Nomad to Mexico

ndbigfish · 05-06-2011, 06:59 AM

I have a potential buyer for my Nomad who lives in Mexico. What has to be done to sell a bike and move it out of the country?

**MAS Tequila** · 05-06-2011, 07:15 AM

First make sure you aren't getting scammed.

Let the buyer pick it up and worry about getting it to Mexico.

He did understand that the price was in dollars and not pesos.

MT

caddman11 · 05-06-2011, 07:27 AM

Make sure you get the money in cash!

**ringadingh** · 05-06-2011, 08:10 AM

Id make sure the money is cleared in your account before you ship the bike. It would be best for the buyer to pay you in person and take the bike by his own method.

05-06-2011, 08:14 AM

To bring your bike into Mexico beyond the border region about 20 miles you have to post a bond on it which they return upon recrossing the border with your vehicle. This is to prevent the sale of American vehicles in Mexico which hurts Mexican auto sales. If you do sell it in Mexico there is a lot of red tape involved.

Your American insurance is invalid once you pass the border region and theft insurance for motorcycles was never available in my day and still isn't to my knowledge. And even if it was, it would probably be a worthless piece of paper.
Mororcycles are very high on the theft list of vehicles in Mexico.

If he is a serious buyer let him meet you on the American side of the border and demand cash in US dollars.

jims · 05-06-2011, 08:25 AM

When a bike is being shipped out of the country it is the buyer's responsilbility to satisfy taxes, import fees, customs requirements and any other fees. All you have to do is sign the title and count the cash (only cash). If being shipped rather than driven you may help with draining the fuel and disconnecting the battery. I would recommend that the buyer send a shipper to pick up at your place or you may spend a day at some depot or port trying to get someone to accept the bike and sign for it.

waterman · 05-06-2011, 08:36 AM

Just what xgringo said. Have him come to the U.S. side and let him handle the rest.

ndbigfish · 05-06-2011, 09:03 AM

He has offered to come to the US side and pay and pick up.

Loafer · 05-06-2011, 09:12 AM

I wouldn't tell him where you live [address], meet him at wall mart. Have a witness or two with you. Get cash, sign the title. Bye.

**glwilson** · 05-06-2011, 09:28 AM

+1 On Loafer's advice.

recumbentbob · 05-06-2011, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndbigfish

He has offered to come to the US side and pay and pick up.

Then that's what you do. ;)

**Cajunrider** · 05-06-2011, 10:09 AM

You won't have to tell him your address. It's on the title, isn't it? To protect yourself, I'd meet the guy at a Notary Public office and have everything notarized. But then the guy would have to pay Texas sales tax. Maybe I'm a little OCD with stuff like this but that's just me.

blowndodge · 05-06-2011, 10:13 AM

You OCD Mitch???? naaaaaaaaaaw!!

You be carrying!!

wiz · 05-06-2011, 10:14 AM

Be sure that the bike gets transferred so you are not on the hook for any future taxes. Cash in hand on the US side of the border - take a friend or two along when you meet. Good luck!

When I sold my Concours to an out of state buyer, I signed over the title and notarized it and then turned in the plate and registration. Registering the bike with the title is up to the buyer.

Yellow Jacket · 05-06-2011, 07:42 PM

Don't forget, there is a lot of counterfeit cash out there, especially $100 bills.

Seems like nothing is safe anymore. :(

05-06-2011, 06:59 AM	#1
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05-06-2011, 07:15 AM	#2
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Nomad to Mexico First make sure you aren't getting scammed. Let the buyer pick it up and worry about getting it to Mexico. He did understand that the price was in dollars and not pesos. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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05-06-2011, 07:27 AM	#3
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Nomad to Mexico Make sure you get the money in cash!
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05-06-2011, 08:10 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Nomad to Mexico Id make sure the money is cleared in your account before you ship the bike. It would be best for the buyer to pay you in person and take the bike by his own method. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-06-2011, 08:14 AM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	Nomad to Mexico To bring your bike into Mexico beyond the border region about 20 miles you have to post a bond on it which they return upon recrossing the border with your vehicle. This is to prevent the sale of American vehicles in Mexico which hurts Mexican auto sales. If you do sell it in Mexico there is a lot of red tape involved. Your American insurance is invalid once you pass the border region and theft insurance for motorcycles was never available in my day and still isn't to my knowledge. And even if it was, it would probably be a worthless piece of paper. Mororcycles are very high on the theft list of vehicles in Mexico. If he is a serious buyer let him meet you on the American side of the border and demand cash in US dollars. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-06-2011, 08:25 AM	#6
jims Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 261	Nomad to Mexico When a bike is being shipped out of the country it is the buyer's responsilbility to satisfy taxes, import fees, customs requirements and any other fees. All you have to do is sign the title and count the cash (only cash). If being shipped rather than driven you may help with draining the fuel and disconnecting the battery. I would recommend that the buyer send a shipper to pick up at your place or you may spend a day at some depot or port trying to get someone to accept the bike and sign for it. __________________ 2007 Nomad - Black/Titanium
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05-06-2011, 08:36 AM	#7
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Nomad to Mexico Just what xgringo said. Have him come to the U.S. side and let him handle the rest. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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05-06-2011, 09:03 AM	#8
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Nomad to Mexico He has offered to come to the US side and pay and pick up. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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05-06-2011, 09:12 AM	#9
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Nomad to Mexico I wouldn't tell him where you live [address], meet him at wall mart. Have a witness or two with you. Get cash, sign the title. Bye. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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05-06-2011, 09:28 AM	#10
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Nomad to Mexico +1 On Loafer's advice. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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05-06-2011, 10:09 AM	#12
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Nomad to Mexico You won't have to tell him your address. It's on the title, isn't it? To protect yourself, I'd meet the guy at a Notary Public office and have everything notarized. But then the guy would have to pay Texas sales tax. Maybe I'm a little OCD with stuff like this but that's just me. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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05-06-2011, 10:13 AM	#13
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Nomad to Mexico You OCD Mitch???? naaaaaaaaaaw!! You be carrying!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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05-06-2011, 10:14 AM	#14
wiz Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 498	Nomad to Mexico Be sure that the bike gets transferred so you are not on the hook for any future taxes. Cash in hand on the US side of the border - take a friend or two along when you meet. Good luck! When I sold my Concours to an out of state buyer, I signed over the title and notarized it and then turned in the plate and registration. Registering the bike with the title is up to the buyer.
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05-06-2011, 07:42 PM	#15
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Nomad to Mexico Don't forget, there is a lot of counterfeit cash out there, especially $100 bills. Seems like nothing is safe anymore. :( __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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