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Step 1
To find a motorcycle shipping company, you have many options. You can look in your cities directory and call the motorcycle shipping companies that are listed. If your area does not have a motorcycle shipping company, you can also check the internet and find a company online that will be able to ship your motorcycle for you.
Finally, you can ask your friends who ride. They may know of a motorcycle shipping company that they trust with their motorcycles and that they have had good experiences with. You may also want to ask their advice on which shipping companies to stay away from. Word of mouth is the best way to find out if a company is worth the money or if they will treat your motorcycle with respect. -
Step 2
Once you find a motorcycle shipping company you will want to ask a few questions before you hire them. It is important that you find out how well the company will treat your motorcycle and what you need to do in order to prepare your motorcycle for shipping.
The first thing you need to know is if you should drain the fluids from your motorcycle. It can be dangerous shipping a motorcycle that is fueled up and has oil and water in it. If they do not want you to drain the fluids, ask if that is part of the shipping cost and if they will be draining them instead. -
Step 3
You should also determine if your motorcycle will be crated or if they are going to ship it with out any packaging. If they do not intend to package your motorcycle, you may want to choose a different motorcycle shipping company.
It is not wise to ship with out crating as the motorcycle can suffer from more damage in transit when it is not crated that if it were packaged tightly and securely. -
Step 4
Before you hire a motorcycle shipping company, you need to make sure the company is fully insured. Not only should the driver be insured but you need to make sure that the company has enough insurance to cover the full cost of your motorcycle in the event of an accident or damage.
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Step 5
Finally, you will want to know where they will be delivering your motorcycle. Will they drop it off at your home or will you need to go to a warehouse to pick it up? You may need to pay extra for the motorcycle to be shipped at to your home. This may be the best option for many as you will be able to check over your motorcycle before you claim it as undamaged. You may feel rushed picking it up from another location.
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Step 6
One last tip about motorcycle shipping companies is that the amount of time they say it will take to ship your bike is usually wrong. Make sure you are prepared for delays. It's very common for shipping companies to be off by several days.
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