Import a 2004 Harley Davidson in Thailand

[Bigstef]

Just come back home Canada and my bike in Thailand begin to be a local bike (engine problem),and i would like to take my HD in Thailand,because i do spend more time in LOS than Canada,so apart the boat freight i would like to know how much it would cost to have it legit in Thailand,someone told me it's better to put in Thai wife name before,any tips on this thanks......

[ezzra]

It can be summed up in two words, forget it, unless your father, uncle or best friend working

at the custom department, and even than, it's not a walk in the park, beside, best to my knowledge

Thailand doesn't allow the importation of second vehicles.....

[canthai55]

As Above - not going to happen. Law changed a few years ago. Unless you know a General or three. A search of this forum will reveal all. 15 years I have never seen it succeed.

[Richard-BKK]

The answer has not really to do with who you know, of course some people could be more helpful than others. But a 2004 Harley-Davidson is hardly unique, you cannot even classify it as a classic-motorcycle and therefore it’s impossible to import.

As the Thai law says, all import of used motorcycles is prohibited. If you the owner of a really nice classic-bike you can obtain an import permit, but that’s no guarantee that you will ever make the motorcycle street legal.

[Bigstef]

Thanks everyone...

[bangsaenguy]

Makes one wonder how all older Harleys arrived in Thailand. Go to your local bike shop and enquire. It can be done

[yankee99]

Makes one wonder how all older Harleys arrived in Thailand. Go to your local bike shop and enquire. It can be done

Nothing to wonder about... Laws have changed over the years. What was once possible now is not possible. Bad advice telling him to go to a shop to try and do something illegal

[pokerkid]

Makes one wonder how all older Harleys arrived in Thailand. Go to your local bike shop and enquire. It can be done

Nothing to wonder about... Laws have changed over the years. What was once possible now is not possible. Bad advice telling him to go to a shop to try and do something illegal

yes, also as long as there are gullible farang there are more than enough Thai willing to "help" them .

Edited April 29, 2016 by pokerkid

[bangsaenguy]

Makes one wonder how all older Harleys arrived in Thailand. Go to your local bike shop and enquire. It can be done

Nothing to wonder about... Laws have changed over the years. What was once possible now is not possible. Bad advice telling him to go to a shop to try and do something illegal

Mr. Lawyer,

Please tell me what i instructed the OP to do that is illegal.

[DILLIGAD]

Makes one wonder how all older Harleys arrived in Thailand. Go to your local bike shop and enquire. It can be done

Nothing to wonder about... Laws have changed over the years. What was once possible now is not possible. Bad advice telling him to go to a shop to try and do something illegal

Mr. Lawyer,

Please tell me what i instructed the OP to do that is illegal.

Think post #4 refers.

[yankee99]

It cant be done legally on a used bike. So advising to ask a bike shop would only be advising to circumvent the law in some way.

"go to your local bike shop and enquire. It can be done"

[canthai55]

Law changed 2012 or 2013. The days when container loads of HD's "acquired" from places overseas has come to an end, along with all other brands.

[bangsaenguy]

My apologies. Was not aware of a change in law