To pre-farkle or not...

[rem]

Actually, the taxes are a standard 5%. I anticipated that. The shipping from Motoradgarage was 50 bucks. Then the carrier in Canada tacked an additional 35 bucks on it for "brokerage". They basically go down and sign a form. So with the item costing $150, then 85 in shipping and processing, and 5% tax, it ended up costing right at $250. Canada levys a 5% Goods and Services Tax on EVERYTHING reardless of origin or anything else. It's a way of life up here, but most of the time the carrier charges a reasonable brokerage fee. These guys screwed me over good. Not much you can do, but I'll never be able to order anything from Australia again. Boy, watch their stock go down now that I've said that. R

 

[Gat]

I've been working on my pre-farkles. I figure if I get them ordered and paid for before the bike shows I'll be ahead of the game.

So far I've "collected" : Micatech bags, Yamaha LED signals, Yamaha headlight guard, Tenere tank sticker, LED blinker controller and the shorty Calsci screen.

I'd like to get the WASP windshield adjuster, Yamaha side deflectors and maybe some Altrider goodies. Maybe next month! haha

 

[ptfjjj]

Bummer rem, but because of the value of the USD$ at the moment the part is actually around USD$210 landed.

You however have been screwed by your own customs department. There should be no duty or taxes on this product. You need to dispute this and demand a refund of those charges.

Greg.

I'm not so sure about the customs for this one since he lives in Canada. There is an agreement that helps lower or eliminate duties between Oz and U.S.A., but I don't think that it extends to our friends up north.

 

[rem]

There was no duty. We don't pay any customs duty on goods from most countries, including the U. S. A. And Australia is part of our Commonwealth, so no customs there. We pay a standard GST on everything basically .... @ 5%. I knew this was coming. What got me was the 35 dollar "processing fee" that the Canadian carrier laid on me. I was told shipping was gonna be 50 bucks. I wasn't told they were gonna hand the parcel off to another shipper in Canada that would charge me an additional fee. Live and learn. No more good from down under.

HEY, I WENT FOR MY FIRST RIDE OF THE SEASON TODAY. JUST GOT HOME. ABOUT 37 DEGREES AND I LOVED IT !!!!! AWESOME, DUDE .... as the young folks say. Heh heh Got 'er done. Mighty fine. R

 

[colorider]

HEY, I WENT FOR MY FIRST RIDE OF THE SEASON TODAY. JUST GOT HOME. ABOUT 37 DEGREES AND I LOVED IT !!!!! AWESOME, DUDE .... as the young folks say. Heh heh Got 'er done. Mighty fine. R

I'm not young, but...... Cool dude!!! That IS awesome!!!!

 

[rem]

Thankee kindly ... yes, it is/was. Couple of soft spots in the driveway but no biggie. Road/highway were good. I have about 3 miles of gravel road before I get to the Alaska Highway. All good. Went north of town and got gas. Went downtown to check in with my wife ... she wasn't there. Must have been at fat class. Then south of town to the Carcross Cutoff. I was quite comfortable. The only thing that got a tad cool were my feet. Anyway, I had a good time. I'm gonna be a ridin' sumbich from here on out. Can't go too far as it's just too cold yet, but I'll harass the town folk. Lock up the wimmen and childern, old dog is on the move. Uh, farkle ... farkle .... I hard wired in my heated jacket finally. R

 

[Koinz]

Thankee kindly ... yes, it is/was. Couple of soft spots in the driveway but no biggie. Road/highway were good. I have about 3 miles of gravel road before I get to the Alaska Highway. All good. Went north of town and got gas. Went downtown to check in with my wife ... she wasn't there. Must have been at fat class. Then south of town to the Carcross Cutoff. I was quite comfortable. The only thing that got a tad cool were my feet. Anyway, I had a good time. I'm gonna be a ridin' sumbich from here on out. Can't go too far as it's just too cold yet, but I'll harass the town folk. Lock up the wimmen and childern, old dog is on the move. Uh, farkle ... farkle .... I hard wired in my heated jacket finally. R

I hope your SO doesnt read this ???

 

[motocephalic]

Thankee kindly ... yes, it is/was. Couple of soft spots in the driveway but no biggie. Road/highway were good. I have about 3 miles of gravel road before I get to the Alaska Highway. All good. Went north of town and got gas. Went downtown to check in with my wife ... she wasn't there. Must have been at fat class. Then south of town to the Carcross Cutoff. I was quite comfortable. The only thing that got a tad cool were my feet. Anyway, I had a good time. I'm gonna be a ridin' sumbich from here on out. Can't go too far as it's just too cold yet, but I'll harass the town folk. Lock up the wimmen and childern, old dog is on the move. Uh, farkle ... farkle .... I hard wired in my heated jacket finally. R

I'm surprised you ride an ST. Not what I'd thought you'd have in that country. Did your bike come heavily prefarkled or did you add it yourself?

 

[rem]

The Honda is probably not the bike of choice for up here, but what can I say? I rode it and had to have it. Awesome bike. I had a KLR up until about 2 weeks ago. I sold it in anticipation of the Tenere. I think the Tenere will be the bike of choice. That's why I'm holding out for it. I still think it will show up by July. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on the KLR to outfit it properly. I wanted to wait and spend that money setting up the Tenere. I can see keeping the Tenere for a very long time.

The ST1300 was/is not heavily farkled. Heated grips and some nice luggage (Givi top case; Biker's Friend). That's about it. The Tenere will be the object of my afarktion. But there are three paved roads in and out of here. Heading over to Alaska in June. I plan to keep the Honda after I get the Tenere. I want to trailer the Honda out in late fall/winter and extend my riding season. I do love the Honda on the highway. R

 

[motocephalic]

The Honda is probably not the bike of choice for up here, but what can I say? I rode it and had to have it. Awesome bike. I had a KLR up until about 2 weeks ago. I sold it in anticipation of the Tenere. I think the Tenere will be the bike of choice. That's why I'm holding out for it. I still think it will show up by July. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on the KLR to outfit it properly. I wanted to wait and spend that money setting up the Tenere. I can see keeping the Tenere for a very long time.

The ST1300 was/is not heavily farkled. Heated grips and some nice luggage (Givi top case; Biker's Friend). That's about it. The Tenere will be the object of my afarktion. But there are three paved roads in and out of here. Heading over to Alaska in June. I plan to keep the Honda after I get the Tenere. I want to trailer the Honda out in late fall/winter and extend my riding season. I do love the Honda on the highway. R

I sold mine when I ordered the Tenere. I had a 2008 NEW completely ready to tour the world prefarkled to the max, I had an incredible Russell seat on it. The new owner got a steal. When they said they were giving us the Tenere in the USA, following it for a very very long time, I just had to have it. I nearly bought a GS, but FEARED the drive shaft failures. I had no more room for any new bikes, first the ST went then the V strom. I am currently on a lender.

 

[rem]

I feel very fortunate to be able to keep both bikes, which I will unless I become seriously financially challenged. The ST is just too nice of a bike to give up, unless absolutely necessary. I got it last June, a new 2009. With the Tenere, I will have the best of all worlds. A Bike for All Seasons ... as it were. My wife understands that she has to work hard to support my motorcycle habit. I already have the Tenere about 2/3 paid for. Money is set aside, so it won't be too painful when it finally arrives.

Anyway, I'm mobile again for the season. I have to be very careful as there is a lot of gravel on the roads left over from the snow and plowing. It will dissipate over the next few weeks. But man, I gotta tell you, it sure felt good to be on two wheels again. R

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I already have the Tenere about 2/3 paid for. Money is set aside, so it won't be too painful when it finally arrives.

That is the one good thing about the wait. I've been able to save enough pennies that I don't need to take a loan. Now I'm ready for it to arrive, please.

 

[rem]

Yes, please. R

 

[Motorcyclisted]

That is the one good thing about the wait. I've been able to save enough pennies that I don't need to take a loan. Now I'm ready for it to arrive, please.

Likewise (no loan), if I get the Tenere delivered in July or afterwards.

 

[colorider]

I hard wired in my heated jacket finally. R

One of these days I may need to break down and get some of those new-fangled 'lectrics!!!

 

[colorider]

Likewise (no loan), if I get the Tenere delivered in July or afterwards.

I won't be quite that lucky since I plan to keep the FJR for a while. The sale of my KLR will help some on the SuperT, but not nearly enough. Maybe if I stop buying new cars as well, I would be able to swing the purchase of the SuperT with no loan.....

 

[HoebSTer]

i am still paying on a vehicle, but the bike, I am squeezing to pay for cash!!!! This will be a first for me!!

 

[Bill310]

To clarify motorcycle parts and tires are duty free when importing into Canada

Always have out of country parts mailed to you, the mail doesn't charge the extra "brokerage " fees

Have the package clearly indicate motorcycle parts - duty free

Better yet have the parts sent to a US address to save postage

There was no duty. We don't pay any customs duty on goods from most countries, including the U. S. A. And Australia is part of our Commonwealth, so no customs there. We pay a standard GST on everything basically .... @ 5%. I knew this was coming. What got me was the 35 dollar "processing fee" that the Canadian carrier laid on me. I was told shipping was gonna be 50 bucks. I wasn't told they were gonna hand the parcel off to another shipper in Canada that would charge me an additional fee. Live and learn. No more good from down under.

HEY, I WENT FOR MY FIRST RIDE OF THE SEASON TODAY. JUST GOT HOME. ABOUT 37 DEGREES AND I LOVED IT !!!!! AWESOME, DUDE .... as the young folks say. Heh heh Got 'er done. Mighty fine. R

 

[rem]

As I understand it, the application of duty is not based on the nature of the product, but the country of origin. For example, Anything brought in from the U. S. that was made in the U. S. is duty free. We had an issue at the border one time when a friend of ours had accompanied us to Alaska. She purchased an item that was originally made in Italy or Germany or someplace that wasn't on The List. She had to pay duty. Most of the countries that Canada deals with on a regular basis, such as the U. S. and Japan, are considered duty free. We only pay the GST (Goods and Services Tax aka The Gouging and Screwing Tax), and that is on virtually anything and everything. But duty is almost a thing of the past, regardless of the nature of the item. The GST is here forever. R

 

[Koinz]

As I understand it, the application of duty is not based on the nature of the product, but the country of origin. For example, Anything brought in from the U. S. that was made in the U. S. is duty free. We had an issue at the border one time when a friend of ours had accompanied us to Alaska. She purchased an item that was originally made in Italy or Germany or someplace that wasn't on The List. She had to pay duty. Most of the countries that Canada deals with on a regular basis, such as the U. S. and Japan, are considered duty free. We only pay the GST (Goods and Services Tax aka The Gouging and Screwing Tax), and that is on virtually anything and everything. But duty is almost a thing of the past, regardless of the nature of the item. The GST is here forever. R

I guess you don't get charged a PST tax since you're not considered a Province?