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Author:  Squirrelina [ Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Help needed on Import-, EPA-Declaration etc.
I'd like to import my Intruder to the US for personal use. I got those Declaration Forms for Importation of Motor Vehicles... and EPA Form 3520-1 ... but I am simply lost - on most of the questions I do not know the answer. If I found somebody with knowledge on customs procedures on used bikes... would be great and appreciated.

I bought the Intruder from a US civilian, it is US specs, year 87, if possible import under code B or wait for another year and import under code E ?

Anybody?
Author:  Squirrelina [ Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:57 pm ]
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No I am not moving - at least not soon. I keep going back and forward.
Author:  Roy [ Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:15 pm ]
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I know nothing
Author:  Daddy [ Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:44 pm ]
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If you were to move to the states, where would you go?
Author:  Squirrelina [ Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:05 pm ]
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I am not moving
Part-time resident of FL (...who maintain a household in a foreign country as well as one in the United States)

:wink:
Author:  jinstall [ Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:16 pm ]
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??? Are try to get closer to me?

Hmmm if it is a US Spec bile then I don't think you would have a problem. I do know that if it has to be "imported" it has to go through a REGISTERED IMPORTER. There is one in Miami and I think WPB. The NTHSA http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/ has listings of registered EPA importers. Was it registered under the German system? If not then you MIHGT be able to claim it was a military vehicle and waive the import tarrifs. It is worth a shot if you can prove the USAREUR registration.
Author:  Garry [ Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:05 pm ]
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Wouldn't it be cheaper and simpler to just buy one in the States? Or rent one when you actually want/need one? ;)
Author:  Squirrelina [ Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:15 pm ]
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No it is not simpler to just rent one in the states.

I bought it from an US civilian two years ago, I have a copy of his USAREUR registration.
It is a collectible by now what I was told. The Intruder 1400 in year 87 changed from 4-gear to 5-gear following Harley already went to 5-gear. It will not pass german inspection without changes, including the exhaust system. I would like to ride that bike, but rather on a Florida Highway than killing myself on a German Autobahn. This is the motorcycle I was dreaming about 20 years ago, and I got no plan of selling it and buy or rent another one... even though I was offered 8 x the price I paid for it.
Also, I got to get the drivers license for the motorcycle first, I do not have one yet. May be easier and for sure cheaper in FL. The FL motorcycle license is not accepted for transfer into GE license.

That is why I plan to bring my bike to Florida and keep it there.
Author:  jinstall [ Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:20 pm ]
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I have a FL Motorcycle license so I can ride it for you when I am there :P
Author:  Squirrelina [ Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:23 pm ]
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you can get yourself a motorcycle when you are there and then we can cruise along the beach on the bikes
Author:  jinstall [ Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:27 pm ]
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I will have to borrow a friends 1200 Sporty near Daytona then :P
Author:  Squirrelina [ Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:31 pm ]
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ok then you know what we are doing next after-1on1-season :P

I am looking for a Job in FL from November - April also, I am just tired of the cold, and having the flu, and it is not even cold yet...
Author:  jinstall [ Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:16 pm ]
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Hmm Daytona should be a good place. With all the Speed Weeks and Bike Weeks going on. Some one will need a translator. You can try a search for Tourist Jobs. Maybe Disney World at EPCOT in the Germany pavilion, I could see you wearing a "drundel" I think it is called. ;)
Author:  Squirrelina [ Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:13 am ]
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I don't think that I want to wear a Dirndl.

Last time as I was at Hooters somebody asked me if I work there :roll:
Author:  Garry [ Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:30 am ]
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... I was already wondering what James meant with "Drundel" :lol:
Author:  Squirrelina [ Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:39 am ]
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I love my Jeans

when I was 4 I fighted my first Jeans - my parents thought they are
more useful for horse back riding and tractor driving and farm work

today they wish they let me wear my cute little dresses :lol:
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