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Shipping Your Motorcycle

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

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There are a number of differences between shipping a car and shipping a motorcycle. Because there’s more information about car shipping than bike shipping,

Bikes can be shipped ready to drive. No need to empty the tank, take parts off or disconnect the battery.

Bikes are always shipped in enclosed containers. This is to protect them from the environment, as well as to prevent damage from movement and shaking.

Most companies shipping motorcycle offer insurance with a deductible. While amounts vary, a $500 deductible is common. This can be a problem if you want the company to cover all damages, including scratches that may occur during vehicle shipping. If you would rather have a smaller deductible (or not deductible at all), you can probably negotiate a smaller insurance payout.

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Getting Your Bike Ready for Motorcycle Shipping

Monday, June 1st, 2009

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Before the motorcycle shipping company arrives to take your bike away, there are some things you can do to prepare.

  1. First off, inspect the bike thoroughly for any noticeable damage. To do this, wash your bike completely, then go over it with a fine comb and search and document any problems regardless of how small like dings, a nicked fender or any other obvious cosmetic problems or damages.
  2. If there is any sort of an alarm on the bike, disengage it for the vehicle transport service. As there are so many alarm on the market today, you will be doing your vehicle shipping company a favor if you simply do it yourself.
  3. Remove obvious items such as saddle bags and fold mirrors in as tight as possible. Fenders and ferring too. Even removing the exhaust pipe is a good idea.
  4. Fill all fluids in the bike to full and check for leaks. Leaking fluid, especially oil, is not good for another vehicle’s paint job if it plops on top of it from a motorcycle above it. If there are any at all, notify the motorcycle shipper.
  5. Ensure that the battery is properly charged as well. Again, document any problems in detail as this may be quite important later if the bike is damaged during vehicle delivery.

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