For whom the bell tolls
I've just had my contract confirmed through til at least June and possibly on through til sometime in 2012 so I'm thinking of shipping my TRX over if it won't be too much of a hassle.
Has anyone shipped a bike from NZ to Australia before? What are the hoops I need to jump through and what are my best options for a 12-18mth stay?
KiwiBitcher
where opinion holds more weight than fact.
It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
Forum whore
Not worthwhile..... Carnet is expensive and only last for 12 months. Shipping is cheap but customs charges and maf can be expensive. You would be better to sell and buy something over thereOriginally Posted by R6_kid
Bevelhead Dinosaur
Yeah - what he said
Export is easy - but import into Aussie just aint worthwhile - way way way too much bullshit
Take the chance to get something that suits the local conditions
=mjc=
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One hell of a ride.
Way too much trouble. Flog it and buy a new one over there.
Forum whore
Yer buy a bargin bike like a run out Buell over there
Weekend cruiser
All of the above...
If it's post 1975 & you want to road register it forfuknget it, & that's before we mention ADR compliance
mad thou rider
store youre bike here away somewhere, buy another over there, and bring it back with you when you come home!
fükengrüven
You are looking at around $2K all up to get a bike over there & back. Temporary import for 12 months or less is no big deal, you'll need a carnet. I heard recently that it is no problem to extend the carnet in Oz for another 12 months, but don't quote me on that.
Permanent import into Oz is pretty much impossible as mentioned above. They really don't want jap import cars from NZ flooding in & devaluing their Fords & Holdens & bikes are caught up in the bureaucracy unfortunately.
With a long visit getting something there is probably the best option.
Cheers
Clint
Forum whore
If you've personally owned the bike for 2 yrs, it's not too bad importing it, otherwise........
“- He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.”
For whom the bell tolls
It's not the kinda bike I can buy another of. It's got over $6k in aftermarket parts which came with it and are nigh on impossible to find anywhere... plus I just loves it.
It'll be a temporary import only unless I end up staying over there after the contract finishes up, but there is no certainty in that. $2k to get it there and back ain't bad - I was thinking $1k+ one way, any idea what sort of money a carnet is? I saw on AA that it costs $375-475 for the application fee, but it doesn't mention any money to spend after that...
KiwiBitcher
where opinion holds more weight than fact.
It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
One hell of a ride.
Maybe we need to type slower.
You are welcome. Your bike isn't. Mainly because they get less tax off it. They will put every bureaucratic impediment in your way to deter you.
'After market exhaust? Oh, that will need the frame x-raying.'
For whom the bell tolls
Yeah is that for the a full import with intention of staying in Aussie, or even for temporary import on a Carnet "vehicle passport"? From what I've read on it if you go on a carnet it doesn't get registered in that country and I'm in South Australia so it won't need a safety cert/WOF.
KiwiBitcher
where opinion holds more weight than fact.
It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
Best Frenemy you could have!
I'd spell it out for him if I were you...
Its only a couple of years... keep posting on KB, so we can see the stages of bike-less depression / withdrawal...
For whom the bell tolls
bikeless... lol. I earnt more dollars in the last 6wks than I've ridden kilometers in the last two years.
My problem isn't no bike. It's which bike. And I wants my bike.
Should be going to a trackday in Perth later in the year on a hired bike, and if I'm lucky I might get to take an NCR Milona R for a spin too.
KiwiBitcher
where opinion holds more weight than fact.
It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
Best Frenemy you could have!
absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that. That's if she actually starts after 2 years!
Think of it as a hot affair with a different ... Bike
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