Need a recommendation for a Shipper
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Need a recommendation for a Shipper
Hi all,
I'm still searching for that perfect 1st CBX. I have a possibility in so. cal. and would need to ship it to Morgantown WV. Any suggestions for who to call for quotes? I went on line and did the "quick quote" on various web sites and it looks like $800.00 - $900.00 to move the bike on a palet across country. Ouch!
I'm still searching for that perfect 1st CBX. I have a possibility in so. cal. and would need to ship it to Morgantown WV. Any suggestions for who to call for quotes? I went on line and did the "quick quote" on various web sites and it looks like $800.00 - $900.00 to move the bike on a palet across country. Ouch!
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
I live in So Cal and when I sold my turbo ZRX to a guy in New York I shipped
It to him Forward Air. They have a nice container for bikes with 4 points for
tie downs. It cost $690.00 from LA to NY. The bike got there without any
damage. That was my one and only experience shipping a motorcycle, and
it was positive !
Bob
It to him Forward Air. They have a nice container for bikes with 4 points for
tie downs. It cost $690.00 from LA to NY. The bike got there without any
damage. That was my one and only experience shipping a motorcycle, and
it was positive !
Bob
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
Thanks Bob,
I'll give them a call!
I'll give them a call!
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
I recently checked on prices from AL to CA and they ranged from well, I'll list them below,
JC Motors--$732
Haul Bikes--$640
DAS--$679
MoverQuest--$630
Allied--$641
These are all palletized and strapped inside an enclosed trailer.
JC Motors--$732
Haul Bikes--$640
DAS--$679
MoverQuest--$630
Allied--$641
These are all palletized and strapped inside an enclosed trailer.
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
If you email me i have a guy that will just about ship any bike from door to door for $600.00 or less. Email me at usedcbxparts@hotmail.com and i will have it for you. He ships all my bikes as well as Tims. About 6 a month for us.
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
That my be an important consideration. Forward Air only ships from terminal to terminal and for some of the others you may need a truck dock
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
Anyone have any thoughts about http://www.uship.com/?
I need to ship a bike up the east coast.
/r
Brad
I need to ship a bike up the east coast.
/r
Brad
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
UShip is hit or miss, only because it's just a marketplace. That said, I got my trailer full of stuff moved through there and also found a good mover there for many thousands less than I was quoted by other companies. Mind the reputation aspect of it and be careful and you can have success.
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'82 CBX, among others.
Tucson, Arizona, USA
'82 CBX, among others.
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
Haulbikes.com
All their drivers are riders.
All they do are bikes, not pianos, cars, hot dog stands....just bikes.
Very professional.
Personal experience has been very positive.
Good luck.
All their drivers are riders.
All they do are bikes, not pianos, cars, hot dog stands....just bikes.
Very professional.
Personal experience has been very positive.
Good luck.
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
Haulbikes, AKA DailyDirect, AKA wehaulbikes, or what're they are calling themselves lately to try to outrun their reputation SUCK. They lied repeatedly about where my bike was, when it would be delivered, and screwed up the first week of a big trip because they were 5 days late. If you search for any of their past names you'll find my story repeated over and over by other people.mrfallover wrote:Haulbikes.com
All their drivers are riders.
All they do are bikes, not pianos, cars, hot dog stands....just bikes.
Very professional.
Personal experience has been very positive.
Good luck.
Call Louis' cousin Larry, or use ForwardAir, or the Federal Companies and get an AMA discount. Call ANYONE but haulbikes. They SUCK.
Pretty sure this is Larry's outfit - he has shipped bikes for me twice and been perfect both times.
http://eagleoneexpress.com/
Nils Menten
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Tucson, Arizona, USA
'82 CBX, among others.
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
I have used Larry from Eagle 1 shipping. He has a specialized rig for transporting bikes and does a great job, very economical if you are not in a hurry, I had a bike shipped from CA to Ohio for $650.
His phone # is (209) 495 3729
Cheers, Jan
His phone # is (209) 495 3729
Cheers, Jan
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
I have used Federal and was very happy,also getting the AMA discount
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
Yes Federal brought two (not three) of my bikes out west when I moved because Larry's schedule could not permit them to get there in time. They came with an empty 40-foot box truck with a liftgate and two specialized palettes, and two men. They spent an hour very slowly and methodically moving the bikes into the truck, onto the palette and strapping them down, noting every teeny nick and scuff on the bill of lading. Very professional, very careful. The bikes arrived on time and I knew where they were at all times too. My single gripe is that they were very dirty when they arrived, but they were in perfect condition. Would use them again if Larry couldn't do what I needed.Houtman wrote:I have used Federal and was very happy,also getting the AMA discount
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'82 CBX, among others.
Tucson, Arizona, USA
'82 CBX, among others.
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
I too have used Larry Beachler (EagleOne/B & B trucking out of Modesto, CA many times over many years and you will never find better.
Very Best,
Phil
Very Best,
Phil
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Re: Need a recommendation for a Shipper
Updating this old thread, last I knew Larry was out of this business and a guy named Manny had taken it over. I tried to work with Manny twice, found him unresponsive and indifferent. Will not try again.
Nils Menten
Tucson, Arizona, USA
'82 CBX, among others.
Tucson, Arizona, USA
'82 CBX, among others.