Shipping a Motorcycle? Get a Discount.
The cost of shipping your motorcycle is usually proportional to the distance it is being shipped. There's no way getting around the mileage of a trip, but there are several methods to reduce costs.
- Shipping companies usually offer discounts for groups. Find bikers in your area through forums if you are not a member of a club already.
- If your destination is, or is close to, an annual motorcycle event look for promotional offers for cheaper shipping.
- Do you really need door-to-door service? See if it would be cheaper to drop off and pick up your bike at the shipping terminal.
- Beware of fees! Some companies use complicated fee structures, make sure you are sure about the final cost.
- Avoid crated shipping, crates are usually an additional fee.
Sometimes just asking for a discount can work. After receiving a quote, show interest, but ask for a discount. Even if you don't give a reason at all, you might find yourself successful.
Regional Rate Comparison
Use this list as a guideline, but know that every shipping company has their own rates, and there might be other costs involved like insurance, deposit, fees, or crates.
To use the table below match your region with the region you are shipping to.
For example, shipping from Northwest to Northeast is about $700 using this chart.
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