Hello all,

Long time lurker, first post.

I currently live in Japan and have a lovely 94 MC28 that I would love to take back to the States with me when I move next month.

I've been wading through the EPA and NHTSA regulations for importing a "non-conforming" vehicle, and think I might be able to do this legally - IF the bike was originally sold in Canada.

Because the bike is 21 years old, it doesn't need to meet emissions requirements. So... with that out of the way, it only has to conform to US safety standards. Since the bike was never sold in the US, there is no way to prove this without going through a registered importer with costs $texas. There is a stipulation though, that if the bike was originally sold in Canada, a letter form the manufacturer stating that the bike meets US standards (aside from a select few that are different in Canada) will suffice, and it can be imported.

Thus my question: was the MC28 sold new in Canada?

If not, then I guess I'll put the bike in storage here in Japan for 4 years. When it hits 25 years old, i can import it with no restrictions as an antique.