eagleeye Posted April 7, 2008 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2008 I'm getting a small dual purpose bike from 86er and have a truck lined up to ship it here, and my only concern is the truckers loading and unloading at several different terminals between there and here. the price is fine, its' just getting it here in one piece that has me concerened. So, my question is: Is anyone from the north vacationing down south with their bikes/trailer and have room to bring this back up here? Or anyone just plain heading up this way? Thought I'd check before I arrange the shipping. Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Popeye Posted April 7, 2008 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2008 Be VERY careful. I had my scoot shipped to me & was told it was an enclose van. Turned out the "enclosed van" was pulling an open trailer during an ice storm. Guy stopped at a motel & didn't cover 1997 'perfect' bike. I got it covered with ice, sand, salt, snow, in radiator, vents, electronics, etc. It took me a month to get it clean. I used U-Ship.com with low bid. Never again. I have a little 500cc bike coming today [COD] with owner delivering. He knows if it's wet or dirty, he can take it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted April 7, 2008 Share #3 Posted April 7, 2008 Steve, What, you don't want to fly down and ride it back? Take a round-about way and you can qualify for an Iron Butt (and a soft head). Look forward to seeing your new toy. Good luck in getting quality shipping. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumn1 Posted April 7, 2008 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2008 I don't know what you are paying and if nothing better comes up. But there is a company in Milwaukee called Daily Direct, www.haulbikes.com and that is all they do. Just because they are right behind the HD plant, don't let that stop you. I have not used them, but they run alot of trailers, they business keeps growing. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted April 7, 2008 Hey Jeff, I really don't mind taking a bus down and riding back, but I'd hate to beat up that little 250 like that. Actually, I did already call the bike hauler and they are not cheap. I have a company that already delivers here at work and a price that can't be beat, I was just looking for possibly safer mode of transport. And I might add, it would make it a lot easier on good old 86er:080402gudl_prv: Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarmedic Posted April 7, 2008 Share #6 Posted April 7, 2008 Just find a trailer and relay it up. Might take 3-4 weeks but it could be the meet and eat and hand-off. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted April 7, 2008 Share #7 Posted April 7, 2008 Steve, We passed a trailer from Ga to Canada a couple of years ago. The little bike might be a little harder to do but if you're not in to big a hurry I bet we can get it to you. Just try and set it up and see how it works out. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted April 7, 2008 Share #8 Posted April 7, 2008 Steve, We passed a trailer from Ga to Canada a couple of years ago. The little bike might be a little harder to do but if you're not in to big a hurry I bet we can get it to you. Just try and set it up and see how it works out. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted April 7, 2008 Just try and set it up and see how it works out. Boo, I don't get it, what does this mean? I don't want to put a whole lot of people out just to get this here. Just thought I'd see if anybody was passin by, headin my way. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarmedic Posted April 7, 2008 Share #10 Posted April 7, 2008 Actually, a lot of us see this as an interesting way to meet people. I am not in this route but I would be glad to help out. It is often a good excuse to meet up with old friends. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted April 7, 2008 Share #11 Posted April 7, 2008 Just try and set it up and see how it works out. Boo, I don't get it, what does this mean? I don't want to put a whole lot of people out just to get this here. Just thought I'd see if anybody was passin by, headin my way. Steve Steve, You might be surprised to find out what some people will do to meet other VentureRiders over an Ice Cream. Sometimes it takes a while to get something from point c to point d but eventually someone will be going that direction. The guys on another site passed a bike on a trailer from down south somewhere to Canada on the east coast. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted April 7, 2008 Share #12 Posted April 7, 2008 It works Steve...the guys here relayed my piggy backer from Ga to Minneapolis last spring for me. I tried the shipping route for the bike and ended up flying down and driving it home picking the trailer up on the way. It was cheaper that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share #13 Posted April 7, 2008 Well, I'm all for meeting new folks also, so I'll let this ride for a bit. Hey Sarge, I thought Boo got your trailer from Janesville Wi? Maybe you were talking about the other one huh? Anyways, I'll talk with Todd in about an hour and hash this out. I'm really in no hurry, in fact thought about driving down to their meet and eat next weekend, but 880 miles is a stretch. Right now, I'm open to all options. I'd for sure drive a ways south to pick up the bike and meet some of you outlaws. Thanks for all of your thoughts on the subject. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted April 8, 2008 Share #14 Posted April 8, 2008 Yeppers Boo picked up my new to me camper. The relay was for the piggy backer I got with the bike I bought last year from MidnightSpook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted April 8, 2008 Share #15 Posted April 8, 2008 If you do the relay, I'll help in good ol' Indiana. We've got a guy down in Scottsburg (20 mi from Louisville, I'm in Indy, I'm sure we got people up by Chicago, heck that's almost half the journey right there! (I-65 trip) Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share #16 Posted April 8, 2008 Thanks Danob, We'll watch the thread and see where it goes. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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