BMW C 400 GT (No. 7306531)

Motorcycles and scooters are not only expensive, but also not easy to protect while being shipped. Although, it turns out that everything depends on how we do it and how much prior experience with shipping we had gathered. It is possible to transport a motorbike or a moped without obstacles, undoubtedly. The way it will be secured depends on the type of shipment. Thanks to some useful tricks you can prevent any damages, and dents that may happen if a moped or motorbike is not properly cared for.

When you are moving your motorbike using a trailer you will need four belts to strap it down. If you use a trailer that is dedicated for motorbikes or scooters, it already is equipped with the rail that stabilises the motorbike. In this case you will need only 2 strapping belts. It's neccessary to use a closed hook at the ends of the belts, rather than an open one. The closed hook will not open up accidentaly during the transport.

It is also worth checking the sharp edges or items that may possibly tear up the belts and hinder your efforts. It's also doable to transport a motorbike in a van. The protection and equipment obligatory to keep the motorcycle installed safely in one place will not differ too much from other methods mentioned above. One thing worth considering will be the installation of the side pads to protect the insides of the truck and other objects that will be transported with the motorcycle.

There are also platforms that hooked to a truck or van, can let you ship your motorcycle not occupying the entire space in the van.

Check with the transport company if the equipment they provide will be sufficient to transport your motorbike. For instance, using a wooden platform for lifting your motorcycle and loading it in a truck could pose danger to people providing the service or pedestrians passing by, but could also cause severe damage to your motorbike/motorcycle.

When posting an offer on Clicktrans you can get  plenty of great quotes from shipping providers who have their account on Clicktrans.

Many of these providers can arrange the transport, so that they can use the full capacity of their vans. Thanks to that, the service gets cheaper and more eco-friendly with decreasing number of ”empty running”.