Post by: SteveR on March 28, 2021, 10:48:47 PM
My wife and I are seriously considering migrating our family to NZ, where she’s from and where all her family still lives. I’m slowly trying to get my head around what things to take with, and what to sell off and start again (it’s now that I regret having so many interests that involve old or hard to find equipment, all of which is bulky and expensive to replace!). One thing I’m not sure on, is whether to sell off the bikes and get a new one in NZ, or take them with us.
I know a few of us here travel between here and NZ regularly, can anyone give me a rough guide to transporting a bike? I’ve heard stories ranging from “all fluids dropped, had to be dry inside and out, and customs will charge a fortune to check that it is” right down to “nah Mate just house it off and park out in a container, then get straight on the road on the other side”... shy real first hand experience would be appreciated!
Post by: Brock on March 28, 2021, 11:42:41 PM
Post by: StinkyPete on March 29, 2021, 07:20:12 AM
https://www.getrouted.com.au/new-zealand/ (https://www.getrouted.com.au/new-zealand/)
Post by: denis gibson on March 29, 2021, 09:44:54 PM
Post by: Gadget on March 29, 2021, 10:51:08 PM
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Post by: Williamson on March 30, 2021, 07:26:49 AM
Hi Steve, Denis here. Have been thinking of bringing our 1100 back this way but like you the regs could be more trouble than its worth. let me know how you get on. Thanks Denis Diane.
Well there's a simple solution for you both, just swap ST1100s - might be a cash balance to work out, as I think Steve's 1100 is in better nick than Denis'.
Post by: cruiza on March 30, 2021, 09:50:52 AM
I took my ST1100 back with me, and not really worth it unless the bike something special, it was 4 years ago and with COVID even harder and much much much more expensive
Costs were in a special motorcycle container, re-enforced cardboard.
$1500 freight, potentially 3 or more times that now post COVID
$200 Cleaning
$560 NZ agent fees
$180 Landing cost
$580 Customs
$520 Ministries Ag and Fishers inspection
$220 Poof of ownership
$460 Pre-registration inspection and if past a certain age will need pollution check
$560 registration
And you are done and on the road riding
Now I was unlucky with customs and maf inspection as they are not normally done
Is it worth it not really and freight companies will not tell you this as they want your business
:blu13
Post by: cravenhaven on March 30, 2021, 11:16:09 AM
Post by: Williamson on March 30, 2021, 11:55:14 AM
You could also try Willship international. They'll give you an instant quote.
Their quote, just now, for my ST1300:
* Departure: Melbourne, Australia
* Destination: Auckland, New Zealand
* Motorcycle: Honda ST1300
* AUD $1,745.00
Post by: Gadget on March 30, 2021, 02:30:33 PM
HiThanks, I knew you'd have the figures.
I took my ST1100 back with me, and not really worth it unless the bike something special, it was 4 years ago and with COVID even harder and much much much more expensive
Costs were in a special motorcycle container, re-enforced cardboard.
$1500 freight, potentially 3 or more times that now post COVID
$200 Cleaning
$560 NZ agent fees
$180 Landing cost
$580 Customs
$520 Ministries Ag and Fishers inspection
$220 Poof of ownership
$460 Pre-registration inspection and if past a certain age will need pollution check
$560 registration
And you are done and on the road riding
Now I was unlucky with customs and maf inspection as they are not normally done
Is it worth it not really and freight companies will not tell you this as they want your business
:blu13
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Post by: Jdbiker on March 30, 2021, 05:14:12 PM
Hi Steve, Denis here. Have been thinking of bringing our 1100 back this way but like you the regs could be more trouble than its worth. let me know how you get on. Thanks Denis Diane.
Well there's a simple solution for you both, just swap ST1100s - might be a cash balance to work out, as I think Steve's 1100 is in better nick than Denis'.
The bestest idea ! :like
Post by: SteveR on October 21, 2021, 09:43:51 PM
Hi Steve, Denis here. Have been thinking of bringing our 1100 back this way but like you the regs could be more trouble than its worth. let me know how you get on. Thanks Denis Diane.(Long time between log-ins, this year has just been nuts!)
Denis, I’m actually toying with the idea of selling our ST11, not sold on it yet, but it’s been a thought for the past couple months. Just thought I’d mention incase you end up looking to sell your NZ bike and pick one up here
Post by: denis gibson on October 23, 2021, 08:36:52 AM