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3 Sep 2013
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The thing about the high prices that I can't my head around is that in some cases you could get a brand new bike for not a lot more! Also, I've seen a couple of well kitted out KTM 690s for $6-7k, yet looking at xr400 and 600s they can go for up to $5k - I can't see the logic there at all...
Thanks for the responses, I guess there isn't an easy option then. The only reason why I'm paranoid about this RWC thing is I'm envisioning strict testers giving me a big old list of things to sort out, which could take time, tools I won't have, and maybe also tracking down parts to make a traillie legal - Mirrors, numberplate brackets, road legal tyres...
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6 Sep 2013
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Originally Posted by Nath
The thing about the high prices that I can't my head around is that in some cases you could get a brand new bike for not a lot more! Also, I've seen a couple of well kitted out KTM 690s for $6-7k, yet looking at xr400 and 600s they can go for up to $5k - I can't see the logic there at all...
Thanks for the responses, I guess there isn't an easy option then. The only reason why I'm paranoid about this RWC thing is I'm envisioning strict testers giving me a big old list of things to sort out, which could take time, tools I won't have, and maybe also tracking down parts to make a traillie legal - Mirrors, numberplate brackets, road legal tyres...
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In Vic if the bike is sold registered, then the seller has to provide the RWC, not the buyer. There are clubs like the UK's AA and RAC that will do pre purchase inspections, try looking up RACV.
Prices - supply and demand.
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Most states require a valid garaging/residential address to register a vehicle, but the postal address can be different.
States that don't require annual safety inspections are easiest and if you buy a bike that is already registered then the existing registration and third party insurance (mandatory) can be easily transferred - sometimes over the internet.
Valid drivers license in the same state make the process easier but guess it isn't mandatory. Might need an international drivers permit to go with your current OS license.
Blatantly ignoring our laws on anything would be a poor choice
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7 Sep 2013
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In WA, as long as the vehicle is still road-registered, there is no need for a safety inspection or RWC.
And license & 3rd party insurance for a year om XR600 is around $220 if I recall correctly.
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