Yamaha YFZ450 (No. 6772094)

Motorcycles and scooters are not only valuable, but also difficult to secure while being transported. However, it turns out that the majority depends on how we do it and how much previous experience with shipping we have gathered. It is feasible to ship a motorbike or a moped without hussle, no doubts about that. The way it will be secured depends on the mean of transportation. Thanks to some valuable advice you will prevent any damages, and dents that are likely to happen if a scooter or motorcycle is not properly cared for.

When you are shipping the motorcycle using a trailer you will need four strapping 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 motorbike. In this case you will need only 2 strapping belts. It is crucial to use a closed hook at the ends of the belts, rather than an open one. The closed one should not open up by accident during the shipment.

It is also worth checking the sharp angles or items that may possibly cut the belts and hinder your efforts. It's also possible to transport a motorcycle in a truck. The protection and equipment necessary to keep the motorcycle resting safely in one place will not vary too much from other ways mentioned before. One thing worth considering will be 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 van, can let you ship your motorbike not occupying the whole space in the car.

It is important to check with the shipping company if the equipment they provide will suffice to transport your motorcycle. For instance, using a wooden stand for lifting your motorbike 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 listing your motorcycle on Clicktrans you can receive  lots of great quotes from transport companies registered on Clicktrans.

Many of these providers can adjust the transport, so that they can utilise the full capacity of their vans. Thanks to that, shipment gets cheaper and more eco-friendly with decreasing number of „empty runs”.