
8 Jan 2014
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Join Date: Dec 2013
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Originally Posted by GravyRainbow
First post on here after lurking for information for my first motorcycle tour. My friend and I (both Americans) bought a Honda GL125 in Lima, Peru and are driving it back home to Chicago, currently in Quepos, Costa Rica.
My question is about the process to bring a motorcycle into the USA with foreign plates (Peru) while neither my friend or I have motorcycle licenses in the US. My friend will be keeping the bike and will get his license eventually but preferably after reaching Chicago from Mexico. Is it possible (i.e. legal) to drive through the states without first getting a motorcycle license.
Also, how is the process for permenently importing a motorcycle perchased abroad into the US? I do not know if this model is sold in the US and don't know if that will cause us any isses with importation.
Thanks a lot!
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why not but a second hand frame on eBay in the US and move every thing across to it? You will then have to update the engine number, but your bike will have a "legal" frame and VIN for the USA. Therefore you can have a legal bike and ownership papers!
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