Just got confirmation from the Australian department of infrastructure that my application to import a motorcycle built prior to 1989 has been bloody successful!
As you know I've been buying the odd part here and there as I was quite confident that I'd get the nod!
I wasn't after another project it sort of snowballed from post By Neil a member on here regarding a Harris frame he was selling!
I sent Neil a PM as I had missed out on a Harris frame that was on eBay down here a couple of years ago and thought this would be a cracking project, after doing some research the authorities here informed me that I would not be able import it as it was just a frame, had not been registered and had no frame number!
So I thought that was that, well It wasn't the only Harris Neil had, he sent me some pictures and a brief description and I agreed to buy it subject to getting the go ahead from this lot down here!
So today is the day!
I previously contacted Harris and the frame will go to them first for a new rear sub frame and a good check while its there, they are going to pack it for me and quote for shipping, once I know the dimensions and weight I'll do the same!
I reckon I'll see it in April or May, the plan is do carry out a full dry build and then strip it to paint, polish, powder coat and then build it again.
Really looking forward to this, as will finish the RGV Sheene replica over Christmas and the RG Walter Wolf just needs tyres as I like the originality.
Obviously any hints, tips and recommendations would be appreciated.
Very happy with the outcome and a massive thank you to Neil who has been a star
Here's some pictures
got to talk to them tonight, another box ticked on the very long line of box ticking!
