Motorcycle shipper

[lazer]

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.

[MPittma100]

Shipper

Check out Uship online.

[Bergman16]

+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).

[MPittma100]

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.

[BowlingSS]

Does the bike have to be in a crate before they will ship?

Bill

[MPittma100]

Shipper

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.

[VegasMichael]

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.

[lazer]

Thanks everyone for your help. Much appreciated!