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Here's what I did find out recently, when researched for bike shipping to North America:
Westjet offers bike shipping from Paris to Canada this year. It's handled by Motorcycleexpress, see here.
In November 2021 I asked the Air Canada cargo guys in Frankfurt about the Fly-your-bike program for 2022. They promised to put me on a list of people to be informed, when they get news/the program starts again. Hope their offer will come soon again and be more competitive.
Insurance most probably will still be a major issue for those, who want to ship their bike over to North America. Very expensive or very hard to get in advance.
Therefore I consider to buy a bike in the US. But the registration/insurance seems to be still an issue for an foreigner.
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Great news about westjet.
As to purchase in USA, I have also had a hard time getting definitive info but know someone who did it in California. Wish people would document the process when they work it out.
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As to purchase in USA, I have also had a hard time getting definitive info but know someone who did it in California. Wish people would document the process when they work it out.
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Interesting information. Yes, I'm with you! Would like to know about this case too.
Are you going to purchase a vehicle in the US?
Then don't forget to drop a message about your progress ;-).
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Interesting information. Yes, I'm with you! Would like to know about this case too.
Are you going to purchase a vehicle in the US?
Then don't forget to drop a message about your progress ;-).
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Will do.
My current priority has been Colombia, Peru and Ecuador where details are easy to see. Colombia is easiest. Other two are very possible but might need several weeks to get official ownership card. I’m currently finishing up an Ecuadorian trip. Did a Peru trip before COVID.
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