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Hi guys and girls, I kind of think we Canadians are being fleeced. You see our dollar above par with the US dollar and guys like Tony in Texas putting out SupaT's for $12,299. our msrp is $16,500 and will probably hit an otd of around $18,000. I don't know about anyone else, but $4,500 is a lot of scratch for me considering that to import the bike to Canada only requires paying the GST at the boarder and around $250 to the Registrar of Imported Vehicles. Makes a ride home from Longview Texas look like a fairly fun financially good move. We should all be complaining to our dealers about this. Yamaha should provide some form of rebate or discount the msrp.

Does anyone know what SupaT's are going for in the Pacific Northwest, Washington, Oregon and Idaho :'(
 

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It's the same old story. It has a lot to do with the amount of taxes levied by Canada, as well as the reduced number of bikes sent into Canada. I doubt the dollar has a lot to do with it, but still doesn't make it palatable. Prices are set by Yamaha Canada and not much to be done about it I figure. A couple of us looked into purchasing through the states. Some dealers just flat won't do it. If you did buy it in the U. S., there would be no warranty in Canada. Also, the speedometer must be in Km per hour, or both. There is a flat rate import tax pushing a thousand bucks as I recall. Lots of stuff like that. YOu'd still have to pay the GST. The Canadian bikes will carry a three year warranty, which is worth a few bucks I figure.

I agree, we generally get the piston rod when it comes to $$$$, but I don't think there is a lot to be done about it. If we had 300 million people up here instead of 30 million, the price would likely drop quite a bit. But then, that's why one of the main reasons why I like living here.

2 hours on the bike and you'll likely forget how much it cost. Uh, until the bank statement comes in at least.

I also have it on good authority that the Canadian bikes will be faster !!!!!!!

Gotta do it. RR
 

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In the long run, it will be so much easier to just bite the bullet and buy in Canada. Sure, you'll pay a little more MSRP, but it will be properly setup for metric riding and there will be a better warranty. It's still a great buy compared to the closest competitor.....
 

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I have dealt with the local Honda dealer here for many years (ergo my 2009 ST 1300), and he has convinced me that the elevated Canadian costs are almost entirely due to the additional taxes levied by Canada on imports, and also due to the substantially smaller number of bikes / cars brought in.

As I understand it, Yamaha USA and Yamaha Canada are two distinct companies. Yamaha Canada has additional obstacles to deal with.

I think the three year warranty is a nice touch, and I'll be glad to have it.

With the dollar on par or better, it is a good time to order accessories as most of them are produced in the U. S.

Shipping costs can still be deadly, but they are there regardless.

It's a way of life up here. Hard cheese.

However, that being said, anytime you see a poor Canadian biker, feel free to buy him a tank of gas if you feel really badly about this.

I'll be wearing a Maple Leaf and a Yukon crest on my vest. I'll be most appreciative. RR
 

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Hey troll I know how you feel I just bit the bullet for the S10. $12,636 out the door and that’s with a trade in allowance of $4,000 for a 05 wee with 23,000kms. :mad:
 

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:D I think it is interesting how as Canadians we just lean over the fender and let retailers have their way with us. I brought a used Harley in from the states last year and I only paid GST (we will pay this no matter what) and an RIV fee of $250. total cost of the bike landed in Canada was $11,000, the same bike was listing in Calgary, Alberta for $16,500 (I bought a lot of nice parts with the money saved). There were no problems with speedo in miles - passed the RIV inspection with flying colors. Rem we have talked before, and I think we are to easily accepting that old song and dance about the cost of freight and taxes. The US boarder and warranty service is not far away from anywhere in Canada. Canadians are just to damn nice and accepting - we should be pushing back, I know I am. :mad: troll
 

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rem said:
However, that being said, anytime you see a poor Canadian biker, feel free to buy him a tank of gas if you feel really badly about this.

I'll be wearing a Maple Leaf and a Yukon crest on my vest. I'll be most appreciative. RR
I'll be up in Nelson BC in June. Come on down and meet me there and I'll buy you a beer (I can hardly afford gas for my own bike)........

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Troll, go for it by all means. I've checked into it and found that, for my needs, I'm better off to stay with a Canadian purchase. If you can get it cheaper over the border and still come out okay, by all means go for it. I'll touch base with you and see how you made out. I might have another look next time around. The Anchorage dealer simply refused to sell one to us.

To Colorider, a most generous offer. You just never know. I'm heading south at some point. Maybe be sooner rather than later. Thanks for the offer, and I hope to meet up with you at some point. I'll be the really poor looking guy. Thanks. RR
 

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To Colorider, a most generous offer. You just never know. I'm heading south at some point. Maybe be sooner rather than later. Thanks for the offer, and I hope to meet up with you at some point. I'll be the really poor looking guy. Thanks. RR
It would be cool to meet up. I will be there for our annual western "gathering" of the ST Owners Club (STOC) - that is "ST" as in Honda Sport Touring. Primarily ST1100's and ST1300's with a bunch of us "has beens" thrown into the mix.....
 

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Heh heh. Funny you should mention that. My current bike is a 2009 ST1300A. I definitely plan to keep it to be a mentor to the Super Tenere. How appropriate that they are both ST's. I will only get rid of the Honda if I become financially challenged. My wife understands that she will have to work very hard so I can afford them both.

We had a blizzard overnight so I'm gonna head on out and start dealing with it. Pretty ugly out there. With 4 inches of FRESH snow in the driveway, I'm still a little ways from rolling the bike out.

Thanks again for the offer. You just never know. RR
 

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I am purchasing my bike from a dealership in Moses Lake, WA, which is just southwest of Spokane. Paid nearly the same price as what you've listed.
 

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Heh heh. Funny you should mention that. My current bike is a 2009 ST1300A.
Are you a member of STOC?? If not - you should join and plan to attend WeSTOC in Nelson BC this June!!!!

http://www.westoc.ca/

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I was not aware of the organization Thanks for the info. I'll have to give that some serious consideration.

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Well, I am well into semi-retirement mode these days. Still working part time, but only to help support my costly motorcycle addiction.

I'll have a look at my schedule and discuss with my financial manager (the wife), and see what I can come up with. I had planned on riding out in the fall, and down into Idaho and Oregon, but there is nothing wrong with summer except for the increased traffic, which can be mostly avoided if one chooses the proper route.

We are pretty isolated up here. Three roads out, and unless you keep going, you've been there done that pretty quickly. So it's nice to get all the way out from time to time. However, I am buying the Yamaha primarily for touring Yukon and Alaska, due to the plethora of gravel roads and construction. Many a good rider has laid his or her big touring bike over on a nasty stretch of construction up here. It can be rude.

Anyway, thanks again for the info. I'll keep an eye out for that particular event. Should I win the lottery, it's a no brainer. RR
 

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I checked prices in the states and other provinces before I bought and it wasn't
enough of a savings to justify the trip.
I got it for just over 17,000 O.T.D including licence and 20% off accessorys
3yr warranty and the oil and filter.

When you bring it across the border I would need to pay 8% duty and the7% gst,and RIV $250.
Also to get of this island and back is 400 ferry ride. plus a few nights in a hotel.
When you add it up you don't save much.
And I always try to buy local if its not much of a savings.
 
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