Anyone imported a bike?

[khabel]

Hi

I'm looking to import a bike from the states and was wondering if anyone has done this and would have an idea of the costs/problems involved?

[marty]

tried calling an importer?

and go to a testing station - they should have all the info on what you need re roadworthiness

http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/publications/infosheets/infosheet-2-12-usa.html

http://www.customs.govt.nz/nr/rdonlyres/83917219-1b0b-4dd1-83f5-857f322572d1/0/fact29.pdf#search=%22importing%20motorcycles%20fro m%20usa%22

took me 30 seconds

and find someone who is bring hummers or big chev utes in - they may be able to load one on/in the back

[GR81]

as this is under 'off road' he may not want to register it for the road :cool:

[marty]

even easier then...

[cheese]

yeah teh 2 smokes are really really cheap in the US at the moment. I though about it but noone was keen to ship them. cost was about 1000 odd from memory. go via sea and it could be quite cheap.

[Wellyman]

I have gone on a site called "thumper talk" and they sell brand new outta the box bikes , like a dealer, shipped to yo oh and its an american site so very much a cheaper buy then to walk up to a shop in NZ.
WM

[barty5]

i brought ia complete xr600motor and some xtra parts from the us about two years ago motor was bout 300 but shipping was a pain in the arse all sorts a crap got a far as LA then had probs with exporter over papers etc etc then when it got here there were more costs added spent bout a grand all up and took 2 1/2 month to get here but in saying that main freight international were most helpfull right the way through it

[Wellyman]

I found this Link! (http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/importing/)
WM

[notch]

Check this out:

http://www.motorcycle-brokers.com/index.html

If you are interested, PM me as i'm thinking of buying from the US as well.
I just don't understand why NZ'ers pay so much for dirtbikes. There was a comparison in the aussie dirtbike rag regarding bike costs, and NZ came out as one of the most expensive. Maybe we are all just suckers, or NZ is just too small a market.

I've saved $$$ buy buying parts from overseas - ebay especially. I would like to support my local dealer, but not when it costs double!