Transport Motorcycle from MA to FL

[roger 04 rt]

I'm going to be in Florida for a while this winter (okay, bailing out on the weather) and I can't ride it down there. I have no idea where to start on selecting someone to transport my bike there.

 

I'd really appreciate any recommendations, advice or experiences selecting or moving a 2004 R1150RT.

 

RB

[Slyder_Steve]

U-Haul m/c trailer?

[dirtrider]

I'm going to be in Florida for a while this winter (okay, bailing out on the weather) and I can't ride it down there. I have no idea where to start on selecting someone to transport my bike there.

 

I'd really appreciate any recommendations, advice or experiences selecting or moving a 2004 R1150RT.

 

Morning Roger

 

You need a new project-- Leave your 04 at home & buy a 1200RT in Florida.

[Scud]

This just came up recently on another forum I belong to. Several people talked about their experience with different companies. Here's a link:

 

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19130

[Doug_Baliko]

I have used Federal transport several times. They may not be the cheapest but I have never had a damage or delay issue with them.

 

Doug

 

 

[roger 04 rt]

I'm going to be in Florida for a while this winter (okay, bailing out on the weather) and I can't ride it down there. I have no idea where to start on selecting someone to transport my bike there.

 

I'd really appreciate any recommendations, advice or experiences selecting or moving a 2004 R1150RT.

 

Morning Roger

 

You need a new project-- Leave your 04 at home & buy a 1200RT in Florida.

 

Afternoon DR,

I'm actually thinking of that too.

RB

[roger 04 rt]

I have used Federal transport several times. They may not be the cheapest but I have never had a damage or delay issue with them.

 

Doug

 

 

This just came up recently on another forum I belong to. Several people talked about their experience with different companies. Here's a link:

 

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19130

 

Guys, Thank you. This will help. RB

[moshe_levy]

Federal. Used them many times when I've sold bikes out of state. Never a problem.

 

-MKL

[mickeym3]

Have had great success with Haul Bikes

[elkroeger]

+1 on federal.

 

http://www.funtransport.com/

 

OTOH, maybe a friend or an East coaster here would ride it down for you? Gas and a plane ticket home? Just looked up Miami to Boston - American Air, nonstop, $108. Perhaps that's economical? I'd ride it for you, but I'm on the other side of the planet.

[roger 04 rt]

Thanks again for the continuing advice everyone.

 

elkroeger, when I move to Kona, I'll have you ride it from Boston.

[elkroeger]

I'm in! Might need a couple pontoons when I get to L.A. though.

[ESokoloff]

 

elkroeger, when I move to Kona, I'll have you ride it from Boston.

 

You might want to talk to Robbie about that ride.... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rg7i0xK3NPg

 

[John in VA]

I'm going to be in Florida for a while this winter (okay, bailing out on the weather) and I can't ride it down there. I have no idea where to start on selecting someone to transport my bike there.

 

I'd really appreciate any recommendations, advice or experiences selecting or moving a 2004 R1150RT.

 

RB

 

D-K Transport transported my RT from FL to VA a few years ago and were great to work with.

[roger 04 rt]

I ended up using Keyboard Motorcycle Carries out of KY. They were easy to work with and accommodated my pickup and delivery times. In addition to the motorcycle they will accept one box up to 2' x 2' x 2' which is a huge 8 cubic fee, add that to both side cases and the top case and I got helmets, coats, boots, rainsuit, all my tools, and a shop vac, and roll-up bed into the shipment.

 

The motorcycle was tied down to a four wheel sled that was loaded into a 50' trailer on a tailgate lift by the driver alone. Once in the trailer the wheels were retracted and the sled was tied down.