This is a very useful thread, though it is pretty old. Thanks for sharing your opinions, guys! I'm thinking about buying a bike from the USA. To be honest, I was nerous and had doubts, but my friend persuaded me that this is a good choice. In order to avoid stolen bikes/cars, it is better to check the vin codes and the vehicles history. Today we have a great possibility to do this online. Personally I was lucky to find a comprehensive source that provided me with all necessary information.