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You should be able to find out through your tracking number- I've found the info to be surprisingly detailed and helpful- you can plug your number in here (even if it's a USPS number):

http://track.thailandpost.com/trackinternet/Default.aspx?lang=en

Yes thanks that is what I use & also USPS.com shows the same

I was mainly curious about it sitting in Bangkok Customs for 4 days already & wondered

how long does it take to clear little things

I picked up a jacket on Wednesday that had sat in the customs office for a full week- I picked up a bike stand last week that waited around for eight days- I guess it's about when they get around to it...

Oops- never mind- I need to read OPs better.

It depends- I've had stuff clear customs in a day, and I've had it hang around for a week (I know this through the tracking numbers)- if you're waiting for something now, it's going to be a while as Monday and Tuesday are holidays.

If your package reaches Thailand on a Thursday or Friday, it's almost guaranteed to sit around until after the weekend before anything is done about it.

Also, usually the longer it takes, the higher the tax is going to be- at least that's my experience.

That's a lot of bike for 550K in Thailand.

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So, you're saying there's room for six bottles?

Maybe you're right and it will be less than 450K- I think at anything under 500K they won't be able to keep them in the showrooms- I'm sticking with 475K, though.

Honestly, we don't need to bring back our equipement from our own country anymore, you can find everything you want it Thailand now.

I don't agree with that at all- Thailand doesn't have the selection if you want high-end stuff, and if it is available, the price is usually ridiculous.

I've got a Shoei GT-Air in the 'Journey' graphic on the way from the States that was way less than it would ever be in LOS.

Look at the price of Dainese, Alpinestars, etc here compared to the States (especially when something is on close-out)- there's no comparison in most cases.

If you're a big guy (especially with large feet) good luck finding sizes as well.

You can find the occasional good deal in LOS, but it's certainly the exception, not the rule.

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It's a bit more than that, apparently- different gearing, different fuel tanks, etc- I'm not familiar with the Ninja 1000 at all- it looks like a nice bike, though.

A quick search showed there are a couple significant differences, but the power plant is the same- for the money, I'd take the Z1000.

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Maybe that's it, but the ad references the Z1000SX model number- I can't read the rest of the description.

Red Baron just put two of them up for sale on their site yesterday for 710K each- very strange as the officially imported one available through Kawasaki Thailand is not only cheaper but is full power and comes with a factory warranty- are there any differences (except colors and graphics) I'm not aware of?

http://www.redbaronbkk.com/products/item.php?id=130715-0000722

My bike weighs about 100lbs more than yours- I won't be trying that little trick- I'll be about 50kg shy of max capacity with the bike alone.

One thing I noted- they offer sleeve installation instructions lumping my bike with the 1000RR, and they gave the torque-specs of the mounting bolt as 50lb/ft, when my service manual shows it to be 44lb/ft- they're off by about 14%- they really should have checked with Kawasaki.

Any released prices are probably going to be exclusive of VAT- I'm guessing 475,000 baht as it has to be reasonably short of the price of the Z1000 to sell- if it's north of 500K I think most people would buy the big brother instead.

I like it- a big problem for LOS will be complete lack of airflow, though- the air-bag system won't allow any sort of ventilation.

I would imagine if your engine had moved 0.5mm you would have had the tools and knowledge to deal with it, but a lot of people would have been screwed.

It would probably be more of an issue with an older bike where the bolts might have loosened a bit over time- I'm sure I would have no problem, but I'd rather not test it...

My bike should be here Wednesday- I'll install the sleeve Thursday and see how the adaptor lines up- it came assembled, but I won't be shocked if I have to adjust it a bit. I put the wheels on and played with it a little bit- I'm impressed with how solid it feels, considering the stand really isn't that heavy.

BTW- I mentioned the adaptor changed a bit from earlier versions- you no longer have to remove the engine mounting bolt to install a spacer- all you have to do is remove the stock nut and replace it with their supplied sleeve- they added a groove to it where a pin is inserted to let it spin freely so it can be properly torqued down.

I'm curious, so a photo would be nice when you have time

Here's their video of the new sleeve install- previously the bolt was pulled to install the spacer, but that step has been eliminated- I'm guessing a few people had their engines shift slightly, making the re-installation of the bolt a real b!tch (which concerned me as well), so they simplified it:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i1hWXkLkiP4&feature=plcp

BTW- I mentioned the adaptor changed a bit from earlier versions- you no longer have to remove the engine mounting bolt to install a spacer- all you have to do is remove the stock nut and replace it with their supplied sleeve- they added a groove to it where a pin is inserted to let it spin freely so it can be properly torqued down.

Got it today (I'll probably set it up tomorrow).

I guess they don't believe in packing material in Germany (though it was strapped so it wouldn't bounce around):

It look OK, though:

This bike is exactly like the KLR650- it's available in Bangkok as well:

http://www.redbaronbkk.com/products/item.php?id=130505-0000708

I got the notice to pick it up today (didn't have a chance before the post office closed, so I'll grab it on Monday)- they're hitting me up for 1770 baht in duty, which I can't complain about at all.

Thats good as I thought it was.coming dhl.

It did come DHL- I thought it was gonna be closer to 5K- 1770bt is totally acceptable.

I think I've got what I need if I have to adjust it (though hopefully it won't be necessary, as I agree it will be a bitch dealing with the bolts;))- I've watched all their Youtube vids (there's a Bursig channnel).

Note it seems a couple things have changed recently- in their first adaptor installation video they show the set-up on a 1000RR, but they updated it last month- it's still on a 1000RR, but a few things are different..

I got the notice to pick it up today (didn't have a chance before the post office closed, so I'll grab it on Monday)- they're hitting me up for 1770 baht in duty, which I can't complain about at all.

I have several ebay and Amazon offers to ship the exact model i am after.

What would be the customs implication in Thailand for an import of around ฿12000?

Best case no duty, of course, but a helmet is very unlikely to slip through-~4K duty worst case.

Most dealers won't put a lower value on the customs form as it limits their insurance coverage in the event of a loss, but having it shipped to someone you know in the States and having them repackage it can help- unfortunately the customs office sees a lot of helmets come in and they know what to look for.

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The Multitech will most def not going to be anywhere near his 4-5k limit...

For such low prices you can only get much lower quality helmets...you gonna get what you pay for, mate...

I know- they're ~9K in the States- I figured I'd toss it out there in case someboy's interested.

I only wear Shoei- I've got an RF-1100 and a GT-Air (on the way)- they fit my head great (unlike Arai, which I just can't get comfortable in- nice helmets, though).