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I've looked into all the info and indeed there are some tight rules. On the bright side about 90% of my stock parts are in boxes and can be put back on in a day, problem solved, at least 90% of it. I'll bring over my extra parts in case I can get them approved, if not I can make this a track bike and get another bike for riding around, maybe a BMW S1000RR or the new R1. Will have to see how that plays out.

I did hear back from the embassy, wasn't really any help, seems either of us can get a job first and go from there.

Excellent info. I'm planning to try to find a job first that can submit the work/residence permit on their end and I can do what I need to on my end. This seems the best route for me.

Pure curiosity, how do they go about checking parts, both what I've changed and if they meet Swiss regulations?

Thank you macstanislaus, I'll take a look at both this evening as well.

WYSIWYG, danke, I'll take a look today after work.

jacq68, I sent the email over the weekend since I wasn't finding anything online. Glad to see I was looking in the right places for info, tends to make life easier. I'm all too aware of that time difference. My wife was in Europe a few weeks ago and would call me at 02:00 in the morning thinking I was awake. I was amazed at how much like the sun my phone could be at that hour. Again, thank you for your input and help.

I already sent off an email to them and am waiting for a reply. If I don't hear back soon I'll give them a call or call the local Swiss embassy.

Danke!

I've been on that site quite a bit learning as much as I can, but it never clearly laid out how it worked. My thoughts are that I'll try to get a job first and hopefully earn enough to support us both so she can take her time and find a job that suits her best. Not sure how that will work out.

I've read the restrictions and requirements for non-EU citizens, it wouldn't even be a consideration if my wife wasn't from Europe. We only seriously started discussing it after our last trip there since she sees the difference in the quality of life. Here it's just about working and chasing money, not much time off and everything is fast. Ive been ready for a change so now we're hoping to make it happen.

Just arrived:

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I've had quite a few different jobs over the years.

Warehouse/inventory manager, customer service (I worked for Shoei helmets USA and was a certified technician for assessing and repairing their helmets), project manager for a construction company, and currently I'm a supervisor in a small company and work with commercial locks. Unfortunately I don't have a degree, but I do have a capacity for learning anything put in front of me.

Something I see in some job advertisements is English as a native language, I may have an edge here since I have a pacific accent (which means no accent at all), and can understand most other English accents.

The other thing I'm trying to figure out is how it works with getting a job since my wife is an EU citizen. In all the EU countries I simply show a copy of her passport and our marriage certificate and I'm granted the same rights for work as an EU citizen. I've tried finding anything similar to this for Switzerland and haven't found anything as of yet.

Just want to be sure when I start the process I do everything correct.

Thank you again for the welcomes.

Does anybody know a good resource for job hunting in Switzerland? I've been looking on jobs.ch and found some promising opportunities, but there has to be more. Are there any job placement companies I should look into? I've used a couple here in the US that have done well for me.

Any help is appreciated.

I ordered a HealTech iQSE-1 quick shifter system, Robby Moto quick action throttle kit, Domino Parco grips and a new set of NGK spark plugs last week. The spark plugs already arrived, quickshifter and grips should be here Monday and waiting for the throttle to ship from Italy (I think they're waiting for the cables to arrive from the manufacturer).

Figured I'd do all that at once since all three require pulling the tank and air box. The grips are just an added bonus since my Renthal Kevlar grips are getting pretty worn.

Thanks. I'm an amateur compared to some of the guys I talk to, all sorts of carbon fiber and titanium parts on their bikes. Basically street legal looking race bikes.

I'll have to look into the importing info a bit more to see what it says. Fortunately I have some of the stock parts, so if I have to switch things around, I can. Then I can flash the ECU back to stock settings and pass whatever I may need to.

I looked more into importing, looks like all they really care about is lights, emissions and noise. I have my stock exhaust, so I can put that on for the inspection. I think I have a year to pass inspection and get the bike registered, shouldn't be a problem.

I'm a bit of an introvert myself, probably why I felt more comfortable there. I did read something about the language being Swiss-German. Unfortunately I don't speak German or Swiss-German so I'll have to learn either way.

frosties, you must have been in the nice part of Ontario, although I'm trying to figure out where that is myself. We just moved to Ontario in January (we lived only 15 minutes from where we are now) and our community isn't bad, but once you're outside the gates it's different. I was born and raised in So Cal and it's been going downhill. Unfortunatley it's society as a whole here that's dragging it down, people just don't care. Otherwise it's a great place to visit, just don't want to live here anymore.

A list of modifications... All of them, even the stupid little ones?

Main ones are:

Leo Vince full system exhaust
Sprint air filter
FlashTune ECU setup (changing to Woolich soon)
Lithium battery
Fender eliminator
Yamaha dark smoke raised wind screen
Flush mount front turn signals
Quick turn fuel cap
Samco radiator hoses
Woodcraft case covers, frame sliders, bar end sliders, swing arm spools and front axle sliders
Graves cam chain tensioner and block off plates
Yamaha seat cowl
Adjustable rear linkage rod
Reworked and tuned forks and shock

Have a few parts coming too, Robby Moto quick action throttle, HealTech iQSE-1 quick shifter and some Domino grips. Should all be here next week.

I'm sure there's other little bits I'm missing, like my angled valve stems, but that's the majority of it.

I read for importing it's best to have the bike as close to stock as possible, just not sure what I can or can't do after that. In CA we have no inspection requirements so we can go crazy and not have any problems unless we piss off a police officer.

I appreciate all of your replies.

Danke für der willkommen.

Deathsoldier, we have yet to decide where to move, we spent time in Zürich and Lucerne as well as driving south through Switzerland into Italy. I think where we move will greatly depend on where I can find a job.

As for why we want to move to Switzerland, we spent a few weeks driving all around Europe in November and plan to do the same next year. We felt the most comfortable in Switzerland while there. The people were friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was nice and it seemed the people cared about things, not to mention the country is beautiful. I could be completely wrong on my initial feelings, so correct me if I am.

frosties, did you visit Ontario, Canada or Ontario, California? Huge difference between the two. If Ontario, California, what brought you here? Not a lot going on here. As for the language, I have a couple translation apps and do my best to figure it out.

Züz1988, danke, I will try to learn quickly.

How strict are things in Switzerland when it comes to bike modifications? I plan to import my bike, but want to be prepared for what tests it may need to initially pass.

Hello, my name is Joshua, I'm 38 years old and live in So. Cal. Last February I bought a new 2014 Yamaha R1 after totaling my 2014 Yamaha R6. My wife (from Europe) and I are planning to move to Switzerland in the next year or two. I'm hoping to learn more about Switzerland, the people and the culture, so what better way than finding a common interest? I'm hoping my English isn't too troublesome and that I can learn a little Deutsch in the process. We were in Switzerland in November and planning to visit again next spring/summer, possibly looking for job opportunities and housing while there.

Looking forward to making new friends and learning new things.