Buying a bike in America
Hi
This is a little convuluted. I'm Canadian, my boyfriend is American and my friend who wants to buy the bike is Norwegian. The bike in question is in America and needs to get to Norway. We have transport--we're sailors.
Here's the question. The bike is used. I suggest Jason (the american) 'purchase' the bike for Ole (the Norwegian.) Jason can then insure and plate it for the ride from its purchase point to Florida where the ship will be. He then 'sells' it to Ole and loads it on the transport for the sea crossing. Ole knows what to do when it gewts to Norway.
Here's the question:
Jason has a US address he can use (his parents)Can he purchase and insure in the states based on that info or does his canadian driver's license present a problem?
As a Canadian can I purchase and insure a bike in the states long enough to ride it to Florida? Do I use Kingsway --my regular insurance company or do I need to find an american insurance company?
Is there an easier way to get this bike to Florida from it's purchase point, other than shipping on a truck? I'd really rather ride it so I can see if there's anything wrong with it before it gets on the boat.
All help appreciated
cheers
Kit
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