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I just went through this and am selling the bike now.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/pert...17?edited=true

I found it was easiest to have a friend buy the bike and insure it for me (I paid all the expenses) but was lucky I had an Aussie friend willing to do that for me. That being said, doing it myself would not have been overly difficult just give yourself some time to jump through the bureaucracy. It is even easier when you arrive in country. I think Perth (WA) is one of the easier states to buy and sell in though.
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I just went through this and am selling the bike now.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/pert...17?edited=true

I found it was easiest to have a friend buy the bike and insure it for me (I paid all the expenses) but was lucky I had an Aussie friend willing to do that for me. That being said, doing it myself would not have been overly difficult just give yourself some time to jump through the bureaucracy. It is even easier when you arrive in country. I think Perth (WA) is one of the easier states to buy and sell in though.
Yes your right. I´m eventually going to do the same. Good to have good friends.
I´ve found a bike and I´m exited. (and I think I can do it without testicles even this time )
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I found it was easiest to have a friend buy the bike and insure it for me (I paid all the expenses) but was lucky I had an Aussie friend willing to do that for me.
Lol - I need an Aussie friend I guess.
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Lol - I need an Aussie friend I guess.
Not really. If you want to buy and register (title) a bike in Australia I'd be happy to help you do it. I live in Melbourne
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Another step for buying bike in Victoria
I just bought a bike in Melbourne (which I'll be selling in April, if you're interested) and the process was super easy. One step that helped save time was to go to VicRoads (their department of motor vehicles) before making a purchase and get a Client Number. You need an address and passport to do this. Then, when you go to transfer the registration after making a purchase the process is smooth. It took me a total of 20 minutes to do the transfer.
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