Importing from Japan

[Colapop]

If there are a few of us that want bikes - would it be an idea to pool resources and get them shipped together? It may mean being patient for some and or getting your arse into gear for others...? I'm looking to sell the Savage and get another bike but not 'til the new year.
Just thinks out loud..

[Brian d marge]

What about late model (as in 2000 or newer) RS125's? Im pretty keen on buying one of those babies within the next few months and importing from japan seems the best option. Do you know if many of them go up for sale at auction?

They do come up, but Ive seen more at the auction rather than on yahoo auctions

Stephen
I can phone around if you want

the first one is from the auction I recognise the background !

http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f38183414 http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c103046564

[k14]

Nah not in teh position to buy one yet but will be in the near future (as I said).

Both of those bikes there were pre 95 models, probably 93 or so. I'm intending on spending around $8k to $9k nzd all up on one. Were they both around 90000 yen? Thats about $1300 nzd or so I think, worth about the same as my current bike.

[Colapop]

Not wanting to create work for you Stephen! (A few of us... 10, 20, 30 ???)

[Postie]

i'm keen to bring a bike or 2 from japan, if there's a pool going?

[Yokai]

Some of us have bikes for which parts are ummm - pricey or rare...

Any chance if we source them that you can bring them in at the same time?

[flash]

i despiratly need either a rgv250 (91+) or a nsr250 (dont know what year). would want one asap though. how much for a good looking one, or just one that has a good motor but abit scuffed?

[Shaun]

Call a mr Kenji Senki, Japan area code 3 tel 37090408

This guy speaks good engrish and is very honest

or email bike@euromax.jp

[Brian d marge]

i despiratly need either a rgv250 (91+) or a nsr250 (dont know what year). would want one asap though. how much for a good looking one, or just one that has a good motor but abit scuffed?

Anywhere from 50 to 300 000 yen for a repsol

though cheapies pop up

Stephen

[Colapop]

And you can actually read all that scribble!?

[FEINT]

Stephen san - ありがとうございます。

What are the dealers there like? Would you know the process of de-registration?

Looks like a few of you here are quite keen on getting some bikes from Japan. I guess purchasing then shipping together would save the hassle of paperwork etc.

I wouldn't mind buying from Japan if the cost savings is significant. Looks like the import process will be very similar to cars (which is good).

Anybody know any agents in Japan that are willing to bid at the auction and de-register then ship off to NZ?

[Brian d marge]

Call a mr Kenji Senki, Japan area code 3 tel 37090408

This guy speaks good engrish and is very honest

or email bike@euromax.jp

Hes just around the corner from me , so to speak I am in saitama Fujimino !!!

Anyway I am talking to the people I know to find out what can be done when and how !
Getting the bikes is not a prob , as is the importing so ill see what comes up and report back

Stephen
your intrepid reporter of all things fishy !!!

[Colapop]

If there are enough they could go in a 20' container perhaps? Then unloaded at the port (probably Dorkland) where the most bikes are going?

[flash]

are there any translators that can make the site english????
what type of rgv/nsrs are there for $3500 including everything to get into the country?, how mch would t be to get into the country anways?, ild want it on the road so how hard woud that be?

[FEINT]

Based on cars:

Compliance $350
MAF $45
Shipping around $1100
GST 12.5% of the japan purchase price and cost of shipping
Agent fees in Japan $800 (approx, varies)

so in total you are looking at $3645 (based on a $10,000NZD bike)

This is in addition to the bike price in Japan.