Motorbike gear from the USA?

**patarch** · 19th July 2011, 21:01

I've been getting some stuff from germany and haven't had to pay any gst or duty on anything yet.

Touch Wood

**98tls** · 19th July 2011, 21:02

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Really, isnt that fraud ?

Another reason NZ retailers need more protection

(mmmm thats enough bait on the hook, lets see what happens)

Q to late,you already swallowed the bait mate

**Quasievil** · 19th July 2011, 21:46

Originally Posted by 98tls

Q to late,you already swallowed the bait mate

DOH !!!
damn you

**98tls** · 19th July 2011, 21:59

Originally Posted by Quasievil

DOH !!!
damn you

Sorry mate,Wedensday night/bored/987th thread re this stuff just thought i would get there 1st

**allycatz** · 20th July 2011, 09:38

Revzilla.com is a great USA site with a huge range of gear. Have alot of the name brands and often at knock out prices

**steve_t** · 20th July 2011, 10:13

US$0.8566c !!

**imdying** · 20th July 2011, 10:45

Originally Posted by Quasievil

DOH !!!
damn you

Heh, it was pretty funny watching that troll unfold though

**Shaun** · 20th July 2011, 12:10

www.ridersdiscount.com

Contact TJ and use my name as reference

And just pay the dam import tax, it helps pay for your/our kids education as bad as it may be

**NordieBoy** · 20th July 2011, 12:35

Originally Posted by Shaun

And just pay the dam import tax, it helps pay for your/our kids education as bad as it may be

But when they make you pay it on stuff that's exempt?

**James Deuce** · 20th July 2011, 13:02

Buying from the US is rubbish because converting US Imperial to metric always stuffs up the fit. I don't have a 38cm waist you idiots. Plus everything comes with fries and the fries are always cold by the time they get here.

**Pussy** · 20th July 2011, 18:13

Originally Posted by James Deuce

Plus everything comes with fries and the fries are always cold by the time they get here.

Your microwave broken down or something????

**James Deuce** · 20th July 2011, 18:35

Originally Posted by Pussy

Your microwave broken down or something????

Don't know how to work it. I leave that to the little woman. I'm very glad the aforementioned diminutive spouse doesn't look at KB.

**Mully** · 20th July 2011, 18:45

Originally Posted by Ntoxcated

Motorcycle spare parts do not attract duty, nor does protective gear with fixed rigid armour - not sure about draggin jeans though. They might be classed as clothing which is 15% I think.

Clothing is 10% FWIW. Certainly jeans in Chapter 62, which is where you'd have to put Draggins.

And not if you take the labels off and put it in your luggage. Then it's part of your luggage.

Holy Edit Batman: Concession for Draggins:
Woven denim trousers, incorporating Kevlar reinforced panels, for safety and abrasion resistance, of a kind suited for motorcycle riding

**Mully** · 20th July 2011, 18:52

Originally Posted by pontaic

how about arai helmelts?

Concession for helmets - duty free.

Chapter 65 from memory.

**YellowDog** · 20th July 2011, 19:18

I've bought heaps of stuff from abroad, but now tend to be more content to pay more locally and take advantage of the care and service not included with imports.

Just bought a set of Michelin PR3s for $180 more than I could have imported them for. Got great service from Cycletreads who went the extra yard to look after me.

IMO - Money well spent

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