Hi James,
Your story rings a familiar bell. You're being ripped off. They got you by the balls. But what can you do? Depending on what make your bike is. You can call their bluff, and say, "I don't want the bike. You keep it, and don't bother me with the customs hassles." I trust you didn't use a Carnet. Throwing down the gauntlet, perhaps you can negotiate. Go for US$1,000 as a starting point. Perhaps you can settle for US$1,500.
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