Bike shippers?

[shmike]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Hmm, interesting..........But are the bidders actually major companies whose feedback you could check up on? It is one thing for a one-man operation to claim they're going to treat the bike well, and another thing to actually do it.

I works like e-bay.

Feedback is from other bidders who have used them.

If I have used shipper x (who may be a one man show or may be a large corp) I would report back my dealings with them. Any issues, problems, good things, advice, etc.

[Homeslice]

Pretty cool stuff, can you control how long the biddng needs to last?

[Porkchop]

You buying another bike slice???

[Homeslice]

Yep, picked up a clean 05 gsxr750 for $3800, just need to get it over here

[skiergirl]

I had a bike shipped from MN to TX several years ago and used I believe ABF shipping or freight company. They do not specialize or deal with bikes a lot and the way they had it in the truck for transport bent the kick-stand so bad it was practically falling over sitting there. I was like 'uh, what's wrong with this picture and those dumb asses actually tried to play it off. They were all oh Hun, it's supposed to sit like that, those sporty bikes lean really far'...Whatever jackass gimme a claim form.

So pay a little more and get it done right....

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Yep, picked up a clean 05 gsxr750 for $3800, just need to get it over here

Congrats on the new bike.

Looking foward to pics. What about the CBR?

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Congrats on the new bike.

Looking foward to pics. What about the CBR?

Never got fully warmed up to Honda's riding position...........I specifically looked for an 04/05 Gixxer because of its riding position......Feels great in a sweeper because it puts more input into your arms. Looks better than the new ones too.

[OTB]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Pretty cool stuff, can you control how long the biddng needs to last?

Yes, you can...just set your bid end and need by dates....

You actually have to specify make, model and year of bike, and the feed back on each shipment tells the type of bike, or boat or car the shipper has dealt with; I ve used shippers that are used to dealing with high-end stuff. They might have been small one or two man operations (actally, husband and wife) but they took good care of my stuff and I've saved over 50% on "major carrier" quotes.

You, of course, are free to do as you deem prudent...

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Yep, picked up a clean 05 gsxr750 for $3800, just need to get it over here

Sweet, thats a hella deal.

[Evadd]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Sweet, thats a hella deal.

sure is. and the bike is already at the shipper; all Home had to do was put the money into an online escrow, b/c the seller is overseas at the moment and needed to sell his bike ASAP.