Kawasaki Versys 650 (No. 6532429)

Motorbikes and scooters are not only worth a lot, but also hard to secure when shipped. Though, it turns out that everything depends on how we do it and how much prior experience with transport we have gathered. It is feasible to transport a motorbike or a scooter without obstacles, undoubtedly. The way you will secure it depends on the method of shipment. Thanks to some valuable tricks you will prevent any damages, and dents that may happen if a scooter or motorbike is not properly secured.

When you are shipping your motorbike on a trailer you will need four strapping belts to strap it down. If you use a trailer which is created for motorbikes or scooters, it already has been equipped with the rail that stabilises the motorcycle. In this situation you will need only two 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 by accident during the shipment.

It is also worth checking the sharp edges or items that may possibly rip the belts and hinder your efforts. It's also possible to transport a motorbike inside a truck. The protection and equipment necessary to keep the motorbike standing safely in one place will not differ too much from other ways mentioned before. One thing that should be taken under consideration is installing the side pads to protect the insides of the van and other objects that will be transported just next to the motorbike.

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

It is important to check with the transport company if the equipment they provide will be enough to ship your motorbike. For instance, using a wooden stand for lifting your scooter 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 an offer on Clicktrans you can receive  multiple great quotes from shipping companies who have their account on Clicktrans.

Many of these providers can adjust 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 less and less ”empty running”.