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Dustydog

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Recommandations for shipping a bike
« on: January 18, 2014, 07:33:12 AM »
Looking for recommandations for shipping my bike from Georga to Washington state.

Thanks
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Re: Recommandations for shipping a bike
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2014, 07:58:40 AM »
many members recommend this one:

http://keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com/

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Re: Recommandations for shipping a bike
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2014, 10:47:52 AM »
I saw Keyboard at Sturgis.  I spoke to the owner, who was supervising the off-loading of bikes, and it seemed like a 1st class operation.  He demonstrated his system for securing the bikes and it looked fail-proof, unless the truck turned over.  He also mentioned he is the transporter for some smaller motorcycle companies that can't afford to have their own trucks. 
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Re: Recommandations for shipping a bike
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2014, 11:05:49 AM »
If you are a HOG member, there is some deal through HOG.  Believe the shipper is Federal
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Re: Recommandations for shipping a bike
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2014, 03:45:52 PM »
lower cost option to consider is Uship.com.  Basically like Ebay.  You post an ad to ship from point A to point B.  Shippers bid on it and you select the shipper.  Shippers have review ratings.  I shipped a bike this way and was very pleased.  The show Shipping Wars is based on Uship.com
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Re: Recommandations for shipping a bike
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2014, 05:31:10 PM »
I have used Federal in the past with excellent results, on time pick-up, drop-off and highly professional driver.
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Re: Recommandations for shipping a bike
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2014, 07:15:13 PM »
Quote from: phato1 on January 18, 2014, 05:31:10 PM
I have used Federal in the past with excellent results, on time pick-up, drop-off and highly professional driver.


How much does something like this cost on average?
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Re: Recommandations for shipping a bike
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2014, 07:43:27 PM »
Keyboard has always been well recommended, but I don't think they are serving the west coast.  I have shipped twice in the last year to Florida from Washington state and have used Daily Direct both times http://www.haulbikes.com.  Have been very pleased with their service.  Last summer I paid about $600 (got lucky and they where running a special) and this winter about $800. Hope it works out.  Let's Roll
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