Shipping bike to NZ from Los Angeles

**hondav2** · 17th August 2006, 08:41

Im just about at the end of my 2nd nth American ride and want to bring home my DR650, Has anyone got some suggestions on easyest and cheapest way to do it, or know of a container coming back with bikes and has room for another bike. I might strip it and box up the bits. Any help greatly appreciated. Its been agreat ride and I dont want to sell it here for someone to wreck. Toddy

**FROSTY:Me** · 17th August 2006, 08:51

can't help on that front dude. What I CAN tell you is empty the tank out
and make sure the bike is sparkling clean--no hint of any dirt or grime anywhere.--Otherwise MAF will have a fieldday

**cowpoos** · 17th August 2006, 10:25

PM quasi.........

**James Deuce** · 17th August 2006, 10:28

These guys should be able to hook you up with a crating and shipping operation.

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tripplan/tours/

**jtzzr** · 17th August 2006, 19:56

May be able to help (maybe) Pm me , I have a friend in the freight brokerage business , need all details , weight , length , height , etc. Can`t promise though mate.Heres hoping

**hondav2** · 25th August 2006, 10:55

Thanks guys , found a company at Santa Rosa north of San Francisco who are packing it up and shipping it back. Toddy

**BigTex** · 25th August 2006, 17:43

how much r they chargin ya? interested in doin this myself

**Fat Tony** · 29th August 2006, 22:30

Originally Posted by FROSTY

What I CAN tell you is empty the tank out
and make sure the bike is sparkling clean--no hint of any dirt or grime anywhere.--Otherwise MAF will have a fieldday

What's the score with this? Is it just a case of giving it a really good wash, or is it a fairings off, strip suspension, brakes etc and clean that they're after? And if it's not as clean as they want, what happens? Large bill for them to clean or do they just refuse to allow it in to the country?