Juju Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Went to a dealler & they want €343 for a headlight for my bike (Dragstar) & €300 for one for the OH's Bandit. This being approx x4 UK equivalent we were somewhat shocked! Does anyone know of an online breakers?I'm still trying to get a straight answer for importing my US import from the UK too - the US/French embassy say I've to pay £1000 VAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 [quote user="Juju"] I'm still trying to get a straight answer for importing my US import from the UK too - the US/French embassy say I've to pay £1000 VAT![/quote]I gave you a straight answer on your previous thread [url=http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1051502/ShowPost.aspx]HERE[/url].That was three days ago and you haven't replied to it, so I'm assuming you didn't bother to read it............[8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 To be honest, if you want to ride an exotic gray import bike then be prepared for it to cost you. Exclusivity has never been cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 [quote user="Bob T"]To be honest, if you want to ride an exotic gray import bike then be prepared for it to cost you. Exclusivity has never been cheap.[/quote]I didn't think you could use words like "Dragstar" and "Exotic" in the same sentence......................[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 OK then Gary, how about "different"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 C'est bon............................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakbri Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 [quote user="Juju"] Went to a dealler & they want €343 for a headlight for my bike (Dragstar) & €300 for one for the OH's Bandit. This being approx x4 UK equivalent we were somewhat shocked! Does anyone know of an online breakers?I'm still trying to get a straight answer for importing my US import from the UK too - the US/French embassy say I've to pay £1000 VAT![/quote]JujuDon't be shocked. It's quite normal. I always buy my car and bike spares in the UK. A few years ago I needed an exhaust for the car I had at the time. I went to the main dealer and was quoted 400 euros. I then went to a motor factors and got a price for a pattern part, the price they gave - 400 euros ??? The guy in the shop didn't seem to understand that a pattern part is normally much cheaper than an original item. I think he just gave me the main dealer price. I ended up buying a pattern part in the UK for about 60 pounds, then, as it came in sections, managed to fit it in 2 large suitcases and flew back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMT Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 You should be able to order LHD headlamps from a U.K. dealer and get it shipped over. My company specialises in Saab & Volvo parts and we ship loads of parts into France and the rest of Europe, including LHD headlamps or just the glass (which seems to do the job if available seperately) to Brit's who have exported their cars to France.Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wiggy Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Regarding the exporting a grey import from the UK, it will be more or less imposible as the machine was meant for the US market.All I did when I brought my Beems over was to send my Registration documents to the DVLA and got an Export cert for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 It not that I didn't bother reading your reply, I've been in France (funnily enough!) trying to sort out schools, go for job interviews etc,sorry I didn't reply of course the info is gladly accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 The reason I had an import was not to be exotic or different, its to be cheap! Its exactly the same as the dragstar used to be, viragos and dragstars don't seem to be made anymore, and I couldn't afford anything else. Same goes for why I can't afford to sell it and buy another in France, but at this rate I'll not be able to afford to import it either & have to drive a Citroen Diane or something...was looking forward to biking in France... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I think that you need to consider what you mean by cheap. If the importation and the cost of spares here is going to cost much more than running it in the UK, then cheap might mean selling it and buying a bike that costs a little more to buy but costs little to import and run in France.Have looked at ebay.fr in the moto section to see what a cheap bike will cost here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Autotrader: 2004 Yamaha XVS Dragstar 1100cc. 11,364 miles, Metallic Silver. 3 month warranty, finance packages available on this bike, thatcham approved alarm system, this bike has had 2 owners from new. this bike is very clean and has a sissy bar and screen,there are saddlebag racks fitted but no bags. £5,199. Moto85.fr:2006 Yamaha Dragster Classic 1100cc. 23,465kms. Tres bon etat. Serviced at 20,000kms. Leather saddlebags, chrome supports, engine protectors, chrome headlamp shrouds and indicators, everything chromed. 6,490€ (equivalent to £4,400)Not everything is more expensive in France.......[8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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