Harley-Davidson Road King (No. 7568549)

Motorbikes and mopeds are not only worth a lot, but also hard to protect while being transported. Though, it turns out that everything depends on the way we do it and how much previous experience with shipping we have gathered. It is possible to transport a motorcycle or a moped without obstacles, no doubts about that. The way it will be secured depends on the type of shipment. Owing to some helpful tips you could avoid any scratches, and dents that often happen when a scooter or motorcycle is not properly secured.

When you are transporting your motorbike using a trailer you will need 4 belts to strap it down. If you use a trailer that is dedicated for motorcycles or scooters, it already is equipped with the rail that stabilises the motorcycle. In this case you will need only 2 belts. It is crucial to use a closed hook at the ends of the belts, rather than an open one. The closed hook should not open up by accident during the shipment.

It is also worth checking the sharp edges or elements that may possibly tear up the belts and make it impossible to safely transport your motorcycle. It's also reasonable to transport a motorbike inside a truck. The protection and equipment obligatory to keep the motorcycle installed safely in one place will not differ too much from other ways mentioned before. One thing worth considering will be the installation of the side pads to prevent any damage to the insides of the truck and other objects that will be transported with the motorbike.

There are also platforms that attached to a truck or van, can help you transport your motorcycle not occupying the entire space in the van.

Do not forget to check with the shipping company if the equipment they provide will be enough to carry your motorbike. For instance, using a wooden platform for lifting your motorcycle and loading it in a van could pose danger to people providing the service or pedestrians passing by, but could also cause severe damage to your motorbike/motorcycle.

When putting an offer on Clicktrans you will surely receive  multiple great quotes from shipping companies registered on Clicktrans.

Many of these providers can adjust the transport, so that they can use the full capacity of their vans. Thanks to that, the service gets cheaper and more environmentally friendly with less and less ”empty running”.