Fri, 19 Mar 1999 06:49:21 -0700
- Message No. 5283
From: "Steven \"scooter scum\" Johnson"
Subject: RE: Importing to the US
So can you tell us *WHICH* major dealer said no problem?
I think I would drive to any part of the US and pick up a
new, legal AT.
In terms of the 20 or so that ARE in the US, I believe
many were imported when people moved from europe
and brought their bike with them. That is the story of
a Air Force employee stationed in Germany and
brough back his bike.
Steven "scooter scum" johnson
'95 KLX650C - cheaper than therapy
'95 KLX250/321 - Just call me yellow britches
'95 K1100RS - Mileage Monster
'92 TDM850 - Dual sport of course
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert A. Pontbriand [SMTP:roharley@sagami.ne.jp]
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 1999 8:07 PM
To: xrv@atic.org
Subject: (XRV) Importing to the US
On importing,
As I was in the process of deciding to buy a new AT here in Japan I
had contacted several individuals that do ride them in the US. I even
spoke to one individual that imports the bikes into the US on an on
going business. Why some of them haven't responded yet, well maybe they
don't want to become entwined in such a debate.
1. There are about 20 AT's running around the US. How?? did they get
in?
2. On a trip to the US only a week ago I stopped into a major
motorcycle dealership who basicly said no problem. They even called the
local DMV, and they gave me a short list of documents to have
immediately available after the bike arrives in the US. We did specifiy
that one of these bikes was never marketed in the US!
3. This same shop had very recently sold a 92 AT to a customer.
4. Parts, well yes that can be a problem. Several individuals have
recommended that I purchase a fiche on the bike. I've been told that
many of the parts do cross over to various other US Honda models.
So, I don't don't doubt the information you have been provided, but it
can be done. As one individual said to me its just how bad you want to
do it. If the bike is brought back as personal effects then it causes a
lot less problems.
Regards,
Bob
98 AT
96 Harley FLSTN (Bought in Japan with European Specs)
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