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29 Jun 2012
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I need some advice and opinions
this is my first post and I like to get some opinions regarding my plan which is buying a used bike in the US or new and tour all around in 30 days then keeping the bike in a storage by paying a full year in advance ( for storage ) then next year starting from another point for another 30 days and so on , I went across europe but I want to try the stretched roads in the US , Europe is so compressed to me everything is next the other no stretched kind of roads that I like , so can I keep the bike in any local storage for a year , I asked one local storage in new York and they say that they do month to month , it is cheaper than shipping to me , two trips will cost me same as the brand new bike ( bike shipping + tickets + wife + expenses = forget about it) , so the cheaper option is to buy one and keep it there , plus I have future plans for Canada
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If I was in your position, I'd buy one and if I was happy with it, I'd store it. You'd have to prep it for winter and store it. Depending on where you're leaving it, you could probably find someone on HU or ADVRider to keep it.
I'm laughing at myself for saying prep it for winter. Something that I always *mean* to do, and then it bites me in the ass later.
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2 Jul 2012
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this is my first post and I like to get some opinions regarding my plan which is buying a used bike in the US or new and tour all around in 30 days then keeping the bike in a storage by paying a full year in advance ( for storage ) then next year starting from another point for another 30 days and so on , I went across europe but I want to try the stretched roads in the US , Europe is so compressed to me everything is next the other no stretched kind of roads that I like , so can I keep the bike in any local storage for a year , I asked one local storage in new York and they say that they do month to month , it is cheaper than shipping to me , two trips will cost me same as the brand new bike ( bike shipping + tickets + wife + expenses = forget about it) , so the cheaper option is to buy one and keep it there , plus I have future plans for Canada
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Our agent has a Warehouse in NY , they might be able to store for the year if required, what kind of price would you be looking to pay for the year ?
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Jamie
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4 Jul 2012
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Hello,
I have spoken to our agent and they can arrange storage in their warehouse in NY for £ 850.00 for the year , let me know if that helps.
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Jamie
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19 Aug 2012
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Okay further to this, if I was to buy a new bike (a discussion point since we have had big reliablility problems with the bike i leaving in Russia) I fancy I will get slugged with state sales taxes.
So from that point of view what state is the cheapest for this?
I of course would need a wheatwcker in that state.
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19 Aug 2012
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Oregon, New Hampshire &Texas are states in which I believe there is little or no sales tax.
You will need to be resident in that state to register the vehicle which may involve filing a tax return or at least showing utility bills with your name & address on them.
Perhaps one of our resident yanks could chime in at this point....?
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22 Aug 2012
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I have friends in California who can help you.
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4 Sep 2012
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I'm not sure if I missed or nobody wrote it but... as a foreign in the US with a tourist visa, can I but a bike in the US and register it in my name? I'm in Washington, near Seattle and I saw a very interesting offer and maybe I will buy it for my next US trip
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5 Jul 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fysl
this is my first post and I like to get some opinions regarding my plan which is buying a used bike in the US or new and tour all around in 30 days then keeping the bike in a storage by paying a full year in advance ( for storage ) then next year starting from another point for another 30 days and so on , I went across europe but I want to try the stretched roads in the US , Europe is so compressed to me everything is next the other no stretched kind of roads that I like , so can I keep the bike in any local storage for a year , I asked one local storage in new York and they say that they do month to month , it is cheaper than shipping to me , two trips will cost me same as the brand new bike ( bike shipping + tickets + wife + expenses = forget about it) , so the cheaper option is to buy one and keep it there , plus I have future plans for Canada
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There are plenty of guys on Advrider.com that would gladly store a bike for you for a case of  .
I am unfortunately leaving the USA in a few months so I will not be able to help anymore on this side of the pond, however, I have big plans for Europe.
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6 Jul 2012
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Gee, wheatwhacker, you know there's loads of people right here on HU that will store a bike - often for less than a case of  !
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7 Jul 2012
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Storing bikes
Since the state of montana is 10.000 square miles bigger than germany we have lots of room. storage is something done a bit carefully so you can be sure the bike will run in a year. Here in montana we store lots of bikes for 8 months while the snow is blowing and drifting.
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17 Jul 2012
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I've found a bike and want to buy it, but insurance is proving to be a PAIN!
I've found these guys:
Overseas Visitors
Motorcycle Express - Ship Your Bike
Motorcycle Insurance - Instant Online Motorcycle Insurance Quotes
But they all want a processing fee to get a quote.
If I have to I have to, but are there easier options?
(I've got a UK licence, not a US).
Other options is to 'sell' the bike to a friend and have them insure it and have me as a named rider (legal in the UK but seems frowned upon here).
Is that do-able?
(I'm in LA and have an address FYi)
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17 Jul 2012
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Try Progressive (google it). Actual purchase might have to be from a local agent--in person, on the ground. Remember that each state has different insurance requirements and procedures, so scout around for a Progressive agent in LA if that's where you're at.
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17 Jul 2012
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Cheers for that...
i'm a little frustrated. I'd previously called Progressive and right away the guy said that they wouldn't insure me as I had a foreign licence. Yet on the website, I filled out the forms and there was an option for foreign licences.. Grrr..
I got a good quote that's WAY under my anticipated range.. so that's awesome.
Cheers for the heads up.
Now I've just gotta buy a bike..
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