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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: adam.m on January 13, 2013, 01:24:03 pm
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Anyone have any idea what it costs to ship a bike from the USA ?
Any companies you know of that specialise in USA to AUS ?
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contact Shoreline motorcycles, he is on this board, or google them and conaact, have not used but a few on here have and recon he is ok. Also, friend just used ddr to ship back 4 bikes, good service also, ddr is in qld as is shoreline, google either for contact details.
Kt
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There are a large number of shippers specialising in bringing bikes in from the USA Adam. I use John Fleming here in Sydney, there's none better or cheaper. However seeing that you're in Tassie, it's probably better that you use a Melbourne based firm to save as much as possible on internal shipping once the bike arrives here. There are a number of shippers in Melbourne including Darren Cheney who is a member of this forum and will possibly get in touch with you via PM.
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Hi , you can call Darren on 0488 188 827 , he has shipped from Melbourne to Tassie before as well . , Steve
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Thanks guys ...
Another question, where is the best place to shop for bikes in the USA (apart from ebay) ?
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Another question, where is the best place to shop for bikes in the USA (apart from ebay) ?
Marks Swapmeet http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/swapmeet.cgi (http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/swapmeet.cgi) and Craigslist http://sfbay.craigslist.org/ (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/)
Here's a Craigslist example......http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/3542008984.html (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/3542008984.html)
Some handy hints are:
1: Unless the bike is so rare you'll never find another, try and buy your bike from states west of the Rocky Mountains to save a motza on USA internal shipping. Check your map before bidding.
2: Although it's not imperative, try and ensure the bike has a title of ownership. There are ways around it but it makes the deal much easier if it has title.
3: Check to see what the bike you're looking for goes for here and if any are available. The market is currently pretty flooded with imported bikes so you may find it cheaper to buy someone elses import.
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I went with Darren at first motorcycle and didn't regret at all - attentive, keeps you informed, send video of the pick up and door to door from east coast US to canberra. Excellent service.
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Hi Adam,I have done this early last year,sent you a pm.
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I imported mine last year via Darren Cheney, couldn't have been easier, didn't need a title just a bill of sale. Cost about $1k landed, all inclusive.
Get hole of him via http://www.midlifecrisisimports.com/ (http://www.midlifecrisisimports.com/)
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BISHBOY
the 1k landed it that also pick up in the usa .
there is a bike in fl i would like and for 1k landed here in australia thats a good price
jim
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Be careful how you ship it, even these so called professionals screw up, there only after all using the same mexican packers who do stupid things! And certain fork up packing and they don't control that as much as they say they do, there not there physically loading em.
Like Unpacking crated bikes so they fit etc, i am still awaiting 5 backing plates, a seat and a few other things they lost in transit.
And that was a year ago...... ::)
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Thanks VMX247 , that little tip about ebay is great :)
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]jimg1au, the 1k is from port to port, you still have to get it to LA. To move it within US I have used uship without any drama, just use someone with plenty of feed back www.uship.com/ (http://www.uship.com/) Last time Firko recommended someone to transport some parts to LA
There are companies like Ship My Bike and Schumacher Cargo and there are some that ship from different ports within the US
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Anyone have any idea what it costs to ship a bike from the USA ?
Any companies you know of that specialise in USA to AUS ?
Darren Cheney
First mile motorcycles
0488188827
VMX enthusiast, top bloke, great price & service!
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California changed the rules for exporting bikes a couple of months ago.
Up till now, you've been able to ship bikes from California with just a 'Bill of Sale' (as long as the correct paperwork has been done), but 2 or 3 months ago they made a 'Title' mandatory.
Of course, California will now supply you with a Title... As long as you pay another US$300 or so..
This doesn't apply to boxes of parts though - so shipping a dismantled bike has now become a possible cheaper option.
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My old KR Maico has arrived after its journey from Arizona to Long beach and then on to Sydney. I'll probably pick it up early next week. I'll then be able to give an exact, up to the minute cost breakdown. So far it's cost me $200 in petrol money for the seller to take it to Long Beach, a steal considering how far Arizona is from the coast.
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My old KR Maico has arrived after its journey from Arizona to Long beach and then on to Sydney. I'll probably pick it up early next week. I'll then be able to give an exact, up to the minute cost breakdown. So far it's cost me $200 in petrol money for the seller to take it to Long Beach, a steal considering how far Arizona is from the coast.
Firko, I would greatly appreciate this cost breakdown as I have toyed with the idea of importing a VMX bike from the USA but have been put off by rumours of "hidden charges" couldyou include in your summary the costs for:
*Freight
*Customs clearance fees
*Port handling charges
*Taxes / GST
*Quarantine inspection/cleaning/fumigation fees
*Storage fees per day that the bike is held at the importers facility before being released
Many Thanks
Peter
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As a guide my experience approx 18 months ago was
$US2300 for a bike (which through naivety and enthusiasm I paid significant overs for)
$US900 freight (pick up in Arizona, drop off in LA and ship to Oz - I think a fair price)
The customs, import and quarantine charges totalled $1500, which IMO is a blatant grab for cash - a breakdown is as follows;
Excluding gst!!
$65.00 - Delivery order fee
$184.08 - Destination port charges
$62.30 - Destination terminal handling charges
$135.00 - Customs clearance
$150.00 - Quarantine inspection fee
$129.00 - Quarantine Entry fee
$35.00 - Quarantine attendance fee
$175.00 - Quarantine steam cleaning
$45.00 - Destination cargo automation fee
$20.00 - Destination documentation fee
$10.00 - Destination security surcharge
$282.46 - GST on the bike
$70.00 - GST compile users fee?