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Offline thelowmax

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shipping engine
« on: September 30, 2014, 04:09:36 PM »
Hey guys, Any suggestions on shipping an engine? The weight really makes it awkward to say the least.
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Re: shipping engine
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2014, 05:18:02 PM »
Strap it or securely band it to a small wood pallet. The freight mover guys will like you. Build a box around it and the pallet if that is even necessary.
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Re: shipping engine
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2014, 05:31:36 PM »
+1.........suggest strapping motor with crank placed cross-ways to the single tunnel on a small or cut-down pallet. That will keep the package from tilting when carried by one tine on the fork-lift.
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Offline thelowmax

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Re: shipping engine
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2014, 04:11:58 AM »
+1.........suggest strapping motor with crank placed cross-ways to the single tunnel on a small or cut-down pallet. That will keep the package from tilting when carried by one tine on the fork-lift.

Thanks. I figured a custom pallet would need to be made, but really what I'm inquiring about is the actual shipping. Like, Who do I get to ship this 250 pound engine? I've shipped frames with Greyhound. They're bigger but weigh less than a third of an engine, so they could pick it up. I don't have a fork lift, so, I move it around on dollies or a two wheeler.

What am I doing and why am I doing it? Those are excellent questions.

'72 Amen Savior/'77 CB750K Chrome/Da Bhudda(project)
'73 CB750K Green/El Verde (beat)
'76 CB750K Red/The Cinnabomb (sweet)
'77 CB750K Black (frame and parts) CANNIBALIZED
'77 CB750K Dark Purpley/Scooty Puff, Jr. (la beast)
'78 CB750K Black (struggling) SOLD
'78 CB750K Blue Flake/CiocioSan (minty)
'81 CB750C Poiple/Barbie'sDreamMotorcycle SOLD (darnit!)
'89 Trek 21" 21 speed Green/YaBiatch (the wife)
Converse One Stars size 8.5 Black/Sneaks (suede)

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Re: shipping engine
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2014, 08:30:05 AM »
Air-Freight is actually a LTL-trucking company with terminals near all major airports.........you deliver and the customer picks-up for best rates. They also provide local pick-up and delivery.

American Van Lines.........

Fastenall...........If you have a store near you, they ship your freight along with their own to another store near your destination.....at very low rates.

Haul-Bikes..........
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CB750 Classic Bonneville Racer thread - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,135473.0.html
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Re: shipping engine
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2014, 08:42:19 AM »
Looks like you have several cb750's.  If you're shipping a cb750 engine then I believe it weight 176 lbs plus the pallet. 
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Re: shipping engine
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2014, 01:15:14 PM »
Air-Freight is actually a LTL-trucking company with terminals near all major airports.........you deliver and the customer picks-up for best rates. They also provide local pick-up and delivery.

American Van Lines.........

Fastenall...........If you have a store near you, they ship your freight along with their own to another store near your destination.....at very low rates.

Haul-Bikes..........

Thanks. I'll check them out.

Looks like you have several cb750's.  If you're shipping a cb750 engine then I believe it weight 176 lbs plus the pallet. 

What can i say? When i like something, I buy a lot of them. Out of all of those I only have 4 roadworthy, plus a chopper project (which is why I want the engine). Thanks for the info.
What am I doing and why am I doing it? Those are excellent questions.

'72 Amen Savior/'77 CB750K Chrome/Da Bhudda(project)
'73 CB750K Green/El Verde (beat)
'76 CB750K Red/The Cinnabomb (sweet)
'77 CB750K Black (frame and parts) CANNIBALIZED
'77 CB750K Dark Purpley/Scooty Puff, Jr. (la beast)
'78 CB750K Black (struggling) SOLD
'78 CB750K Blue Flake/CiocioSan (minty)
'81 CB750C Poiple/Barbie'sDreamMotorcycle SOLD (darnit!)
'89 Trek 21" 21 speed Green/YaBiatch (the wife)
Converse One Stars size 8.5 Black/Sneaks (suede)