A motorcycle is a mode of transport that you can use to travel anywhere you want to go. But you will find that there will come a time that you need this mode of transportation to be transported to another location. You just can’t bring it with you, for one reason or another, but only by loading it onto some portable container or truck. If you are faced with shipping a motorcycle, what are your options, and which is the best one? Keep on reading for we will enumerate some of the choices that you can consider.
First Things First
Before you think of choosing the best mode of transporting your motorcycle, the first thing you need to consider is its safety while it is in transit. That means you need to ‘box’ it first to ensure that nothing bad happens to your motorcycle while it is being transported. You can do the boxing yourself if you want but just be sure that you are following the best methods of packing motorcycles. If you want to be 100 percent safe, you can ask for the help of a professional packing company. But they will charge a packing fee, although the usual price is very reasonable.
What Are Your Motorcycle Transport Options?
There are at least four ways you can transport your motorcycle. Here they are:
1. Cargo Container with portable storage
If you need to transfer your motorcycle for long distance moving, your best option is to rent space in a cargo container since the transport may take a long time and a temporary storage space. Call three or four companies offering moving containers and choose the best one that gives you the best deal. The cheapest price doesn’t necessarily mean the best option so give your due diligence. But contact them at the earliest possible time because cargo companies are working on schedules.
2. Small Trailer
If you need to transfer your motorcycle over a relatively short distance, you may only need a small motorcycle trailer. Some companies are specializing in this kind of transport, and they are using trailers that are dedicated to small vehicles like motorcycles. Choose one that offers safety features to ensure that your motorcycle will arrive at its destination safe and sound.
3. Truck
Using a truck is the most popular way of transporting a motorcycle, primarily because it is the cheapest method. Maybe you have a friend who owns a relatively big pick-up truck that can accommodate the size of your motorbike. All you need is to fill it up with gas. Or you can rent the truck for a day to move your vehicle to where you want it to be. But see to it that all the safety measures are in place to ensure the safety of your motorbike while in transit.
4. Hitch Carrier
You can also rent a hitch carrier which you can attach to the rear of your car and tow your motorbike to its destination. If you own a bigger SUV, this option will be the best, but only if the distance involved is not that overly long. Again, be sure that all safety harnesses are in place before you begin the trip.