Considerations When Transporting Your Motorcycle

Tony Mers • July 22, 2021
Considerations When Transporting Your Motorcycle

Transporting your motorcycle across the country can be challenging, but you have a few options for getting the bike to where you need to go. Whether you’re moving, selling your motorcycle, or need to transport it to a rally, you should explore a few considerations when transporting your motorcycle.

There are a few options available, and you’ll need to make your decision based on when you need it there, your budget, and your convenience.

DIY

If you have the capability, you can always transport your bike yourself, but you’ll need the proper equipment. Otherwise, you could damage your motorcycle. Of course, you’ll need a truck or a trailer as well as a ramp, clam buckles, and tie-downs.

Moving your bike yourself doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll save money. You’ll have to factor in the equipment needed as well as gas, hotel stays, and meals, plus the mileage on your vehicle.

Freight Company

Freight companies can be a great solution if you don’t want to ship your bike yourself, but you need it at the new location by a specific date. Generally, shipping will take 3 to 7 days, but you will need your bike encased in a crate, which can be expensive. You’ll also have to factor in the time it will take to build or order a shipping crate into transportation time and costs.

Logistics Company

A third option for shipping your bike is to trust a company that specializes in transporting vehicles, like One Call Logistics. Logistics companies provide reasonable prices and the necessary equipment to ship your motorcycle. They even offer door-to-door service to make the experience that much more convenient.

You have quite a few considerations when transporting your motorcycle across the country. With an experienced motorcycle hauling company , you’ll receive the highest level of service from your quote to the day your bike is delivered.

Make it easier on yourself and trust One Call Logistics to ship your bike!

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