import duty on a harley davidson

B J

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Hi
Can someone explain to me the process including at actual expenses, taxes, bribes etc etc


If i buy a harley IRON $8339.00 in the US list price
import it to the the DR via ship- $1500 this is a guess
import tax i dont know what this is
any other fee please add

what would it end up costing me

has anyone done this

thanks
 

cobraboy

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It'll cost you, at minimum, an additional 50% of what they think it's worth, not what you paid for it.

FWIW, a Harley is the wrong tool for safe riding in the DR.
 

windeguy

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From a review of that bike:

The suspension works well over the small bumps but gets jolted over larger road deformities.

Next... CB can elaborate and recommend much better machines for the DR.
 

cobraboy

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"How So, "CB"???
Too low????
I bet a "BSA 650" would do the trick????
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LOL...a BSA would fall apart here, and the suspension isn't for the bad roads...not to mention the brakes.

Purty, however. But old tech...
 

cobraboy

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Could you elaborate? I was thinking about getting one (locally, though)
Windeguy nailed it.

The suspension is not for the conditions here.

It's really heavy with spongy brakes.

There are many curves and a Harley has a rake meant for going in a straight line.

It's heavy to be "flickable" in tight corners and in avoiding whacked-out drivers, buzzing motos and gaping potholes in the middle of a blind curve.

FWIW: I may be replacing my fleet of '08 Suzuki V-Strom DL650's, an excellent bike for the DR. I may have 11 of them for sale at a fraction of what a Harley costs.
 

dv8

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how about this ural IMZ-8?

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perfect for DR!
 

Castle

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Windeguy nailed it.
The suspension is not for the conditions here.
It's really heavy with spongy brakes.
There are many curves and a Harley has a rake meant for going in a straight line.
It's heavy to be "flickable" in tight corners and in avoiding whacked-out drivers, buzzing motos and gaping potholes in the middle of a blind curve.
FWIW: I may be replacing my fleet of '08 Suzuki V-Strom DL650's, an excellent bike for the DR. I may have 11 of them for sale at a fraction of what a Harley costs.

I see. I was thinking more about a quiet sunday afternoon ride on SD streets, not an island tour.
Please make sure you let us know when you put the Suzukis up for sale.
 
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cobraboy

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how about this ural IMZ-8?

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perfect for DR!
On my bucket list: a new Ural military spec hack. They can't get out of their own way and would be disaster on many mountain roads here, but what a cool bike!

Bazooka would be a nice touch. Loaded.
 

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I always figured I would "Go Out" riding my "650".
Maybe I can make it a "Rice Burner" instead?????
I'll take my "Lovely Bride" along for the "TRIP"!
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dv8

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how about a rokon AB-23 desert ranger? neat for the off road adventure. which is just about every road in DR after little rain ;)
 

cobraboy

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how about a rokon AB-23 desert ranger? neat for the off road adventure. which is just about every road in DR after little rain ;)
AWD would be great in the campo.

They remind me of my old Cushman Eagle from the 60's...

This is pretty bad-a$$, too, the Brutus ATV:

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The bottom line: the best bike for the DR roads has:
  • long suspension play
  • adjustable suspension, especially pre-load
  • dual sport tires, grabs asphalt as well as gravel
  • wide handle bars for leverage over "baby head" gravel
  • high clearance; that isn't so good for short people
  • straight-up riding position for max control and easy foot access
  • bullet-proof motor; getting things fixed here is hit-or-miss
  • large diameter wheels for rolling over bad things
  • light weight for "flicability"

The power isn't as important as those concerns. There aren't many roads where you can go fast anyway. Plus here "fast" is suicide...
 

Seamonkey

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Plenty of Harleys and other bikes for sale in the country. No need to import unless you really love your bike.
 

oceanspear

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CB.... can you post a pic of the Suzuki's 650 you may want to sell.... and if you dont mind...how much?
thanks....
btw, I also saw a Honda CB360 from the 70s in pristine condition for sale....whats your take on it?
I was thinking Yamaha DT...but I don't think is a good all around bike to travel the country...and I do a lot of Cabrera-Santo Domingo traveling...
thanks for the advice in advance...
 

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I think a Harley could be a viable option with a few modifications.

First replace the frame with something from Japan, complete with wheels and a good pair of tyres to match.
Fit the remaining bits from said frame as they will be metric, not standard.
To re-distribute the CofG and provide a viable power source, replace the engine with something Japanese, say, beginning with 'H'.
You can then keep the 'H' bit of HD on the bike.


Cunning plan eh?