Romet retro (No. 3008372)

Motorbikes and scooters are not only expensive, but also hard to protect while being shipped. Although, it turns out that most of it depends on how we do it and how much prior experience with transport we gained. It is doable to transport a motorbike or a moped without hussle, no doubts about that. The way it will be secured depends on the method of shipment. Thanks to some useful tips you will prevent any scratches, and dents that may happen if a moped or motorbike is not properly secured.

When you are transporting the motorbike on a trailer you will need 4 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 situation you will need only two strapping belts. It is crucial 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 transport.

It is also worth looking at the sharp edges or elements that may possibly cut the belts and hinder your efforts. It's also reasonable to transport a motorbike in a van. The protection and equipment needed to keep the motorcycle mounted safely in one place will not differ too much from other methods mentioned above. One thing to be considered will be installing the side pads to protect the insides of the truck and other objects that will accompany the motorcycle.

There are also platforms that attached to a car or another vehicle, can let you transport your motorbike without occupying the whole space in the van.

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

When listing your motorcycle on Clicktrans you can receive  plenty of great quotes from transport companies who have their account on Clicktrans.

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