Transporting Your Motorcycle - Part I
It is important to know about how to carry your vehicle whether you're planning to buy or sell it. When it is motorcycle, the case may become more sensitive because motorcycle can not easily up hold and stand stationary. Therefore the safety issue is higher and must know how to safely transport your motorcycle when it is long distances. Hiring a shipping company that specializes in transporting motorcycles is always recommended.
Finding a Shipping Company
First of all research motorcycle transport companies in you locality and then select the best one out of these. Google the selected company and check for customer reviews as well. Also get the price quotes from at least three or more shipping companies in order to have a clear cut idea.
The matter of prices depends on few factors such as the distance your motorcycle must travel, the type of bike you own, the departure date, and the shipping method etc. While you may also find charges like service charges or handling fees added to your order by some companies.
The vast majority of companies require their customers to make full payment before the motorcycle is shipped. But the best idea is to pay a deposit at the time of your service order, with the remaining balance due upon delivery, so you'll have some bargaining power if anything goes wrong.
Understanding Open and Enclosed Shipping
Unlike past, today, motorcycle shipping is by and large done using enclosed trailers for long distances. There are many reasons for which the enclosed trailer is preferred. Some of these reasons are the enclosed trailers can fit comparatively more motorcycles whereas the open trailer can’t. For this purpose and few others, Easy Motorcycle Shipping strongly recommends using open motorcycle shipping only for shorter distances (under 250 miles)
Is Your Company Offering You Door-To-Door Shipping?
Generally all motorcycle shipping companies’ including Easy Motorcycle Shipping quotes are for door-to-door motorcycle shipping. But this doesn’t mean truck will be stop at your door rather door-to-door indicate that truck driver will get as close to your specified pick-up or delivery spot as the driver can legally and safely get. This is because large towns and cities don’t allow large trucks from entering into some residential areas. Now considering the length of the motorcycle shipping trucks, which is about 75 foot long, you must make your motorcycle available to a convenient pick-up or delivery spot as close as you can to save both the ends.
What Type is Your Insurance?
As a matter of common fact, your motorcycle shipping service should be insure and be responsible against any damage or robbery of your motorcycle. That is why always request a copy of the coverage of the motorcycle shipping service company. Also make sure in writing whether or not there is any percentage you will be obliged to pay in cases of damage if damage should occur.
