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  1. James Mclaren

    James Mclaren Active Member Contributing Member

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    Hey guys, so couple of things.

    plan for 2021 is clean up my projects and sell some of them off

    now as we know “covid tax” is a real thing, as prices for bikes and cars have skyrocketed , in some cases just incomprehensible the prices for some.

    when I’ve sold off some of my fleet I’m
    Planning on getting a hero bike, most likely a two stroke (rgv,nsr,kr1,tzr) for example

    my question is what’s your thoughts on importing? I’ve seen some on jap auctions that are stupid low kms and seem unmolested originals, for similar and in some cases cheaper than what we have here in aus!

    am I missing something here? Cause if not I’m happy to wait to get the right one landed, I understand there’s import tax, landing fees, compliance etc etc

    has anyone got any experience with this? Moreover what other important details are I missing ? And what sites or companies are best to deal with
     
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    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    It is an interesting process , you have to buy the bike , then apply for import approval, once obtained , you then have to remove potential items that contain abestos , if they choose to inspect your bike and find it, the fine is $200k

    better to work with someone like import monster in oz , Just give them your cash and they will do the purchasing and deliver it to Australia. You also have to pay loads of fees , such as Japanese bank tax , shipping in Japan to the port , then shipping to Australia , plus you are hit with gst on the purchase price and shipping.

    it is not as enticing as it once was , plus the potential for buying a tsunami bike is quite high . No refunds or returns



    The other issue is that the good ones can now be imported to the USA so prices for modern 2 strokes and 4 pot screamers have gone silly.

    I have looked into it , the process is convoluted , expensive and you have the potential to buy a lemon
     
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    The guys here who regularly went across to the Philip Island Classic are very reluctant now.
    Even taking a bike on a carnet has become a minefield.
    The only one I know who's planning the trip now for next year is Carl Cox racing. And they're an international team
    anyway.

    The hope is that the time of covid will allow things to settle down and the regs might become consistent.
     
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