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    Default Shipping company???

    Anyone know of a good shipper that can handle Spyder's? I sold one of mine and the buyer is having trouble securing a shipper. Thanks...

    It needs to ship from Michigan to Maryland....

    Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
    Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
    Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Firefly View Post
    Anyone know of a good shipper that can handle Spyder's? I sold one of mine and the buyer is having trouble securing a shipper. Thanks...

    It needs to ship from Michigan to Maryland....
    I use uship

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    Quote Originally Posted by jtoro1 View Post
    I use uship
    Thanks. Checked them out. Guess they're a 'bidding' site where many shippers can bid on your needs.

    Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
    Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
    Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
    Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!

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    Dan,
    What did you sell?
    Are you making room in the garage for another one??
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    I used G-Man Transport Services to ship my Spyder home after purchasing it long distance... and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again!!! It's a small Veteran owned company out of Harker Heights Texas. They ship cross-country and use and enclosed trailer.
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    Very Active Member Firefly's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Dan,
    What did you sell?
    Are you making room in the garage for another one??
    Sold my 2015 F3.
    Building up my 2017 F3....

    Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
    Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
    Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
    Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!

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    The best of luck to you; we're gonna want to hear more about this!
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    Default Uship was good for me

    I used U-ship for my F3 and it was good for me - from Tampa, FL to Indy.

    I left the bidding open for a week and it went from $1,000 to less than $400 by the time it was over - I was pleased.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN View Post
    I see my stalker is still alive and well...…

    Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
    Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
    Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
    Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firefly View Post
    Anyone know of a good shipper that can handle Spyder's? I sold one of mine and the buyer is having trouble securing a shipper. Thanks...

    It needs to ship from Michigan to Maryland....
    Haulbikes.com They specialize in transporting m/cs and are the contract hauler for HD trikes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder View Post
    Haulbikes.com They specialize in transporting m/cs and are the contract hauler for HD trikes.
    Thanks.... the buyer just secured Haulbikes to handle the shipment. I've heard many good things about them.


    Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
    Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
    Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
    Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!

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    Well.. he had trouble using Haulbikes online contract forms, was in the process of doing them manually in order to fax them and Wolverine contacted him with a price that was half of what Haulbikes was.....

    Will know soon how this works out.

    I've been paid and mailed him the title... and I have not dropped my insurance on it yet... going to wait until it's delivered.

    Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
    Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
    Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
    Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!

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    Default Haulbikes/Daily Direct

    I used Haulbikes to ship my 2015 Spyder F3S from a Spyderlover's member in Texas to Lancaster, PA in 2016. Let me just say that I will NEVER use them for anything again. Their office and customer service is the most unprofessional that I have ever come across. I had to file a report with the BBB to get help and the issue resolved. They have an A+ rating, but in the last 12 months, there have been 6 complaints files and resolved. If hope that you're not expecting your Spyder in a timely manner. If you'd like to read my complaint, it is dated 1/10/2017.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Brettssunshine View Post
    If hope that you're not expecting your Spyder in a timely manner. If you'd like to read my complaint, it is dated 1/10/2017.
    Anyone who uses Haulbikes needs to realize that all roads lead to Milwaukee, i.e., if you are in Texas and want your bike to go to Florida, it will go to Milwaukee central dispatch first. Since they haul only motorcycles, ATVs, and watercraft in their trailers they do so in as close to full truckloads as possible. They don't send empty trucks out of or into Milwaukee, and schedule them as much as possible so they have full loads when they're at the Milwaukee central dispatch warehouse. Plan on as long as 30 days. I suppose circumstances may stretch that out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder View Post
    Anyone who uses Haulbikes needs to realize that all roads lead to Milwaukee, i.e., if you are in Texas and want your bike to go to Florida, it will go to Milwaukee central dispatch first. Since they haul only motorcycles, ATVs, and watercraft in their trailers they do so in as close to full truckloads as possible. They don't send empty trucks out of or into Milwaukee, and schedule them as much as possible so they have full loads when they're at the Milwaukee central dispatch warehouse. Plan on as long as 30 days. I suppose circumstances may stretch that out.

    That's all well and good....IF they tell you that information up front. None of that was revealed to me or other customers of theirs if you read the list of complaints they get. And their lack of customer service has nothing to do with where their warehouse is located or full loads. Just be honest and upfront about it....don't give me BS.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Brettssunshine View Post
    That's all well and good....IF they tell you that information up front. None of that was revealed to me or other customers of theirs if you read the list of complaints they get. And their lack of customer service has nothing to do with where their warehouse is located or full loads. Just be honest and upfront about it....don't give me BS.
    It looks like their web site isn't quite as informative as it was 5 years ago. They are a trucking company, and it's my impression trucking companies as a whole are not known for having stellar customer service. Their trailers are pulled by independent owner/operators, with emphasis on independent. Yes, they could do a whole lot better, but all things considered I suspect they aren't significantly better or worse than any other trucking company. Even household moving companies leave a lot to be desired.

    This is not to excuse anyone, but rather to just point out reality as I see it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firefly View Post
    Anyone know of a good shipper that can handle Spyder's? I sold one of mine and the buyer is having trouble securing a shipper. Thanks...

    It needs to ship from Michigan to Maryland....

    I figured out your shipping problem. It is not the shippers. It is where you're shipping it to. No one in their right mind would want to come here - even on a temporary basis.
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    I’ve used UShip for my first Spyder and again for 4 wheelers, tractors and a car. All the shippers were great. No damage. On time or earlier than expected.
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    Default 6 weeks

    if you recieved your spyder faster than that wow that's (6 weeks) great. If you want next day service meaning an enclosed trailer behind a pickup that kind of service does exist however it could take 6weeks on the phone and internet looking for that door to door express overnight service. If you use Uship its just a website they do not own trucks they are not a "trucking company" it is a service that connects you with someone that can help with a move in the direction you want to go just be prepared to be on the phone all day fielding calls. I'm just sayin...…….
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