if you're considering ordering stuff from Europe...

[JKV45]

Yes, I have bare pipes (not stainless) and all it takes is 5 minutes with WD-40 and a scotch brite pad every couple weeks.

There are some decent corrosion inhibitors available that would probably be more effective.

WD-40 Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor (not the regular WD-40) as well as Stabil Corrosion Inhibitor are decent.

There are also firearms cleaners and oils that are very good at preventing rust (seeing as how your screen name is 38 Special) I use Hornady One-Shot on a lot of things besides firearms.

Here is an article that includes corrosion tests -

https://dayattherange.com/gun-care-product-evaluation/

Another -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fibRewlndLg

[DesmoDrew]

  Thanks for the kind words and info.  Don't want to hijack the thread, since the point was mainly about an international purchase and the pitfalls, or lack of, that I encountered. 
  The 'stainless' is non-magnetic, so maybe a decent grade.  I fully expect it to turn blue, and develop some surface corrosion over time.
  I will post a picture and some info in Show Off when mounted
Thanks again.

[m in sc]

that is sweet.

I have some stuff coming from Australia,  will report back. it def depends on declared value and shipping service used, to some degree

[RustyRD]

I ordered parts this week from Yambits, did not impact my cost from them. Ordered on Sunday evening and received on Wednesday. Cheers to Yambits.

[SoCal250]

I ordered parts this week from Yambits, did not impact my cost from them. Ordered on Sunday evening and received on Wednesday. Cheers to Yambits.

That's great news! I've put all overseas orders on indefinite hold until all this gets sorted out. Maybe it's time to pull the trigger on a few.

[m in sc]

I ordered a set of reproduction T500 sodecover badges. they weren't cheap and were coming from Australia.  they said there would be tarrifs, even got a notice when the shipper had it. then they showed up and no invoice.  its about as consistent as a teenagers emotional state. either way...  got lucky on that one. I think its based on shippers declared value

[RDnuTZ]

That's great news! I've put all overseas orders on indefinite hold until all this gets sorted out. Maybe it's time to pull the trigger on a few.

same. I've been watching several items on Yambits site and they have not displayed any kind of information about tariffs impacting anything. May be time to order

[JKV45]

Be aware that you won't receive the tariff invoice from the seller - it will come from the shipper.

It takes time, but it will eventually arrive.

Typically, it will come via mail from UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.

[m in sc]

I haven't gotten one from yambits orders from fedex, and there's been a few orders over a few mos.this was also fedex. however ups billed me before they delivered.   

[RDnuTZ]

seems to be some inconsistency how it is implemented. I ordered a bit set on Ebay from a seller in Japan with good feedback. My US Postal mail carrier brought the package to my front door with an invoice for an additional $18.00 postage due because the seller did an end around on how he shipped. I rejected receipt and it was sent back to seller. I notified him and eventually got a refund. Now he displays a banner at top of his auction pages warning of tariffs being due.

I've seen multiple other sellers with similar banner style warnings. Never saw any mention of them on Yambits site over last 6 months and many people here reported not having tariffs later charged upon delivery. Very sketchy application of policy here IMO. Honesty is the best policy if vendors know the tariff will be due upon end delivery.

[RustyRD]

I will add that FEDEX was the carrier for my Yambits order.

[Dvsrd]

thanks. I forgot how easy a piston port is to jet for pipes w no other mods, and of course fucked it up last night    went up too much on the main  and it just wasn't good. so basically I need to get maybe 1 larger than stock and try it. they do sound good. also, w some fanagaling I can retain the center stand. I did have to sing the pipe in at the sidestand bolt,  and will have to relocate the rear pegs. but, I like em.

Lovely looking pipes. And bike!
I wish JL would make RD pipes more in that style. Their "classics" do not look half as good IMHO. That low, straight 70's style appeal more to me than more kicked up designs.

[kpke]

I just received a Yambits order. It was about $150 of stuff. No tariff charges.

[m in sc]

@ DVSRD thanks, yeah i like that style on that bike.

yambits def doesnt seem to be getting hit with any fees somehow.