Help with importing a bike from US to Europe?
Hi,
I'm hoping I might be able to help someone out, with an import from USA to Europe somewhere.
I have imported a few vehicles from America to England, and so I have experience with buying abroad, shipping, import paperwork and tax, and registration in the UK.
I'm not trying to make money with this, just hoping I might be able to give someone a hand if they need it. I wouldn't want to be out of pocket, put it that way.
When I was planning for the RTW trip I am currently on, I researched bikes, and some of the ones I was interested in were not available in the UK.
So in the end I imported myself a Honda XR650L, and shipped it in to the UK, and got it registered.
I ended up paying more for this project than I could have. In fact I could have saved myself about $1000 if I had done it differently.
So if anyone else is in this position, and wants a bike from USA, maybe I can help.
I have a good relationship with a shipping company in the SF area, and can ship to a few European port at a very low price. UK is easiest for me, as I've done this a few times before.
I have been given so much help on this trip. People have been unbelievably kind and generous, and with this I hope I might be able to start repaying this overland Karma.
If this holds any interest for you, please contact me.
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