All i need is a freakin certificate that my bike is compliant with EU emmissions. Three freakin weeks since my first call to these people and i'm still waiting to see if that's the case or not. I'm moving in 6 weeks and i'd rather take my bike with me than not, but if they keep procrastinating i'm gonna say "fuck it" and pick up a GS. :BangHead
Have you tried contacting Triumph in the UK directly, they may be a bit more responsive if you are lucky.
HAve your dealer contact the area Triumph rep and tell him to get on the stick.
He may not have the answer but he can certainly find out in 24 hours using a VIN number.
Triumph has pretty much left the 'old guard Tiger riders' ....
I too have been peering at the GS.
WHen a Triumph dealer starts getting too big for hios britches.....
it's time to actually go where the britches are bigger!
That's the thing...it's not my dealer.
I called Triumph USA, gave them the VIN, and still nothing. I'll call em again tomorrow and see if this Peter guy got something.
I'm all ready to order Trax panniers and stuff, but there's no point if i can't take it with me. I hate being on hold.
IMPORTING YOUR BIKE
If you wish to import your motorcycle into a country where it is not originally from, you may need to make some modifications to your motorcycle. Triumph Motorcycles are unable to advise the modifications required to each model. Please contact your local vehicle registration authority to obtain the required information. Please refer to the links below for more information.
In most cases, to import your motorcycle you will need a Letter of Manufacture or a Certificate of Conformity (COC). To request either of these, please send a letter stating your full name, address and the model and colour of your motorcycle along with a copy of your registration document and your driving license to:
Export Sales Department
Triumph Motorcycles Ltd
Normandy Way
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 3BZ
* Please note that if the last six digits of your VIN number is lower than 098000 or built prior to 01/01/2000, then we will not be able to provide a COC. Before this time no EC approval numbers are valid, therefore COC's cannot be printed.
Importing a motorcycle into the UK
There are two options for importing a motorcycle into the UK:
1) If the motorcycle is covered by a Certificate of Conformity (COC), then the standard registration procedure can be followed.
2) If the motorcycle is not a European specification or a COC cannot be printed, then the Single Vehicle Approval system process must be followed. Triumph must provide a Letter of Manufacture and modifications must be made to the motorcycle to change it over to a UK specification.
Both processes are explained on the VOSA website: http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/d ... 06874.hcsp (http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_roads/documents/page/dft_roads_506874.hcsp)
I am guessing this is what you need
Thanks mate.
I just heard from Triumph USA.
Apparently, the bikes are different enough that they can't issue me a COC.
Anybody want to buy a Tiger? :BangHead
It may still be worth contatcing Triumph UK, sometimes you get different answers from different people and they may have gone through te process before.
If this is the case though, do you actually need to import the bike and go through the registration process? Could you not ride it as a visitor with US plates, I don't know the regulations but I guess it depends on the length of stay.
Hey Cos,
Where in Europe are you going? I'm heading the The Netherlands in Jan for 3-7 years and my Tiger will be staying here.
Quote from: "HockleyBoy"It may still be worth contatcing Triumph UK, sometimes you get different answers from different people and they may have gone through te process before.
If this is the case though, do you actually need to import the bike and go through the registration process? Could you not ride it as a visitor with US plates, I don't know the regulations but I guess it depends on the length of stay.
I'm going to Cyprus, which is home, and i'm going to be there for a few years. If it take the bike as a visitor, it'll be impossible to sell if i decide to sell later because it won't be registrable.
Who knew that a European bike would not be EU compatible? I don't know if i should laugh, cry, or punch something.
Take it anyways. You can always do a good-ole boy under the table sale...
Or just don't sell it. 8)
Quote from: "JetdocX"Take it anyways. You can always do a good-ole boy under the table sale...
Or just don't sell it. 8)
I can't just take it and ride it around without registering it.
COS, what year is your bike? I have a 2006 and am looking at moving to England. I am with you in "HUH?" a US bike is "less safe" or whatever than a EURO bike? I think not. Heck, My CA model probably pollutes less than anything in Europe.
I wonder if the EU is just trying to exclude "vehicles' so they get a new sale from all immigrants. Would be unheard of protectionism. Look at "grey market" cars in US...we do the same.
any thoughts from UK brothers on this?
Mine's an 05, CA model i believe.
I haven't given up yet. I called Triumph Greece and they said they'd look into it. I'll also give Triumph UK a shot.
If that doesn't work...fuck it. I can get a COC from BMW. I'll pucker up and get a GS.
REMEMBER, just buy some really stout off road boots with that GS.
Many a broken ankle with those jugs sticking out there. (Know one guy personally that snapped it on the Mojave Trail).
Repeat, Do not flat track GS Do not flat track GS (i.e leg out sliding).
by the way Cos, coming up to the Sierras next weekend and will be going around Tahoe and down into Virginia City on Sat the 20th with some buds.
Look for a black tiger at Bucket of Blood if you get out that way about noonish. Group will have a beemer boxer (not gs) MV Agusta and Sabre that I know of so far.
I work Saturdays. If you come to Reno, drop by Big Valley Honda and say hi.
(http://www.hotmoviesale.com/dvds/54971/1/The-Big-Valley-Season-Two-Volume-One.jpg)
Barbara Stanwyck could kick the crap out of any of those guys....
The Original VALLEY GIRL!
Well, it's confirmed. The bike is US only and cannot go with me.
Sadly, she has to go. :cry:
Quote from: "Cos"Well, it's confirmed. The bike is US only and cannot go with me.
Sadly, she has to go. :cry:
If you really like it and can afford to , maybe you should put her in storage to patiently await your return .
Getting another orange Girly in a few years upon your return may prove impossible !
I don't see storage as an option right now. I don't know when or if we're coming back. If we come back, i don't know where that would be...too complicated.
Time to move on i guess. I'll miss that bike.
Quote from: "Cos"Well, it's confirmed. The bike is US only and cannot go with me.
Sadly, she has to go. :cry:
DooooooooD! :cry:
Sierra is really going to screw you on trade-in value. In fact, you can pretty much start practicing for the ankle grab right now. Grease up before you go. Make sure you use a BMW spec grease, though. :shock:
Can you consign it at BVH? Shitty time to be sellin'.
Too bad COS...oh, well pick up another over there. (though our bucks are falling faster than a lead balloon).
I found the same thing out about my wife's Mercedes! Iguess that is best in that left hand drive in a right hand world might be disastrous.
We shall see if we go to Oxford.
Wanna swap all the plastic out? Mine is black and I would kill for orange pieces.
Quote from: "JetdocX"Quote from: "Cos"Well, it's confirmed. The bike is US only and cannot go with me.
Sadly, she has to go. :cry:
DooooooooD! :cry:
Sierra is really going to screw you on trade-in value. In fact, you can pretty much start practicing for the ankle grab right now. Grease up before you go. Make sure you use a BMW spec grease, though. :shock:
Can you consign it at BVH? Shitty time to be sellin'.
I don't think i'll be trading it in and i really don't think i'll be buying from Sierra.
I got somebody who might be interested in it, so we'll see. It's a freakin clusterfuck at this moment :BangHead
Cos....
NOW you can get that GS you've always wanted!
Or an Aprilla!
Maybe a Guzzi!
Even a Vespa!
Maybe a yacht!
Quote from: "TigerTrax"Cos....
NOW you can get that GS you've always wanted!
Or an Aprilla!
Maybe a Guzzi!
Even a Vespa!
Maybe a yacht!
:lol:
Dood, if i start going after every single bike i've always wanted...well, there's not enough money in the universe.
The thing about my Tiger was that no matter what else i "wanted", at the end of the day, nothing quite suited me as well. It's only a bike, but i wanted to part with it on my terms. Having this forced on me sux.
Seems like you're in the same vicinity as JetdocX, and he needs (wants) a new tiger...
Geof
I just got back from a 1500 mile trip to Moto GP. I pulled in the garage minutes ago and the first words out of my mouth were "I love this bike." I'm so sorry to see you part with it. You were one of the ones that talked me into mine and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that encouragement! I need to pick up another bike for my wife and I'd love for it to be another Tiger but she just can't get comfortable with the height. Too bad. Your Lucifer would have been a nice choice. Good luck on the move and I hope all works out well with your bike.
Quote from: "abruzzi"Seems like you're in the same vicinity as JetdocX, and he needs (wants) a new tiger...
Geof
I've ridden Cos' Girly (and worked on it) and the ergos don't work for me. I'd like to have that engine, though. :wink:
Know what, Cos? All this is the moto-gods way of telling you that you should stay. :D
Ergos shmergos...ya wussy :lol:
You back in town?
Back tonight and headed over the hill until Friday. Back this weekend and I'm playing Dad. Wanna go riding? Short ride due to young kid. :lol:
Hi cos!
Welcome to the big EU bureaucracy... I have another one for you (not sure if you are aware of it... :twisted: )
If you plan to be in Cypres more then 6 months this might be of interest: EU Stuff (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31991L0439:EN:HTML)
Check Article 8 Para 6... I'm going through that notion right now, trying not to have to hand in my US license... One way out would be to go through a complete MC DL course, which would run me about $1400 extra just for the mandatory crap (driving lessons LOL!!!!, fees, etc...).
Once you are settled and you plan on visiting Hamburg, let me know!!! You got a place to stay in that case!! :wink:
Cheers,
HG
Thanks :D
I don't know WTF we were thinking when we joined the EU. You can bet i'll do whatever i can to keep my US license though.
Now, kiddies, on to new exciting things. Went out and test rode a 12 GS and a 990 Katoom yesterday. I wasn't expecting to like the 990 the way i did. :lol:
Quote from: "Cos"Thanks :D
I don't know WTF we were thinking when we joined the EU. You can bet i'll do whatever i can to keep my US license though.
Now, kiddies, on to new exciting things. Went out and test rode a 12 GS and a 990 Katoom yesterday. I wasn't expecting to like the 990 the way i did. :lol:
Oh no. You are screwed. After I rode my friends 990, I knew I have to have one. Good luck!
Quote from: "fano"Quote from: "Cos"Thanks :D
I don't know WTF we were thinking when we joined the EU. You can bet i'll do whatever i can to keep my US license though.
Now, kiddies, on to new exciting things. Went out and test rode a 12 GS and a 990 Katoom yesterday. I wasn't expecting to like the 990 the way i did. :lol:
Oh no. You are screwed. After I rode my friends 990, I knew I have to have one. Good luck!
See, i don't know if i'm going to see enough dirt to get the Katoom. The GS is probably a bit better on the street...i think. The KTM was sure snatchy on and off the throttle. Fixable, i know.
Shit, i hate having options. :lol:
Same problem with the KTM. Non-compatible :BangHead
Quote from: "Cos"Same problem with the KTM. Non-compatible :BangHead
Is getting a bike over here not an option for you?
Quote from: "GatorTiger"Quote from: "Cos"Same problem with the KTM. Non-compatible :BangHead
Is getting a bike over here not an option for you?
It is, it's just that they're a bit cheaper here. I'll double-check on the Beemers. If that's not an option, i'll get something when we get back there. I just don't like the idea of being bikeless.
I have to believe that someone on that sunny Mediterrainian island has a nice used bike for sale for a great price and none of the headaches you are dealing with right now. :D
FWIW, I don't think the BMW's imported to the US meet EU specs either.
Quote from: "JetdocX"I have to believe that someone on that sunny Mediterrainian island has a nice used bike for sale for a great price and none of the headaches you are dealing with right now. :D
FWIW, I don't think the BMW's imported to the US meet EU specs either.
Looks like that's probably the way to go, unless my dad digs something up i'm not aware of. It's just a pisser going there bikeless.
Sorry to hear it, Bro. But who knows? Maybe you can find a Girly somewhere nearby.
Quote from: "Stretch"Sorry to hear it, Bro. But who knows? Maybe you can find a Girly somewhere nearby.
Thanks Stretch. It's been a pleasure hanging out with you guys.
That's it? No tearful goodbyes? No empty promises to keep in touch?
Geeze! :evil:
Quote from: "JetdocX"That's it? No tearful goodbyes? No empty promises to keep in touch?
Geeze! :evil:
I'm not gone yet jackass. I have to feed your sorry ass at least one more time.
Oh, right, and i have to sell the Tiger too. :(
Does Cyprus have 'lectricity? How about interwebs? :P :P :P
Quote from: "JetdocX"Does Cyprus have 'lectricity? How about interwebs? :P :P :P
OOhhh, the interweb. I hear that have that for computers now.
Quote from: "CrazyTed"Quote from: "JetdocX"Does Cyprus have 'lectricity? How about interwebs? :P :P :P
OOhhh, the interweb. I hear that have that for computers now.
it's not a big truck.
Quote from: "JetdocX"Does Cyprus have 'lectricity? How about interwebs? :P :P :P
You kidding me? We only have one WC for every 12 tin shacks, much less the Internets.
Cyprus.
How B O R I N G !
A little island with a bunch of beaches with half neked women running around.
Only a few roads .. ( there is nowhere to go ) ....
Lots of history.... but we all know that's just old stuff.
Oh... wineries! Whoop dee-doo .. Pop me a cork baby!
You should move to Nebraska: It's closer!
Were like an island .... Pacific ocean to the West, Gulf to the South, Atlantic to the East, Canada to the North ! Big waterfront property!
If our wimmin ran around half neked.... we'd tell, " Geesh, will you cover up and cook me sumpin to eat!"
Our roads also go nowhere ... but they are much longer!
Oh.... you can keep yer Tiger!
You're missin out ...... BIG TIME!
You'll be coming to visit then? :lol:
Quote from: "TigerTrax"A little island with a bunch of beaches with half neked women running around.
you have my attention! :lol:
Quote from: "Cos"You'll be coming to visit then? :lol:
Sorry, I need my own WC. :lol: :lol: :lol:
I offer you bare breasted women and you're concerned about the WC?
Man, you gots to get your priorities straight.
Quote from: "Cos"I offer you bare breasted women and you're concerned about the WC?
Man, you gots to get your priorities straight.
MMMMMMMM! EU-spec bare breastisies! :D
Glimmer of hope...she might be able to go.
Quote from: CosGlimmer of hope...she might be able to go.[/quote
tell us more.... :D
I'll wait for a couple of days to get confirmation. I don't want to get all excited and then...KABOOM!!! Just keeping my fingers crossed at this point.
In the meantime, if anybody has any experience shipping a bike overseas, lemme know, will ya please?
Crash and burn...bike now for sale on classifieds section :(
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee47/2uoykcuf/emoticons/crying2.gif) well that truly sucks ...................
Yep...anybody want a Tiger?
Bummer. Sorry to hear it, Bro.