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Offline scotty dog

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« on: October 10, 2012, 02:02:37 PM »
...who have bought bikes in from the US?
Im thinking of sellin my 05 CR 250 so I can buy a CR 500.
I've been lookin on eBay and they're a bit cheaper in the US compared to here.
I just wanna know how easy it is and how much does it cost to have one shipped over.

Cheers Scotty
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« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2012, 03:01:08 PM »
I've shipped bikes all over the world and, while it can be expensive, it's not difficult. Shipping companies use a formula based on volume and weight ,you can't change the weight too much (ship without tires) so the trick is to package the bike as tightly as possible. Some times it's cheaper to break the bike down into smaller packages to drop below a certain weight per parcel. It also pays to check around and get many quotes as possible for both sea and air, you'll find a huge spread in prices.

Be VERY careful about buying off Ebay, there's a lot of roaches floating around there. I would suggest looking also on Craigslist and Kijiji here in Canada and the U.S., you'll find a lot of good deals on those sites. You'll also have to be careful as people over here are very wary of Nigerian scammers etc.. Good luck!
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« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2012, 03:11:04 PM »
Awesome, thanks Sachs, I'll check those others out too, I forgot about those  ;)
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« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2012, 11:54:58 PM »
I havent done it yet
But the more i look the more i want
MPS has a trick 500 for $7290 US... or $7100 AUD
Its a bargain and if it was all ready here i would buy it in a heart beat
I am holding off , scared of the taxes,duties and other charges and fees it could cost double
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2012, 04:30:07 AM »
Hi Scotty

I am getting my bike in a couple of weeks from USA arrives 30/10/12
Total cost for shipping is about $1800.00 plus GST on purchase of bike and shipping. I bought mine from Illinois and transported to Chicago then it was transported by road to California and then shipped across to Perth all up under sixty days. Make sure you have a certificate from US.  Authority to import to Australia and make sure it can not be road registered here(do not buy one with road approval from US can cause a lot of hassles). Make sure bike is meticulously clean and no fuel in tank other wise more expense at customs. Shipping from Cal is cheapest and if you want crating add about $400.00 to $500.00 highly worth it mine was. here is a number if you want to contact him he is really cool (just say Fab sent you) and will help you every step of the way. Ivan  www.bikesabroad.com.au  Mobile 0466 965 460.

I bought mine from a retired policeman so that part is all trust. in all fairness I did find the bike through TSM website some guys were knocking the bike saying how ugly it was, but at the end of the day I bought all plastics in the Us for just over $100.00 and it was shipped with the bike. This bike had supposedly $40K spent on it and never ridden. I got it for $6,500.00 plus shipping and crate so a lot of change out of 9K. I will post pictures of it as soon as I get it on TSM.

Overall very easy but you have to part with your hard earned cash to someone you do not know, and that is the biggest risk.

If this works out I will do again there are some real bargains to be had.

PS I was just about to purchase a CR500AF in the US when this came up, it was $7000.00 and had over $14000.00 spent on it, it was a beauty.

so to be realistic add about $2500.00 for everything in shipping plus insurance. Go to Cranky Ape they have some amazing deals on dirtbikes and boats etc.
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« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2012, 08:10:19 AM »
i shipped bikes to Aus before , best way to do it is strip it completely and send in as used parts keep your invoice under 1000 dollars and pack it so it takes up no more than 1 cubic meter . its easy to do as i have my SX 250 on the way from spain to indonesia . i have shipped bikes all over and in parts is by far the cheapest
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« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2012, 11:56:25 AM »
Thanks for all the info guys, I have seen some really sweet 500's, AF or not I'm not real worried, just would love that pure horsepower  ;)
Thanks again
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« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2012, 12:53:04 PM »
Quote from: shanes on October 11, 2012, 03:10:19 PM
i shipped bikes to Aus before , best way to do it is strip it completely and send in as used parts keep your invoice under 1000 dollars and pack it so it takes up no more than 1 cubic meter . its easy to do as i have my SX 250 on the way from spain to indonesia . i have shipped bikes all over and in parts is by far the cheapest

I have been sending engines in pieces back to oz this way - when the time comes will be sending my KX250 back. And all my belongings. Just need to find someone to send the crap back with via slow boat, til now everything has been going back in USPS flat rate boxes :p My frame and swinger ain't gonna fit in one :D
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« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2012, 03:54:35 PM »
It's scary how expensive shipping has become post 9/11. Before 9/11 I shipped a Hodaka Ace 100 from Vancouver, British Columbia to the Florida Keys for $75!
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« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2012, 12:21:05 AM »
I was reading on another bike site a while back about a guy who wanted to ship his yz from the lower us to alaska.The price was so prohibitive he took it apart and put what he could in suitcases he took with him and shipped the rest by post in boxes.It worked out way cheaper that way.
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« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2012, 08:26:08 PM »
Scotty, I'm an Aussie and have bought 8 bikes over so far.
The easiest and cheapest thing to do is to find someone in Aus, I can personally recommend Darren Cheney from mid life crisis imports, who specislises in this.

It'll cost you about $900 freight plus gst and duties, on an AF, probably a tad over $1500 which includes the freight.

The last time I bought a bike I was stupid and had the seller crate it and send themselves. Even though the fright will be a touch less, it's a much more complicated and costly process as the bikes sent as a single consignment and there's so much paper work (will end up costing me $2000).

If you find a guy like Darren (I can recommend someone regardless of where you are) they specialise in doing this, they fill up whole containers and clear them in massive lots. All the paperwork is done and for you it's so much easier.
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« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2012, 12:32:23 AM »
Thanks Bioflex, I think for the amount it would cost I might give it a miss. It's a bit out of my price range  :(
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« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2012, 04:55:58 AM »
Quote from: scotty dog on October 13, 2012, 07:32:23 AM
Thanks Bioflex, I think for the amount it would cost I might give it a miss. It's a bit out of my price range  :(

Come on scotty, you only live once. ;D
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« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2012, 05:07:30 AM »
And then I would be murdered............ By the missus
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« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2012, 07:23:59 AM »
remember the golden rule when dealing with the wife

forgiveness is easier to get than permission  ;D ;D

so order your bike and she will find out when it turns up
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