Motorcycle Transport

Perhaps you have just a big bike off eBay or Autotrader, the only drawback is that it is all over the country. Or maybe the bike is a non-starter, and you need to get from AB loans to repair or scrap? Delivered for whatever reason, you get your bike from a bike carrier is a fairly simple process.

Type of service

There are a few different options available when you go to the services of a motorcycle.

a) motorcycle transported in trucks specially designed to support

b) Motorcycle transported on open trailers

c) transported in enclosed trailer bike

Often the cheapest option for your bike will be transported to a partial load with other goods in a commercial vehicle (van or truck). However, make sure that the transport provider’s experience with motorcycles in motion, and they are the industry standard hook / security mechanisms to prevent damage in transit.

Custom-made motorcycle trailer tends to lead to a slightly higher cost, but ensures that your bike apart from other goods. Open trailers are more susceptible to damage and theft when the bicycle is clearly (particularly when parked). Enclosed trailers, on the other hand, offer a safe and carry no risk of chipping or damage caused by dirt on the road.

Get special offers / prices

Like any service that you would not just accept the first price you get. It pays to shop around, it should reach at least 5 citations.

Insurance

Undoubtedly the most important in the selection of a carrier bike, check your insurance documents. If they are not adequately insured, you risk not only not be able to make a claim for damages, the file, but you also lose your bike, if the vehicle is completely seized by the police.

Policies vary from company to do business with, but the main areas you want to check the value to cover the amount of coverage and is available for both theft and damage.

Your own motorcycle insurance can offer some coverage for vehicles “in transit”, it is useful to examine them for more rest.

Imagine the credibility of the transport companies motorcycle

Right, you are satisfied with the insurance company to document and save you the price, but how can you be sure they are reliable and have the experience to take care of your bike? First, you should do some background information about the company. A simple search on the company name on Google should provide some unbiased comments. The company must also be capable of testimonials and references. You have to prove to you that they are trustworthy. If it difficult to find to do, then they are probably not worth the risk.

Terms of payment

The general practice is that the delivery company bike for a deposit (certainly not more than 25%) when booking their services, with the remainder payable upon delivery. Generally accepted in cash or by check, but it is advisable to use a credit card, if possible, than you in a position to dispute the charges later, if a problem occurs.

Go through the contract

Verbal promises mean nothing, will insist you performed on a written contract for services. If you are unsure about the conditions, ask the company and to rewrite them if necessary. There should be a clause in the compensation you when they will fail to deliver on time.

Preparing your bike for transportation

Now you have accepted the appointments and signed on the dotted line, make sure that you have enough time to prepare your bike for the transit. 99% of delivery problems on poor preparation. So let not this until the last minute. The transport company will definitely be pleased to advise you, but be sure the following steps:

1) Wash the bike

2) Make a written note from a pre-existing damage (chips, dents, etc.)

3) Take pictures of the bike from different angles and close-ups of pre-existing damage

4) date of photo and written report

5) If your bike is moved freight with other goods, you should remove the battery and drain all fluids and fuel.

Remove all accessories and loose items from your bike, the carrier is not responsible for these products if they are damaged or missing.

If the bike is being towed, but not always necessary, it is useful if the bike in running order, if it should be carried out over a short distance between the beams.

So you should:

1) Inflate the tires

Battery charge 2)

3) Fill the fuel tank to ¼ – ½ full

4) Check and repair the leakage of fluid

What can you expect from the company that bicycles for pickup / delivery transport

Before you leave your bike to the carrier, be sure to save the current mileage, even if your bike on a very short distance to the on / mounted to off get followers are and there should be no significant increase in mileage between pickup and delivery .

Make contact with the driver and they give you.

Upon delivery, you must carefully examine your bike. Do not rush this step or something, until this process is complete. Check for damage or further increase the mileage. Once you are happy when you sign a document, it is generally not comeback if the papers are signed.

In the unlikely event that further damage was caused, you must submit an application to the shipping file and follow its procedures. You must also file a claim with your own insurance company within 24 hours.

Message Delivery

The vast majority of motorcycle transportation is good, but if there were any problems, first try this with the company directly iron. They are usually on a base line of work, and if really want to solve problems that have arisen to solve. If you had tried, but think you can not get anywhere, you can apply to complain to bodies such as trade.