bosshog

Does anyone know how the costs of storage and shipping a motorbike out to NZ? Would any modifications have to be made? My husbands biggest fear is having to leave his beloved Harley behind. Any advice would be welcome.

Panda_Pops

Hi there,

Not too sure if there'll be any additional costs involved, I think the bike just goes into the same container as the rest of your belongings (as long as you have room!)

The bike will have to be drained of all fluids (engine oil, brake fluid, petrol etc..) though.

Also, if you've owned the bike for less than 12 months then you'll have to pay NZ GST when it lands. Actually you're only allowed to import one vehicle per person tax free.

HTH

PP
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bosshog

Thanks for the speedy reply, Do you know who the best company will be to ask about costs etc.

Thanks again. Info very useful.

Karan
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Watt Dabney

The bike will have to be drained of all fluids (engine oil, brake fluid, petrol etc..) though.








This is not actually the case, or at least wasn't when we imported ours in 2002. The requirement was less than 1/4 tank of petrol and spotlessly clean. If i remember rightly we dissconected the battery too but thats it.

bosshog

Thanks for your help. He might feel happier knowing that he might be able to take his bike over. Any idea of costs?

Den13

Thats interesting. I was gonna sell mine. Might shove it in the container now....

Tooanfrom

Just a word of warning from one who knows--Bike theft over here is almost an Olympic event, especially Harley's--a Motorcycle Club called "Ulysses"(not sure if I have spelt that right) and they are a genuine bunch of dedicated enthuiasts--will no doubt give/help/advise you better than I can.

Ride safe--watch out for Kiwi drivers, they are the worlds worst.

If anyone wants a friend for life--bring me out any wideline framed Norton Dominator--any condition!

bosshog

Thanks for the information. Very useful indeed. Certainly gave us something to think about.

Mark & Sarah

Am leaving my Suzuki DR650 here as its just blown the exhaust and I can't be bothered etc. It's an old ish Trail bike and great fun to ride. Will get something similar when eventually arrive in NZ, any idea on cost of similar 2nd hand bike?( will sell mine in Uk for approx £1000)

Tooanfrom

Mark'n'Sarah--try this site=www.biketrader.co.nz.

If you are off roaders welcome to paradise!

Tarmac riders are not loved --altho the revenue gatherers(Police) will adore you.

Good luck

Mark & Sarah

Cheers - great site that.
Off roader meself!

Tooanfrom

Many moons ago when the world was young and I was stupid(1958/9) me and a geezer named Ronnie Grant used to throw a 500cc Norton and a 250 Velo round Brands and other circuits.
He went on to emigrate to the States and raced Suziki's-he died in suspicious circumstances off the coast of Ireland in a boat explosion--weird old world ain't it.

Mark & Sarah

Sorry to hear that mate.
Sounds like you both lived the life tho!!

500 Norton round Brands Hatch. Lovely.