Overseas orders

[Transalper]

Nice one Nordie, I already have his ignition guard but at the time of purshase Perry didn't have the clutch one yet.
Looks like I'll be making another order with him soonish.
He delivered within a week on my first purshase IIRC.

[Monstaman]

I have a number of good contacts in the US and can get stuff sent on no worries, have done it a number of times now.

Something to keep in mind anyway, I am nearly done buying goodies, gunna make my own bash plate and wonna buy a set of structural bark buster with designa yello guards, pretty much set then.

[chasio]

Anyone else due to order anything from Kientech? I'm only after small stuff.

Cheers - Chasio

[JATZ]

Looking at ordering some bits from http://www.dr-big-shop.de/ in the next few days
If anybody wants to piggyback the order to save a bit of shipping let me know
Go on Dino, you know you want those crash bars might even get m'self a set

[Moki]

OK here's a thread (maybe a sticky if it takes off?) for people to use when ordering bits and pieces from O'seas. It might save freight (which lets face it can be pretty a big part of the cost) if a couple others were wanting to get bits too.

Websites like Electrex World, Thumpertalk, Wemoto etc etc...(all of which I recently used and thought in hindsight I should have asked around).

The idea is that you post if you're looking to order and are willing to have somone piggyback your order. PM's can sort out freight / costs sharing etc. Not a thread for gasbagging and high fives, just cutting deals.

Buggs

Yeah, I'm quite fortunate to have family over there so occasionally forward goods to them and once enough has been collected they stuff into a box and send via the slow boat. Huge savings, and if they clip tags and remove packaging, can come through as gifts or used goods. Pain in the butt just needing one or two small items and being charged US$35 for sending via a mailer (like a doohickey kit...). Effen robbery.

[young1]

[QUOTE=Crisis management;1129307230]Now I might be miles out here....isn't there a $ value above which GST is charged on imported goods, something like $400? I have done little importing myself but recall something about this when I brought in a gas tank which got close to this value. It would be well worth checking before going to far.

QUOTE]

When I got my panniers etc thru the States I had no problems with GST.

The last stuff I bought, which was when I realised I might have to be careful about GST, I asked them to put a lower dollar value on the invoice, which they did! (I had already paid for the goods)

[CrazyFrog]

I will be placing an order this week from USA for a Garmin GPS Ram mount....from an outfit called MountGuys.com. (Sounds very gay, but they offer good international service).
These will be half the price of getting them here in NZ, and I don't want to risk losing/breaking my GPS by scrimping using an aftermarket or homemade mount that don't do the job proper like. The biggest problem seems to be excessive vibration with homemade jobs.
As an example, for my GPSMap 60CSX, the complete mount and cradle is $50 USD including post.... at the current exchange rate this works out to be around $80 NZD, very cheap. They also have all the good accessories, like power hardwires, various mount styles, (handlebar, clutch reservior, or steering stem).
Here's a couple of sample pics....
Let me know if anyone wants to combine an order.
Cheers

[dino3310]

Looking at ordering some bits from http://www.dr-big-shop.de/ in the next few days
If anybody wants to piggyback the order to save a bit of shipping let me know
Go on Dino, you know you want those crash bars might even get m'self a set

ahh yes a rikki cross set please,
is it alrite if i pay with an IOU for now MATE

[CrazyFrog]

I will be placing an order this week from USA for a Garmin GPS Ram mount....from an outfit called MountGuys.com. (Sounds very gay, but they offer good international service).
These will be half the price of getting them here in NZ, and I don't want to risk losing/breaking my GPS by scrimping using an aftermarket or homemade mount that don't do the job proper like. The biggest problem seems to be excessive vibration with homemade jobs.
As an example, for my GPSMap 60CSX, the complete mount and cradle is $50 USD including post.... at the current exchange rate this works out to be around $80 NZD, very cheap. They also have all the good accessories, like power hardwires, various mount styles, (handlebar, clutch reservior, or steering stem).

Placed my order last week, the GPS Ram mount arrived in 6 days from USA. Cost $44 USD incl post (with a 10% promo discount), so that's $64 NZD!
Tried it out on the bike already, it's rock solid and worth every penny.
I highly recommend these guys.

[retro asian]

FYI

There are usually no GST charges from goods with invoice < $400 NZ.

There may be more charges laid on you if the goods invoice > $1000 NZ.


I just imported some bits from the USA, around 5kg worth and value under $1000 NZ. Ended up paying 38% of the cost price in freight/GST/Customs Fees e.t.c.

Still worked out being about half the price of what I'd have to pay to buy similar goods locally. The other advantage is that the USA has an amazing range of parts to choose from, especially for cruisers.

[buggsubique]

I'm placing an order tonight at WEMOTO. PM me if you want to piggyback any stuff onto it. Placing by 8pm tonight. New seat cover for the AT, roller headbearing set to replace the antique ball and cup. and a couple of speedo drive cogs...f*cken plastic bits of rubbish they are...and expensive at that.

I will pay up front and split out the parts plus NZ freight for anyone who wants to piggy back. Amount payable will be confirmed when I get the final invoice on arrival and match it against my visa conversion, then adding your NZ freight to it. and being KB'ers we all know we don't screw each other.

[monchopper]

If anyone is stuck for parts and can find something on www.ebay.co.uk.

1. Give me the ebay number and the max in NZD$ you're willing to pay.
2. I buy and get delivered to my place in London.
3. I send to you in NZ
4. You put the $$ into my NZ account

Exchange rate is very favourable at the moment!!

[Padmei]

You're a good man Mono!

[Monstaman]

If anyone is stuck for parts and can find something on www.ebay.co.uk.

1. Give me the ebay number and the max in NZD$ you're willing to pay.
2. I buy and get delivered to my place in London.
3. I send to you in NZ
4. You put the $$ into my NZ account

Exchange rate is very favourable at the moment!!

Mono, for what it is worth if there is anything in NZ you wonna buy or get from NZ I offer to reciprocate your offer to you.

[Eddieb]

I need to get a tank shipped to an address in the US and forwarded to here as the seller will only ship to a lower 48 US address, can anyone recommend a US freight forwarder they have personally used?