Need info on cross border vehicle purchase-CND USA (motorbike)

[smp]

So... I'm looking for a GS500 and I live in Toronto and they are hard to find and people ask for too much money. I have seen a lot online in the states that are selling for what seem like very reasonable prices.
What if i went down south, bought a bike, drove it up north... to Canada.
What legal things do I have to do to be able to do this. Would I have to pay duties or taxes or anything? Anyone know?

 

[desy]

You'll have to pay the duties and taxes at the border and they want it then and there, no cheques.

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: desy
You'll have to pay the duties and taxes at the border and they want it then and there, no cheques.

Slip the guard a six pack of Molson and comment on how shiny Canada's tank is looking. He'll let you through.

 

[smp]

If only it were that easy...
that sucks, anyone know the rates? Percentwise?
Whatever happened to free trade?!?

 

[GermyBoy]

LOL. Say it was a gift, you don't have to pax taxes or customs.