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pclinco · 06-25-2007, 09:13 AM

My cousin just called. He purchased a 2003 Softtail in the
U.S. and had it shipped to Italy. Now it appears he cannot register the motorcycle because it does not meet Europe 2005 emissions requirements, among other issues (turn signals, and other small European requirements, all of which can be corrected, but for the emissions.

I spoke with the customer service department at Harley Davidson and they explained that they do not get involved in the importation of used motorcycles into Europe,and issues of compliance with european emissions standards is primarily the responsibility of the importer.

Obviously the shipper did not do his homework, and we are now stuck with a non-comforming motorcycle in Europe.

Are there retrofit kits available, or any other options available so that my cousin can register his bike and use it. Any help is truly appreciated. Thanks.

Peter

Buzglyd · 06-25-2007, 09:28 AM

Step 1: Buy 3 reams of printer paper.

Step 2: Download form from Euro compliance website.

Step 3: Click print.

Buy the time the regulations and forms have stopped printing, you'll be too old to ride.

mscuddy · 06-25-2007, 09:43 AM

Tell them they are nutz, since the bike met 2003 EEU emissions standards when it was manufactured.

You can contact any HD dealer in Eurip for lighting, speedo in KMPH, etc. Also, they might have a new ECM & throttle body that will make the bike 2005 compliant. Big $$$ (euros?) though...

Or you can "make them an offer they can't refuse" and buy a Ducati.

seruzawa · 06-25-2007, 09:45 AM

See? The govt is just there to help!

06-25-2007, 09:13 AM	#1
pclinco Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Need Help with importing a Harley to Europe My cousin just called. He purchased a 2003 Softtail in the U.S. and had it shipped to Italy. Now it appears he cannot register the motorcycle because it does not meet Europe 2005 emissions requirements, among other issues (turn signals, and other small European requirements, all of which can be corrected, but for the emissions. I spoke with the customer service department at Harley Davidson and they explained that they do not get involved in the importation of used motorcycles into Europe,and issues of compliance with european emissions standards is primarily the responsibility of the importer. Obviously the shipper did not do his homework, and we are now stuck with a non-comforming motorcycle in Europe. Are there retrofit kits available, or any other options available so that my cousin can register his bike and use it. Any help is truly appreciated. Thanks. Peter

06-25-2007, 09:43 AM	#3
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,447	Tell them they are nutz, since the bike met 2003 EEU emissions standards when it was manufactured. You can contact any HD dealer in Eurip for lighting, speedo in KMPH, etc. Also, they might have a new ECM & throttle body that will make the bike 2005 compliant. Big $$$ (euros?) though... Or you can "make them an offer they can't refuse" and buy a Ducati. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

06-25-2007, 09:45 AM	#4
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,405	See? The govt is just there to help! __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

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06-25-2007, 09:28 AM	#2
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,861	Step 1: Buy 3 reams of printer paper. Step 2: Download form from Euro compliance website. Step 3: Click print. Buy the time the regulations and forms have stopped printing, you'll be too old to ride.