I have to complain, sorry!!!!!

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Mr. Dyer

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I never asked for them to say it conformed, all I wanted was guidance on what the differences were to make it conform.

Who am I to figure out what the EPA, DOT, NHTSA, requires. Ducati already knows the requirements and knows the differences between a US bike and a German Bike... Why make this harder than it already is. So much for the customer... its all about the bottom line.

I just called DNA. The lady I spoke to said it is company policy not to help out anyone who is importing a bike. I asked who wrote this policy, and if I can have a copy of it emailed to me and she said no..... Luckily I have Ducati S.P.A helping me with this.....
 
Hmm,

Gotcha, anyhow though, I'm somewhat confident that you wouldn't have a problem. You should see the shit that people strip off there Ducati's once they're out of the showroom.

Here in NYC, they don't even test for emissions or noise, they just check tire wear and turn signals.

Check with the DMV of the state you're moving too, I've got a feeling that you'll be just fine.
 
The EPA requires a letter stating "Conformance with applicable modifications," and a list of the modifications required. Without that. I am required to submit the bike to a EPA test, ($3,500 to $5,000) and there is no guarantee it will pass. If it fails I have to do it again.... See the problem... a piece of paper saves me at least 3,500.... If i have to pay that and shipping, It makes the whole process way impractical!!!!!
 
Yeah.... I'll be fine once it is out of customs.... EPA/DOT regs are enforced before leaving customs. If it doesn't have the EPA/ DOT stickers, or that letter you CANNOT take the bike from customs
 
Ah, I see, you get that on the way in at customs!

Man, that sucks that DNA won't give you ANY info on the process! I can't believe that they would be so low.

How about trying a customs broker here in the US? They can sometimes help with that stuff.
 
As said above it's more specifically down to where your moving rather than help from ducati.. Ducati like any other international product will recommend you sell and buy new because each country is almost a separate business unit. So they have there own advertising budget.. ITs the reason for region coding media and the reason Ducati NA don't pass on exportation certificates to Canada.

I've lived in a few countries and originally from the UK.. Dont think dealers in the US are any worst here.. As I found dealers by nature are pretty bad. Much better finding a local shop with guys that have interest in doing a great job for you.

Regarding moving from germany I would sell without a doubt. I actually moved from Hamburg to TX, I sold a 2yr old cbr 600rr for 4500 Euro's and bought a 1 year old 1000rr with less miles on it for less money.. It's really not worth importing it this way over the Atlantic..
 
I dont think you understand..... I cannot bring the bike on US territory (legally) with out this paperwork.

The are other methods, but it requires some dishonesty. I prefer to do it the legit way, so that I don't have to worry about the man coming down on me.
 
The problem is finding a buyer.... The market is terrible, bikes are sitting here for months without selling. Germans are holding on to what they have, and you cant blame them at all.... Hell, I was laid off, thats why I'm doing all this in the first place.
 
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