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Homeslice
08-26-2010, 06:19 PM
Anyone have any experience with cross-country bike shippers? Like haulbikes.com? Looks like they would charge $400-600 depending on distance. Is there anything better?
The Canadian dude that bought my CBARRR did something like this. Some weird dude from Miami in a old beater van showed up at my house and took the bike. I guess it made it to Canada fine because I never heard from the Canadian dude again. I couldn't of done that. If it's not within my travel bubble, I wouldn't buy it. Fly and ride or rent a car one way.
101lifts2
08-27-2010, 02:19 AM
Just put a Fedex box around it and drop it off at a FedEx location.
You can thank me later.
defector
08-27-2010, 02:36 AM
I have used Forward Air multiple times in the past.
For cheapest/best service use USHIP.com... you spec out dates and prices, enclosed or open ship, ect.... take bids and check feedback. I've used 4 times, never had a problem...even shipped a Bimota that way, coast to coast for 375 bucks.............
marko138
08-27-2010, 09:20 AM
For cheapest/best service use USHIP.com... you spec out dates and prices, enclosed or open ship, ect.... take bids and check feedback. I've used 4 times, never had a problem...even shipped a Bimota that way, coast to coast for 375 bucks.............
I'd take this guy's advice.
shmike
08-27-2010, 09:26 AM
The Canadian dude that bought my CBARRR did something like this. Some weird dude from Miami in a old beater van showed up at my house and took the bike. I guess it made it to Canada fine because I never heard from the Canadian dude again. I couldn't of done that. If it's not within my travel bubble, I wouldn't buy it. Fly and ride or rent a car one way.
Sounds like a u-ship type of deal.
For cheapest/best service use USHIP.com... you spec out dates and prices, enclosed or open ship, ect.... take bids and check feedback. I've used 4 times, never had a problem...even shipped a Bimota that way, coast to coast for 375 bucks.............
I have used u-ship once, for a parts bike. Everything worked out fine but I didn't have to worry about scratches or dings. That's a ballsy move for a Bimota. :eek:
Sounds like a u-ship type of deal.
I have used u-ship once, for a parts bike. Everything worked out fine but I didn't have to worry about scratches or dings. That's a ballsy move for a Bimota. :eek:
You gotta look at the bidders...some use open trailers (NOT) some use enclosed trailers, some enclosed trucks.... some blanket wrap for fee, some use enclosed trucks....somebody bids, you gotta tell em what your looking for as far as care and price.....Forward Air is a bidding member, (they've bid on every bike I've posted, but they are usually the highest)...but their feedback is no better than any of the other good guys.....so it just depends on what you want....
Homeslice
08-27-2010, 11:32 AM
Hmm, interesting..........But are the bidders actually major companies whose feedback you could check up on? It is one thing for a one-man operation to claim they're going to treat the bike well, and another thing to actually do it.
jtemple
08-27-2010, 11:53 AM
http://www.motorcycleshippers.com/ is who shipped my Husky. The dealer set it all up for me.
shmike
08-27-2010, 01:58 PM
Hmm, interesting..........But are the bidders actually major companies whose feedback you could check up on? It is one thing for a one-man operation to claim they're going to treat the bike well, and another thing to actually do it.
I works like e-bay.
Feedback is from other bidders who have used them.
If I have used shipper x (who may be a one man show or may be a large corp) I would report back my dealings with them. Any issues, problems, good things, advice, etc.
Homeslice
08-27-2010, 02:00 PM
Pretty cool stuff, can you control how long the biddng needs to last?
Porkchop
08-27-2010, 02:15 PM
You buying another bike slice???
Homeslice
08-27-2010, 02:28 PM
Yep, picked up a clean 05 gsxr750 for $3800, just need to get it over here
skiergirl
08-27-2010, 04:04 PM
I had a bike shipped from MN to TX several years ago and used I believe ABF shipping or freight company. They do not specialize or deal with bikes a lot and the way they had it in the truck for transport bent the kick-stand so bad it was practically falling over sitting there. I was like 'uh, what's wrong with this picture and those dumb asses actually tried to play it off. They were all oh Hun, it's supposed to sit like that, those sporty bikes lean really far'...Whatever jackass gimme a claim form.
So pay a little more and get it done right....
pauldun170
08-27-2010, 04:09 PM
Yep, picked up a clean 05 gsxr750 for $3800, just need to get it over here
Congrats on the new bike.
Looking foward to pics. What about the CBR?
Homeslice
08-27-2010, 04:22 PM
Congrats on the new bike.
Looking foward to pics. What about the CBR?
Never got fully warmed up to Honda's riding position...........I specifically looked for an 04/05 Gixxer because of its riding position......Feels great in a sweeper because it puts more input into your arms. Looks better than the new ones too.
Pretty cool stuff, can you control how long the biddng needs to last?
Yes, you can...just set your bid end and need by dates....
You actually have to specify make, model and year of bike, and the feed back on each shipment tells the type of bike, or boat or car the shipper has dealt with; I ve used shippers that are used to dealing with high-end stuff. They might have been small one or two man operations (actally, husband and wife) but they took good care of my stuff and I've saved over 50% on "major carrier" quotes.
You, of course, are free to do as you deem prudent...
Porkchop
08-27-2010, 07:49 PM
Yep, picked up a clean 05 gsxr750 for $3800, just need to get it over here
Sweet, thats a hella deal. :rockwoot:
Evadd
08-27-2010, 08:35 PM
Sweet, thats a hella deal. :rockwoot:
sure is. and the bike is already at the shipper; all Home had to do was put the money into an online escrow, b/c the seller is overseas at the moment and needed to sell his bike ASAP.
Porkchop
08-27-2010, 08:42 PM
sure is. and the bike is already at the shipper; all Home had to do was put the money into an online escrow, b/c the seller is overseas at the moment and needed to sell his bike ASAP.
:lol
101lifts2
08-27-2010, 10:42 PM
Yep, picked up a clean 05 gsxr750 for $3800, just need to get it over here
Oooooooooooooh...nice. Any mods on it?
101lifts2
08-27-2010, 10:49 PM
sure is. and the bike is already at the shipper; all Home had to do was put the money into an online escrow, b/c the seller is overseas at the moment and needed to sell his bike ASAP.
:lol
Cutty72
08-28-2010, 12:04 AM
Friend of mine just had a sled shipped from NY here for $400. Not sure who/how, but it got here ok.
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