KTM 390 Duke (No. 7545413)

Motorcycles and scooters are not only expensive, but also not easy to secure while being transported. However, it turns out that most of it depends on how we do it and how much previous experience with transport we gained. It is possible to ship a motorcycle or a moped without troubles, no doubts about that. The way you will secure it depends on the method of shipment. Owing to some helpful tips you can avoid any damages, and dents that are likely to happen if a moped or motorcycle is not properly cared for.

When you are shipping the motorcycle on a trailer you will need 4 belts to strap it down. If you use a trailer which is dedicated for motorcycles or scooters, it already has been equipped with the rail that stabilises the motorcycle. In this situation you will need only two belts. It's essential 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 transport.

It is also worth checking the sharp angles or items that may possibly tear up the belts and hinder your efforts. It's also doable to transport a motorbike in a truck. The protection and equipment required to keep the motorcycle installed safely in one place will not differ too much from other ways mentioned above. One thing to be considered will be installing the side pads to prevent any damage to the insides of the van and other objects that might accompany the motorbike.

There are also platforms that attached to a car or van, can let you transport your motorcycle not occupying the whole space in the van.

Check with the transport company if the equipment they provide will be enough to carry your motorcycle. For instance, using a wooden stand for lifting your motorcycle and loading it in a van could be dangerous 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  plenty of great quotes from transport providers registered on Clicktrans.

Many of these companies 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”.