Shipping a motorcylce????????

[ghall]

I recently sold a motorcycle on e-bay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=10062&item=2439711468

I am trying to find out options for shipping it to BC(Canada) or Washington state area.I am as far east as you can get(i live 1 mile from the ocean)---I was hoping someone on the board has had a similar experience and can offer some advice.

Thanks

Geoff

 

[salvageV6]

I believe using a shipping skid with it strapped down to it with metal strapping surrounded by a plywood box would be the best and safest way.

Wooden runners along the sides of both wheels too.

The shipping might be cheaper than the packing however.

Just my .02, I've seen it done never done it myself.

 

[irockwithdirt]

Isn't there a freight company that gives TB.com members a discount on rates? Used to be a sticky........

 

[Maltman]

Did you look into the rail? I've had some people I know ship across the state using one of the rail companies....but that is about all I can do for you

Might be cheaper than freight and likely to be less "risky" for the package.

HTH

 

[brn agn]

I wish I could sell my bike this time of year!(Honda CBR 600). Winter is coming and I need a 4x4!

There is a link in the auction above that may give you some insight into motorcycle shippers. I have "heard" that Forward Air is good (I have not used them). You can get free online quotes from them and they have a hub in Seattle. Here is their website: Forward Air

HTH!

 

[ghall]

wow--forwardair is pretty cheap and they provide the shipping container

The buyer is paying shipping and arrangeds today for it to be sent by fedex --if something falls through with fedex--i will surely use forwardair.

As far as selling it in the winter--just put a reasonable price on it and put it on e-bay---i am convinced you can sell ANYTHING on there---it is crazy.Although the buyer of this bike will be VERY happy--he got a hell of a bike for $7k---easily worth the money.

Thanks for all the help.

Geoff