Motorcycle Shiiping Questions

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What's going on everyone? I am moving to California from Hawaii and was wondering if anyone know a respected shipping company to ship my 1098 for me. I could have the military ship it for free but I have heard horror stories and don't really feel like waiting four months to recieve it. Can anyone give me any suggestions? I would really appreciate it. Thanks everyone.

ANDY
 
I'm military (AF), and I shipped a bike from Aviano, Italy to Florida a few years back, and the chowderheads that moved it just put it on its kickstand in the crate and called it good. I had a ton of damage when I received it.

The AF has changed the way they move things now. As long as you don't break your total moving allowance, you should be able to find your own carrier and get reimbursed. You can ship the bike separate from your household goods, but you have to have that agreed to before you ship it. Find a company that specializes in bikes. Here on the continent we have a lot more options, because everything goes by truck.

The main point is, shop around, find a good carrier, and talk to your traffic management folks and see what they can do for you. Sorry I couldn't suggest a carrier. I would have just gone to google and looked, but you can do that. FYI, the company that jacked my bike up was called Covan. It was their Italian counterparts, but even so, I won't use them again. Good luck!
 
Federal. Same company as Allied Van lines.Have used them many time never any problems and they will work with you.

http://www.alliedmotorcycleshipping.com/
 
I own a shipping/transport company in Australia. The best person to crate your bike is you. See if your local bike shop has any shipping frames. Over here they usually happy to get rid of them. Next make sure you strap it securley. Around the rims and shipping frame, plenty of packing around the exspensive parts ( everywhere) . Enclose entire frame with ply board and on top. Ensure you clearly mark the destination, your contact phone number always helps too. You will pay more for shipping this way but if you pack it right it will unbox as you last saw it. Good luck
 
I have shipped and received a bike before. I am trying to recall the place I shipped via but I can tell you that it worked out well. You want to look for a company that handles motorcycle shipments regularly because they will provide you with a crate made to ship a bike in. The company that I dealt with provided the crate at the depot and all I needed to supply was 2 sets of tie down straps and a lock for the crate. You load the bike into the crate yourself, tie it down and slap the lock on the crate. They load it on the truck and away it goes. The crate is like heavy duty plastic so even if it does get stacked, it would not be an issue.

Jason
 
Hey bro.

I'm in the process of shipping my R6 from Hawaii to Illinois (Air Force PCS). In fact, I just spoke to my Traffic Management Office a couple days ago regarding my options. I'm currently looking at two options.

1. Paying out-of-pocket for a local bike shop to crate the bike, then having an AF contracted moving comp. ship the bike
2. Having the AF contracted moving comp crate and ship the bike.

If any damage occurs, I can bring the bike to a shop and file a claim with the AF.

Hope this helps,
Mike.
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With 15 years of moving I only allowed the military to move me once, and of course they tweaked my ZX7, filing a claim was a pain so I decided to do it myself from that day on. Just recently PCS'd (like yesterday) and crated my 1098 myself. My local dealer let me have a shipping crate for the low price of.....FREE!
 
I used to be in the motorcycle shipping business. I now own and operate a website that allows you to find motorcycle shipping companies or to post your motorcycle shipment for motorcycle moving companies to bid upon. You can go to www.moversnshippers.com and search our directory of motorcycle moving companies. If you would like to list your shipment, click on 'post an auction'.

Thanks,

Michael Muscarella
Owner
MoversNShippers.com
 
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