Importing from Japan

[Grizz]

Either make sure that the bike has been speed derestricted, or accept the fact that it might be restricted.

Mine is a Jap import that has been restricted

[flash]

well im probaly out if it costs that much to get it here, all i want is a twostroke 250 for around $3000

[Brian d marge]

well im probaly out if it costs that much to get it here, all i want is a twostroke 250 for around $3000

This is what you would be looking at TZ are cheaper , but you really must be specific as to model . condition , price
http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n30894192

this would be around 3300 NZ landed Very approx figure !
kind regards
Stephen

[flash]

This is what you would be looking at TZ are cheaper , but you really must be specific as to model . condition , price
http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n30894192

this would be around 3300 NZ landed Very approx figure !
kind regards
Stephen

i put the site through a translator, and it has a lot of things wrong with it doesn't it?.

my dream buy would be a 91+ Suzuki rgv250 VJ22, but a Honda nsr the same vintage would be great also.
how much is 100,000 yen in NZ dollars?

i want it to cost no more than mabye $3500 to be able to ride it in newzealand

[Coyote]

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.

So a bike thast 2000NZD will end up costing 4545NZD and a 1000NZD bike would be 3183.33NZD, not too bad. Got some saving up to do then

[Colapop]

Those costs would be lessened if a few of us got together and brought in a container? Anyone know container costs? Yeah, I accept that there'll be logistics issues but maybe an option? Especially if there are say 10 bikes?

[Racey Rider]

Owww! Owww!
And don't forget a KR150 motor placed on the passengers seat of said van! :spudbooge

Or even just a Barrel stuffed in the glove box!!

[gav]

Seriously though, some of those bikes pictured are bloody old shitters!! Why waste your money on that stuff? Have a talk to some of the importers, and order what you want, someone like Peter Doak from www.emoto.co.nz is probably worth talking to. The Yahoo auctions do contain alot of rubbish that guys cant sell elsewhere, some of the stuff landed ex Japanese dealers is bound to be better value and better looked after.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I talked with Peter and he had a Dream 50 (looked mint) lined up for me prtty quick. At that time I had a bike to sell, so couldnt move on it. My supplemental plan is to deal with him when I am cashed up ready to rock and roll.

But I want to go to Japan and see my favourite band, Guitar Wolf.

they rule!

[zooter]

I will be in Japan sometime at the start of next year and was thinking of buying a bike then shipping it back to New Zealand. If it is feasible.

Is the procedure for importing a motorbike very different from importing a car? Anybody know the cost of shipping from Japan - NZ?

Anybody ever done this before? Is it even worth doing or is it cheaper / easier to purchase one in NZ?

Thanks for your help.

If you're going to Japan, buy a truck and take orders to ship a bunch of bikes on the back. Only pay for shipping the truck!

[Suney]

Hey I was just wondering
Is it true that there aren't many 600cc bikes in Japan because of regulations so many are 250 and 750 and 1000cc?

[raster]

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I fink I'm learning Japanese
I fink I'm learning Japanese
I really fink so
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Wheres that translator.

[raster]

How can you tell what year these bikes are.

:slap:

[Sketchy_Racer]

if these do go ahead and some bikes are brought in i will be keen to buy one aswell .....

[Zapf]

Ermm yea... watch out... big bikes are power restricted in Japan.... make sure you know what you are buying...

any chance of importing me a car while you are at it