US bikes for sale

**krasher** · 3rd August 2009, 04:29

Hello. I am looking at importing a couple bikes from the US. There are a couple good sales on here.

Seems I might be able to bring in a couple brand new, still dry, crf250's for round 10k. Would anyone be interested in buying one?

I could also possibly get 2 brand new 08 fireblades for $12-15k depending on shipping.

Let me know if ur interested. If I can pre-sell them I can possibly do a better price as there will be less risk. I am just trying to see what they are worth - to you and what I may be able to get for em on trademe.

**B0000M** · 3rd August 2009, 07:33

you can buy new crfs in nz for well under 11 allready though

**Taz** · 3rd August 2009, 08:35

Wont they be left hand drive?? Will I need a permit?

**johannvr** · 3rd August 2009, 20:17

Yep - watch out for US roadbikes - some story about the headlight lens pattern reflecting light to the left instead of the right - to VIN/Rego & WOF them you may have to change headlights first?

No probs with the crf's tho, unless they are restricted in some way, which is common for US bikes - eg for emission purposes & so forth?

**FlangMasterJ** · 4th August 2009, 00:37

Originally Posted by B0000M

you can buy new crfs in nz for well under 11 allready though

He means 10K for two CRF's.

**B0000M** · 4th August 2009, 00:40

OH.

mean then!

**barty5** · 4th August 2009, 01:19

Originally Posted by FlangMasterJ

He means 10K for two CRF's.

yeah thats how i read it Find me an early release injected yz450f

**Taz** · 4th August 2009, 07:45

NZD $6000 - 7500 for a new 08 fireblade sounds good.

**ManDownUnder** · 4th August 2009, 07:50

Originally Posted by Anthrax

NZD $6000 - 7500 for a new 08 fireblade sounds good.

Does dunnit! Reflector will need replacing but that could easily be done out the savings... (EASILY be done!)

**krasher** · 4th August 2009, 09:15

Ok, I need to clarify obviously.

I have more details coming, but they had some good specials on the road bikes. Looks like the dirt bikes are similar prices.

The fireblades are new 08's and would need new reflectors and on road stuff sorted and are about 4k USD$ plus shipping plus some coin for me for mucking round with it. Seems pretty cheap to me.

**Reckless** · 4th August 2009, 09:16

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

Does dunnit! Reflector will need replacing but that could easily be done out the savings... (EASILY be done!)

On my VTR1000 I had. I cut the lugs off the bulb and turned it so the pattern was correct. Dunno if it works for all bikes but it was ok for me.

**MB1** · 4th August 2009, 11:05

Hey Krasher, just be a little careful on the road bikes.

I work in freight forwarding and used to have customers that imported bikes from time to time while living in London. You have to make sure you have the bill of sale/proof of ownership and registration in your name for each of the bikes otherwise you won't be able to get them out of the US.

Also if they're arranging shipping, they will usually get the bikes to the port/depot at destination only then you will have to pay all the local charges including GST, Port charges, Customs clearance, MAF inspection etc etc. Just be aware of those when doing any costings.

**CRF119** · 7th August 2009, 16:56

CR500 could be nice........... In a CRF Frame...........

**Robert Taylor** · 8th August 2009, 17:05

Better still leave it to the legitimate distributors who provide full and proper infrastructure and warranty backup.
If a warranty issue occurs with any of these bikes no Honda dealer in NZ will cover it, and nor should they.
Parrallell importing is parasitic.