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Puz · 09-28-2008, 12:33 PM

G'day guys 'n' Gals!

Heading out to start my new job in Brisbane in a few weeks time so sadly the FZ6 will prob have to be sold off for some extra funds.

Quick question... Does anyone know the differences in the bike market in Aus compared to the UK? From what I can figure out (can't find too many Aussie bike guide websites!?) the models vary a bit. Like you can't get a Yammy MT-03 out there?! Wouldn't mind another FZ6, it's been fantastic but quite like Supermoto's too... There don't seem to be any 0% interest deals either? Perhaps I'm barking up the wrong tree and just not lookin in the right places.

stumbles06 · 09-28-2008, 04:35 PM

Hey Puz, welcome to the "Land down-under".

MT-03 doesn't exist here, the closest thing to that would be the XT660X...
Yamaha Motor Australia

A mate of mine had a Husaberg Supermotard, man that was an awesome bike (especially in his hands, the guy was a riding freak.. all 6'6" and 350 pounds of him..lol)

You get 0% interest deals over there OMG. Sorry mate, nothing like that exists here either, the banks/finance companies screw you for everything you've got down here.. unfortunately.

Wolfman · 09-28-2008, 09:35 PM

FZ6's are about $11000 + On road costs, new, in Australia. A good second hand FZ6 goes for between $7000 - $8000, depending on year, mileage, and condition.

Bikes are expensive in Oz, as are spares, aftermarket parts, and riding gear!

I have a heavily modded FZ6, and i have found it a lot cheaper to buy the big ticket items from the US, and get them shipped to Australia via Airfreight...is a lot cheaper, and a lot quicker!

Discofrank · 09-29-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfman

FZ6's are about $11000 + On road costs, new, in Australia. A good second hand FZ6 goes for between $7000 - $8000, depending on year, mileage, and condition.

Bikes are expensive in Oz, as are spares, aftermarket parts, and riding gear!

I have a heavily modded FZ6, and i have found it a lot cheaper to buy the big ticket items from the US, and get them shipped to Australia via Airfreight...is a lot cheaper, and a lot quicker!

pretty much he said it dude

even worse in WA

when u get here check out bikesales.com.au
u might find a used one with bling on it

ohh and u can get NAKEDS here

Wolfman · 09-29-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Discofrank

pretty much he said it dude

even worse in WA

when u get here check out bikesales.com.au
u might find a used one with bling on it

ohh and u can get NAKEDS here

Yes, it's better to buy secondhand, privately, in Oz....dealerships generally ask premium prices.

Most riders in Australia mod their bikes, with at least decent exhaust, levers, etc, and as such, you will find that a decent modded bike secondhand bike, is no more expensive than a bike that still has all it's OEM stuff.

Puz · 09-29-2008, 08:01 AM

Cheers fella's!

Better get saving I reckon... Unless I can smuggle my bike on the plane somehow?!

Wolfman · 09-29-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puz

Cheers fella's!

Better get saving I reckon... Unless I can smuggle my bike on the plane somehow?!

Wonder how much that would cost? might be an option? Customs duties? Shipping rate?

It might be cheaper than you think?

**fast blue one** · 09-29-2008, 08:07 AM

Good Luck, hope youdont miss the rain too much.

Puz · 09-29-2008, 01:58 PM

Weird I know but I'm looking forward to the Queensland winter more! Looks to be warm and dry instead of the hot & wetter summer. Sounds perfect for some long distances. Can't wait

Humperdinkel · 09-29-2008, 02:22 PM

Welcome to the land of Vegemite , Kanga's and Drop Bears

LOL and u picked the best place to come to aswell , Brisvegas Baby Yeah

... Home of Rum Rum and Rum ohh and XXXX but only coz QLDers cant spell Beer , seriously tho welcome and get urself on an FZ real quick mate so we get u out exploring the country side without the rain interuptions....... In QLD u can pick up a decent late model FZ fo unda $8000 we dont have the huge taxes the other states have , i bought mine new for $9700 ride away.....

09-28-2008, 12:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Puz Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cardiff, Wales Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0 Member #2867	Australia bound! G'day guys 'n' Gals! Heading out to start my new job in Brisbane in a few weeks time so sadly the FZ6 will prob have to be sold off for some extra funds. Quick question... Does anyone know the differences in the bike market in Aus compared to the UK? From what I can figure out (can't find too many Aussie bike guide websites!?) the models vary a bit. Like you can't get a Yammy MT-03 out there?! Wouldn't mind another FZ6, it's been fantastic but quite like Supermoto's too... There don't seem to be any 0% interest deals either? Perhaps I'm barking up the wrong tree and just not lookin in the right places.

09-28-2008, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
stumbles06 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Bike: 2004 FZ6S Posts: 712 Rep Power: 12 Member #1886	Re: Australia bound! Hey Puz, welcome to the "Land down-under". MT-03 doesn't exist here, the closest thing to that would be the XT660X... Yamaha Motor Australia A mate of mine had a Husaberg Supermotard, man that was an awesome bike (especially in his hands, the guy was a riding freak.. all 6'6" and 350 pounds of him..lol) You get 0% interest deals over there OMG. Sorry mate, nothing like that exists here either, the banks/finance companies screw you for everything you've got down here.. unfortunately.

09-28-2008, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 2,476 Rep Power: 29 Member #2280	Re: Australia bound! FZ6's are about $11000 + On road costs, new, in Australia. A good second hand FZ6 goes for between $7000 - $8000, depending on year, mileage, and condition. Bikes are expensive in Oz, as are spares, aftermarket parts, and riding gear! I have a heavily modded FZ6, and i have found it a lot cheaper to buy the big ticket items from the US, and get them shipped to Australia via Airfreight...is a lot cheaper, and a lot quicker! __________________ 06 FZ6N - *Engine:* PCIII (Cust.Map) = 98.4hp.TB Ti's, BMC Air filt., airbox mod, -1 front sprocket, Speedohealer *Suspension:* 08 fz6 Forks, Racetech .95kg springs, gold valve emulators, Ohlins shock. *Brakes:* R6 front calipers, Braking Wave Discs, Braided Lines, Ferodo pads. *Ergonomics:* Pazzo levers, Valtermoto Rearsets, MCS Drag Bars, Oggy Knobs. *Bling:* MCS Mirrors, Mini LED indicators, MCS Carbon Bar Ends, 08 front fender, Bagster tank bra, Polished Wheels, FE. Scorpion sr900i alarm.

09-29-2008, 08:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Puz Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cardiff, Wales Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0 Member #2867	Re: Australia bound! Cheers fella's! Better get saving I reckon... Unless I can smuggle my bike on the plane somehow?!

09-29-2008, 08:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 653 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	Re: Australia bound! Good Luck, hope youdont miss the rain too much. __________________ Remember; A Good emergency stop is one that you can walk away from, A Great emergency stop is one where the bike can be used again.

09-29-2008, 01:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Puz Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cardiff, Wales Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0 Member #2867	Re: Australia bound! Weird I know but I'm looking forward to the Queensland winter more! Looks to be warm and dry instead of the hot & wetter summer. Sounds perfect for some long distances. Can't wait

09-29-2008, 02:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Humperdinkel Rum Pig Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Bike: 2005 FZ6N , a silver 1 coz they really are the fastest .... Posts: 581 Rep Power: 7 Member #4819	Re: Australia bound! Welcome to the land of Vegemite , Kanga's and Drop Bears LOL and u picked the best place to come to aswell , Brisvegas Baby Yeah ... Home of Rum Rum and Rum ohh and XXXX but only coz QLDers cant spell Beer , seriously tho welcome and get urself on an FZ real quick mate so we get u out exploring the country side without the rain interuptions....... In QLD u can pick up a decent late model FZ fo unda $8000 we dont have the huge taxes the other states have , i bought mine new for $9700 ride away.....

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