Just wanted to say hello from "over the pond ! Was directed to the site from Dave McMunn on FB. I'm on the lookout for a '79/'80 CBX Z or A so any info would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Paul.
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Paul. A bunch of knowledgeable folk here to guide you."Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines." - Enzo Ferrari
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Welcome here Paul!
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Welcome, Paul!
Give us a bit more info.
Do you consider importing a bike from the U.S.?
What are you looking for as far as condition?
Any preference as far as originality/stock?
Give us a bit more info.
Do you consider importing a bike from the U.S.?
What are you looking for as far as condition?
Any preference as far as originality/stock?
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Thanks for your "welcomes" & Dave on here has been a big help with his time & advice on the CBX I have been looking at on eBay.
Basically I will be exporting a bike to the UK & am looking for as good a condition that I can afford.
Normally when you import a bike into the UK you have to pay 5% duty & 20% VAT, this is worked out on the total cost of purchase price & shipping costs, however, there is what they a call a "30 year rule" which basically drops the import charges down to a flat 5%, this is a big difference & makes the whole process a lot more attractive to buyers over here, however on a -ve for you guys it may push your prices up over there !!
To qualify for this 5% the bike has to be "as it left the factory" so rules out anything that has been modified from stock. This is not a problem for me as ideally I am looking for a bike that has not been altered, & it will be a bike that is ridden regularly.
Cheers, Paul.
Basically I will be exporting a bike to the UK & am looking for as good a condition that I can afford.
Normally when you import a bike into the UK you have to pay 5% duty & 20% VAT, this is worked out on the total cost of purchase price & shipping costs, however, there is what they a call a "30 year rule" which basically drops the import charges down to a flat 5%, this is a big difference & makes the whole process a lot more attractive to buyers over here, however on a -ve for you guys it may push your prices up over there !!
To qualify for this 5% the bike has to be "as it left the factory" so rules out anything that has been modified from stock. This is not a problem for me as ideally I am looking for a bike that has not been altered, & it will be a bike that is ridden regularly.
Cheers, Paul.
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Not that I want to tell you to bend the rules....I have shipped motorcycles they other way (from Europe to the U.S.) and to minimize problems and cost with import, I have taken parts off bikes or disassembled them completely.
This may also help you with the requirement of having a bike "as it left the factory". Just think of the exhaust - any CBX you may find for a decent price may not have the stock exhaust. Taking it off and shipping it separate may circumnavigate the issue.
This may also help you with the requirement of having a bike "as it left the factory". Just think of the exhaust - any CBX you may find for a decent price may not have the stock exhaust. Taking it off and shipping it separate may circumnavigate the issue.
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Suppose as long as it looks standard then you should be ok, doubt with govt cutbacks they are going to employ an expert at customs.
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Problem would be to find one......not many people around anymore that REALLY know a CBXpaullavery wrote: they are going to employ an expert at customs.
