Hi all

Does anyone know whether we can bring over my sons unregistered (off road) moto X bike (bought new in 2002)? We have PR and landing early next year and want to know whether to sell it or put it in the container??

Can anyone help

Not sure about the rules regarding import of motorbikes but I can tell you that the presence of an off-road bike in your container is almost certain to trigger an inspection of the container (which casts you about $800) as they will be looking for traces of soil on it.

Any more so than a container that has outdoor garden furniture, spades, bicycle, tools etc? If everything's thoroughly pressure washed and clean, it's not a big issue.

I would think you would require to drain all gas and oil from the machine

I have seen other posts on this site regarding importing bikes and cars..and I think the machine can't be landed if it is less then fifteen yrs old..but don't take my word for it..search this site for other posts on this subject.

If it's unregistered, and not for road use, it's age doesn't matter.

^^Wot he said^^

If your not going to use it on the road or register it, it doesn't matter - you one of the lucky ones, most people end up selling their beloved bikes

Quite but the trouble is they dont know if its pressure-washed etc. Their only way to be sure is to inspect it. Having had it happen and pay the extortionate fee I would not bring anything over that might contain soil - generally cheaper to replace the things here in Canada than pay the charges.

No, they don't know, but saying it's cheaper to replace stuff than shipping is wholly dependent on what you're shipping. As a proportion of my container, the outdoor/potentially soily stuff was relatively small, but it was far cheaper to ship than replace, even if the container had needed inspection (which could happen whether or not those type of items had been shipped).

If you do your job thoroughly, then customs have no need to charge for a cleaning session. I pressure washed, disinfected, and where possible/necessary lightly re-sprayed anything that might be deemed dirty.

hi

okay...we've just gone through a similar thing (although the container not left the uk as yet)......

but, we had several motorbikes, go-karts, etc etc......the harley we had to sell as couldn't use in canada, due to emmissions......off roads, we sold, same thing......15 + year old norton is no probs and is going in the container......15 + year old trident sold (MUCH to my annoyance.....!!!!), go-karts all gone, due to engine size's no good in canada........

you HAVE to drain all petrol, oil etc from the engines until fumes.......need a little to keep the engines 'lubbbed up'......

finally, all parts have to be jet washed to remove ALL soil (i'm sure that's not possible but we've jet and steam cleaned all visible parts......this includes everything that came/comes into contact with the out side; so all garden stuff included......

you are NOT allowed to take any oils, petroleums etc into canada......this includes all those very expensive oils etc that you have lurking in the garage.....wd40, solvitte etc etc......

finally.....from the horses mouth, a copy of the email i had back recently from the canadian border services agency......give whom ever is applicable to you, a call, email etc etc......


This is in reply to your inquiry regarding the importation of cleaning products into Canada. Cleaning products are controlled under the provisions of the Hazardous Products Act.

Health Canada is the Federal Government Department that has responsibility for the administration of the Hazardous Products Act. In order to determine if it is possible to import these products in the circumstances that you have described, it is recommended that you contact one of the Health Canada Product Safety Offices shown below.

Any one of these Product Safety Offices will be able to assist you with your inquiry.

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Why did you not bring the Trident? I have a 91 Trident that I want to bring - it's probably only worth £500-£600 but I've spent so much time getting it running that I really don't want to get rid of it. Even though I know I'll have to retake my bike test, I don't think I'll feel like I've arrived in NS until I've ridden on those big empty roads

do not get me started on this one.....i SOOOOOO wanted too but hubby won the toss......long story but it's been 'his' bike for years but when we started talking about canada, i said that we could only go, if we took the trident and it became mine.....to which he agreed! but as the time went on, he was getting harrased from our brother in law for him to buy, to which hubby was starting to renage on his deal with me......so eventually, i said 'okay, lets toss a coin'......mad i know and i lost!!!!! BUT, he gets to take the norton!!!!!!!!! so not, not, not happy about this at all......it was a t160 though and i do really prefer the t150's, but still....... upside is, i'll buy a nice new harley from the proceeds and yes, it only went for £1000......

what you got?

Mine's an early example of the Hinckley Trident 900cc, 1991. I bought it off ebay as a rough runner, seized brakes, high miles... but I got it roadworthy and were we not emigrating the next job was to deal with the cosmetics. I would love to continue the project once we get to NS, especially because a Triumph in Canada is a relative rarity. When we were in NS in the summer most of the bikes I saw seemed to be Harleys, with a few jap sports bikes.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice,it's really appreciated.

"Sir, may I import my collection of rare African spotted water snakes."




R.