Marty Hill Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Up until very recently shipping your moto to Europe cost about $1350 by boat and about $2300 by air. That's each way. Air Canada just announced that they will ship a moto by air for $700 each way if you fly on Air Canada to Europe and back. Probably another $100 in fees at each destination. I've booked a trip and thought their might be others who would take advantage of this great fare. Link to comment
Guest Kakugo Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Great news. Where are you going? Link to comment
Rocer Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Here's a blurb on Air Canada shipping bikes. Link to comment
Lester V Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Up until very recently shipping your moto to Europe cost about $1350 by boat and about $2300 by air. That's each way. Air Canada just announced that they will ship a moto by air for $700 each way if you fly on Air Canada to Europe and back. Probably another $100 in fees at each destination. I've booked a trip and thought their might be others who would take advantage of this great fare. Thanks Marty great info, What did the get smart guy say? "Drat, missed it by that much" we just booked a couple of bikes in Spain for a 30 rental and we are flying Air Canada. With having our bikes over there we could have stayed another month or 2 for the same overall cost. Cheers Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Great news. Where are you going? From FRA southeast and down as far as Bosnia with friends. First time I've ridden with friends/probably see a bunch more this way. Going to end up in Belgium with another moto friend. Scotland and Ireland later this year if all goes well. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Up until very recently shipping your moto to Europe cost about $1350 by boat and about $2300 by air. That's each way. Air Canada just announced that they will ship a moto by air for $700 each way if you fly on Air Canada to Europe and back. Probably another $100 in fees at each destination. I've booked a trip and thought their might be others who would take advantage of this great fare. Thanks Marty great info, What did the get smart guy say? "Drat, missed it by that much" we just booked a couple of bikes in Spain for a 30 rental and we are flying Air Canada. With having our bikes over there we could have stayed another month or 2 for the same overall cost. Cheers Lester, I'd cx the rental and take you own. This is less $ than renting. Link to comment
mickeym3 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 What a great tip, flying to Munich has just been made infinitely more feasible...kinda cringe though thinking about an air cargo guy strapping down a RT or GSA...perhaps a DR would be the better travel companion? Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Jim, I've done it twice. They have done a great job. In Vancouver last time a couple of guys took it out of the crate and watched me hook up the battery and ride off. Link to comment
Guest Kakugo Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Great news. Where are you going? From FRA southeast and down as far as Bosnia with friends. First time I've ridden with friends/probably see a bunch more this way. Going to end up in Belgium with another moto friend. Scotland and Ireland later this year if all goes well. Why are you bothering with Bosnia? No offense meant but roads in those parts of the Balkans are variable quality to say the least. Some main roads have been completely rebuilt (not just overhauled) and are excellent, most are poorly maintained, lack guard rails etc. And most Croatian roads are often covered with a layer of sand/dust/grit that makes finding grip as hard as finding yield on financial markets. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 It's been almost 3 years since I rode in that area. I didn't remember the roads being that bad. In any event, I'll be riding in 8-10 other countries as well. Link to comment
mrzoom Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Roads?? you don't need no stinking roads you's gota GS ! Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Hey Zoomy, still trying to get used to your being in tulsa, ok. All my chi town buds are fleeing the city. Link to comment
tallman Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 have fun Mr. Hill Bring a camera... Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 have fun Mr. Hill Bring a camera... Psst...Click Click! Pat Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Brian, I will and thanks. As to taking pics I will try to remember. I do enjoy the great pics some of you post. Link to comment
tallman Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 You get to soooo many great places and I for one enjoy the opportunity to sorta share the experience. Have a blast. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Tim and Tewks. I promise to take a few pics. Link to comment
BFish Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 it's bitch to find film and squeeze this in the tank bag. post cards will have to due Link to comment
mrzoom Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Knowing Marty he still uses flash powder. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hey you guys, cut the old guy some slack. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 ......poorly maintained, lack guard rails etc. And most Croatian roads are often covered with a layer of sand/dust/grit that makes finding grip as hard as finding yield on financial markets. That's the criteria for a road not being good? Somebody tell Big-T he can't ride in West Virginia....NO....MO! Link to comment
Guest Kakugo Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 ......poorly maintained, lack guard rails etc. And most Croatian roads are often covered with a layer of sand/dust/grit that makes finding grip as hard as finding yield on financial markets. That's the criteria for a road not being good? Somebody tell Big-T he can't ride in West Virginia....NO....MO! I use as a benchmark the Gorges d'Ardeche in France. There are better ones (nigh on perfect), but I understand that's setting the par too high. Like I usually do with women. Link to comment
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