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durp
5th March 2012, 10:44
Good friend of mine had moved over to melbourne a while back. Was back over here visiting and said he's gettin a new place with an extra room. Thinkin i might try the move for a while for a change.

Just finished a year here in New Zealand and its been great and all. Just thinking of doing something different. Only thing is, id really hate to have to sell off my bikes and project. Ideally, id like to bring them over with me.

Has anyone shipped a bike to/from Australia before? Who did you use? Really dont want to end up spending more then the bikes are even worth. Theyre just 2 GB400's.
Jerry74
5th March 2012, 11:12
Expect to pay a small fortune!!!

You need to get an import clearance, shipping costs, recompliance in Aussie and registration plus any stamp duty, GST and Aussie government charges.

Plus if the bike is modified or does not fit in with current Australian design regulations ( STOCK Standard etc they can refuse it being able to be registered for Aussie roads)

I looked at it and from memory all up was near $3000 - 4000 NZD to do.

Mind you you can get a late model GSXR, ZX10 or R1 for about $9000 Aussie if this is a better option.

My harley to replace is around $25000 AUD, think i may ping it off and get something there much cheaper.
Jerry74
5th March 2012, 11:14
Look up Vic roads and their importing details etc on google and you will be in for a shock.
Jerry74
5th March 2012, 11:25
Some good info in here too.

http://www.tauruslogistics.com.au/info/faq/motorbike
durp
5th March 2012, 11:32
yeah if i cant get it any cheaper its just not worth it. Might as well just sell the bikes and buy again over there. Givin me somethin to think about for sure
Crasherfromwayback
5th March 2012, 11:48
yeah if i cant get it any cheaper its just not worth it. Might as well just sell the bikes and buy again over there. Givin me somethin to think about for sure

Just do what I did. Take it over there and ride it on ya NZ plates!:innocent:
Big Dave
5th March 2012, 11:54
We just imported our car and it cost $Au15k all up. And it has about $5k worth of damage.
durp
5th March 2012, 12:19
Yikes! Thats not good. Was there an insurance option?
Big Dave
5th March 2012, 13:06
Yeah - fortunately it was comprehensively insured.
jim.cox
5th March 2012, 13:11
We just imported our car and it cost $Au15k all up. And it has about $5k worth of damage.

At least it didn't go on the Rena, unlike a friend's gear...