Sat, 16 May 1998 08:33:52 +0200 - Message No. 3078
From: WIWAT@t-online.de (Oliver Walenta)

Subject: Re: Lusting in the USA


Hi Steven

I don´t know weather you can register the AT when you are a american citizien. 
But in my case I had an insurance when I visited the States and Canada for my 
AT.
The insurance was 
Berglund Agency
5625 E. Indian School Rd. Studio B
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
(602)949-1034

The AT cost different in every european country. Buy a re-imported one. Check 
the price in Denmark, Holland, Belgum maybe Italy and Spain.
Here in Germany the price for a re-imported new one is about US$ 7627.-, the 
official normal dealer price US$ 9322.-.
Used one are much cheaper. Here I give you two companies which will selling you 
this bike.

Dieter Könemann
Alte Landstraße 3
29640 Schneverdingen-Lünzen
Ph. Germany-(0)5193-50031
Fax Germany-(0)5193-50082
(Import/Export Worldwide Retail and Wholesale)

Japan Speed
Enzensperger Str.5
83026 Rosenheim
Ph. Germany-(0)8031-44930
Fax ""  -(0)8031-69153
(Import/Export Worldwide Retail and Whoesale)

They speak good english so no panic. 

The question weather you will buy a Twin or another one. Thats very clear. The 
AT is the best one, sure.

Oliver





Johnson, Steven A schrieb:
> So I just found you guys.  Sorry if this is a repeat 
> Question, but I long for a African Twin.  The only
> problem is WE JUST DON'T GET IT HERE!!!!
>
> I live in Colorado and it is fairly easy to register
> non EPA/DOT bikes.  Heck we even have KX500s 
> that are considered street legal here.
>
> I have talked to my insurance agent and she believes 
> we can get the bike Insured with her even if the bike 
> is not legally in the US.
>
> The Engine in the African twin is very similar to 
> our Shadow 750. So parts should be relatively available.
>
> So given that back ground, how could I get a bike 
> sent to Colorado???  How can I get one and avoid
> VAT Taxes in the origonating country?
>
> What does a African Twin Cost in US dollars??
>
> Starting next year, Cagiva will start importing the
> Canyon 900 ie.  While it is a cool bike, parts and 
> durability are a big concern.
>
> Any thoughts???  
>
> Steven "scooter scum" Johnson
> '95 KLX650C - Cheaper than therapy
> '95 KLX250/321 - Just call me yellow britches
> '95 K1100RS - Work of art
> '92 TDM850 - Dual Sport of course




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