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Motorcycle Shippers
« on: September 03, 2018, 12:21:29 PM »
Any recommendations for motorcycle shippers?  Need to get a bike from around Gettysville, Pa to Dallas, Texas.  Not in a rush. 
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2018, 12:25:43 PM »
Any recommendations for motorcycle shippers?  Need to get a bike from around Gettysville, Pa Scotland, PA to Dallas, Texas.  Not in a rush.

https://haulbikes.com/zonemap/
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2018, 12:26:10 PM »
I just used HaulBikes to bring a 1973 V7 Sport from Oklahoma to Virginia. They seemed really professional. They only haul motorcycles, nothing else. $750 was the cost.





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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2018, 12:49:05 PM »

 I've used these guys twice so far with great service. Fla to AZ and UP Mich to AZ both 700.00 dollar range. Fully insured and no damage.
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2018, 03:02:49 PM »
Beautiful V7 Travis.
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2018, 06:10:05 PM »
What did you  buy Sweede.

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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2018, 06:14:21 PM »
What did you  buy Sweede.

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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2018, 06:19:22 PM »
Everybody needs to own a 2 valve Ducati at some point .
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2018, 07:05:15 PM »
I have used Haul bikes twice. Would not hesitate to use them again. They often have sale prices. Check their website. Dedicated trucks and very clean and professional.
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2018, 07:24:35 PM »
A midlife crisis mitigation motorbike  :evil:

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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2018, 07:28:40 PM »
I see track days in your future.  I have done two this year on my 98 900ss. 

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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #11 on: September 03, 2018, 08:58:48 PM »
+1 haulbikes.com  it's all they do

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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #12 on: September 03, 2018, 08:59:49 PM »
A red 1996 Ducati 900 SS/CR.  I am told it gets good gas mileage. 

Was looking hard at the Honda CRX700 but decided the Ducati would be a more practical commuter bike. 
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #13 on: September 03, 2018, 09:17:47 PM »
A red 1996 Ducati 900 SS/CR.  I am told it gets good gas mileage. 

Was looking hard at the Honda CRX700 but decided the Ducati would be a more practical commuter bike.

Interesting choice Prescott...did you have the chance to ride a Griso before pulling the trigger on the Ducati?
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2018, 10:54:43 PM »
Paul, there may be a Griso in my future.    However, I have wanted a Ducati since I was 16 years old.  Successfully resisted the temptation until last night.   I am a sucker for air-cooled and half-fairings.

Maybe I will love it.   Maybe I will not.  But I am gonna find out one way or the other.

I figure I cannot lose, because if I do not like it, I can always blame Dusty.   

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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #15 on: September 03, 2018, 11:02:32 PM »
 I'll be in Mexico .

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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #16 on: September 03, 2018, 11:07:39 PM »
Paul, there may be a Griso in my future.    However, I have wanted a Ducati since I was 16 years old.  Successfully resisted the temptation until last night.   I am a sucker for air-cooled and half-fairings.

Maybe I will love it.   Maybe I will not.  But I am gonna find out one way or the other.

I figure I cannot lose, because if I do not like it, I can always blame Dusty.

I see you have your Plan B ready at hand!  Post pics for sure....is this going to be your new daily commuter bike or a long distance cruiser?
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #17 on: September 04, 2018, 06:28:46 AM »
Paul, there may be a Griso in my future.    However, I have wanted a Ducati since I was 16 years old.  Successfully resisted the temptation until last night.   I am a sucker for air-cooled and half-fairings.

Maybe I will love it.   Maybe I will not.  But I am gonna find out one way or the other.

I figure I cannot lose, because if I do not like it, I can always blame Dusty.

The two valve air-cooled Duc motor is fantastic, you'll love it.   

I was following a nice 900SS around the VIR North Course yesterday.    While I had him on power in the straights, he was FAST in the turns!
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2018, 06:55:47 AM »
I usually use Federal.  They've been here many times! 

Professional group, they ship on dedicated pallets and document condition of the bike before and after carriage.

http://www.funtransport.com/


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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #19 on: September 04, 2018, 03:10:35 PM »
I have shipped dozens of bikes and used many carriers.
These guys are not the cheapest but the most reliable and professional:
http://www.keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com/
On a budget? It’s hit or miss but never had a problem:
https://www.uship.com/
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #20 on: September 04, 2018, 03:28:11 PM »
A midlife crisis mitigation motorbike  :evil:

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And I always thought the Ducati was the end result of my midlife crisis.
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #21 on: September 04, 2018, 03:28:20 PM »
A midlife crisis mitigation motorbike  :evil:

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For $3999.00 it's not much of a crisis for a dude like Prescott. Enjoy!  :thumb:
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #22 on: September 05, 2018, 04:07:40 PM »
Haulbikes brought my Griso to LV from NJ - overall very good, a bit spotty on communication.
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #23 on: September 05, 2018, 04:24:26 PM »
Haulbikes brought my Griso to LV from NJ - overall very good, a bit spotty on communication.

18 months ago when I shipped a V7 Sport from here to Montana, they gave almost daily updates on it's progress.
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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #24 on: September 05, 2018, 04:42:57 PM »
A red 1996 Ducati 900 SS/CR.  I am told it gets good gas mileage. 

Was looking hard at the Honda CRX700 but decided the Ducati would be a more practical commuter bike.

  I have a 96 900 M...With properly tuned carbs it's get 45 MPG at somewhat reasonable speeds....

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Re: Motorcycle Shippers
« Reply #25 on: September 05, 2018, 06:39:05 PM »
45 mpg with a 4.5 gallon tank.  Good!

I'm only half kidding when I say this could be practical machine.   I simply don't understand modern day bikes that have a pathetic range--small gas tanks and lousy gas mileage.   I want to GO places.
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