Actual experience with a good trustworthy transport company? Need to get bike from Illinois to Virginia, 750 miles. Take me 3 days, two nights, including flying out. ...
Crystalbow replied:
U haul.
shazbot996 replied:
I shipped a bike via Forward Air once. They have special built crates for 'em. Worked great.
gonzoforpresident replied:
I used to sell bikes and we shipped all over the country and internationally. We used [Keyboard](http://keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com/) for years with no issues. They are not cheap, but they use custom motorcycle dollies/crates that are excellent and know what they are doing. Also, we have the beginnings of a [wiki page](https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycle/wiki/shipping) on this subject.
Chuckbacklater replied:
What make and model? Is this your bike or one you’re acquiring? If it’s your bike you know whether or not it will make the trip. I’ve ridden DC to KC only stopping for gas and maybe a meal numerous times, then a week or two later, the same on the ride back on both my Yamaha VStar 1100 and Stratoliner.
It’s totally doable. Be well rested before you begin. Extra gloves, nitrile gloves for emergencies (usually keep hands dry in wet gloves), boots and boot gaiters/covers, 2 sets waterproof gear, and a plan for bailing. Country Inn & Suites regularly lets me park my bike on the covered porch by the door. Cover your luggage in contractor quality garbage bags(bring extra) and bring duct tape (or better yet, gorilla tape).
...or U-Haul.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
hanyhen replied:
I found someone good on uShip that delivered my bike to Dallas from CA
Triumph_prorider replied:
I have to ask... no chance you want to ride it back?
nigelgtx1 replied:
If I lived there I would do it for free if you paid expenses. Depends a bit on what kind of bike... If you hit up the motorcycle community, there are lots of riders who would love a road trip
Max527 replied:
Uship
nabe02141 replied:
I've used [1 AA Motorcycle Transport](https://www.1 aamotorcycles.com/company/) several times to ship motorcycles back and forth between California to Massachusetts with out issues. Nice folks to deal with.
nabe02141 replied:
Actually, just read more than the title. [caveats: don't know how long you've been riding, your riding ability, the breed of bike] But defiantly not a three day trip. 750 miles is more of a day trip, long day, but do-able. On any bike that's over 600cc's that is.
One-way guesstimate cost: (your numbers may vary)
Tire wear: 6k tires means you've ridden off 20% of life.
Or ride EoL tires, then replace when you get there.
Fuel/Mainentance: 750mile @ 30mpg = 25 gal @ $3/gal = $75 for fuel
Food (B L D)/Snacks: $10 + $10 + $20 + $10 = $50
Hotel: $0
So +/- $125 for trip. One way.
Or I'll ride it for you if you pay round trip airfare and fuel. I'll take care of the rest. (Bonded, Insured)
You could also rent a U-Haul truck one way.
Good luck.