Topic: Shipping a bike cross country

[Rocking-M]

Hey, I talked to my cousin and he has a 750 Ducati he can be talked out of.
It is in Ventura, CA and I'm in Virginia so, does anyone about what it
would cost to ship cross country?  It"s a 74 GT.

[medic09]

Of course, you know some of us might volunteer for a road trip.

 

[kghost]

Ducati 750?

I hate you now.

[ElCheapo]

Ducati 750?

I hate you now.

Me too 

If it is rideable I say fly out and ride it home. 

[Rocking-M]

It's not ridable at the moment. Been sitting in the garage for a number of years.
But it is complete and with a week or so of tinkering should be ridable.

He has 2 in the garage and both have been in storage for I don't know how long.

[Bob Wessner]

I'd suggest you contact some carriers and get some estimates/quotes. If you Google with; "how much does it cost to ship a motorcycle?" it will return a number of potential carrier web sites, some of which offer quotes. Good luck. Let us know what you find out, it might be useful information for other members sometime.

[andy750]

$550 with Forward Air (google for website). I shipped my CB750 from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA and this is what it cost. Im betting its the same for CA to VA. You may find cheaper but I didnt.

Of course Ive aso driven across country on a CB750  - 4 or 5 times now. Worth doing if you have the time. Dosent hurt the bike either 

cheers
Andy

[Uncle Ernie]

The problem with Forward Air is you have to use their crate and take it to an approved warehouse and pick it up from an approved warehouse.  If you live in a weird place, that can be hard.  Andy will correct me if I'm mistaken, I hope.

I have heard good things about Allied. I have used Eagle One Express a few times.  Last time was about $700.  Neither oufit requires crating or draining of fluids, and they pick up and deliver as close as a big-ass truck can get.  In the case of Eagle One, I'm talking B I G !

If you have an extra for a neighbor in North Carolina, I'll be glad to pay your shipping.  (I won't be getting any tree sap on it, either.)

[andy750]

You are correct about Fwd Air Ernie. Not convienent unless you live close to a terminal. The crate they use is a metal box and its very simple -you roll your bike in, strap it down (Id use 4 straps), lock the door with your lock (combination is good so you can tell your friend at the other end)...and thats it.

cheers
Andy

[Rocking-M]

I have a quote from American Dream Auto Transport for $500. Door to Door.
SHIPPINGMASTERS of Phoenix, AZ quotes $568


Still checking. If it was ridable I like the crate idea, I could pick it up in Roanoke.

[grumburg]

See if there are any long haul truckers in your area that travel West. A friend had his uncle's Triumph sent from Arizona to Ohio for $100. Put on a pallet in the front of the trailer, but took 2 weeks until driver made it back.