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hairygit:
I read recently on another forum about an Aussie importing an old Land rover, and it had to be completely stripped, engine, brakes and clutch in a "Safe clean zone" to remove ALL traces of asbestos and dispose of it in the approved ( very expensive!) way. It currently only applies to imported vehicles, but basically they have banned import of anything containing asbestos, including gaskets. The major issue with bike we ride will be finding gasket sets that are asbestos free AND actually seal properly.

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Andych:
While the gaskets are certainly potential for asbestos the main culprit seems to be brakes and brake linings.. I have heard of people removing the pads and brake shoes and that mostly seems to satisfy the authorities..
This guy ( https://northcoastmoto.com.au/ ) inspects, reports and imports vehicles and bikes from the USA and he may well have more specific details to assist you.. then again he may not want to part with said information without the passing of Sth Pacific Peso's across his palm..
I only know of him because he has or had a CB400F that was imported (engine in bits... I wonder why) that was for sale..
I am not sure on the pre/post 1990 thing either. I do know that I enquired on importing an SRX250 3WP (1991) frame complete from Japan through a specialist JDM importer) and was advised that to register it I would need an import certificate.. and they cant get one for it as it was a 1991 model. There are earlier frames but they are a little different to the 3WP model..

Anyway.. maybe drop him a line and see if he is able to cast more light on it all for you.
Good luck with it..

Lobo:
...thanks gents. Just been on the phone to the shipper / importer who says he’s never had a bike pulled aside by the authority. Apparently it’a question on some electronic declaration, with a Yes/No/Don’t Know tick-box. If ‘straight forward’ shippers complete the form, they invariably tick, “Don’t know”.. which sets the train in motion. The chap I’m dealing with is more than a basic shipper, and will do all the importation forms / customs clearances etc. He will tick “No” and we’ll cross our fingers. I’ll of course, try to get documentations for each bike ready - showing their cleanliness - just in case. What a bloody pain.  (and giving though to removing all the brakes)

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