Freight

[L Rider]

Freighting a dirtbike Chc to Auck. Which transport company's have people used? Good & bad?
Have got a few quotes from bike transporters but prices are all over the place. Thinking of trying general movers & furniture movers.

[Crisis management]

Bike Tranz has always worked for me, there are a couple of threads in general bike forums about good & bad experiences, it would be worth a look through.

[L Rider]

Bike Tranz has always worked for me, there are a couple of threads in general bike forums about good & bad experiences, it would be worth a look through.

I've got a quote from bike tranz. Will have a look at those threads - thanks for that

[cheese]

Just get conroys to throw it on a backfill.

[RJM]

I work for Fliway transport and move a few dirt bikes through our network. I can price it up if you let me know what size bike and if you want it door to door or depot to depot. Only real requirement is that it's drained of all fuel.

[L Rider]

I work for Fliway transport and move a few dirt bikes through our network. I can price it up if you let me know what size bike and if you want it door to door or depot to depot. Only real requirement is that it's drained of all fuel.

That'll be awesome. A KX250 Chc to Auck. could you get price of both door to door & depot to depot?
thanks

[Taz]

Motorcycle movers get my vote.

[RJM]

Fliway depot to depot price is $174.56 (I quoted it at 100kg and .6cbm).

Let me know the suburbs if you'd like the door to door price.

[L Rider]

Fliway depot to depot price is $174.56 (I quoted it at 100kg and .6cbm).

Let me know the suburbs if you'd like the door to door price.

Whats the situation with Insurance on it while in transit? motorbike freighters are dearer but they include full insurance i think.
Do we need to put it into something or how are they freighted?

[RJM]

LCR covers up to $1500 per piece, any additonal insurance is reasonably priced. What's the value of the bike?

The sending branch can shrinkwrap the bike or you can ask them to use felts (furniture blankets) for additional protection. It would be strapped in to the side of the linehaul unit.

[L Rider]

LCR covers up to $1500 per piece, any additonal insurance is reasonably priced. What's the value of the bike?

The sending branch can shrinkwrap the bike or you can ask them to use felts (furniture blankets) for additional protection. It would be strapped in to the side of the linehaul unit.

$5500. Additional insurance can i get through the freight company? I've got to find out what suburb in Christchurch pick up will be from but delivery is North Shore Auckland. Once i know pick up suburb will let you know to get door to door quote

[Keithf]

Wouldn't shipping a bike effectively be a DG and how thoroughly do they have to be emptied of fuel ie the tank and carb drained. Our guys seemed to think that this would be an issue

[mazz1972]

Normally a bike is classed as dangerous goods as there are still fumes and flammable residue even when drained of gas. A vehicle transport company would do it.

[RJM]

To cover the $5500 value would be an additional $57.69inc so total depot to depot price CHC to AKL would be $232.25inc.

I asked the National Ops Manager about the DG certification as we move a number of these. The legislation has been changed to say that if a vehicle is powered by petrol and is in a sealed unit it is ok to travel. I would still advise that a drained petrol tank would be preferred. Obviously in our trucks we only move small items with minimal fuel tanks. Ie not a machine with 50L of fuel in it.

[L Rider]

To cover the $5500 value would be an additional $57.69inc so total depot to depot price CHC to AKL would be $232.25inc.

I asked the National Ops Manager about the DG certification as we move a number of these. The legislation has been changed to say that if a vehicle is powered by petrol and is in a sealed unit it is ok to travel. I would still advise that a drained petrol tank would be preferred. Obviously in our trucks we only move small items with minimal fuel tanks. Ie not a machine with 50L of fuel in it.

Its a very good price. Must ask though how much care to they take loading & unloading & strapping in in comparsion to motorbike mover specialists? Would hate it to arrive with damage plastics or something broken due to way its strapped in.
Plus bike is for hubby not me, lol so don't wanna hafta try & explain to him what happened.

[red mermaid]

A bike, or any vehicle in transit, with fuel in it is not classed as dangerous goods.

[dafydd roberts]

To cover the $5500 value would be an additional $57.69inc so total depot to depot price CHC to AKL would be $232.25inc.

I asked the National Ops Manager about the DG certification as we move a number of these. The legislation has been changed to say that if a vehicle is powered by petrol and is in a sealed unit it is ok to travel. I would still advise that a drained petrol tank would be preferred. Obviously in our trucks we only move small items with minimal fuel tanks. Ie not a machine with 50L of fuel in it.

Thats is a dam good price. :yes:

[Reckless]

Dunno If I'd freight a road bike this way but a dirt bike go for it!!
Drain the fuel, lay it on its side so the carb drains out and put a duff plug in it so it won't go even if there's fuel added.

Its a good deal RJM is doing for you!!!

[RJM]

The only damage I could see happening to a dirt bike in transit would be a bit of rub damage. All the bikes I've seen come through work have been shrinkwrapped in the sending depot. If you're really concerned about it you can specifically ask them to ensure they use felts (furniture blankets). We always take the greatest of care with any freight but unfortunately damages sometimes occur in the transport industry.

I'm on holiday as of 5pm this afternoon so only back in the office on Wednesday.

[L Rider]

The only damage I could see happening to a dirt bike in transit would be a bit of rub damage. All the bikes I've seen come through work have been shrinkwrapped in the sending depot. If you're really concerned about it you can specifically ask them to ensure they use felts (furniture blankets). We always take the greatest of care with any freight but unfortunately damages sometimes occur in the transport industry.

I'm on holiday as of 5pm this afternoon so only back in the office on Wednesday.

Thanks Reckless, I jst needed someone to tell me that haha - i'm hopeless at making decisions at the best of times.
RJM - i'm sending you a PM

[L Rider]

Just to let people know i went ahead & got the bike freighted through Fliway - organised by RJM (Ryan). Bike was dropped off to Chc depot on Monday lunchtime & i received it at my door today at lunchtime. Awesome service and a bloody good price. Anyone needing to freight a bike i would highly recommend using Fliway.
Thanks so much Ryan.

[Crazy Steve]

Just to let people know i went ahead & got the bike freighted through Fliway - organised by RJM (Ryan). Bike was dropped off to Chc depot on Monday lunchtime & i received it at my door today at lunchtime. Awesome service and a bloody good price. Anyone needing to freight a bike i would highly recommend using Fliway.
Thanks so much Ryan.

How much was the end shipping price ?

And any damage ?

And it only took 2days to arrive ?

Crazy Steve.

[RJM]

How much was the end shipping price ? Approx $333.00 - give or take a few cents. That was for the bike and included additional insurance to cover the $5500 value. Usually it's $1500 per piece.

And any damage ? No, it was shrink wrapped in CHC, I asked them to use additional felts for packing and it would have been strapped to the side of the unit.

And it only took 2days to arrive ? You sound suprised? CHC to AKL is a main route. Most NI would be overnight, and SI within 2 days - obviously depends on the exact location.

[red mermaid]

Other companies that transport bikes are;
Mana Transport
Palmerston Transport Service

Most transport companies these days will have a go at shifting anything so it would pay to phone around for quotes.
The only differing factor would be the care they take.

[L Rider]

Other companies that transport bikes are;
Mana Transport
Palmerston Transport Service

Most transport companies these days will have a go at shifting anything so it would pay to phone around for quotes.
The only differing factor would be the care they take.

I did do alot of phoning around including Mana Transport. All were more expensive.

[L Rider]

How much was the end shipping price ? Approx $333.00 - give or take a few cents. That was for the bike and included additional insurance to cover the $5500 value. Usually it's $1500 per piece.

And any damage ? No, it was shrink wrapped in CHC, I asked them to use additional felts for packing and it would have been strapped to the side of the unit.

And it only took 2days to arrive ? You sound suprised? CHC to AKL is a main route. Most NI would be overnight, and SI within 2 days - obviously depends on the exact location.

Also included in that price were 3 additional items to the bike - a box of spares, a spare tyre & a half rubbish bag of exhaust packing.
As RJM said - no there was no damage what so ever. Was well wrapped & protected.

[cheese]

So what bike did you get? KX250?

[L Rider]

So what bike did you get? KX250?

Sure did - not for me though its John's when he gets back