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Well, after six years in Japan its finally time for me to come back to the US. My question is for any of you folks who might be knowledgeable on the importation of motorcycles. Here's the deal:
I have a 2003 CBR600RR and I really do love the bike. I've been told that I need to get a "letter of compliance" from Honda stating what needs to be converted on the bike in order to make it legal for US standards or stating that the bike does already comply. This doesn't necessarily mean that Honda has to certify that these modifications were done, just a letter stating what is needed (if anything). It is my responsibility to have the mods done myself (I'm told). Now, I've talked to Honda, Japan and they say they have no clue what is required for US compliance. I've called Honda Powersports Customer Service, USA and they can't seem to look up any information on Japanese VIN numbers. Nobody seems to know what I'm talking about.
I'm about two months away from officially moving back and would love to have this documentation provided so I could bring the bike home. If not, I'll sell it, no biggie. But it would be nice to just bring it back and not have to worry about finding a new ride. I've seen these compliance letters before from Suzuki and Kawasaki, USA for other people's bikes but never for Honda. Does anyone know where I can go to talk to someone about this or better yet, does anyone work for Honda and can help a brotha out? Anyways, thanks for reading. Thanks, in advance!