Yamaha YZF R1 (No. 7471005)

Motorcycles and scooters are not only worth a lot, but also difficult to secure while being shipped. Though, it turns out that most of it depends on the way we do it and how much prior experience with transport we have gathered. It is feasible to ship a motorcycle or a moped without problems, undoubtedly. The way you will secure it depends on the type of shipment. Thanks to some valuable tricks you will avoid any scratches, and dents that often happen if a moped or motorbike is not properly cared for.

When you are shipping your motorcycle using a trailer you will need four belts to strap it down. If you use a trailer that is designed for motorbikes or scooters, it already is equipped with the rail that stabilises the motorcycle. In this situation you will need only 2 strapping belts. It's essential 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 looking at the sharp edges or parts that may possibly cut the belts and hinder your efforts. It's also reasonable to transport a motorbike inside a van. The protection and equipment required to keep the motorcycle installed safely in one place will not vary too much from other ways mentioned above. One thing to be considered is the installation of the side pads to protect the insides of the van and other objects that will be transported just next to the motorcycle.

There are also platforms that attached to a truck or another vehicle, can let you transport your motorbike not occupying the whole space in the truck.

Check with the shipping company if the equipment they provide will be sufficient to transport your motorbike. For example, using a wooden platform 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 substantial damage to your motorbike/motorcycle.

When putting an offer on Clicktrans you can receive  a lot of great offers from shipping providers who have their account on Clicktrans.

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