Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S (No. 6787596)

Motorcycles and scooters are not only valuable, but also not easy to protect when shipped. However, it turns out that most of it depends on the way we do it and how much previous experience with transport we have gathered. It is possible to ship a motorcycle or a scooter without obstacles, no doubts about that. The way it will be secured depends on the type of shipment. Thanks to some helpful tips you will avoid any scratches, and dents that may happen when a scooter or motorbike is not properly cared for.

When you are moving your motorcycle on a trailer you will need four belts to strap it down. If you use a trailer that is dedicated for motorcycles or scooters, it already has been equipped with the rail that stabilises the motorbike. In this situation you will need only two 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 accidentaly during the shipment.

It is also worth looking at the sharp edges or objects that may possibly cut the belts and make the safe transport impossible. It's also doable to transport a motorcycle in a truck. The protection and equipment needed to keep the motorcycle resting safely in one place will not vary too much from other methods mentioned before. One thing worth considering is installing the side pads to protect the insides of the van and other objects that may be transported next to the motorbike.

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

It is important to check with the shipping company if the equipment they provide will suffice to carry your motorcycle. For instance, using a wooden stand 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 serious damage to your motorbike/motorcycle.

When posting your request on Clicktrans you will surely receive  lots of great offers from transport companies who have their account on Clicktrans.

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