UK bike in Ontario on temporary import: possible to convert to permanent import?
Hi,
We shipped our bikes to Canada from the UK on a 12 month temporary import last year (thanks James Cargo). Blog here: https://pandatwowheeltourers.wordpress.com/
After a fab 4 week tour around Eastern Canada, including Newfoundland and the Gaspe peninsula and meeting lots of relatives, the bikes are parked up with relatives pending our return to do the Circle Tour around Lake Superior towards the end of June 2016. Ideally we would like to head to the West Coast but work commitments mean this is not possible within the 12 month limit.
Is it possible to convert the 12 month temporary import to a permanent import for UK-registered BMWs (F650GS twins)? The BMW specifications for the UK market suggest that only the odometer and front fork reflectors differ from the Canadian market. Both Canadian relatives ride so we'd be happy to gift the bikes to them if this is an option.
Do the Canadian Authorities only look at the VIN country of registration or are modifications to meet Canadian requirements possible for permanent registration? We've tried asking UK and Canadian BMW dealerships but with no definitive answers. Any suggestions welcome please?
Many thanks, Avril
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