Importing bikes

[Angry Puppy]

Hey guys.

I've gone through the LTSA website, so am familiar with the process. But has anyone actually done it recently?

If so, I'd like to know how you found the whole process. What Entry certifier did you use? how much did it cost? did they collect the bike from the port? etc. etc.

My baby arives in about 6 weeks, so I'd appreciate your input.

Cheers guys.

Fazer Bloke

[Angry Puppy]

Anyone?...

[Eddieb]

I did about 9 months ago, used a company called air transport world freight, although that was arranged by the UK shipping agent I used. They took delivery of the bike and arranged delivery to my house. They can arrange maf etc to be done at their site before delivery and I had no real problems with them. I did customs clearance which was just a few forms and pay some money. Overall it was failry easy and the biggest hassle was getting new brakes lines cause the MOT people didn't like mine due to not having any standards numbers on them.

[sAsLEX]

k14 and I got our bike through emoto.co.nz guy. Did this in december and was not to many problems other than the boat being too slow from Japan!

[Angry Puppy]

Thanks guys. Appreciated

[menace]

k14 and I got our bike through emoto.co.nz guy. Did this in december and was not to many problems other than the boat being too slow from Japan!


Just wandering how much your cbr250rr set you back... If you dont mind me asking?

[Ghost Lemur]

Just wandering how much your cbr250rr set you back... If you dont mind me asking?

I know k14's set him back $5,500. The guy they got them from has another one on TradeMe here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Road-bikes/Japanese/auction-12087572.htm).

[colasnake]

Are there anyone importing bikes from other country before, for example: Japan, USA.
for the private use not for the commercial!
just want to know the process!
Cheers! :niceone:

[expat bj]

Hi
I have had a look at import a bike from England and all the info is on the NZ customs web site.
I hope this helps
Expat BJ

[bluninja]

Hi
I have had a look at import a bike from England and all the info is on the NZ customs web site.
I hope this helps
Expat BJ

I did it and it's no hassle at all......getting the bike back into the UK however was a different story.

[James Deuce]

I did it and it's no hassle at all......getting the bike back into the UK however was a different story.

It isn't easy is it!?

We took our little FIAT to the UK when we went over for a year. We stuck all our winter stuff in it and a bunch of other things like the PC and my drums. Got the Passage de Carnet, sorted the insurance etc and carefully checked the shipping schedules and any other requirements we'd need for using it there sorted. We sent it off 3 weeks before we left, figuring it was going to take use 2 weeks to get there and a couple of weeks to get sorted. Well the crowd we dealt with lost the container and took 6 weeks to find it and then refused to let us have the car without presenting ownership papers - which they a. already had at their office, and b. we'd stopped using them in NZ anyway. The car was great though. Popped the bonnet, connected the battery and she started straight away.

When we sent the car back it arrived two weeks after we did, and the guy at Excess Baggage had the car and paperwork ready in two days. Customs turned a blind eye to the stuff in the car, and the dude at the Wharf when we picked the car up was an old workmate who got the MAF guy to inspect it first. NZ is a very good place to live (no disrespect intended Mr bluninja!)

[aff-man]

Was gonna import a bike from japan when i get a bigger one but unless you are looking at a bike $5000 or over it doesn't work out financially. Costs included :
$600 importing charge
$500 commision for the guy i ws going through
$+- 800 for the japanese dealers to get the bikes papers
$+-450 for getting the bike vinned.
So i was looking at about $2350 on top of bike price and that was without the bike getting things like a service new battery ect ect ect ect...
But the bikes were really cheap so if i had a spare $7000 lying around i could possible get a frikkin awsome bike but unfortunatley it was a little out of my price range.

[vifferman]

The other thing to bear in mind is that many of the Japanese models are slightly different to those sold here, and have various restrictors fitted. :(

[Joni]

check out my thread, bringing my bike in (http://kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=2372) - I got some good advice regarding bringing my bike in from South Africa.

[matthewt]

One thing to look out for if you bring a bike in from the US or Europe is to check which way the headlight points. NZ ones point slightly to the left whereas US/Europe point slightly to the right (ie, into oncoming traffic here).

[colasnake]

One thing to look out for if you bring a bike in from the US or Europe is to check which way the headlight points. NZ ones point slightly to the left whereas US/Europe point slightly to the right (ie, into oncoming traffic here).

o!ture!
but is it adjustable??
does this really matter for the importing?? :gob:

[bluninja]

o!ture!
but is it adjustable??
does this really matter for the importing?? :gob:

Nope not adjustable, as it's part of the reflector setup. If your dip points the worng way you dazzle the oncoming traffic, so may fail WOf (certainly fails MOT in UK).

Agree Nz is a nice place to live....but not as nice as being with my wife and kids.

[matthewt]

o!ture!
but is it adjustable??
does this really matter for the importing?? :gob:

Not for the importing as such but if you want a WoF you'll need to get it sorted.

[SpankMe]

If I import a bike with a speedo in MPH, do I have to get it changed with a KPH speedo?

[matthewt]

If I import a bike with a speedo in MPH, do I have to get it changed with a KPH speedo?

I don't think you do.

[SpankMe]

<br /><br />
Can anyone recommend a shipping company that has experience with bikes?
Looking at bringing in a bike from Germany.<br /><br />

[Rainbow Wizard]

Look on the NZ customs site, I think bikes may be exempt but cars after a certain date are not. You can never do too much checking. I brought in a 1995 Honda no worries using Rohlig who have offices all over the world, it certainly made it easier emailing both NZ & overseas cities to keep the play happening smoothly.

I recommend you bring it in inside a crate for ease of movement and to keep it damage free and away from prying eyes. You need to have the fuel tank drained but oil can be left as is. It may also have to be steam cleaned but that can be done once it arrives. Customs charge GST on the LANDED cost.

Rohlig NZ Ltd
NZ Sales Manager, Laurie Forbes
email laurie@rohlig.co.nz
Ph 09 255 1720
Fx 09 256 0394

Cheers, The Wiz

[gav]

Yeah, when you take the bike through for its first certification the testing station do a real thorough check of all items and jot down part numbers etc like the headlight etc eg Stanley H4 2750. Got my CBR600 recertified and bought as damaged bike, it was previously registered in NZ, which came up on new ownership papers from I guess chassis number, so found out previous owners etc. Anyway I fitted a headlight I bought off ebay outa USA, and it actually dips the wrong way, the guy testing it was a little concerned by it and was gonna fail it , I just said, huh? cant be, its a NZ new bike, he says oh yeah so it is :whistle: tick, i just get WOF at local bike shop now..... :rolleyes: But yeah, headlights can be a bit of a hassle.

[Rainbow Wizard]

You basstid, have you changed it yet? I'm still sorting the lighting out on the NTV that now sports an FZR fairing & twin lamps. I've replaced the 65W RH halogen bulb as only its high beam was going, the new one's now in the left but I still feel the beam's inadequate. So it looks like there's another 15 bucks going toward replacing the other bulb which is only a 35 standard glim. I may eventually have to come up with a sneaky way of tilting the lamps up a bit more without changing the fairing angle.

Interestingly I strongly suspect the Voxan may still have the froggy lenses because there's a major spill to the right, even on low beam, AND I get lots of complaints about the lights from car drivers. I even had one shout out the window as I was following him the other night, complaining that the light was set too high. I guess I'll have to try adjusting them down AGAIN. But boy are they great lights. Eat yer heart out. :ride:

[PeteThePom]

If I import a bike with a speedo in MPH, do I have to get it changed with a KPH speedo?
I bought my ZRX over from the UK and didn't need to get the clock changed(although it is a dual clock, shows both mph and kph as do most UK bikes)
And it sailed through the WOF, REGO etc etc, did have it steam-cleaned in UK before shipping and also disinfected(due to foot and mouth outbreak)

As for monitoring my speed here in NZ(the dark blue kph indicators are hard to read at speed) I just go with the traffic when in town and well....let rip once I'm in the sticks....weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Rainbow Wizard]

Yesterday at the Merkel/Rees/Bernard/Linburn riding school at Taupo there were 4 or 5 Danes that did a deal with Red Baron. They bought bikes on a guaranteed buy-back of $1500 less than they paid, for that they get 3 months use! One dude bought a new bike with guaranteed buy-back and he has to lose $2500.