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  • lazer
    XSive
    • Jul 2002
    • 37
    • Los Angeles
    #1

    Motorcycle shipper

    My kid found me an XS11 on the east coast -yeah, great kid! - but I have to get it out to Los Angeles. Anyone have a lead or experience with a reliable mc shipper that won't take me to the cleaners? It needs to go from ohio to cali.
    Any and all help is truly appreciated.
    Cheers,
    Lazer

    81XS11H
    why not?
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    • MPittma100
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Aug 2011
      • 2359
      • Atlanta, GA.
      #2
      Shipper

      Check out Uship online.
      1981 XS1100H Venturer
      K&N Air Filter
      ACCT
      Custom Paint by Deitz
      Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
      Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
      Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
      Stebel Nautilus Horn
      EBC Front Rotors
      Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

      Mike

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        • Bergman16
          XStremely XSive
          • Jun 2014
          • 286
          • New York, N.Y.
          #3
          +1 for Uship, just talk to the shipper on the phone first and get a sense of them (my guy was an experienced motorcycle shipper who happened to be going past my pickup and drop off points so was cheap).
          Steve R

          '80 SG
          "Fred" -- TC fuse box, stock airbox/exhaust/jets, SS brake lines, Windjammer V fairing, Cibie headlight lens, TKAT fork brace, Showa rear shocks, MikesXS emulators

          Former bikes:

          1973 Yamaha 125 Enduro (brother's but I 'borrowed' it a lot, usually after midnight)
          1978 XS400E Red
          1981 XS850 Special (Stingo)

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            • MPittma100
              XS-XJ Guru
              • Aug 2011
              • 2359
              • Atlanta, GA.
              #4
              Shipper

              Typically Uship, Motorcycle Shippers, and others use independent contractors. I usually go online to 2 or more of these companies, put in the locations, and wait for their bids.

              On several occasions I have used Power Sports Transit 812-269-8636. They are independent. Normal transit is open. Very reasonable and reliable.

              Get the online quotes first and then call them for comparison.
              1981 XS1100H Venturer
              K&N Air Filter
              ACCT
              Custom Paint by Deitz
              Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
              Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
              Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
              Stebel Nautilus Horn
              EBC Front Rotors
              Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

              Mike

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                • BowlingSS
                  XStremely XSive
                  • Apr 2015
                  • 398
                  • Lawrenceville, GA.
                  #5
                  Does the bike have to be in a crate before they will ship?

                  Bill
                  1980 XS1100 SG
                  Jardine Spaghetti with Harley Mufflers

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                    • MPittma100
                      XS-XJ Guru
                      • Aug 2011
                      • 2359
                      • Atlanta, GA.
                      #6
                      Shipper

                      Originally posted by BowlingSS
                      Does the bike have to be in a crate before they will ship?

                      Bill
                      No crate required. Some shippers offer different modes of shipment - Enclosed trailer, open truck bed. The open shipments are least expensive, but are quite safe. You can ask for a cover to be placed on the bike while in transit. Most will oblige.

                      One other source is Kodie Sneath for enclosed shipping. He goes to the west coast often. 706-830-7018.
                      1981 XS1100H Venturer
                      K&N Air Filter
                      ACCT
                      Custom Paint by Deitz
                      Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
                      Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
                      Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
                      Stebel Nautilus Horn
                      EBC Front Rotors
                      Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

                      Mike

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                        • VegasMichael
                          XSive
                          • Jun 2015
                          • 18
                          • Las Vegas, NV.
                          #7
                          I don't know if it's still offered, but when I moved to Vegas I took my old Suzuki to a Harley dealership in Pennsylvania and they shipped it to the bike shop of my choice. I'm not sure what's "reasonable" to ship a motorcycle, but they charged $300 to remove fluids and handlebars, crate it, and ship it.

                          But that was 15 years ago.
                          79 SF

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                            • lazer
                              XSive
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 37
                              • Los Angeles
                              #8
                              Thanks everyone for your help. Much appreciated!
                              Cheers,
                              Lazer

                              81XS11H
                              why not?

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