Shipper Recommendation?

[renojoe]

Shipping from Nashville to New York City. Does anyone have a company they recommend? I'm seeing prices of around $450 +-$50. There is also a shipper called Forward Air that does airport to airport crate transfer. Anyone used them with success?

[paroyboy]

I've heard horror stories about Forward Air. It can take up to two weeks for a container to become available. You have to deliver it to the airport, drain gas, disconnect battery, strap it down using YOUR straps, etc. When I sold my Moto Guzzi to a guy in Alabama, he used http://www.motorcycleshippers.com/ They showed up with a moving van, strapped it to a skid, covered it, and took off. They give tracking info on the webstie too. He paid $499 about three months ago. Just checked and its up to $573. Damn gas prices!

[thenewcamus]

I used motorcycleshippers.com (AKA JC Motors) in 2004 to ship my Rock from Washington state to New Hampshire. I believe it cost me something like $700. It took a little longer than I hoped, 2 weeks I think, but it showed up in perfect condition. I would use them again.

[JONBOW747]

I HAVE USED FORWARD AIR SOMETIMES CHEAPER THEN TRUCK ALSO HAVE USED ALLIED TRUCKING ALL WERE GREAT ! J.B.

[EddieRR]

+1 for JC motor - shiped my R from Boston to Dallas cost me $650 2 month ago. one day early delivery make me real happy customer. with web tracking status I know what's going on. door to door service.

[johno]

Er, why not ride it? I know this is a bumb question from someone so far
away, or am I missing the point of this story? Sorry to butt in.

[vintagecycle]

I used Allied. No problems. My Triumph went from Philadelphia, PA to Sacramento, CA., showed up safe and sound and on time.
I think cost was 700 bucks. Three years ago.

[DJ Downunder]

Don't park the bike on the center stand if packed in a create or container.

Guys I know did a trip to Canada..and on the way back they must have dropped the container..and the bikes on their center stands were badly damaged.

DJ