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Shipping from Vladivostok or S.Korea to Australia
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So, around the end of September/mid October I will arrive in Vladivostok... I intend on shipping my Bike (Honda XLR250) to Australia, but where from? initially I thought Vladivostok would be best but then I was Quoted 2200 USD by a agent in Vladivostok to Brisbane.
The agent in Vladivostok said it would go to South Korea and then on to OZ. With this in mind I already know about DBS Cruise Ferrys which sounds like fun! I could take the ferry which is about $170 or something when I looked at there site a month or so back, plus Id get to ride around S korea for abit before I ship it on to OZ.
My question is really, wheres cheapest to ship/fly from and wheres cheapest for the bike to end up? I am really not worried where the bike arrives in Oz.
I should also mention I want to crate up my bike myself, and being a small reasonably light bike at 120kg and after I've stripped it down to make it small as possible it shouldn't be to expensive? Any rough guesses or advice/experience anyone?
Cheers,
Fletch!
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Hi Fletch, I'm heading the other way in May this year. Shipping from Bris to Busan in Sth Korea then ferry from Donghae to Vlad. I've been in contact with Ivan from Bikes Abroad and quotes are a lot less that what you have been quoted (probably half?)
I'm planning on crating my Vstrom myself too which will save a couple of hundred bucks. I haven't gotten too far into that side of it yet but should be sorting it out soon. If I end up using something substantial like a steel crate setup and I can leave it somewhere in Busan, you're more than welcome to use it for you trip.
We'll probably cross paths at some stage along the way, would be keen to stay in touch to share journey tips.
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21 Jan 2017
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Hi Brett,
Oh great! I will try and look them up. We likely will do you have Facebook? My name is Ian Fletcher and you will find me by searching for where I live, which is Goodrich Corners North pole! It isn't my real address but it makes it harder for people I don't want to find me and easy for people who I want to find me lol.
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Oh no, I live in North pole Alaska but am from Goodrich Corners new York on Facebook
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21 Jan 2017
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Hey Fletch, I must be doing something wrong coz I can't find you on FB anywhere. Look me up using my name, I'm in Australia. There's less of my name on there than yours!!
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Hi Brett,
I just sent you an email. I am new to this, but would like to know more about your RTW plans as I am planning a RTW myself. I live in Redcliffe, not sure where you are is Brisvegas but let me know if you are interested in a catch up.
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Originally Posted by brucegraydon
Hi Brett,
I just sent you an email. I am new to this, but would like to know more about your RTW plans as I am planning a RTW myself. I live in Redcliffe, not sure where you are is Brisvegas but let me know if you are interested in a catch up.
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Hi Bruce,
Try looking these guys up, I think they live in Vic or SA. Very helpful. Also look up a PodCast call Adventure Rider Radio.
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Making your own wooden crate.
Hi guys.
Just my personal experience on building your own crate to save money. A buddy and I attempted to do that for air cargo out of Toronto, heading for Johannesburg, but international shipping regulations require a specially certified wood which has internationally approved stamps on each board. I think it has to do with controlling bugs hiding in the wood, so as to prevent world wide spreading of unwanted creepy crawlies. I searched high and low but could not find anyone who would agree to sell that certified wood. So we were defeated, and paid a crate company to build the crate for us. Having one crate built for two bikes worked out very nicely.
Perhaps you will have better luck, but, be sure to check with the freight outfit you intend to use before going to the trouble and expense of building the crate.
Good luck and have fun.
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Good call on the wood for crating. I had also heard about 'certified' wood and assumed the same that it's to stop transporting bugs around the world.
I went to the local dealer and got a steel crate new bikes come in for free. It's a bit of a crap shoot if you get one suitable as they usually only keep the stack pretty small before they call the scrap metal man to come pick them up.
Luckily the day I went and asked the one on top of the pile of about 3 or 4 seemed to fit the bill. I grabbed what i thought made up the top and side supports and took it home.
Once i put it together I realised it was probably one for a cruiser like a Boulevard (it was a Suzuki dealer). Correct dimensions length and width wise for my Vstrom but about 250mm too short in height.
Luckily I grabbed some extra bits and pieces out of the bin beside the stack and was able to lengthen the side supports to make the V fit.
Now that it's sorted, it seems a shame to dispose of it in Busan when I arrive there in a few weeks time so I'll put the call out to anyone leaving Busan who needs one, it's theirs.
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Try these guys
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TenereFletch1995
Hi !
So, around the end of September/mid October I will arrive in Vladivostok... I intend on shipping my Bike (Honda XLR250) to Australia, but where from? initially I thought Vladivostok would be best but then I was Quoted 2200 USD by a agent in Vladivostok to Brisbane.
The agent in Vladivostok said it would go to South Korea and then on to OZ. With this in mind I already know about DBS Cruise Ferrys which sounds like fun! I could take the ferry which is about $170 or something when I looked at there site a month or so back, plus Id get to ride around S korea for abit before I ship it on to OZ.
My question is really, wheres cheapest to ship/fly from and wheres cheapest for the bike to end up? I am really not worried where the bike arrives in Oz.
I should also mention I want to crate up my bike myself, and being a small reasonably light bike at 120kg and after I've stripped it down to make it small as possible it shouldn't be to expensive? Any rough guesses or advice/experience anyone?
Cheers,
Fletch!
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Hi
I'm planning to ship my bike from Vlad to AU in early September. I think a shared container would be affordable but by ship it takes about 6 weeks.
My plan is to spend the time in Japan and possibly in SE Asia touring without the bike. Then Australia and possibly New Zealand. After those by plane to Santiago de Chile.
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Darwin??
Would it not be cheaper to go to Darwin, you'd get the ride around the cape before the rain comes.... or through the centre to the great southern road.
My last post didn't work. Try asking https://www.facebook.com/profile.php...9131&ref=br_rs
They've been to Russia a few times and they live in Aus.
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I would like to help you if i can
Quote:
Originally Posted by TenereFletch1995
Hi !
So, around the end of September/mid October I will arrive in Vladivostok... I intend on shipping my Bike (Honda XLR250) to Australia, but where from? initially I thought Vladivostok would be best but then I was Quoted 2200 USD by a agent in Vladivostok to Brisbane.
The agent in Vladivostok said it would go to South Korea and then on to OZ. With this in mind I already know about DBS Cruise Ferrys which sounds like fun! I could take the ferry which is about $170 or something when I looked at there site a month or so back, plus Id get to ride around S korea for abit before I ship it on to OZ.
My question is really, wheres cheapest to ship/fly from and wheres cheapest for the bike to end up? I am really not worried where the bike arrives in Oz.
I should also mention I want to crate up my bike myself, and being a small reasonably light bike at 120kg and after I've stripped it down to make it small as possible it shouldn't be to expensive? Any rough guesses or advice/experience anyone?
Cheers,
Fletch!
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Can you send email to me about your plan, i will check and reply you back soon
my company's e-mail is : uhy@assured.co.kr
my compnay is specialized in transporting traveller's carrier from korea to whoel over the world
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