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Motorbikes and mopeds are not only worth a lot, but also hard to protect while being transported. Although, it turns out that everything depends on the way we do it and how much prior experience with shipping we have. It is feasible to transport a motorbike or a moped without obstacles, undoubtedly. The way it will be secured depends on the type of transportation. Owing to some valuable advice you could avoid any damages, and dents that often happen if a scooter or motorbike is not properly secured.

When you are transporting the motorbike on a trailer you will need four belts to strap it down. If you use a trailer specially dedicated for motorbikes or scooters, it already has been equipped with the rail that stabilises the motorcycle. In this case you will need only 2 strapping belts. It's neccessary to use a closed hook at the ends of the belts, rather than an open one. The closed one will not open up accidentaly during the shipment.

It is also worth checking the sharp edges or parts that may possibly tear up the belts and make the safe transport impossible. It's also possible to transport a motorbike inside a van. The protection and equipment needed to keep the motorbike standing safely in one place will not differ too much from other methods mentioned above. One thing that should be taken under consideration is the installation of the side pads to protect the insides of the truck and other objects that may be transported just next to the motorbike.

There are also platforms that attached to a car or another vehicle, can help you ship your motorcycle without occupying the whole space in the truck.

Check with the shipping company if the equipment they provide will be sufficient to carry your motorcycle. 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 severe damage to your motorbike/motorcycle.

When putting an offer on Clicktrans you will surely get  lots of great quotes from transport companies who have their account on Clicktrans.

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