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eyemgh@earthlink.net
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Joined: Thu Jan 18, 2001 6:43 pm

shipping a bike

Post by eyemgh@earthlink.net » Sun Mar 25, 2001 10:59 pm

If you have had any experience shipping a bike, I'd appreciate some insight. How does the bike need to be prepped? Who is a reliable shipper? How much should I expect to pay? Etc.? I plan on buying a new (used, but new to me) bike. If I can't find one locally and flying/ riding doesn't work, I'll have to ship it. Thanks in advance for your help. M
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Multifunction-ES@Bigfoot.com
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shipping a bike

Post by Multifunction-ES@Bigfoot.com » Sun Mar 25, 2001 11:43 pm

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., eyemgh@e... wrote:
> If you have had any experience shipping a bike, I'd appreciate some > insight. How does the bike need to be prepped? Who is a reliable > shipper? How much should I expect to pay? Etc.?
My experience: Subject: 1986 Honda ATC 200X 3 wheeler shipped from San Diego, CA to Corbin ,KY Weight: about 300 pounds Terms: I drop off at their yard and person on other end picks up at yard, otherwise $75 - $100 more per end. They crate up the bike. Delivery time: 4-6 weeks (It took 5) Insurance: Full replacement value included Cost: $485.00 Your cost and mileage may vary. I got their name from a Mayflower trucking/moving company. If you live in the San Diego area I can get you their name and number if you want...can't remember it right now. Ed Snow 2001 KLR650 "Zoom Zoom"
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guymanbro@excite.com
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shipping a bike

Post by guymanbro@excite.com » Mon Mar 26, 2001 1:14 am

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Multifunction-ES@B... wrote:
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., eyemgh@e... wrote: > > If you have had any experience shipping a bike, I'd appreciate
some insight. How does the bike need to be prepped? Who is a reliable
> > shipper? How much should I expect to pay? Etc.? >
Price obviously depends on distance. If you're trying to ship within the continental US, I would keep hunting til you find something under $500. I did a search recently and found this link http://www.micapeak.com/mc/addrs/ashipping.html I thought I got the shipper I used off of this list but I just looked and didn't see it. I ended up using these guys http://www.brunolake.com/moto.htm Shipped a KTM 640 LC4 from Denver, CO to Brooklyn, NY for $500.36 including insurance ($5000 coverage with $100 deductible). They estimated a week to 10 days. I had the buyer drop it at their warehouse in Denver and they will bring it to my door (I used the business address of the Deli/Bodega that I live above...true residential p/u and drop off is $65 add'l on each end). I'll let you know how long it really takes and if there was any damage. This is uncrated shipping and all you have to do is drain the gas. Crated shipping really reduces the cost but the guy I bought from wasn't willing to crate it. The shipper I used is an agent for Allied van Lines. Other quotes were as high as $800 and shippingmasters.com quoted just under $500 but needed 2-4 weeks for delivery and insurance was an additional $6.50 per $1000 value. dat brooklyn bum p.s. this is all current info (the bike should have shipped out this weekend!)
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Swede
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shipping a bike

Post by Swede » Mon Mar 26, 2001 8:05 am

Ya got a friend that's an OTR truck driver? Put it on the frame and strap it to the sleeper. (Just find out when he's going that way, maybe you can ride along.) "Swede" --- In DSN_klr650@y..., guymanbro@e... wrote: > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Multifunction-ES@B... wrote: > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., eyemgh@e... wrote: > > > If you have had any experience shipping a bike, I'd appreciate > some insight. How does the bike need to be prepped? Who is a reliable > > > shipper? How much should I expect to pay? Etc.? > > > > Price obviously depends on distance. If you're trying to ship within > the continental US, I would keep hunting til you find something under > $500. > > dat brooklyn bum
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