motorcycle shippers you've used (CA-MA)

[cdovego]

Anyone have experience they can share, good or bad?

Thank you -

[scottieducati]

You'll pay a bit of a premium, but you simply can't beat the professionalism, peace of mind, security (insured), door-to-door transport from JC Motors.

[sdog30]

I've had good luck with uship.

Shipped a motard in a crate from cali and my r6 in a trailer from Pittsburgh. Both times used uship.

[scottieducati]

uShip can be hit and miss. Have had great experiences, also have had many bids well over what JC Motors would cost.... shop around fo sho.

[cdovego]

JC Motors comes in around $100 more than Uship but just as Scottie said, it looks worth it for the piece of mind.

Thanks guys, I'd budgeted $1K in my head and both options come in under so it's all good.

I can't wait to show you what's in the mail.

[breakdirt916]

Freight center.com shipped FZR600 MA to Socal $550

[cdovego]

Freight center.com shipped FZR600 MA to Socal $550

Thanks, that was the first shipper I found this am. How'd they transport it? Crate or did they just toss it in a trailer and tie it down?

[scottieducati]

All I gotta say is, every time I or a friend have used JCM there were zero issues. Nothing. Some places won't pack it quite right, some are hesitant if there's any gas in the tank, etc. I think a couple hundred bux of peace of mind is worth it if you've decided to bring something back from the west coast, and their quote includes a healthy dose of insurance.

[cdovego]

All I gotta say is, every time I or a friend have used JCM there were zero issues. Nothing. Some places won't pack it quite right, some are hesitant if there's any gas in the tank, etc. I think a couple hundred bux of peace of mind is worth it if you've decided to bring something back from the west coast, and their quote includes a healthy dose of insurance.

I'm picking up what you're putting down.

[scottieducati]

Now, a hint as to wat cha gittin?

[jwm2k3]

Ive used keyboard shippers twice. They have motorcycle specific pallets with wheel chocks built into the pallets. The bike is very securely strapped and shipped. The cost may be more than what was mentioned above though....

[cdovego]

Ive used keyboard shippers twice. They have motorcycle specific pallets with wheel chocks built into the pallets. The bike is very securely strapped and shipped. The cost may be more than what was mentioned above though....

It's looking like $500-$800 is the operating range for CA-MA.

[breakdirt916]

They put it on a pallet and moved around on a forklift...went in an 18 wheeler

I was there when they loaded it...I helped the clearly inexperienced loader how to loop the tie downs

[scottieducati]

I helped the clearly inexperienced loader how to loop the tie downs

And that is all you need to know...

[cdovego]

And that is all you need to know...

exactly

[cdovego]

You'll pay a bit of a premium, but you simply can't beat the professionalism, peace of mind, security (insured), door-to-door transport from JC Motors.

Just booked with these dudes, thanks - will let you know how it goes. No drama expected.

[RyanNicholson]

Ive used keyboard shippers twice. They have motorcycle specific pallets with wheel chocks built into the pallets. The bike is very securely strapped and shipped. The cost may be more than what was mentioned above though....

This is who we primarily use at the shop. No issues that I've heard of since we started with them, and we ship a pretty ridiculous amount of bikes out.

[THE STUFF 187]

Freight center.com have used 10x or more & always great service. A couple times a year they do a $400 deal witch cant be beat from all I have seen

[Kawi Ken]

An ongoing USHIP saga on another site-
The trip that only started

[cdovego]

Freight center.com have used 10x or more & always great service. A couple times a year they do a $400 deal witch cant be beat from all I have seen

$781 San Fran -> Boston with $7k insurance, should be here within 15 business days...feels fair

[cdovego]

Final thoughts - 100% worth a few extra pennies to use Scottie's recommendation (JC Motors). They picked up promptly, delivered quickly and there were no issues. Zero stress.

Thanks, Scottie.

[jwm2k3]

This is who we primarily use at the shop. No issues that I've heard of since we started with them, and we ship a pretty ridiculous amount of bikes out.

Ryan, my first experience with Keyboard shippers was with Barry....

[RyanNicholson]

Ryan, my first experience with Keyboard shippers was with Barry....

Ha! Yea that would make sense. I swear that guy's worked with every person that's ever ridden a motorcycle in the North East.

[jwm2k3]

Ha! Yea that would make sense. I swear that guy's worked with every person that's ever ridden a motorcycle in the North East.

We worked together at a few shops....

[SVRACER01]

Daily Direct works pretty good.