He did not answer my emails :(

October is definitely too long I guess :-/

An agent? On top of that? Do you mean those prices I got from A-Cross Corporation don't include customs procedures? I will find out!!

Thanks again for your help :)

Cheers!

I hear that Mr. Takahashi often does not answer his e-mail.
That is why I said to call.
I think that he mistakes mail in English for spam instead of looking at it in detail. If you are satisfied with A-Cross, it is fine. But, I think you might get a better price.

Always find out exactly what is included with the shipping company quote.
The often do not tell you in advance. Also, ask what the costs at the destination are!!

Thanks! Will try to call Mr. Takahashi and find out about any extra expenses with these guys. Will let you know.
Cheers!

Well...

After much email-sending with some different companies and forwarders, I think I will finally do this:

Send the bike via RoRo from Yokohama with a-cross (24 Sept). Their price includes customs clearance in Japan and the boat will drop my bike in Vancouver (12th Oct). Once there, I will travel south before its too cold (I hope mid Oct is not too cold already).

I was thinking about LA instead of Vancouver, but someone told me that customs is easier in Canada. Also, I want to travel from north to south, so starting in LA does not make sense.

Once in Vancouver, I plan to either do customs clearance myself or find a fixer if it is too complicated. Anyone knows about this? I am specially worried to find out if there is anything I need to do in advance as timing is becoming to be a little tight.

If people following this post do not know about this, I will start a new post with these questions specifically.

Thanks!

CC in Vancouver
 

Hombre,,
Let the ship arrive in Vancouver,, then ask them... the shipping company,, who they will recommend as a freight forwarder to do the customs clearance.
As far as doing the CC in Canada ,, perhaps they are more lenient towards EEC spec vehicles vs USA.
Expect to pay 1- 300 CDN ,,
Money talks.
Hope you enjoyed Japan ,, leave before you eat more of the Fukushima nuke contamination. Hearing it is real bad now.

Ok, thanks for the info. It all looks feasible now.
I am still enjoying Japan and I love it! I still have some days to tour in the main island and I think I will stay in Tokyo while my bike travels by sea.

Temporary bike import into Canada
 

Should read this thread,,

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...t-canada-51070

Thanks I did! And also this one... is very very helpful http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...nada-air-70266