Transfering Motocross Bikes From Australia To Thailand

[theerak69]

Hey guys, I was looking at moving my two motocross bikes from aus to thailand and was

just wondering if anyone knows about what taxes/charges that the thais make you pay once goods arrive.

Also I wanted to know of a good place to buy gymnasium equipment i.e: weights,bench e.t.c in bangkok.

Cheers!

[junki3korean]

why dont ya just sell your bikes come here and buy better ones.....works out way cheaper....unless there really your "babys"

[0Mix1up]

yep brand new bikes can be found for less than the price in oz

sell them and buy in los

pm me for info on getting one if you like

[GungaDin]

Unless the bikes are 30% cheaper than in Aus, he's better off to import them from Aus since the Aus$ shit itself.

I was going to buy a $1100 PC in BKK but now it's 30% cheaper to buy in Aus and bring it with me.

The OP will have to reckon with freight and duty though.

[theerak69]

yep brand new bikes can be found for less than the price in oz

sell them and buy in los

pm me for info on getting one if you like

Im living in Tak mate, could you let me know where the closest place to buy brand new motocross bikes would be...........cheers cob

[Manson]

I have just brought in a new CRF450R 2009 from NZ. It would have cost me B350k to buy one in thailand and it cost me B290k to bring one in myself. The trick is to pull it apart and carry what you can over and post the rest. The engine and frame have to go to different people because they will charge you 300% tax if they know it is a complete new bike. The engine and frame have to be seperate places and make them dirty so they look used. List them as used parts and when putting the amount they are worth don't make it too low as they will guess an amount then. You will have to pay 20-30% on some parts coming in so they will tax you that on the amount you have listed as the worth on your post.

Or go to dirt shop in Bangkok and order one where you will pay more but no hassel and in 1 month you have new bike. They bring them in the same way but in 2 containers, one engines and one frames and other parts.

[bazmlb]

if its brought in as parts it can only remain as an offroad bike, as it cant be registered or insured legally

[jtp]

I have just brought in a new CRF450R 2009 from NZ. It would have cost me B350k to buy one in thailand and it cost me B290k to bring one in myself. The trick is to pull it apart and carry what you can over and post the rest. The engine and frame have to go to different people because they will charge you 300% tax if they know it is a complete new bike. The engine and frame have to be seperate places and make them dirty so they look used. List them as used parts and when putting the amount they are worth don't make it too low as they will guess an amount then. You will have to pay 20-30% on some parts coming in so they will tax you that on the amount you have listed as the worth on your post.

Or go to dirt shop in Bangkok and order one where you will pay more but no hassel and in 1 month you have new bike. They bring them in the same way but in 2 containers, one engines and one frames and other parts.

This poster failed to mention that if you get caught doing this....They will crush your bike,jail you and then deport you after a fine has been paid.Hardly seems worth the risk....You never know when they will make an example of someone...

[chiangmaibruce]

Suggest you do a Thaivisa forum search (see top right this page), particularly in the vehicle sub-forum, for lots of information provided by people who have bought in vehicles, tried to bring in vehicles etc and about the problems they had. The message seems to be overwhelmingly "don't even think about it" - this being due to the horrendous fees/charges/tea money you will have to pay at this end.

[dumball]

if its brought in as parts it can only remain as an offroad bike, as it cant be registered or insured legally

A moto-cross machine is built specifically for OFF ROAD racing , I have been involved with this type of machine most of my life . I am a specialist in high performance engines and suspension , I excelled in this , building special machines that won multiple track/provincial and national titles for the riders . My daughter has a snowmobile franchise and I built engines for her , one of these set a Canadian tarmac drag racing record of 183 MPH in 8.3 seconds which held for 4 years , it was second fastest in north America also .

Sorry guys , just felt the need to brag a little to show I am not always the idiot or DUM BALL I am sometimes refered to , I did what I did because I think OUTSIDE OF THE BOX in many aspects of life , probably why I am not always so easily understood .I love critizism , it makes me aware of things I might need to change or reconsider , I always think the most important customer a buisiness has is the complainer , at least you may learn where some of your problems lie , pity some posters here cannot see things that way at times .

[jtp]

if its brought in as parts it can only remain as an offroad bike, as it cant be registered or insured legally

A moto-cross machine is built specifically for OFF ROAD racing , I have been involved with this type of machine most of my life . I am a specialist in high performance engines and suspension , I excelled in this , building special machines that won multiple track/provincial and national titles for the riders . My daughter has a snowmobile franchise and I built engines for her , one of these set a Canadian tarmac drag racing record of 183 MPH in 8.3 seconds which held for 4 years , it was second fastest in north America also .

Sorry guys , just felt the need to brag a little to show I am not always the idiot or DUM BALL I am sometimes refered to , I did what I did because I think OUTSIDE OF THE BOX in many aspects of life , probably why I am not always so easily understood .I love critizism , it makes me aware of things I might need to change or reconsider , I always think the most important customer a buisiness has is the complainer , at least you may learn where some of your problems lie , pity some posters here cannot see things that way at times .

Thats impressive,but forgive my ignorance,how can a snowmobile ride on tarmac?I know nothing about snowmobiles as i was born and raised in Queensland Australia. We don't see snow that often,well actually never.

Edited January 17, 2009 by tritexengineering

[dumball]

There is a special track made now akin to a drag tyre compound , when we first introduced our machines to tarmac we used the conventional tracks , needless to say they did not last long , but the numbers sure impressed the car drivers , and we needed to modify suspension to keep the front end down on the track plus help the machine 'Track ' straight .

[eggomaniac]

I have just brought in a new CRF450R 2009 from NZ. It would have cost me B350k to buy one in thailand and it cost me B290k to bring one in myself. The trick is to pull it apart and carry what you can over and post the rest. The engine and frame have to go to different people because they will charge you 300% tax if they know it is a complete new bike. The engine and frame have to be seperate places and make them dirty so they look used. List them as used parts and when putting the amount they are worth don't make it too low as they will guess an amount then. You will have to pay 20-30% on some parts coming in so they will tax you that on the amount you have listed as the worth on your post.

Or go to dirt shop in Bangkok and order one where you will pay more but no hassel and in 1 month you have new bike. They bring them in the same way but in 2 containers, one engines and one frames and other parts.

This poster failed to mention that if you get caught doing this....They will crush your bike,jail you and then deport you after a fine has been paid.Hardly seems worth the risk....You never know when they will make an example of someone...

OR knock on your door for a cup of tea....

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Count the HOURS and travel expenses he spent picking up the parts from the different locations and reassembling. Do it yourself 'savings' schemes HAVE to include the extra time you spend for a proper cost comparison.

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On 'heresay' from a farang I met on Ko Chang, he had a Yamaha Vmax [one of the best bikes ever built], can't remember the details, because it was just 'chatting', but it went something like the bike had been registered in his Thai wife's name, for a period of time?, while they lived overseas. He said 'she' imported the bike without the duties. He was contemplating doing this with HDs as they were worth more in Thailand. I suggested he make sure his wife had a motorcycle license and was seen riding them for awhile before going into 'business' importing bikes.

It might work for one bike, 2 maybe;;; 3, 4,,, don't think so.

[henrystaals]

hey guys Im building a house in hua hin when its finished I want to buy 2 enduros does anyone have a contact no for a dealer.