Question!!!!!

[Huggy]

OK, my brother and I are looking at purchasing this:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davidson-Other-1950-Harley-Davidson-Model-125-Hummer-/131214520544?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e8cfeb0e0&item=131214520544&pt=US_motorcycles

Now the question is getting it to the US Canada border.

 

We are also looking at this,

 

[ame=http://www.ebay.com/itm/251539103148?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT]http://www.ebay.com/itm/251539103148?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/ame]

 

which is the headlight and stuff for it. The problem is that the headlight assemble is for local pickup only. He will not ship anywhere period!!! The bigger problem is we only have $500 to cover the cost of getting it delivered to either Buffalo, Waterdown or Ogdensburg NY. Any ideas or suggestions on how we could do this??

Edited June 18, 2014 by Huggy

[Venturous Randy]

See if this link works better.

Wow, this brought back a memory. I had a friend that had one of these in about 1964 and was trying to start it and it kicked off, running poorly, but he revved it up and dropped the clutch and the engine was running backwards. I wish I could of had a video of that.

RandyA

 

 

Harley Davidson Other | eBay

[djh3]

You may be able to contact a member in the Tacoma area and see if they could pick up your "birthday present" and ship it to you. But I can tell you shipping from lower 48 to anywhere in Canada is high for sure.

[midnightrider1300]

See if this link works better.

Wow, this brought back a memory. I had a friend that had one of these in about 1964 and was trying to start it and it kicked off, running poorly, but he revved it up and dropped the clutch and the engine was running backwards. I wish I could of had a video of that.

RandyA

 

 

Harley Davidson Other | eBay

 

 

I had a 2 stroke that run backwards, if it hit on the down stroke....long story how it got that way, but 1st time it happened i'd have won AFV if it had been captured on video......

[XV1100SE]

Since it is a Harley... can't you get it taken to a Harley dealer and have them box it up and ship to a Harley dealer in Buffalo (and see what shipping to Canada would be)

[XV1100SE]

Since it is a Harley... can't you get it taken to a Harley dealer and have them box it up and ship to a Harley dealer in Buffalo (and see what shipping to Canada would be)

http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/owners/plan-your-ride/motorcycle-shipping.html

(Federal Transport)

 

There is a document there as well to fax to Dealey (Cdn distributor) for import to Canada.

 

...after all... it IS a Harley !

[BlueSky]

Weren't those actually made in Italy?

[Huggy]

OK the bike is located just outside of Sturgis SD. What we will probably do is buy it and work on getting it home later. There wouldn't happen to be a member out that way who could store it in there shed or garage for a month or two would there???

The plan is simple. The bike only weighs about 175 lbs. So we get it to NY state then take it apart and bring it across as parts. Even if we do it in 2 trips or use 2 vehicles. It's going to go in for a professional rebuild.

[JohnT]

Ground Hugger. I live just outside of Watertown. Close enough that a trip to or over the border is no problem.

[Huggy]

John WE will keep that in mind! And we will let you know what we are doing. A year ago I would have just jumped in the car and drove out to Sturgis and took it apart and threw it in the trunk and brought it back. BUT I've had so much trouble with the car this year I have to think twice about even running down to bongobobny's place!

[BradT]

Check the following link to make sure it is admissable. If not you will not be allowed to bring it into the country, or will make you remove shortly after you get here.

 

List of instructions, on how to import.

 

https://www.riv.ca/

 

Brad

[Huggy]

My brother is well versed in the ways of Canada Customs. He is constantly bringing parts and a few bikes in from the US as well as taking things over there. He also works for the Federal Government and has contacts in Canada Customs. So he will make sure he can get it across and keep it here before we buy.

[Huggy]

OK the guy is willing to hold the bike for a month while we make sure we can bring it into Canada and arrange for transportation.

[GeorgeS]

Good luck with it, I had one of those back in 1955, my first set of wheels !!!

Ahhhh !! the memories !!

[Gary N.]

There are new rules for exporting a motor vehicle from the US. You may want to give this a read.

I don't know if this applies if you actually go and pick it up and bring it over yourself.

 

 

If you are planning to buy a used vehicle in the United States and bring it home to Canada, a new U.S. government rule means a bit more legwork.

If you don't do it, it could cost you a lot more money.

The rule requires electronic export information (EEI) to be filed for any used "self-propelled vehicles" -- any automobile, truck, tractor, bus, motorcycle, motor home, agricultural machinery, construction equipment or any other kind of special-use machinery designed for running on land -- through the U.S. government's automated export system (AES).

"Starting April 5, the exporter in the U.S. is required to file automated export system information. They have to report to the U.S. Census to tell them who they are, what they're sending, who it's going to, in a nutshell," said Trevor Franzmann, sales and marketing manager at A.D. Rutherford International, a Winnipeg customs broker who works with customers on both sides of U.S.-Canada.

"This is absolutely making it more difficult to buy a vehicle in the U.S. and bring it across the border."

Statistics Canada's international accounts and trade division figures for 2013 showed there were 1,332 self-propelled vehicles imported to Manitoba alone from the U.S., for a total value of about $44 million. Across Canada in 2013, there were 18,441 vehicles brought in from the U.S., for a total value of more than $555 million

Since April 5, self-propelled vehicles exported from the U.S. to Canada are no longer exempt from AES filing. The filing must take place 72 hours prior to crossing the border.

A fine up to $10,000, under the U.S. Census Bureau foreign trade regulations, can be levied for failing to submit the AES information.

"It's excessive, to say the least. The bottom line is it (the vehicle purchased) is not going to be allowed in the country (Canada) if you don't file your AES filing," Franzmann said.

An "informed compliance" period is in place until Oct. 2, giving people time to figure out the new requirements. Franzmann said Canadian buyers of vehicles from the U.S. should start complying right now or risk having the vehicle held up at the border.

"People should also be aware that, even though there is informed compliance right now, U.S. Customs has the right to deny you entry if you don't file the AES," he said.

Once the AES filing has been completed, an internal transaction number (ITN) will be assigned. The importer or a customs broker needs to present that number to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to bring the vehicle across the border.

"Simply, it ends up being the Canadians' responsibility to make sure AES filing is done, because that vehicle is not going to get into the country (Canada) unless you are provided with an ITN, an internal transaction number," Franzmann said.

A potential problem is that to complete the AES filing, the U.S. seller is required to have a federal tax identification number called an EIN. Private individuals in the U.S. might not have an EIN number but, under the new rule, the American seller will have to get one to comply with the AES filing.

That means taking the time to apply to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and some private sellers don't want to do that.

"What we're telling our customers is find out if the seller has or will get an EIN number. If the seller won't, don't buy or get your money back," Franzmann said.

Another possible point of confusion is which person is ultimately responsible for the AES filing.

Dale Kelly, chief of the U.S. foreign trade division, said that can vary with the location of the Canadian purchasing the vehicle.

"If the person from Canada (the importer) is actually in the U.S. at the time the goods are purchased or obtained for export, then that person/company/individual is considered the U.S. principle party in interest and responsible for the filing of the AES," Kelly said in a telephone interview from Washington, D.C.

"Only if the merchandise was sold by a U.S. person or company and the Canadian person never came to the U.S., then that U.S. company would be considered the U.S. principal party in interest."

Canadians importing a vehicle must be prepared to meet all requirements at the U.S. border in addition to paying fees and taxes.

Canadian Border Services Agency spokeswoman Esme Bailey said Canadians should contact the CBSA before they plan to import a vehicle by calling 1-800-461-9999 and visiting the website Welcome to the Canada Border Services Agency | Bienvenue à l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada.

[bongobobny]

Maybe BJ from SD could check it out and send it here. You could pick it up with your motors...

[Huggy]

OK Bob that's another option we can look into.

 

Gary N, checked with Canada Customs and the powers that be and due to age, over 15 years old, all that's required is a "Vehicle Import Form 1" to bring it into Canada. It looks like they are out to make it more difficult to bring newer cars from coming into Canada. Particularly from private sellers.