My 2003 Yamaha TZ250 isn't coming til sometime in February. That sucks major donkey balls. I was told mid January and now the shop in Japan isn't getting it til Jan 24-25th. Which means I won't see it till Feb since it takes 10 years to get to the US on a freight ship. Nothing like dishing out 18 large ones and having to wait 4 months for it to come.
Damn it. That kind of sucks. I hope you have it ready for the first weekend. I would not want you to get beat by Ytak just cause you didn't have a bike...
That's why I stick to models you can drive off the showroom floor... ;D
Oh the humanity! :(
Good news is BHF isn't until April 4. Bad news is it realistically usually takes 6-8 weeks to get somethng from Japan by the time its shipped and held up in customs.
You may want to check into pre-clearing through Customs if motorcycles are eligible for that program and "fast boat" which really means shipping to the West Coast and putting it on a train. With those 2 done you may be able to get it in 3-4 weeks from ship date, although it will be a little more $$.
Steve,
I do believe that the broker I got the bike through has some deal with a customs agent that hey deal with all year long. Hopefully it won't take 6 weeks. I can live with a month as long as I have time to prep the bike for April. But it still sucks having to wait. :-/
QuoteDamn it. That kind of sucks. I hope you have it ready for the first weekend. I would not want you to get beat by Ytak just cause you didn't have a bike...
That's why I stick to models you can drive off the showroom floor... ;D
Like I need anything more than my pimp mackdaddy XR50 to beat wuytack.. ;D
Ok Brian, I would just double and triple check with your broker to make sure everything possible is being done! You have to stay on top of those guys!
I used to work international logistics for a $2 Billion dollar import program for a Fortune 100 company. My main job was dealing with Shipping Companies and Customs Brokers for merhandise coming from Asia, Pacific Islands, and the Sub-continent.
Steve,
Yeah I'm going to give those guys a ring today and see what they can do. thanks..
QuoteMy 2003 Yamaha TZ250 isn't coming til sometime in February. That sucks major donkey balls. I was told mid January and now the shop in Japan isn't getting it til Jan 24-25th. Which means I won't see it till Feb since it takes 10 years to get to the US on a freight ship. Nothing like dishing out 18 large ones and having to wait 4 months for it to come.
When did you order the bike? When I ordered my 2000 TZ, I had the bike by Dec 11th of '99. I have imported many bikes from Japan. The get shipped ocean freight to California and are then trucked here to Georgia. It always takes 21-23 days to arrive here and clear customs. Anything longer and something strange is going on. Good luck.
Rocky Stargel
Team Stargel Aprilia
Does Team Stargel Aprilia have a web site? I have been looking for stats for both your team and your rider, not to mention the bike.
humble cup bike owner
QuoteDoes Team Stargel Aprilia have a web site? I have been looking for stats for both your team and your rider, not to mention the bike.
humble cup bike owner
Humble,
We do, it's at www.teamstargel.com It's a bit stale as nothing has been done since the end of the AMA season (including Valencia). Remind me to poke the guy that maintains it with a cattle prod.
Thanks,
Rocky Stargel
Team Stargel Aprilia
Thanks for the web site.
Got any pictures? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
QuoteWhen did you order the bike? When I ordered my 2000 TZ, I had the bike by Dec 11th of '99. I have imported many bikes from Japan. The get shipped ocean freight to California and are then trucked here to Georgia. It always takes 21-23 days to arrive here and clear customs. Anything longer and something strange is going on. Good luck.
Rocky Stargel
Team Stargel Aprilia
Rocky,
I ordered the bike from Elias Corey in early Nov. I'm assuming I'm getting a bike from the second production run. Their Japanese shop is taking delivery of the bike on the 24th of January so maybe I'll get the bike 3 weeks from then? Have you had any experience with Elias?
Thanks
QuoteRocky,
I ordered the bike from Elias Corey in early Nov. I'm assuming I'm getting a bike from the second production run. Their Japanese shop is taking delivery of the bike on the 24th of January so maybe I'll get the bike 3 weeks from then? Have you had any experience with Elias?
Thanks
Brian,
Nope, I have never had any dealings with Elias. I'm sure you will get your bike soon. I will be interested in seeing you the new powervalve works on the TZ. Maybe it will have more Honda like lower rpm grunt.
Take care,
Rocky Stargel
Team Stargel Aprilia