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Meadow, Texas | Well it has finally come to pass. My job in the DC area is soon to end and I'll be moving back home to Texas. Didn't plan on doing the move/retirement this soon but at least I have planned for it.
But my question for any and all regards my moving of my Victory Vision with all suggestions appreciated.
BTW I do have a truck and could possibly do the trailer routine but the cost might not be that much different to have some other firm do the transporting.
So what moving companies would any of you suggest and which ones would you not.
And the move is from North Beach, MD (aka LarryinMD) to Lubbock, TX.
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Visionary
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | My truck is a shortbed, and I was still able to put it in there and transport it across country. |
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Tourer
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New Mexico | 1. Put bike in storage for 6 months
2. Provide two plane tickets to North Beach, MD
3. Magically, 10-14 days later, your bike will appear in Lubbock, TX with 1,711 more miles on the odometer
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Iron Butt
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Peru, IN | I refuse to haul my motorcycle unless it's on a decent trailer with a front chock and the right tie downs. I hauled my Nomad 100 miles on a utility trailer and it moved all over the place. I was watching my mirror (and the bike/trailer) more than I was watching the road in front of me. If you're gonna haul it on a trailer, at least pony up for a good wheel chock and bolt it down right. |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | <p>dumb QUESTION! I have 2 cars and one bike. Neither car has EVER crossed the bridges / borders that would get me out of Vancouver. I only leave town 3 ways: AIR, CRUISE SHIP'', or BIKE !</p><p>No brainer .... </p>
Edited by donetracey 2013-01-12 2:31 AM
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DeRidder, LA | I just moved across the country this last summer and after much consideration settled on an enclosed trailer. (1) I don't trust anybody, if it was going to get jacked up I was going to be the one doing it. (2) Along the way I could take it out and go for a ride in the evenings. (3) I move so much and always want a shed but don't want to contribute a shed to whatever house I'm renting, so now I have a shed that goes where I go. (4) I didn't have to be so careful on what I kept from the movers "keep all you want to take with us, we have plenty of room". Enclosed trailer ended up being a magnificent choice as I ran into a hail storm in Kansas that did about $2500 dollars to each car, dominated the roof of the trailer, but not a mark on the Vision. |
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Iron Butt
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Mt. Vernon, WASH. | Plenty of 'for hire' car haulers to move your cage(s), leave the house stuff to MAYFLOWER (or whoever) and two up to get the bike to Lubock, lots of very nice scenery between where ya is and where ya goin', put a big SD in the camera and blaze away as you transcon, the bike WAS designed and built for long distance touring. |
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Meadow, Texas | Thanks for all the replies and the idea of getting a enclosed trailer sounds the best for me, plus I can always put more stuff in there to pad it. |
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Iron Butt
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Central New York | I have also been planning on an eventual move. I have also decided on the enclosed trailer route. Not only for the Vision, but I have a lot of other items I prefer to keep 'at hand'. Besides, I have enough grown kids that I'll never have to worry much about the trailer getting dusty. |
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W'ford Tx | Ah yes Lubbock. The only city in Tx you can smell before you get there. |
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DeRidder, LA | If going the enclosed trailer route, 10' bed will fit, but it will be tight. I'd recomend at least a 12' bed. Luckily I rode my Vision to the trailer shop when I was shopping and they let me pull it into a few to see which one I liked best. I ended up going with the 12' bed. |
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Edmonton Alberta, Canada | Purchased mine in 07 after looking at many I chose the Alumna AE610 single axle, all aluminum construction, no rivets, no wood so easy to clean, and no odor from gas and oil spills. Only 900 - 1000# empty. I only wished I went larger. There have been times that I would have used it more if we could get two motorcycles into it. However at the time I only had a small SUV to tow, so a 2 axle was too large. Up North we have lots of salt and corrosion happens fast. Look at enclosed trailers on the road in your area, some may only be a couple of years old and the outside sheathing is corroded and warped. My trailer however very lightly used still looks like new and has been used on winter roads.
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Visionary
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| ship every thing home fly back get bike and have the ride of a life tine getting home |
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Meadow, Texas | Goat - Have to disagree with you on the smell. Have you ever been to Artesia NM? Now that is a town you can smell miles before you arrive.
Did some checking on having someone else haul it vice getting a trailer. They haul for $640 and renting a U-Haul would be $870 plus gas. So the motorcycle transport looks fairly good. |
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W'ford Tx | It's all in fun man, please don't take it to heart. I love any part of Texas. It's my home. Been to Lubbock many times for many a concert. |
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Meadow, Texas | I took it as just a fun shot - nothing personal. Just letting others know about Artesia. Great town for some fantastic Mexican food but it takes about a month to get used to the smell.
And from the work aspect - I should be back home very early March and I can't wait. DC is not the place for me and the crazies are starting to fully take over. After I make the move I'll change my address - had to change my handle from "LarryinMD" to something more Texas appropriate.
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Iron Butt
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Peru, IN | CowboyVision - 2013-01-15 4:51 AM
had to change my handle from "LarryinMD" to something more Texas appropriate.
I'd have kept it. If anyone asked, just tell them you're a doctor. |
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Meadow, Texas | Very good,MonkeyMan, very good idea. Just never thought of that.
Thanks. |
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Iron Butt
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Northeast Ohio | I don't have any experience with these companies, personally, but have talked with others that used and liked them:
1. HaulBikes.com - saw their professionally setup rigs delivering bikes to Sturgis last year.
2. uShip.com - Talked to a guy in Daytona in 2009 that used them to transport his bike from Texas - Florida - Texas for $600. He flew in and the bike was waiting for him at the hotel when he got there. It's similar to eBay in that you fill out what you are shipping, receive multiple quotes for shippers on the site, and choose one that you like the best. They have a rating system similar to eBay so you can choose a reputable shipper. |
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Meadow, Texas | ScoreBo - Thanks for the input. I have looked at HaulBikes and had them recommended by local dealer. Probably will go with them.
Thanks again. |
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| johnnyvision - 2013-01-14 7:03 PM
ship every thing home fly back get bike and have the ride of a life tine getting home
I'm with johnny vision! I bet you can get a airline ticket for less than $640. Fly in on Friday and ride back over the weekend. You could do a 1500 mile in 36 hour IBA ride while your at it! |
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Iron Butt
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | I agree with the posts suggesting you ride the bike home. If that is not an option for your situation I had good luck with www.uship.com. I typed in my request that I would only accept a carrier who hauls motorcycles. I was hooked up with a guy the same day. I sent him a couple of motorcycle specific questions that only a knowledgeable motorcycle hauler would know the right answer. He answered to my satisfaction. He showed up at my house on the agreed day and time with a large enclosed trailer loaded with motorcycle wheel chocks and E-track. I was then comfortable that he knew what he was doing.
I have not had a bad experience with paid motorcycle carriers. I guess because I make sure they are motorcycle guys. I have heard stories, though, of furniture movers trying to haul bikes. The worst one was a carrier put a couch in the same trailer with a bike. The guy thought that since the couch was soft it wouldn't hurt the bike so he didn't tie it down. 1500miles of the couch corner rubbing the gas tank left bare metal showing. It didn't buff out...
Hire only experienced motorcycle guys.
Edited by victoryvisiontour 2013-01-16 7:37 PM
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