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question re transport of HD

 
CGWnavynurse CGWnavynurse
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 10/09
Posted: 10/08/09
01:54 PM

I've just returned from overseas (military) and need to transport my HD from Fresno,CA to OKC.  I'd appreciate any leads on a reliable company; I'm already in OKC and will have to cover the cost to move the bike.
Plus a any tips for insurance companies--decent or low cost.  I'm a full time student and pinchin pennies but I just can't give up riding.  Thanks to all.
CGWnavynurse  

 
Monkeyshines Monkeyshines
New User | Posts: 4 | Joined: 09/06
Posted: 10/09/09
03:45 PM

That's maybe a two, three day at the most ride. Can't you take a bus or plane to your bike and ride it home? Have someone else ride it to you and pay their fare home? Relative, friend? Pick it up with a one way rental truck? Does H.o.g. or the Fresno HD dealer offer something?  Otherwise it's probably 500-600 dollars from one of the reputable transport folk.  

 
MidnightRider0 MidnightRider0
New User | Posts: 3 | Joined: 11/09
Posted: 11/09/09
07:59 AM

Riding is definitely the penny=pinching way to go. If you haven't done any long-distance riding, you should count on a three-day trip. It's really worthwhile, though, as you'll be going through some terrific scenery.
Do it soon, before the mountain passes get too cold (then again, you'll know how to recognise  and  handle hypothermia) or the snow closes them altogether.
There's an organisation called "Couch Surfing" on the web, which will put you up at night for a nominal price. Check it out.
FedEx ships vehicles, as do some of the moving companies, but they've gotten very expensive, these days.
Ride well!  

 
freightcenter freightcenter
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 11/09
Posted: 11/10/09
12:23 PM

I hope that you choose to ride, since it will be the cheapest way to get it to its destination and will also provide you with some much needed unwind and relaxing time I am sure.

If you do choose to ship it,  the best way to save money will be choosing a terminal to terminal shipping in which you bring your bike to and pick up from a specified location. This can reduce your cost by 50% in some cases (though it's still not very cheap depending on distance, etc)

Check out http://www.freightcenter.com/motorcycle_shipping.aspx for free quotes to give you an idea on the type of cost you can expect to ship. You can get your quote instantly without someone hassling you afterwards if you choose not to go that route.

Hope this helps and best of luck!!  

 
joegresh joegresh
User | Posts: 54 | Joined: 03/09
Posted: 11/10/09
02:40 PM

If you've got the time riding is the way to go. You can do alot of old route 66, see the grand canyon, take a trip through monument valley at dusk, get a swinging steak in Mexican hat. Man, what a ride!  I want to go.

Figure three days minimum, two motel nights.  I'd take another day because once you are on the road you'll want to stay. Get a cable type lock so you can sleep well. It may be nippy over the mountains-cold never hurt anybody.  (course I'm in Florida)

Joe  

 

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