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Buying/selling in the UK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluto (Post 106110)

Most EU countries require only an address of residence to send speeding fines and owners documents. As you will need the bikes log book (not a book really, just a sheet of paper). This can take two-three weeks to process and be returned. Crossing borders or being stoped by police, many will want to see the log book and insurance etc : In UK we have MOT certificate for bikes older than 3 years old, this is a test every year for road worthyness. In Germany bikes have to be original with no none-standard parts fitted (engine,exhausts etc).
UK prices seem higher for new bikes, but can be less for used machines. Maybe use an agent here (UK) to secure bike and register it here before you arrive. Buying here easier for you as we speak a similar tongue. Travel through tunnel under the sea for £50 pounds. See London or even better the North of England.

This thread is a bit weird - it was dead for years with a few attempts at resurrection and now it seems to have some interest and input - the quote above goes back about 7 years and so far as the UK is concerned it is still relevant. The UK procedures have become even more computer-based (and that will continue) but the procedure here in the UK is outlined above.

There is a fuller thread that covers the intricacies of the UK system for making a UK bike fully legal in here:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ong-term-39472
And there are other sticky threads in "trip paperwork" about aspects such as the all important insurance.

Buying a bike in Ireland is simple, much the same as buying in the States.

Here is the process I recommend.
Search the local internet site, DoneDeal.ie - Ireland's biggest classifieds site for used motorcycles.
Pick out the bike you like and shoot me or anybody else in Ireland an email with the link. I/we can check the bike out and finalize the deal.
What I have done in the past is just pay for the bike and wait for the wire transfer to come through from the new owner or, just wait for the new owner to come with cash.
It takes 2 weeks for the title to be mailed and when this arrives, green card insurance can be obtained.

I have done this for 6 US citizens and one Australian so far without any issues, either purchase or insurance.

This service is free and all I ask is enough to cover my expenses.

Buying a bike in Eire

Hi,
I have a lot of friends in Ireland and am considering coming for an extended stay. I want to buy a used BMW motorcycle and travel in Europe.

If I am physically present in Ireland and have cash, how long does it take to complete a purchase and get the necessary documents to cross boarders and travel in Europe?

I'm primarily interested in a late model 1200GS with less than 80,000 miles.

Thanks
Rob

Can't comment for Ireland, but if you come to Croatia, and you're physically present we can provide the service of purchase and changing the ownership in just one day including sorting out the third party liability coverage for the desired amount of time.

So in total, we're one stop shop, providing services of bike finding/negotiating/purchase, docs transfer, green card insurance, bike storage, service, spare parts, transport etc etc.

We're located in Zagreb, from where Alps are 1,5 h ride as well as Adriatic coast 1,5-2 h ride.

Here are our threads on HUBB:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...een-card-93020

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...torcycle-95881

You can also check our services on ADVrider and see our involvement and contribution for Croatia on TET: www.transeurotrail.org

You can also email us: borderinsurance@lobagola.com or mototours@lobagola.com

Cheers
Dooby

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant Johnson (Post 89103)

Sadly the BMW factory delivery scheme is no longer on, and if it was it would be pointless if you were just going to sell it in Europe anyway.

Note that bringing a Euro bike back to the US is more trouble than it's worth.

You should have no trouble buying a bike in Europe and then reselling it after a few months. Lots of ways to do it.

Contact Stefan Knopf - sponsor of this forum - he can probably sort you out easily.

Grant

Hey I'm having a hard time finding the contact info for Stefan Knopf. Can someone help me with this? Thanks

Nick, Just search Stefan Knopf in the search box at the top of the page and you'll find LOTS of references to him. Should be easy,

good luck, hope it works out well for you!