ship motorcycle to UK
Jun 28th 2016, 4:17 am
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ship motorcycle to UK
looking at shipping 2 motorbikes to the UK for a trip through Europe
can anyone give advice
can anyone give advice
Jun 28th 2016, 10:13 pm
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Re: ship motorcycle to UK
Are you bringing them back again, or a one way shipment ? Motorbikes are cheaper in UK than they are here, it may be more cost effective to buy similar models there and then sell them again after the trip to get your cash back.
Jun 28th 2016, 11:36 pm
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Re: ship motorcycle to UK
planning 12 weeks of riding and then bring them back
Jun 29th 2016, 4:39 am
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Re: ship motorcycle to UK
You will need to organise a Carnet with customs so that your bikes don't attract import duty at either/both ends. It's like a temporary passport for your bikes.
Shipping them in a shared container would be the most cost effective way to transporting them, expect to take about 7-10 weeks each way from drop off to pick up though. I imagine there wont be much change out of $1500 each way.
Hiring or buying/selling might be your better option. Are there no bike clubs over there that do exchange / swap schemes ? That might be worth looking at.
Shipping them in a shared container would be the most cost effective way to transporting them, expect to take about 7-10 weeks each way from drop off to pick up though. I imagine there wont be much change out of $1500 each way.
Hiring or buying/selling might be your better option. Are there no bike clubs over there that do exchange / swap schemes ? That might be worth looking at.
Jun 29th 2016, 4:10 pm
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Re: ship motorcycle to UK
The bikes will probably need to be crated, drained of petrol and oil, which will add to the cost.
The batteries can just be disconnected usually.
If you can find someone to hold the crates for the return trip that would help.
Usually the front wheel and mudguard will be removed.
You should be OK riding on current Australian plates under the temporary import rule.
As already mentioned it may be more cost effective to buy and resell in the UK.
Try contacting a dealer, the only issue could be if you are planning to do it this year you will be selling at the end of the riding season and the 2016 models will be discounted to make way for the 2017s.
The batteries can just be disconnected usually.
If you can find someone to hold the crates for the return trip that would help.
Usually the front wheel and mudguard will be removed.
You should be OK riding on current Australian plates under the temporary import rule.
As already mentioned it may be more cost effective to buy and resell in the UK.
Try contacting a dealer, the only issue could be if you are planning to do it this year you will be selling at the end of the riding season and the 2016 models will be discounted to make way for the 2017s.
