Transcontinental crating - Tips, tricks, suggestions for my baby going down under

Hi Gang

Will be taking my 996s across to Australia, and have some questions and concerns regarding crating. The dealer has offered to crate in an original Duc crate, so don't have to worry about clumsy movers, or so I hope. I have a few questions for those who have experience in this area, or who received their bike in the crate.
- Use a chock for the front or not?
- Optimal tie down points i.e. fork vs. handlebar vs. triple clamp etc.
- Bike cover or naked?
- Remove bodywork, cover in vinyl protector etc.
- Grease frame in vaseline or other spray
- Other suggestions.

I am assuming, given 5-6 weeks of heavy tie-downs, that the tyres will be stressed, and will likely need to be replaced. Appreciate any responses, on or off-line.

D
'01 996s #281

I can try an source some local movers if you want. Where are you moving to?

buy those tie downs which slip over the bars, no worries then about scratched bodywork or anything, they are marvelous, and pretty cheap.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dazza &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hi Gang

Will be taking my 996s across to Australia, and have some questions and concerns regarding crating. The dealer has offered to crate in an original Duc crate, so don't have to worry about clumsy movers, or so I hope. I have a few questions for those who have experience in this area, or who received their bike in the crate.
- Use a chock for the front or not?
- Optimal tie down points i.e. fork vs. handlebar vs. triple clamp etc.
- Bike cover or naked?
- Remove bodywork, cover in vinyl protector etc.
- Grease frame in vaseline or other spray
- Other suggestions.

I am assuming, given 5-6 weeks of heavy tie-downs, that the tyres will be stressed, and will likely need to be replaced. Appreciate any responses, on or off-line.

D
'01 996s #281

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We ship stuff back out in the Ducati crates all the time. We have not had an issue yet.

I have done some research for you and was surprised by the ‘hidden extras’ associated with the importation.
These were,
Port charges by Sydney agent $473.06
Quarantine inspection charge (AQIS) $172.00
Provide space for bike reassembly and destroy crate (AQIS supervised) $221.00
No import duty is payable on bikes, but GST is applicable on the current value of the machine. It needs to be valued and an independent valuer charges $150 for a call-out and written valuation. GST was also levied on the freight charge.
See the PDF at the following site:
http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4371
Hope this helps and hope we get to ride together soon!!

I'd suggest contacting Andi (Monstaman)...he's in NZ and has some experience in this.....but hten again, we know how his MH900e turned out. maybe a good suggestion to not use who he did - bad ju-ju.

Thanks for post Kel. I too have been doing research, and as the bike will be shipped along with my household effects, some of the costs will be spread across the entire shipment. As regards the duties, not eligible until I obtain perm resident, but will have to pay in the end after the initial temp import period. Quarantine is more an issue for cars, I believe the crate needs to have a hatch to spray fumigants through and nothing more. I will give you the official story and damage once done. Still not content on how to tie the bike down to ensure stability for 5 weeks and avoid damage to bodywork and frame. Maybe someone else will reply ...

Seems like a lot of trouble, but we're all on this list for a reason, and will not part with our babies without a fight and without some greenbacks, something we're all used to. If you have a sec, shoot me some riding areas offline so I can take into consideration for the ultimate purchase of a home.

Try these: http://www.condor-lift.com/


PS: Where are you locating to? Sydney I hope!!


Modified by Kel at 5:15 PM 12/27/2004

Yeah, Sydney .... April. Send me an IM with your e-mail and I'll reach out. Been chatting to some of the boys from DOCNSW already ....
D

sent u an email.

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Go to a dealer and see how bikes are crated and shipped to them. Really. If it can go on a ship to the US and then by truck to the dealer, etc etc. I'm impressed by Ducati's crates... even if you can't use them more than a couple of times due to the lightweight wood.

Chris

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dazza &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hi Gang

Will be taking my 996s across to Australia, and have some questions and concerns regarding crating. The dealer has offered to crate in an original Duc crate, so don't have to worry about clumsy movers, or so I hope. I have a few questions for those who have experience in this area, or who received their bike in the crate.
- Use a chock for the front or not?
- Optimal tie down points i.e. fork vs. handlebar vs. triple clamp etc.
- Bike cover or naked?
- Remove bodywork, cover in vinyl protector etc.
- Grease frame in vaseline or other spray
- Other suggestions.

I am assuming, given 5-6 weeks of heavy tie-downs, that the tyres will be stressed, and will likely need to be replaced. Appreciate any responses, on or off-line.

D
'01 996s #281

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shipped my F4 Senna from the states to germany no prob. we crated it up in one of those metal frame like crates which a suzuki was shipped to the states in. tied it down on the bars and the frame...no scratches, no damage whatsoever. took the mirrors off and the battery out just in case though. it was over 6weeks in the crate. and the tyres were ok afterwards...did 4000km on them through the alps last summer and a few laps on the track (nurburgring) no probs at all. didnt grease or oil anything either...absolutly no problem occured. koops ducati dealer in harrisburg helped me..thanks again guys just in case you look in here.

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shipped my F4 Senna from the states to germany no prob. we crated it up in one of those metal frame like crates which a suzuki was shipped to the states in. tied it down on the bars and the frame...no scratches, no damage whatsoever. took the mirrors off and the battery out just in case though. it was over 6weeks in the crate. and the tyres were ok afterwards...did 4000km on them through the alps last summer and a few laps on the track (nurburgring) no probs at all. didnt grease or oil anything either...absolutly no problem occured. koops ducati dealer in harrisburg helped me..thanks again guys just in case you look in here.</TD></TR></TABLE>


wow!! nurburgring damn!!!!!! i seen videos of bikes on that track. ur lucky!!!!! that track is sweet!!!!!!!!!!