NordieBoy]

These guys do some nice XT600 gear

63hp...
http://www.off-the-road.de/out/fck_pictures/XT660Z-Evolution/XT-660-EVO-7.jpg

[Gremlin]

or if you can get the shop to do it (procycle dont:no:) get them to write a lower value on the customs ticket on the outside of the package:shifty:
The supplier can get into serious shit for that, as it's fraud.

I've used twisted throttle before a couple of times, good guys, quick shipping. Most packages from overseas take 5-10 days to arrive.

More than NZ$400 (as said) inc shipping, expect to pay GST (plus customs charges). If you don't, consider it your lucky day.

[NordieBoy]

The supplier can get into serious shit for that, as it's fraud.

I've used twisted throttle before a couple of times, good guys, quick shipping. Most packages from overseas take 5-10 days to arrive.

More than NZ$400 (as said) inc shipping, expect to pay GST (plus customs charges). If you don't, consider it your lucky day.

But should be no duty.

[Gremlin]

But should be no duty.
Correct, no duty on motorcycle parts (is there anything else people buy?)