Buying adventure parts, clothing, helmets and anything overseas [Archive]

Waihou Thumper

8th December 2013, 12:59

Kick this off and we can maybe make this a sticky sort of like deals to be made, where to go for the best items and prices.
I know we have had numerous posts and such like, but maybe this is somewhere we could condense. :)
So, how much you gonna pay the NZ Government?
Handy little tool here.

http://www.whatsmyduty.org.nz/

dino3310

8th December 2013, 13:10

For my XR600 93-2000 parts i go to
Bikebandit.com
Thumpertalk.com
XRsonly.com
Ballards XRs only.com.au
when i rebuilt the pig 90% came from bike bandit, even with the over excessive customs duty and postage it still saved me a couple of K.
i dont bother with helmets and ride gear from overseas any more as i find sizing differences can turn into a right royal pain if the fit aint right.

good idea for a thread mate

Waihou Thumper

8th December 2013, 13:15

For my XR i go to
Bikebandit.com
Thumpertalk.com
XRsonly.com
Ballards XRs only.com.au
when i rebuilt the pig 90% came from bike bandit, even with the over excessive customs duty and postage it still saved me a couple of K.
i dont bother with helmets and ride gear from overseas any more as i find sizing differences can turn into a right royal pain if the fit aint right.

good idea for a thread mate

Thanks and maybe when you post we could also include the Make of the bikes and if needed a particular model, year if it is a difficult source to find parts or bits etc...
This thread could also be used for clothing that may be bought for ADV riding where Tofu eating riders buy and also the Roast dinners, Meat and Two Veg kinda guy...:)
AND helmets, gloves, spare parts etc....The list is endless.....
A one stop shop or shopping list of places for us ADV riders to find....all in one place.

Oscar

8th December 2013, 13:18

Waihou Thumper

8th December 2013, 13:23

If you're buying from the US or UK, get yourself a NZPost YouShop:

http://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/youshop

It gives you a US address, and you can get stuff from Ebay or other sites that won't/can't ship internationally (KTM Parts).
It works a treat.

Nice, I have done that in the past but third parties have really stung you for duties...sort of negates the so called benefits.

Oscar

8th December 2013, 13:26

Nice, I have done that in the past but third parties have really stung you for duties...sort of negates the so called benefits.

The stuff I bought was inter-state, so local sales tax didn't apply.
KTM bits in the US are like half NZ prices.
It was shipped from the NZPO place in the US without GST.

Waihou Thumper

8th December 2013, 13:33

The stuff I bought was inter-state, so local sales tax didn't apply.
KTM bits in the US are like half NZ prices.
It was shipped from the NZPO place in the US without GST.

How do we get on with eBay and Paypal then? Amazon?

Oscar

8th December 2013, 13:38

How do we get on with eBay and Paypal then? Amazon?

They give you a unique US (or UK) address, so you have that as your Amazon address.
The last thing I bought from Amazon (a DVD) was shipped free to my YouPost address (coz it was in the States) and then NZPO on shipped it.
No local taxes or GST.

Waihou Thumper

8th December 2013, 13:47

They give you a unique US (or UK) address, so you have that as your Amazon address.
The last thing I bought from Amazon (a DVD) was shipped free to my YouPost address (coz it was in the States) and then NZPO on shipped it.
No local taxes or GST.

So it works out cheaper right?
I just watched an item on eBay, a Garmin Street Pilot 2610, almost brand new. It went for $29.99 USD, with $11.99 postage. To NZ, this stupid Global Shipping Programme that they sometimes apply, the shipping was over $90 NZD! AND sometimes they actually have customs duty, when there obviously shouldn't be.
I have joined this NZ Post Scheme just now thanks to you...(good or bad, I dunno) yet....
We will see what happens :)

Night Falcon

8th December 2013, 15:45

excellent Idea. I have had great service from Rally Raid UK who supply custom bits and pieces for the 690 and 9XX. Good pricing and real quick delivery.

I will be needing all new riding gear shortly so will watch this thread with interest.

pomgolian

8th December 2013, 21:00

Frodo

9th December 2013, 05:30

I bought a Shoei Multitec helmet from fcmoto.de a year ago. Delivered to my door by DHL for $450 (NZ). I like to buy local but that would have cost $950!
No GST or duty. No why does a helmet made in Japan, exported to Germany and reshipped to NZ cost half that of the helmet sent direct to NZ?
I agree with fitting. I had a previous Shoei helmet, so bought the same size. Out of principle, I won't try on something in a shop and buy elsewhere.

Blackbird

9th December 2013, 07:09

I don't adventure ride but use YouShop all the time for both motorcycle and domestic stuff and have never once been hit for duty. I'd guess that overall, my costs have been at least 30 percent less than NZ. Had a complete set of Circulon pots and pans shipped over a few weeks ago for our daughter's wedding and even with their volume and weight, total cost was only about 60 percent of NZ. My wife just bought some Teva sandals for under $70 delivered and my Levi 505’s are a tad cheaper than that. YouShop now have a UK warehouse too but I've never used that service.

R650R

9th December 2013, 08:03

Can't believe no ones mentioned http://www.procycle.us/bikepages/dr650.html yet :) very good service, shipping costs have been reasonable.
Also recently used http://www.motosport.com/NZ/home good communication, fast and cheap shipping.

Very disappointed with Youshop, you don't end up saving much in the end unless its via one of those place like bikebandit with their ridiculous min $100 international shipping. Have found the turnaround time with youshop a drag, items can spend three days there before they leave and couple with cheap (slow) ground shipping from US supplier to them it can all add up timewise...

Currently waiting on some moped parts from Wemoto UK, finally got email back from them recently, very slow on communication initially after first enquiry...

R650R

9th December 2013, 08:13

Having brought quite a bit from the states and UK car and bike bits as you get thoroughly shafted here particularly euro car parts but the freight can sometimes be ridiculously high, anyone used NZ post through the method in this thread and have any freight cost examples ?

Small package of camera parts. Direct from supplier would have been $USA 48 and here in four days. Via ground shipping from them east coast NY) and youshop was $USA 8 plus $NZD 28 but took about two and a half weeks... So when you factor the much slower service its not really dramatically cheaper...

Another small package from another USA supplier, would have been about USA$ 50. Via free ground shipping to you shop then $NZD 22 to here.

Small package from motorsport.com direct via their shipping $USA 16, here in four days! We should just support the places like them that don't muck us about.

Blackbird

9th December 2013, 08:23

Very disappointed with Youshop, you don't end up saving much in the end unless its via one of those place like bikebandit with their ridiculous min $100 international shipping. Have found the turnaround time with youshop a drag, items can spend three days there before they leave and couple with cheap (slow) ground shipping from US supplier to them it can all add up timewise...

You certainly have to do the calculations based on the tarriffs shown on the YouShop site to assess whether it's worth it for the value of your product. And yes, having the product sent to their warehouse in Portland first obviously adds a few more days but that's never bothered me as I haven't been that desperate to get the order. As others have mentioned, YouShop is especially good for products which suppliers won't ship direct to NZ. As well as minimum international shipping charges by some suppliers, who they use also seems to have a significant cost difference as I was absolutely skinned earlier this year when I had a motorcycle jacket shipped over. The supplier used Fedex and whether it was the Fedex cost component or whether the supplier screwed me for handling and packing charges on top of freight, I don't know.

Waipukbiker

9th December 2013, 16:01

Ive only used procycle and the service is bloody awesome, the longest has been 5 working days, normally 4. Ive always kept it under $400 to avoid tax and the freight has been reasonable, Im prepared to to pay a bit more for reliable and fast service.

george formby

9th December 2013, 16:14

Recently had a full re build on the DT 230 Lanza motor. Eventually sourced everything from this lot, JP- Parts (http://www.jp-parts.com/?gclid=CKDw74rp0K0CFcVKpgodAkafnQ), all bits for crank re build & top end, piston, bearings, con rod, seals, more bearings etc. Cost about $800 delivered to my door. Used Paypal. Got confirmation of payment receipt from JP on a Friday, got a note in me letterbox from the courier driver on Tuesday. All genuine Yamaha bits, too.

Oh, thinking of purchasing some Chrissie pressies from this lot Japan Webike (http://japan.webike.net/).

R650R

10th December 2013, 06:55

...And yes, having the product sent to their warehouse in Portland first obviously adds a few more days... After spending over ten years in the transport industry its just that I know how quick stuff can move when the right people are on the job. I've noticed a lot of local companies aren't even updating tracking data a lot now. Not so much desperate as annoyance at being charged $ for a certain service and not getting that level.

Couple of other ones, some of you probably also enjoy reading real books and this is the place to get them from http://www.bookdepository.com/ they also have lots of stuff that the local bookstores never stock. Shipping can be slow (LOL) but it is consistently slow lol... from when they say its sent any where from 4-21 days, typically about 6-11 days.

I always get asked where's the best deal on camera stuff http://www.einfo.co.nz/index.php are a parallel importer that are very reliable.

And http://www.ascent.co.nz/ are very good for computer bits and memory cards etc.

Padmei

10th December 2013, 20:11

Oh, thinking of purchasing some Chrissie pressies from this lot Japan Webike (http://japan.webike.net/).

I reckon one of the best things are product reviews such as seen on this site. Nothing beats hearing from those that have bought the stuff before.

Waihou Thumper

15th December 2013, 15:37

Blackbird

15th December 2013, 15:41

This you post site run by NZ Post. If you buy say four items all from different suppliers. NZ Post ships them out will you still be liable for duty of the total? Or is each purchase treated as individual components if they are from different suppliers? Any body know the answer to this one?

Do this all the while - it's on individual items. I might be lucky but have NEVER had to pay duty even though some purchases are $500+. If you let multiple purchases amass at the YouShop warehouse, you get discounts on all but the first one.

Waihou Thumper

15th December 2013, 15:48

Do this all the while - it's on individual items. I might be lucky but have NEVER had to pay duty even though some purchases are $500+. If you let multiple purchases amass at the YouShop warehouse, you get discounts on all but the first one.

Thanks for the reply. Yes, thought so but was unsure. Funny thing though, even if you edit the description, there still is the default, maybe it is written on the package for Customs?
I am thoroughly impressed with the system. I wish I had known about this a year ago.
I give NZ Post a huge thumbs up for this, postage charges are very reasonable....:clap:

clint640

16th December 2013, 09:23

We've had good results buying gear from fc moto: http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Categories

In the past I have used com gateway for shipping stuff ex the US, usually KTM parts as the online sellers over there aren't allowed to ship internationally: http://www.comgateway.com/2012/start-shopping.do?l=en&c=NZ Initially the NZ post youshop prices were about the same but now the youshop has got cheaper & comgateway have put their prices up so my most recent order is coming via youshop.

With KTM parts the difference between NZ & US prices is usually so massive that I don't care if I get stung for the GST, I'm still saving $$$, however lots of $400+ stuff seems to slip through.

Cheers
Clint

Oscar

16th December 2013, 10:04

I've had great results with Boxxerparts:
http://www.boxxerparts.de/index.php?language=en&

Oscar

16th December 2013, 10:06

With KTM parts the difference between NZ & US prices is usually so massive that I don't care if I get stung for the GST, I'm still saving $$$, however lots of $400+ stuff seems to slip through.

Cheers
Clint

Yeah I've had two shipments in excess of $400 (one from the UK and one from Germany) come through with no problems.

Waihou Thumper

31st December 2013, 14:03

Waipukbiker

31st December 2013, 14:21

Now at Procycle, Very good reports and reviews that I have seen: http://antigravitybatteries.com/microstart/ They have the XP1 model

Waihou Thumper

31st December 2013, 14:45

Now at Procycle, Very good reports and reviews that I have seen: http://antigravitybatteries.com/microstart/ They have the XP1 model

Impressive unit!

oneblackflag

31st December 2013, 15:56

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/afx-fx-41-ds-hi-vis-helmet

revzilla.com, they ship to New Zealand but are a bit expensive...You shop would be cheaper in this instance.
This new helmet is released soon...Orange, Yellow and the basic colours of course...

I like the the drop down sun screen. I have had the XTR helmet which is a similar price for 5 months and still can't get a tinted visor for it.

Waihou Thumper

31st December 2013, 16:08

I like the the drop down sun screen. I have had the XTR helmet which is a similar price for 5 months and still can't get a tinted visor for it.

I think that is what sold me, the drop down visor...:) I like the colour too, the yellow really stands out. I saw a guy on ADV with the 'Fly' helmet, this one is way better...

pete-blen

2nd January 2014, 08:33

For Yamaha XT660 R X Z bits...
http://www.off-the-road.de/Shipping-costs-time/
There prises are not to bad...
My Ohlins shock from them was just under $700NZ on my door step...

clint640

3rd January 2014, 13:48

Just ordered a rebuild kit for the KTM starter off these guys: http://www.motorcityreman.com/atv---motorcycle-units.html looks like they've got lots of stuff listed for bike starter motors.

Bearings, seal, brush plate etc for US$29, a tad better than the $555.49 KTM NZ want for the entire starter :laugh: The site's shipping to NZ was a mere US$122 via UPS so it's coming via youshop. Should have the whole lot here for about the same as it cost me to get an auto sparky to supply & install just the brushes a while back.

Update: got the bits today, 11 days delivery = not bad! They did pack the wee box of starter parts in a massive box full of packing beads which made the Youshop shipping NZ$31 rather than $17 though... If ordering again I'd probably add a note asking them to scale down the packaging a bit!

Cheers
Clint

Eddieb

3rd January 2014, 18:14

I think that is what sold me, the drop down visor...:) I like the colour too, the yellow really stands out. I saw a guy on ADV with the 'Fly' helmet, this one is way better...

Woodman has one of those drop down visors and it took the front of his nose of in a minor off.

Waihou Thumper

3rd January 2014, 18:35

Woodman has one of those drop down visors and it took the front of his nose of in a minor off.

Bugger...Okay, so when I am not riding it can prepare vegetables for dinner...:)

Box'a'bits

3rd January 2014, 18:58

You calling Woodman a Vegetable? :girlfight:

Woodman

3rd January 2014, 20:38

Now at Procycle, Very good reports and reviews that I have seen: http://antigravitybatteries.com/microstart/ They have the XP1 model

I got one locally. Exactly the same as that xp1 with the same accessories too. Was on special for $179 over xmas. Called a Powerall, but was $99 during the Boxing day sales.:psst:

Woodman

3rd January 2014, 20:47

Woodman has one of those drop down visors and it took the front of his nose of in a minor off.

Not any more I don't. Mine was an HJC and it locked down whereas all others i have seen spring back up when pushed gently, ergo avoiding removing the end of your nose in a crash.

XF650

3rd January 2014, 21:41

Not any more I don't. Mine was an HJC and it locked down whereas all others i have seen spring back up when pushed gently, ergo avoiding removing the end of your nose in a crash.

I couldn't resist....

ADVGD

4th January 2014, 08:05

I think that photo is great. I remember seeing him not long after, it was a fairly decent biffo to the face but he picked himself up, dusted himself off and carried on like a champ and in good humour

Logmaker

4th January 2014, 08:28

Not any more I don't. Mine was an HJC and it locked down whereas all others i have seen spring back up when pushed gently, ergo avoiding removing the end of your nose in a crash.

I was given a Nolan 101?? helmet , the sun visor is on the out side thereby avoiding the possibility of a Woody type hooter.

Waipukbiker

4th January 2014, 10:24

I got one locally. Exactly the same as that xp1 with the same accessories too. Was on special for $179 over xmas. Called a Powerall, but was $99 during the Boxing day sales.:psst:

Sounds like you got a bloody good deal mate, Cheapest I can find here is $179 on Fishpond.
Did it come with a zip up case to hold it all? And have you tried starting a car with it?

Cheers

Woodman

4th January 2014, 10:32

Sounds like you got a bloody good deal mate, Cheapest I can find here is $179 on Fishpond.
Did it come with a zip up case to hold it all? And have you tried starting a car with it?

Cheers

No zip up pouch and yes we started a car with it. Works great. lots of reviews online too.

just looked like a good thing to carry on the bike just in case. Can power gps/phone etc Weighs bugger all.

Padmei

4th January 2014, 16:50

No zip up pouch and yes we started a car with it. Works great. lots of reviews online too.

just looked like a good thing to carry on the bike just in case. Can power gps/phone etc Weighs bugger all.

Comes with all the fruit you could say...

R650R

4th January 2014, 17:54

You could probably make something yourself with supplies from one of those RC places in China, you can get LiPo, Lithium and NiMH cells in all sorts of sizes and configurations.
Set something up on a switchable circuit that's always charging but not discharging like those original dual cell/never go flat setups.

R650R

11th January 2014, 16:46

[I]www.valuebasket.com or.co.nz for Geek stuff! :)

I bought one, cannot even source one from eBay that cheap! A reputable www. site as well with a proper address and NZ phone number too...:)

How many times have you used that site successfully? That same street address and website has been topic of discussion on a photo forum. There have been some dodgy sites operating out of that area. One was even on fairgo twice I think. You might have been lucky, pays to google the names of these sites with words like problem, refund included etc A good indicator is no real people names in the contact/about us section...

Waihou Thumper

12th January 2014, 14:55

How many times have you used that site successfully? That same street address and website has been topic of discussion on a photo forum. There have been some dodgy sites operating out of that area. One was even on fairgo twice I think. You might have been lucky, pays to google the names of these sites with words like problem, refund included etc A good indicator is no real people names in the contact/about us section...

Yep, dodgy alright. After reading the feedback, I have taken a punt, silly me....I will see what eventuates, if anything. Worse case scenario, it takes me 45 days to get my money back through PayPal...:(

R650R

15th January 2014, 07:21

Yep, dodgy alright. After reading the feedback, I have taken a punt, silly me....I will see what eventuates, if anything. Worse case scenario, it takes me 45 days to get my money back through PayPal...:(

You might be lucky, from what I read just expect a long wait. New places like them with real pro looking website and super low prices seem to attract more orders than they can handle with low staff levels. The slightest error in processing and your adrift in the system.
I always use Expert InfoTech as a guide for the parallel importers, they have a huge sales volume and are well established. I've always found that anyone whose prices are significantly lower than theirs usually have some service issues.
EI sometimes has stuff in stock in Auckland and most of their Hong Kong sourced electronic stuff is only four days away.

bigboy

20th January 2014, 15:32

Google revzilla.com Awesome video breakdowns on every product. Massive range, I spent $800 , gear arrived 12 days later. Great service and prices.

Waihou Thumper

23rd January 2014, 14:29

You might be lucky, from what I read just expect a long wait. New places like them with real pro looking website and super low prices seem to attract more orders than they can handle with low staff levels. The slightest error in processing and your adrift in the system.
I always use Expert InfoTech as a guide for the parallel importers, they have a huge sales volume and are well established. I've always found that anyone whose prices are significantly lower than theirs usually have some service issues.
EI sometimes has stuff in stock in Auckland and most of their Hong Kong sourced electronic stuff is only four days away.

Avoid, they are bullshit! I got the same response each time I called, when I got through eventually to Hong Kong with an Auckland number..
It seems their customer support survey is really concerned with punctuation and grammar....:eek5: What does that tell ya!
Anyway, refund forthcoming with Paypal....and they should also be removed from the www :motu:

R650R

24th January 2014, 14:47

Avoid, they are bullshit! I got the same response each time I called, when I got through eventually to Hong Kong with an Auckland number..
It seems their customer support survey is really concerned with punctuation and grammar....:eek5: What does that tell ya!
Anyway, refund forthcoming with Paypal....and they should also be removed from the www :motu:

Sorry to hear, a reminder to us all to check things when the price is too good. I nearly got caught out the same with another place on some audio gear.
Should have thought to mention this earlier but any business that's selling online electronic stuff is usually on www.pricespy.co.nz
Although that other place might even be on there you'll see some reputable names listed and get a feel from the feedback on which sites to use.

Back to bike stuff, some vintage moped parts though these outfits

http://www.puchshop.de/catalog/index.php

http://www.rbo.at/

And for those that dabble in kitset models be it bikes, cars trucks, military or whatever I personally know and recommend this guy http://www.boathousecollectables.co.nz/

oneblackflag

24th January 2014, 23:17

Just ordered a new rear wheel hub through www.partzilla.com they seem to have good prices for OEM stuff. Hub was almost 1/3 the price i could get in NZ. Even with express shipping, saved $120. PayPal for peice of mind. God bless the Internets... :clap:

Waihou Thumper

9th March 2014, 10:25

For the winter months I think this would be fantastic under your riding jacket....

http://www.nzsailing.net/rooster-pro-aquafleece-xidp366384.html

gav24

9th March 2014, 19:57

Just heard from friend bringing in some bmx gear that the new gst free limit is $370 now, not $400 like it used to be. And I think that includes shipping as well...
Just a heads up.

Eddieb

10th March 2014, 10:38

I had some sidecar bits come in last week that were $460NZ inc GST and they got through ok.

pete-blen

16th March 2014, 10:49

I had some sidecar bits come in last week that were $460NZ inc GST and they got through ok.

well yer can't leave it like that.......:confused:
what type are yer building Eddie ?...

I have to build another car.... The boy wants to come on
the DB1K next year... theres no way I'm going to pillon him..:facepalm:

Eddieb

17th March 2014, 20:14

well yer can't leave it like that.......:confused:
what type are yer building Eddie ?...

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/forums/topic/eddies-sidecar/

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/drsidecar.jpg

pete-blen

17th March 2014, 20:30

brp

19th March 2014, 09:07

Looks good....

Being a DR650 ADV bike thought yer may of headed in this direction.....

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/kliffsbuggy/hk5.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/kliffsbuggy/hk2.jpg

PS............love the helmet peak....

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Where's the hooks for the ear muffs and gas mask ? :D

Could just see my border collie being the swinger in that, what would it cost to make
something like that Pete ? Would the XR aluminum frame handle the forces long term ?

Big Dog

19th March 2014, 09:32

Www.mrcycles.com. Genuine parts for the big four and some others. Brilliant to deal with. Bought a stator for my DR350. Local price > $1300 plus gst. Mrcycles price. < $650 landed. Got hit for $80 gst but feck all really. Turned out to be the wrong part because America never saw a kick start only before in a road going model. They dispatched a replacement immediately odd not even wait on the returned item. No extra for second freight and they refunded 10% as a good faith. Total maths on it is a bit hazy but I ended up paying less than $600 by the time I got my gst refunded an they did not sting me at border control a second time.
Even fitted in the end it took 6 weeks. I was told the lead time from Suzuki NZ was 6-10 weeks.

Smaller items you have to buy several items at once to get value because of the high cost of international freight in or out of us.

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pete-blen

20th March 2014, 16:32

Where's the hooks for the ear muffs and gas mask ? :D

Could just see my border collie being the swinger in that, what would it cost to make
something like that Pete ? Would the XR aluminum frame handle the forces long term ?

As a guess....
Steel wise $200.....
1 sheet of 3mm alloy tread plate $200 " not bought one for a few years so a guess"
wheel / swing arm / shock... $100 to the sky's the limit...
rod ends ... $150 up..but yer don't have to go that way...

I already have a sub frame built for the XT ====> http://imageshack.com/a/img256/9101/ssa41888.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img171/2055/ssa41863.jpg

chasio

20th March 2014, 18:23

brp

21st March 2014, 09:01

As a guess....
Steel wise $200.....
1 sheet of 3mm alloy tread plate $200 " not bought one for a few years so a guess"
wheel / swing arm / shock... $100 to the sky's the limit...
rod ends ... $150 up..but yer don't have to go that way...

I already have a sub frame built for the XT ====> http://imageshack.com/a/img256/9101/ssa41888.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img171/2055/ssa41863.jpg

Nice action Pete - looks great the sub frame

Would you be interested in doing it if decide togo ahead ? What about
your labour cost ?

pete-blen

23rd March 2014, 08:46

Nice action Pete - looks great the sub frame

Would you be interested in doing it if decide togo ahead ? What about
your labour cost ?

i think we could come up with something to suit a brp..

brp

24th March 2014, 08:17

Cheers Pete will bear in mind :niceone:

R650R

21st May 2014, 22:38

Adding Revzilla.com to the list and also via Amazon Powersports Superstore. They have website too but same special wasn't on there.
Both shipped quick and all good.

Waihou Thumper

23rd November 2014, 12:47

Perfect for adventure riding and all types of terrain and even the odd hike...
The grey is nice...Prices are $240 USD shipped to my unit in Portland for free!
The postage to NZ would be approx $50 I would guess?
For that price, you got yourself a nice pair of riding boots....

Included is the boot for the KTM riders...:) Looks great!

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Night Falcon

17th December 2014, 09:49

JimmyC

17th December 2014, 10:59

Night Falcon

17th December 2014, 11:36

Curious... I investigated going the Arai route via Revzilla and they told me they couldn't\wouldn't freight Arai to NZ... that was probably 18 months or so ago though.

They must have ditched that policy, lucky for me :Punk:....you sure it was Revzilla and not Motorcycle Superstore? - they don't ship to NZ (yet) according to their web page.

JimmyC

17th December 2014, 13:44

MarkH

17th December 2014, 14:03

I buy stuff from overseas quite often, including from Amazon & Ebay.
I use shipito.com rather than youpost because I get better options with them.
Shipito can consolidate several packages into one box and then send that box to me via USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL or TNT.
Shipito gives me both a California address and an Oregon address - shipping is cheaper from California but Oregon doesn't have sales tax.

Some of what I buy from overseas isn't available in NZ.
Some of it is just too expensive here.
I still buy plenty locally if it is available and if the price is reasonable - I don't mind paying more locally but I'm not going to pay 50% more or worse.

Night Falcon

17th December 2014, 15:36

Yeah was definitely RevZilla. Bought some Held gloves off them at the same time.

The only other concern I had purchasing Arai from the US is apparently they are sized differently than what we get here. You're obviously confident about the sizing, or have you purchased US Arai before?

If you use the sizing chart on Revilla's site and measure your head correctly you cant really go wrong. I had an NZ XD3 (Large), fitted ok but a little tight getting it on and off. When I used the chart I found the XL was the ideal fit so got that....and it is, plus the XD4 has removable layers of foam for further tweaking.

R650R

17th December 2014, 15:45

My new Arai XD4 and Wolfman Tank bag arrived from Revzilla today. Had to pay GST or customs wouldn't release them but even so, the cash saving was well worth the effort. Would definitely buy from Revzilla again. Delivery to NZ from Philadelphia via NYC was 4 days then about 8 days sitting in tax jail in Aukld.

I think the jobsworth at customs with that job only walks to the mailbox to post their ransom demands one day a week. I've paid over the phone once and online rest of times and it gets released to courier company same day. But when it comes into the country its gets assessed but the date on the letter they post out vs postmark shows they must print them out then only mail off once they have a stack of them. Worst I've had so far is about three working days hold up.
Forgot which shipping agent but one time their broker rang me up on behalf of customs to pay with credit card, was worried it was a scammer at first.

R650R

17th December 2014, 15:48

Yeah was definitely RevZilla. Bought some Held gloves off them at the same time.

The only other concern I had purchasing Arai from the US is apparently they are sized differently than what we get here. You're obviously confident about the sizing, or have you purchased US Arai before?

I think that's become a bit of an urban myth these days with the multicultural society we have these days.
I've bought brand new Shoei in NZ and Uk and both seem same to me. I think where the problem might be is where the imperial/metric maths corrupts the conversion into s,m,l,xl,xxl etc....
Revzillas glove size charts are sweet too.

Oscar

17th December 2014, 15:52

I think that's become a bit of an urban myth these days with the multicultural society we have these days.
I've bought brand new Shoei in NZ and Uk and both seem same to me. I think where the problem might be is where the imperial/metric maths corrupts the conversion into s,m,l,xl,xxl etc....
Revzillas glove size charts are sweet too.

I was in Andorra and I needed a helmet and after trying several shops for a cheapie (as I was gonna leave it there), everything was too small. I got so frustrated that I figured that I could buy the exact same helmet (Shoei) in the exact same size (XL) as I had in NZ. It didn't go near fitting.

Night Falcon

17th December 2014, 16:20

I was in Andorra and I needed a helmet and after trying several shops for a cheapie (as I was gonna leave it there), everything was too small. I got so frustrated that I figured that I could buy the exact same helmet (Shoei) in the exact same size (XL) as I had in NZ. It didn't go near fitting.

S. M, l, xl, xxl's can be misleading, as the base sizing for these varies depending on the part of the globe your on. An xl in Bangkok is probably not the same as one in the US. Using an actual measurement (metric or Imperial) as on Revzilla's site is the way to go.

thepom

17th December 2014, 16:41

Got my alpinestars durban pants today from america...3 days to get to aukland from chicago and 7 days to get from aukland to christchurch !!

Shoshoni

17th December 2014, 17:45

Got my alpinestars durban pants today from america...3 days to get to aukland from chicago and 7 days to get from aukland to christchurch !!

That sounds like NZ Post, I've never had good experience with them getting stuff to the Main Land under a week.

R650R

22nd December 2014, 07:13

Got some "adventure pushies" parts from http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nz/en
Four and half days to NZ and wayyyy cheaper even than T7, plus I'm getting pissed at the lack of choice at T7 and specials where its only small sizes or obscure stuff....

Waihou Thumper

17th January 2015, 07:52

A new helmet arrived by courier this morning. Well, one of them did.
I now have a Blauer Loft Helmet, it is great! :)
It comes with pinlock visor, two bags and it is very well made. Bloody good price too from fc-moto
$271 NZD! on sale..
Delivery was only 6 days! :wings:

The second helmet is the Caberg Tourmax Sonic. It is on the way and should be here Monday.
Great deal and I couldn't justify the $599 here when fc-moto has it for less than $324....

Both my Arai and Airoh are old now...they were overdue for replacement.

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Night Falcon

17th January 2015, 08:55

[I]A new helmet arrived by courier this morning. Well, one of them did.
I now have a Blauer Loft Helmet, it is great! :)

Helmets are exempt duty but curious if customs hit you with GST or not? seems like sometimes you get asked to pay it sometimes ya don't?

Waihou Thumper

17th January 2015, 09:01

Helmets are exempt duty but curious if customs hit you with GST or not? seems like sometimes you get asked to pay it sometimes ya don't?

Nothing...two seperate orders, both under $335 odd...well under for one.
I know it has been thrashed before, but the price was hugely different to NZ cost for a Caberg.

MarkH

17th January 2015, 09:20

Helmets are exempt duty but curious if customs hit you with GST or not? seems like sometimes you get asked to pay it sometimes ya don't?

My Caberg Tourmax should arrive next week. No GST charged (package under NZ$400) but even if I paid GST it would still be more than $200 cheaper than buying locally.
There is over $250 to be saved buying from fc-moto compared to buying from the NZ sites.
For the sake of $50 I'd rather buy local, but for $250+ I'm sorry but the local seller misses out.

R650R

18th January 2015, 07:47

What shipping option/cost did you guys use???

Some sites can charge your credit card direct in NZ dollars too which can throw off the money grabbers... think one of the photo places was like that in USA, so technically you haven't purchased overseas....
Wanted an iridium visior of FC but the shipping made it same price as here so aborted!

Waihou Thumper

18th January 2015, 09:01

What shipping option/cost did you guys use???

No choice with fc-moto. It is cheap and quick! The prices above included landed costs delivered to the door.

Blackbird

18th January 2015, 09:18

Wanted an iridium visior of FC but the shipping made it same price as here so aborted!

Because of the relatively high cost of an OEM iridium visor for my Shoei, I bought a Hong Kong knock-off through eBay. That was a couple of years ago and from memory, it cost about NZ$50 delivered. I was pleasantly surprised with its quality - perfect fit and has resisted scratching just fine so have bought a couple more in the intervening period. The only downside is that they don't come with Pinlock mounting holes. Not a real issue as I used my OEM clear visor as a jig and drilled holes in them to take a Pinlock. I've found the amount of light they let through varies depending on the colour of the iridium coating. Light blue lets in the most light, silver is the next best and rainbow effect is the darkest.

MarkH

19th January 2015, 17:35

Waihou Thumper

29th January 2015, 19:39

Got my Caberg Tourmax today - tried it out on a quick blat down town, seems comfy. Definitely a decent helmet for ~$320 total landed cost.
I'm planning on purchasing again from fc-moto, quick & efficient service and the shipping cost is somehow cheaper from Germany than from USA.

Bit of a bugger trying to find that latch to release the flip top aye?
I have to look in my mirror to get it right....:)
Always entertaining.

BUT......Bloody awesome lids!

AllanB

29th January 2015, 19:44

Got a set of Summer Alpinestar gloves on their way to me from USA. Should arrive next week. Can't get this model here unfortunately. Understandable really if you think of it - how many of the population buy motorcycle gloves, then specific summer gloves, then Alpinestars? Some shit must sit on the shelf for ages.

For the record I looked around first - did not find what I was after.

Waihou Thumper

29th January 2015, 19:48

For the record I looked around first - did not find what I was after.

:) You aint gotta justify yourself...Look, if you like, buy! simple aye...

Madness

29th January 2015, 19:49

Understandable really if you think of it - how many of the population buy motorcycle gloves locally from a NZ business, then specific summer gloves, then Alpinestars?

Altered for accuracy.

For the record I looked around first - did not find what I was after.

Good on you!

Woodman

31st January 2015, 10:04

Had some alpinestar leather gloves for about 7 years and they copped a lot of abuse and kept coming back for more. They finally blew out a few months ago so got some dririder ones cos I needed some in a hurry. We'll see how long they last.

I carry some mx gloves in the bikes glovebox now for hot days or when the riding gets hot and sweaty, and just change accordingly.