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9 Nov 2005
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Emission tests on US bikes brought to Japan
Is there anyway to avoid having to pay $2000 to have my bike modded to meet Japanese emission requirements? Its a brand new 2005 Yamaha YZF-R1 thats inspected and registered in Texas. Can I get a waiver??
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I would assume that if it can pass US emissions regulations, it can pass Japanese. You will probably need to have it inspected, though (Japan-registered bikes have an inpsection every 2 years, though not usually for emissions).
Contact your local Land Transport Department (rikuun-kyoku) for details. There are many 'reverse-imports' on the road, and I don't think everyone pays $2000 extra (don't know who quoted you that figure) for them.
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Bringing 2006 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 to Japan from America
I will be stationed in Yokosuka and I want to bring a 2006 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 to Japan from America how much and where in mainland Japan can I get the emmision test done. Also will a 2006 gsxr-1000 fromamerica pass the japan emissions
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Originally Posted by gsxr-1000
I will be stationed in Yokosuka and I want to bring a 2006 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 to Japan from America how much and where in mainland Japan can I get the emmision test done. Also will a 2006 gsxr-1000 fromamerica pass the japan emissions
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Your military supervisor (commanding officer? Sorry, I'm not up on my military lingo) should have the answers to this, and the Yokusuka website should also explain it. I would find it very hard to believe they would say okay, bring your bike over, and then you find you can't register it. So, if you can bring it, you shouldn't have any problem.
You will deal with the Yokohama Land Transportation Office. The Yokosuka guys have staff that deal with the LTO so that you don't have to deal with the Japanese directly.
How do I know all this? I was at Yokosuka by invitation by a friend who is stationed there, and I saw plenty of large sportbikes on the base with Japanese license plates. So, it must be pretty easy.
Good luck.
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Getting motorcycle registered in Japan
Hi there you folks!
Just read the threads concerning motorcycle registration in Japan! Maybe I can help you. Just send me an e-mail. I have a friend with the US Forces over here who is BIIIG into bikes, brought her bike over here, too - so she definitely knows what to do! Don't want to publish her mail adress here, however!
27 November:
OK - here you go, just check out this homepage and it should explain everything
www.koushins.net
Got it from the friend of mine who is stationed in Aomori. Hope it will be of help!
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How To Register An Imported Motorcycle (251 Cc-up)
HOW TO REGISTER AN IMPORTED MOTORCYCLE (251 CC-UP) 1. Obtain motorcycle driver’s license (temporary on base only license) at CFAY Safety’s Licensing Office. If you are E4 and below (or civilian equivalent), you must have an approved request form (CFAY 4651/1 or CFAY 5800/50A signed by your CO and the CFAY Security Officer.
2. Obtain Customs Form (380EJ) from FISC personal property office (telephone # 243-8320 or 243-7062).
- If the motorcycle was manufactured after July 1999, you have to obtain a Certificate of Conformity to Technical Standards of the brake system from the manufacturer of the motorcycle.
- If the motorcycle was manufacturer after April 2001, you have to get an emission test in Tokyo (Cost is approx 100,000 yen). Contact JATA (telephone # 0425-44-1004) to obtain an application form. After completing step #4 (below) take the motorcycle to the inspection place identified by JATA.
3. Obtain Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI) for 25 months or more and a minimum of 6 months of Liability Insurance.
4. Take Form 380EJ and insurances to Yokosuka City Hall (1st floor) to obtain a temporary license plate (cost is 750 yen). Then go to VRO if you need a temporary base pass.
5. Have the motorcycle inspected by the NEX garage.
6. Go to VRO and obtain registration paperwork.
7. Go to Yokohama LTO with the motorcycle and paperwork to register motorcycle with Japanese Government (cost is approx 5,300 yen).
8. Go to Yokosuka City Hall to return temporary license place (1st floor) and to register your motorcycle for Road Tax (2nd Floor).
9. Go back to VRO and complete registration (obtain base decals).
NOTE: IF YOU STILL HAVE AN “ON BASE ONLY LICENSE” AT THIS POINT, VRO MAY ONLY ISSUE “ON BASE ONLY” STICKERS. VRO MAY ISSUE OFF BASE STICKERS AN OFF BASE LICENSE AND THE PROPER REGISTRATION PAPERWORK.
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