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There are many reasons someone would want or need to ship
their chopper. Some people sell motorcycles to people across the country on
sites like eBay Motors, while others are moving and need to drive a different
vehicle with the family. Still others want to have their motorbike shipped to a
location so they can go on a road trip on it when they arrive. Whatever the
reason, it’s important to know all your options so you can make the best
decision possible to ensure your bike arrives safe and on time. Motorcycles can
be shipped in a semi-truck, on the back of a flat bed trailer, or put on a
motorcycle trailer and pulled behind a car or truck.
Since the market for motorbikes is somewhat smaller than cars, many people
choose to try to sell their motorbikes on sites like Craigslist or eBay motors.
This allows their bike to be seen by many more people who are interested in the
bikes and hopefully allow it to sell for a much higher price. The potential
problem which may be faced in doing this is that you have to get the bike from
your location to the location of the buyer which may be hundreds or thousands of
miles away. In a situation like this, it’s important to find the right motorbike
shipping service which will balance the safety of your bike and the cost of
shipping.
Depending on how large the city you and your buyer live in, it is possible to
find a service that will transport more than one bike at a time so you can split
the costs with other people. It may be beneficial to reach out to a local
motorbike dealer to see how they get their bikes shipped in and inquire if it is
possible to ship out your bike with a load of theirs that is going to the same
place. This can allow for significant savings and the added security of knowing
a professional is moving your bikes. Note that not all dealers will be able to
do this because of not having enough room or even insurance concerns. It is
worth a look though.
A similar idea is to directly contact a vehicle transport service and ask if
they do motorcycle shipping. Many times, the large car movers are happy to add
on a motorbike since they don’t add nearly as much weight and don’t take up the
full space of a car, so they can move it easily and make a little extra money.
This strategy can take a little longer than some others if the truck has to make
stops in other cities to drop off or pick up cars, but adding on the extra
couple days in shipping time can save a lot of money when performing motorcycle
shipping.
If moving your motorbike on a large truck with other motorbikes or cars is not
going to work for your situation, it is time to get a bit more creative. One
possibility is to find an owner operated semi truck driver and ask if he is able
to add on your motorbike on a trip he’s making anyway. If he’s already going in
that direction and his truck is not already full, he may be happy to take on the
extra work to make a little more money on the trip. The trick here is to find
someone that is already going to the city where you need the bike shipped to.
This can be difficult when shipping to some smaller cities, but for a little
more money many drivers will be happy to go a little bit out of the way to make
the drop off.
Adding your motor cycle to the back of a flatbed truck or trailer and having it
shipped directly to its destination is by far the fastest way since the truck is
driving just for you to get to that location quickly. This can be the best
choice when speed is a factor, but can cost a bit more since you have to pay all
the fuel, mileage and costs associated with the motorbike shipping. Often times,
the buyer will pay the extra costs of shipping so it may not be a concern for
you. Flatbed trucks or trailers are also typically very safe. If you need to add
an extra layer of protection from the risk of flying rocks or other road debris,
you can add a thick travel blanket over the bike and it will be safe from
anything apart from an actual accident.
One final option for motorbike shipping is to pay someone to drive your chopper
to its new home and drop it off. This can be far cheaper than most people would
think because it is often possible to find someone who wants to take a road trip
anyway, so they can get the experience of riding the bike across the state or
country without having to buy their own. Once they get to the destination,
however, it is typically required that you buy their plane ticket back home,
which can add to your costs, depending on where they are flying from. This
option also requires a high level of trust in the person you are asking to drive
your bike, since they will have it for days or even weeks without any
accountability. Consequently, this is not generally a recommended method of
transporting your chopper.
Whatever option you choose for motorcycle shipping, it is important to balance
all the different factors like safety, security, speed and cost. Getting the
right balance will allow you to make sure your bike is where it needs to be,
when it needs to be there, and perhaps most importantly, it arrives in the same
condition as when it left. While it may sound complex, motorcycle shipping is
not too difficult if you work with professionals and learn all the different
options ahead of time. To get your motorcycle transport project started, fill
out our FREE quote form today!