Hi all,
I used to own an XL600R many moons ago and am feeling the urge to ride again.
I have been looking at XR650r's in the UK, not many about and ideally I would like a key ignition, steering lock, lights, indicators, mirrors and most of all an electric start which the R's do not come with as standard.
I was looking on Google and notice they have the XR650 L in the USA which have all the things I am after.
I actually think it will suit me better as I will be using it 80% on the road and 20% greenlaning.
So I had a few questions that I would appreciate your experience on.
If I managed to find a private seller or trader in the USA willing to crate securely and ship the bike over (I would pay the shipping fees in full of course) to either Plymouth, Portsmouth or Southampton would I have to pay import tax? If so how much?
Can I then register the bike with the DVLA without any problems?
Will I still be able to insure the bike?
I was amazed how cheap 1 years fully comp is on a XR650R now.
No point me going to all that expense if I wont be able to get a V5 or reasonably priced insurance.
Thanks for any help.
I used to own an XL600R many moons ago and am feeling the urge to ride again.
I have been looking at XR650r's in the UK, not many about and ideally I would like a key ignition, steering lock, lights, indicators, mirrors and most of all an electric start which the R's do not come with as standard.
I was looking on Google and notice they have the XR650 L in the USA which have all the things I am after.
I actually think it will suit me better as I will be using it 80% on the road and 20% greenlaning.
So I had a few questions that I would appreciate your experience on.
If I managed to find a private seller or trader in the USA willing to crate securely and ship the bike over (I would pay the shipping fees in full of course) to either Plymouth, Portsmouth or Southampton would I have to pay import tax? If so how much?
Can I then register the bike with the DVLA without any problems?
Will I still be able to insure the bike?
I was amazed how cheap 1 years fully comp is on a XR650R now.
No point me going to all that expense if I wont be able to get a V5 or reasonably priced insurance.
Thanks for any help.