Harley imports.

**vj paul** · 21st April 2006, 15:00

Thinking of buying a jap import harley, i have seen a few good deals with low millage, are these bikes assembled in japan, should i steer clear of these imports and just go to a well known bike shop like amps or wellington motorcycles.Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

**Finn** · 21st April 2006, 15:14

You should only get an amercian harley. The NZ ones are assembled in Invercargill, Australia - Hobart, Iran - Tehran. Stay away from imports!

The only way to get a genuine harley is to export them. To do this you must first take buy one in the US and then export it to NZ. Do not import them.

Sometimes dealers like AMPS get exported harleys and they are a bit more expensive than the imported ones but are much better.

**Scouse** · 21st April 2006, 15:22

Originally Posted by Finn

You should only get an amercian harley. The NZ ones are assembled in Invercargill, Australia - Hobart, Iran - Tehran. Stay away from imports!

The only way to get a genuine harley is to export them. To do this you must first take buy one in the US and then export it to NZ. Do not import them.

Sometimes dealers like AMPS get exported harleys and they are a bit more expensive than the imported ones but are much better.

Confused the fuck outta me

**White trash** · 21st April 2006, 15:40

Originally Posted by vj paul

Thinking of buying a jap import harley, i have seen a few good deals with low millage, are these bikes assembled in japan, should i steer clear of these imports and just go to a well known bike shop like amps or wellington motorcycles.Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

The majority of WMCCs used HArleys are Jap imports. Go for it. You get exactly the same bike, with fuck all mileage. There's bargains to be had alright.

The beauty of buying a Jap import HD from a reputable dealer, is you know it's been well checked and sorted for vinning.

**MSTRS:Me** · 21st April 2006, 17:14

Originally Posted by Finn

You should only get an amercian harley. The NZ ones are assembled in Invercargill, Australia - Hobart, Iran - Tehran. Stay away from imports!

The only way to get a genuine harley is to export them. To do this you must first take buy one in the US and then export it to NZ. Do not import them.

Sometimes dealers like AMPS get exported harleys and they are a bit more expensive than the imported ones but are much better.

I always thought that if the product was not made in NZ then it is IMported. No matter where it was originally made/assembled. Was I wrong?

**Shadows** · 22nd April 2006, 02:52

You get what you pay for dude. The thing is the Japs don't really look after them, they just ride them and after a couple of years and then ditch them. Half of them have probably never even had an oil change. Most of the Japs don't have garages and their bikes just get left out in the pollution and acid rain. All of the Jap import bikes I've seen have been pretty corroded and unloved looking, I wouldn't touch one myself.
If you are unfazed by all of that, don't try bringing one in yourself, better to approach a bike shop and let them sort it out for you. The risk is on them if when it arrives it transpires that it has a bent frame or poked motor or something.
All HDs are assembled in America as far as I know. I'd say better to get one imported from there. They have a waiting list for new Harleys (it is actually easier to get an international spec'd one outside the US than to buy one in the US), if they get one they feel privileged and as such will generally look after them reasonably well.

**slimjim** · 22nd April 2006, 09:53

Originally Posted by vj paul

Thinking of buying a jap import harley, i have seen a few good deals with low millage, are these bikes assembled in japan, should i steer clear of these imports and just go to a well known bike shop like amps or wellington motorcycles.Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

bad idea mate,, unless the subframe has hdm stramped on main chassiss, the harley dealership will not stand by any product you fit to it,nor will they stand by the bike ,its a bit like a lada,

**popelli** · 22nd April 2006, 12:51

Originally Posted by Finn

You should only get an amercian harley. The NZ ones are assembled in Invercargill

as far as i know the only american bike ever "built" in invercargill was burt munros indian

Hd's are shipped already assembled

Apart from minor differences between specs for various countries the major difference is in the 17 digit vin #, american spec bikes start with a 1 and exported bikes start with a 2

**Crasherfromwayback** · 23rd April 2006, 12:54

Originally Posted by slimjim

bad idea mate,, unless the subframe has hdm stramped on main chassiss, the harley dealership will not stand by any product you fit to it,nor will they stand by the bike ,its a bit like a lada,

We have both NZ new and Jap import HD's to sell.
They come from the same factory and we offer exactly the same warranty with either.
If it's a nice bike, and the model you want....buy it.
Feel free to get hold of me at WMCC (or just PM me) if you want me to send you an up to date stock list of what we've got, and what's coming soon.
We've just knocked thousands off several good low k bikes.

**White trash** · 23rd April 2006, 18:42

Originally Posted by slimjim

bad idea mate,, unless the subframe has hdm stramped on main chassiss, the harley dealership will not stand by any product you fit to it,nor will they stand by the bike ,its a bit like a lada,

Bwahahaha, spoken like a true HD owner. Oh wait............

**Deano** · 23rd April 2006, 18:50

Sounds like a contradiction of terms - a Jap Import Harley....LMFAO

What would the purists say ?

**cowpoos** · 23rd April 2006, 21:47

Originally Posted by Deano

Sounds like a contradiction of terms - a Jap Import Harley....LMFAO

What would the purists say ?

an oxymorn perhaps?....just like "fast honda" LMFAO

**selectedgrub** · 24th April 2006, 09:34

What a load of shit, (Altho I agree on the Japs not caring more for them) Do what that guy from Wellington Motorcycles says, The only diff you'll probaly find is the scoots speedo is in Km's not miles.

**Hailwood** · 24th April 2006, 12:12

well I bought my 03 softail from Wgtn m/cycles just before Christmas....it's a jap import had done 7500kms on it and is in superb condition..Clint did a really good deal for me and it has been a great bike to buy.....if you want on go and see a HD dealer, you can't go wrong..once again thanks Clint