Triumph Street Twin (No. 6874305)

Motorbikes and mopeds are not only worth a lot, but also hard to secure when transported. However, it turns out that most of it depends on how we do it and how much prior experience with transport we got. It is doable to transport a motorbike or a moped without obstacles, no doubts about that. The way it will be secured depends on the mean of shipment. Thanks to some useful tips you can avoid any scratches, and dents that often happen if a scooter or motorcycle is not properly cared for.

When you are transporting the motorcycle using a trailer you will need 4 belts to strap it down. If you use a trailer specially designed for motorbikes or scooters, it already has been equipped with the rail that stabilises the motorbike. In this situation you will need only 2 belts. It's 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 transport.

It is also worth looking at the sharp edges or objects that may possibly tear up the belts and make it impossible to safely transport your motorcycle. It's also feasible to transport a motorbike in a truck. The protection and equipment required to keep the motorbike installed safely in one place will not vary too much from other ways mentioned before. One thing that should be taken under consideration is installing the side pads to secure the insides of the van and other objects that may be transported next to the motorbike.

There are also platforms that attached 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 transport company if the equipment they provide will be enough to carry your motorcycle. For instance, using a wooden platform for lifting your scooter 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 posting your request on Clicktrans you can receive  a lot of great offers from shipping companies who have their account on Clicktrans.

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