buying bike in different state to where u live?

half_empty1 · Post by **half_empty1** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 6:57 am

hi all,

when i eventually get over there i need to buy a bike,
i got really bad withdrawl symptoms now, after selling my 10r 3-4months ago in prep for emigrating
i havent ridden for 3-4months

so has anyone bought a bike in a different state to where you live, to get the best price you can on a bike?
are there any pitfalls in doing this?
or is it just best to buy the bike in the state you live in?

im only asking, because i plan on starting off in brissie, staying with a friend and getting sorted with renting/buying a house,
getting a job and getting a bike, but then i may decide to move to a different state if things dont work out there or it could be just too damn hot for me

thanks in advance,

dave.

Lainie · Post by **Lainie** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 7:01 am

I think you will find that if you are looking at getting a bike from anther state that someone from KSRC will go and look at it for you. You know your very much covered here in VIC and I am sure you will find the same with the NSW people as well. Are you still going to wait till after X-Mas to move

Oh and be sure to be in VIC in March for the Supers your beds still here if you need it

Ratmick · Post by **Ratmick** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 9:52 am

I'm thinking of doing this if I can find a cheaper bike in NSW. Also I might pay a visit with it to the suspension guys Colette went to with her 6R.

...however I'm looking at a new bike, which should minimise the risk.

daffy67 · Post by **daffy67** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:02 am

I bought my previous 2 bikes interstate and rode them back to Brisbane. Bit of a gamble but both purchases turned out ok.

Daisy · Post by **Daisy** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:10 am

Its also helpful if one of the states isn't an island.

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:42 am

Daisy wrote:Its also helpful if one of the states isn't an island.

VERY valid point

FWIW HE1 bikes seem to normally be cheaper IN Qld than other states, less stamp duty I believe, having said that, that may well apply only to new bikes...

Buck · Post by **Buck** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 2:17 pm

Just the distances mate. I wouldnt bother, saving
(if any),will be negated by the hassle.
Lisa and I are back in Brisbane Dave so
give us a yell when you get here. Ill
take you on a ride up here and promise no rain
or freeway death ride

Steve

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 6:18 pm

Daisy wrote:Its also helpful if one of the states isn't an island.

yea...as test riding is difficult in water...

dont stress abt a bike mate..we got plenty here, u will be ok....

i kno where u can get hold of a well looked after cbr929...mwahahahahaha

half_empty1 · Post by **half_empty1** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 7:01 pm

Lainie wrote:Are you still going to wait till after X-Mas to move Oh and be sure to be in VIC in March for the Supers your beds still here if you need it

i decided last night

that im gonna stay for 1 more xmas with my famiy and hopefully will be there in january, just in time for the heatwave

i def hope to make it to the supers, your a star lainie

Buck wrote:Lisa and I are back in Brisbane Dave so
give us a yell when you get here. Ill
take you on a ride up here and promise no rain
or freeway death ride

Steve

couldnt stand the cold and wetness of victoria then

thanks for the bike buying advice, i think would be looking at buying a new bike, im thinking of going back to sports touring, so ive been thinking of going back to a honda blackbird which seem reasonably cheapish(i mean in price! not honda quality b4 you all start on me

,

.....if only the zx14 had hard luggage

Johnnie5 · Post by **Johnnie5** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:56 am

if you are buying new then it doesnt really matter much where you buy it from , basic rules apply, shop around and bargain hard

if you are buying used then its a different ball of wax

selling a bike that is registered in a different state to the one you are in is a little more difficult as the buyer will need to register it whrere they live which is a hassle for them

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 12:09 pm

mate if u ever need a bed to crash in SA while ur checking the place out, i can sort sumthin for ya (if u turn into a honda rider)...hahaha

otherwise ill see ya at the sbk's...

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 12:20 pm

Neka79 wrote:mate if u ever need a bed to crash in SA while ur checking the place out, i can sort sumthin for ya (if u turn into a honda rider)...hahaha

otherwise ill see ya at the sbk's...

thats the funniest thing ever, noone with half a brain wants to be a honda rider or live in SA.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:27 pm

mrmina wrote:
Neka79 wrote:mate if u ever need a bed to crash in SA while ur checking the place out, i can sort sumthin for ya (if u turn into a honda rider)...hahaha

otherwise ill see ya at the sbk's...
thats the funniest thing ever, noone with half a brain wants to be a honda rider or live in SA.

bullshit..u want both..i kno u do...ur sooo jealous of me... and i hear ur sweet on dundee too...