Harley-Davidson Iron 883 (No. 7303609)

Motorcycles and mopeds are not only worth a lot, but also not easy to protect while being shipped. Though, it turns out that most of it depends on how we do it and how much previous experience with transport we have. It is doable to ship a motorcycle or a scooter without hussle, no doubts about that. The way you will secure it depends on the mean of shipment. Thanks to some helpful tips you could avoid any damages, and dents that are likely to happen when a scooter or motorcycle is not properly secured.

When you are shipping your motorbike using a trailer you will need four strapping belts to strap it down. If you use a trailer specially designed for motorcycles or scooters, it already is equipped with the rail that stabilises the motorbike. In this situation you will need only two belts. It is essential to use a closed hook at the ends of the belts, rather than an open one. The closed hook will not open up by accident during the transport.

It is also worth checking the sharp edges or items that may possibly tear up the belts and make the safe transport impossible. It's also possible to transport a motorcycle in a van. The protection and equipment necessary to keep the motorbike standing safely in one place will not differ too much from other ways mentioned above. One thing worth considering will be the installation of the side pads to secure the insides of the truck and other objects that will accompany the motorbike.

There are also platforms that hooked to a car or van, can help you transport your motorbike without occupying the entire space in the van.

Remember to check with the transport company if the equipment they provide will be enough to ship your motorcycle. For instance, using a wooden stand for lifting your scooter and loading it in a van could pose danger to people providing the service or pedestrians passing by, but could also cause serious damage to your motorbike/motorcycle.

When posting your request on Clicktrans you can get  plenty of great offers from shipping companies who have their account on Clicktrans.

Many of these companies can organise the transport, so that they can utilise the full capacity of their trucks. Thanks to that, the service gets cheaper and more eco-friendly with decreasing number of „empty runs”.