imported gtr are they good

[trickster951]

Hi people. I have just put a deposit on a 15 plate. but its a import are they any good need your advice please. i have a harley now and just changing over thanks TREV

[pross]

Some insurance companies what to know if it's an important.
I had an import car once they call them greys and some dealers would not supply spares not sure about bikes.

Bye the way and welcome to the forum

[Lonewolf]

Welcome to the forum. Personally I wouldn't go for an import knowingly, can I ask why you have and where you have ordered one from.

Perhaps it's a price issue, maybe they are considerably cheaper as an import I'm not sure.

I see that you are from Halifax, a local lad then, I work over there.

[O.C.]

Welcome along Trickster

I think the import will be every bit as good as a U.K machine...however I would recommend that you check to ensure the bike is 'full power' as some French, I believe, models are restricted     

[viper]

technically its the safe bike so shouldn't make a difference, however the day you come to sell it or trade it , oh fuck me , you will regret it

[doebag]

Don't forget, if it is a European import, they drive on the other side of the road...

[virginiajim]

Takes a bit getting used to...with the controls switched on the handlebars left to right depending on what country you live in.

[knightraider]

Hi Trev

I see yo have found the forum i mentioned and welcome to the website brother.

When are you picking it up ?

Glen

[Debs]

Takes a bit getting used to...with the controls switched on the handlebars left to right depending on what country you live in.

Leave him alone 

Personally I can't see anything wrong in buying an import..

Will you be liable to import duty etc?

[virginiajim]

Ah shucks...

[dokterdave]

If its imported ? is it a 2015 model?
Colour is the easy tell.

If its a US import it may not have ABS

[doebag]

Lower 48 states models are easy to spot, they have the wider saddle fitted as standard...............................

[trickster951]

THANKS for all repllies guys. I have decided against the imported GTR. Was told on 15 plate but made enquies about bike and found out it was 06 model. so 10.000 for a o6 gtr  was a bit much . When i find another one i will be back . Thanks again TREV

[O.C.]

THANKS for all repllies guys. I have decided against the imported GTR. Was told on 15 plate but made enquies about bike and found out it was 06 model. so 10.000 for a o6 gtr  was a bit much . When i find another one i will be back . Thanks again TREV

It wouldn't be an 06 model as they weren't introduced until 2008     

However there are some lovely examples out there for you to research ....good luck and keep us informed   

[dokterdave]

It wouldn't be an 06 model as they weren't introduced until 2008     

However there are some lovely examples out there for you to research ....good luck and keep us informed   

Launched in 2007 but model year is 2008
When I was looking to buy I found a US import from Ohio.
Purchase price plus the cost of registering in UK  just didn't add up.