importing a motorsai.

[moose65]

does anybody know the ins and outs of importing a motorcycle from the fatherland .

i have two bikes in oz and would love to get one imported.

and are there penalties for bringing in a big bike , as in over 1000cc's

i have heard so many different stories i would like to hear from somebody who has a clue.

 

moose

[Edge]

does anybody know the ins and outs of importing a motorcycle from the fatherland .

i have two bikes in oz and would love to get one imported.

and are there penalties for bringing in a big bike , as in over 1000cc's

i have heard so many different stories i would like to hear from somebody who has a clue.

 

moose

 

 

If you can get it in, first consider the 200+ % Import Duty charged on (their) valuation of the bike plus shipping and insurance.

 

If that's not a problem then you'd still better use a business which successfully imports rather than try it yourself - IMO.

 

Money is the biggest hurdle.

[Edge]

I was speaking from memory of when I gave it up as a bad idea.

 

For the actual facts, look HERE

[pizzaguy]

Here's a good page:

 

http://www.gt-rider.com/motorcycles-in-thailand/importing-motorcycles-into-thailand/motorcycle-import

 

Same website has a forum where you can ask questions and get answers.