Yamaha YZF-R6 (No. 7574529)

Motorbikes and mopeds are not only worth a lot, but also hard to secure when transported. However, it turns out that everything depends on the way we do it and how much prior experience with shipping we have gathered. It is possible to transport a motorbike or a moped without troubles, undoubtedly. The way it will be secured depends on the mean of shipment. Thanks to some useful tricks you will avoid any damages, and dents that often happen when a scooter or motorbike is not properly secured.

When you are transporting your motorbike on a trailer you will need 4 strapping belts to strap it down. If you use a trailer which is designed for motorcycles or scooters, it already has been equipped with the rail that stabilises the motorcycle. In this case you will need only two strapping belts. It's crucial to use a closed hook at the ends of the belts, rather than an open one. The closed hook will not open up accidentaly during the transport.

It is also worth looking at the sharp edges or parts that may possibly rip the belts and make the safe transport impossible. It's also doable to transport a motorbike in a truck. The protection and equipment needed to keep the motorcycle mounted safely in one place will not vary too much from other methods mentioned before. One thing that should be taken under consideration is installing the side pads to protect the insides of the car and other objects that might be transported with the motorcycle.

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

Do not forget to check with the shipping company if the equipment they provide will suffice to ship your motorbike. For instance, using a wooden stand for lifting your motorbike and loading it in a truck could pose danger 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 will surely 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 use the full capacity of their trucks. Thanks to that, the service gets cheaper and more eco-friendly with less and less „empty runs”.