Hi guys
Just puchased a second hand Ohlins shock from the U.S. which has apparently been turned around by NZ customs for some reason and returned to the seller. Not sure what the issue is so hoping someone can enlighten me.
Regards
Gazza
Hi guys
Just puchased a second hand Ohlins shock from the U.S. which has apparently been turned around by NZ customs for some reason and returned to the seller. Not sure what the issue is so hoping someone can enlighten me.
Regards
Gazza
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is the one I miss the most.
Can you get an idea from Customs, or from the seller, who may have been advised by Customs?
The New Zealand importer is in New Plymouth but, while that may affect your access to service in future, it shouldn't effect your ability to import your own shock.
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Thanks Pritch
I'm assuming one of three things
An address issue
Shock dirty and needs cleaning (used)
Franchise issue.
I have contacted the seller and he is investigating Monday.
Regards
Gazza
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is the one I miss the most.
A friend imported some shocks and springs from FlyingMiata for his MX5. The springs came through ok but the shocks were turned back, something to do with containing pressurised gas. They ended up going back to FlyingMiata who sent them over again, If you like I'll get the full story from him.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
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OK. What he said was "The first part of it was originally the package was sent to NZ by NZ Post YouShop who wouldn't deliver it locally (!) due to pressurised gas. So it was returned to FlyingMiata in US by YouShop, not customs. FM then sent direct and it arrived in NZ without issue.
Customs cannot reject anything unless it is an illegal import. There are no restrictions on parallel importing. As long as any GST or duties are paid, that's really all Customs care about. If it was dirty MAF might have something to say"
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
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Thanks Pete
Ok, so my shock got cleared by U.S customs then to USPS facility in San Fran international distribution centre, then on to Seattle international distribution centre from there back to the senders post office so god knows what's going on. Keep you posted
Gazza
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is the one I miss the most.
Yes, I have heard of quite a few issues with shocks being airfreighted, due to being gas pressure,even race guys, carrying them as hand luggage, stripped & depressurised!! being turned away at the airport, if they still wont send it, it needs to go seafreight, get hold of Kiwi Shipping, part of Mainfreight, based in California & bring containers, with cars, engine, bike bits on a regular basis
"The road to Hell is really grippy with loads of run off & some wicked lefthanders"
I had the same trying to ship an ohlins to aussie. Except they removed the shock and kept it. So the guy in Aussie got an empty box.
Took ages to get the shock back and had to file a ton of DG paperwork to get it to him.
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Would it help if the gas was released before sending, then have the shock regassed here?
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
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Guys
The reason it was returned is because it has oil in it. Weather clearance can be approved by removing the oil is yet to be established. i would bet that would be a bit iffy. Also spoke to an international bike rider who told me to forget it. He is not permitted to take his shocks from NZ via air to his destination and that he has to arrange at destination. Other option as mentioned above would be to ship it.
Regards
Gazza
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is the one I miss the most.
Strange that, just had a new set YSS gas shocks delivered from Italy, no issuies what so ever.
Weird alright. Something has triggered customs for some reason. Oil is generally consider not an issue in most of the shipments I've done. Yeah they do tend to go hard on pressurised items but if they come on a freight a/c or are depressurised there should be no issue at all. Carry on is a big deal these days though.
Guys
Ill take back my last thread. I believe it's not the oil but the compressed gas after speaking to Mainfreight. Anyway, after all this ive aborted the purchase bloody wankers. Rusty you're a lucky bastard lol
Regards
Gazza
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is the one I miss the most.
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