moving to florida

[meathead1978]

I am moving to Florida from New Jersey in December can anyone recommend or suggest a motorcycle shipper for the Can Am I would ride it but I'm driving my car because I'm bringing a few things with me

[OWISE1]

Tow your :spyder2: yourself, that way you'll know it will get there unscathed....:doorag:

[Chupaca]

tow it yourself. Have heard and lived nightmare stories on shipping. Put out the word and a hundred will drive it down for you...!! nojoke

[bscrive]

For what it would cost to ship it to Florida you would be better off to buy a used 6x10 trailer and haul it there, providing you are not already hauling a trailer. I did use haulbikes.com to ship my wife's Spyder when we bought it last year. You can't be in too much of a hurry to get it though.

[meathead1978]

Unfortunately my car is not rated for towing is a 4 cl car that cannot tow that why i need to ship

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

[QUOTE=meathead1978;718590]Unfortunately my car is not rated for towing is a 4 cl car that cannot tow that why i need to ship[/
I had a Toyt Echo and I towed 1000 + lbs without any problems .....? ? ?.....Mike

[acinpcola]

Way back in the day I had a small car and I towed a small trailer behind it. Check with u-haul and see what they have to say. Where in Florida are you heading to?

Be Safe
AC:spyder2:

[SNOOPY]

I would ask a couple of your local dealers who they use? They trade bikes between each other all the time here and have drivers/tow companies that do this .

[spydercatjohn]

You could ride the spyder to fl and have the car shipped by auto transport. We used to do this from newark airport to west palm. I would watch them loading the car however so as not to bottom out while loading.

[Bob Denman]

Ride the bike down, and store it!
Fly back, and get the car! :thumbup:

[missouriboy]

[QUOTE=meathead1978;718590]Unfortunately my car is not rated for towing is a 4 cl car that cannot tow that why i need to ship[/
I had a Toyt Echo and I towed 1000 + lbs without any problems .....? ? ?.....MikeThe manual for my 3800cc V6 Buick LeSabre says 1000lb. maximum towing weight. That's not enough for a 950lb. Spyder plus the weight of a trailer...

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

[QUOTE=BLUEKNIGHT911;718611]The manual for my 3800cc V6 Buick LeSabre says 1000lb. maximum towing weight. That's not enough for a 950lb. Spyder plus the weight of a trailer...

That is lawyer - speak for ...if we find out you towed something 1001 lbs we will " VOID " your warranty.......Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnd I have a " 4 cyl " Toyt. Tacoma 2 wd pick-up that states in the manual it is rated for ...........................a max of 3000 lbs tow weight..:yikes:......Mike :thumbup:

[Bob Ledford]

Way back in the day I had a small car and I towed a small trailer behind it. Check with u-haul and see what they have to say. Where in Florida are you heading to?

Be Safe
AC:spyder2:

U-Haul did not have anything big enough last year that could take a Spyder

[thomasag]

I used ID Transport to carry my spyder from Florida to Virginia. They were excellent and reasonably priced. http://www.idtransport.com/
They only carry motorcycles.

[PrairieSpyder]

How about that train that you can take your bike on board while you ride? It's an Amtrak route. You could escort your Spyder to Fla, train ride back the NJ and then drive your car.

[Dan McNally]

Ride the bike down, and store it!
Fly back, and get the car! :thumbup:

:agree: . . . and more fun!

[maliamd]

How about that train that you can take your bike on board while you ride? It's an Amtrak route. You could escort your Spyder to Fla, train ride back the NJ and then drive your car.


You can take the Auto Train from Lorton Va to Sanford (Orlando) Fl. I have taken the auto train many times and is tons of fun and a very practical way to get your car and bike down.

[Highwayman2013]

Get a bigger Uhaul truck with a car trailer. Put the spyder in the truck and the car on the trailer.:f_spider:

[Gordy]

put car on trailer and tow with spyder:yikes::yikes:

[flybuddy]

There's lots of bike shippers out there. During Biketoberfest and Bike week in March, there are probably a thousand bikes shipped down to Daytona. Here's a simple site for checking:
http://www.motorcycle-shipping.co/?gclid=CPz6lPWK27oCFcnm7AodThsA_g
Also as far as the towing aspect..I've got an aluminum trailer that only weighs in the 400s and is perfect for the Spyder. When I've towed it with a 6 cyl Dodge Caravan, you don't even know it's back there and it only loses 2 mpg. (when towing with my camper I have a zero mpg diff) Weights to watch when towing is really the gross weight, you can tow more if you're not heavily loaded inside the vehicle. Only safety restrictions would be tongue weight and wheelbase vs trailer length of which neither is an issue with this kind of towing. Fairly flat terrain so power not a major issue.
Good luck with the move--where in Florida are you headed?

[spyder3]

Uship.com. Plenty of choices and prices

[SPYD3R]

i'm what's called a HALF-BACK....

i moved from Massachusetts to Florida in 1990.... and within a couple years, i really, REALLY, REALLY got sick of the BS in Florida; high taxes, garbage water, traffic jams, Q-tips (u'll figure that 1 out soon enuff) and in 1999, so i moved to South Carolina...

i suggest that you forgo the Florida thing, b'kuz u'll find out that Florida isn't what you thought it was, and choose the tri-state areas of northern South Carolina, western North Carolina or eastern Tennessee.... that way you won't waste your $$$ or YEARS in a God-forsaken location....
otherwise, good luck...
OH.... as for towing... speak with U-HAUL, they have everything u will ever need..... :clap:

[Ivorspyder]

i'm what's called a HALF-BACK....

i moved from Massachusetts to Florida in 1990.... and within a couple years, i really, REALLY, REALLY got sick of the BS in Florida; high taxes, garbage water, traffic jams, Q-tips (u'll figure that 1 out soon enuff) and in 1999, so i moved to South Carolina...

i suggest that you forgo the Florida thing, b'kuz u'll find out that Florida isn't what you thought it was, and choose the tri-state areas of northern South Carolina, western North Carolina or eastern Tennessee.... that way you won't waste your $$$ or YEARS in a God-forsaken location....
otherwise, good luck...
OH.... as for towing... speak with U-HAUL, they have everything u will ever need..... :clap:
:hun::dontknow:

[SpyderDen]

:hun::dontknow:

Really? Let's compare state income tax.

[rock]

it couldnt cost to much to rent a trailer one way...and the peace of mind knowing where the spyder is overcomes any price issue...i have found no reason to let my spyder out of my sight for that long....you know you could get a one way flight and then drive your bike to florida!!!!:doorag::doorag::doorag:

[Knarfoh]

I've got an aluminum trailer that only weighs in the 400s and is perfect for the Spyder.
Do you mind sharing the make of your trailer? Or can you post some pics here?

[flybuddy]

Do you mind sharing the make of your trailer? Or can you post some pics here?

Here you go:

http://www.alumaklm.com/single-axle-utilities/item/11-6810-utility-trailer.html

[SPYD3R]

Really? Let's compare state income tax.

i lived there for 9 years.... and you are correct that there is NO state income tax... i'll give you that.... but my real estate tax makes up for that twice over...

[SNOOPY]

i lived there for 9 years.... and you are correct that there is NO state income tax... i'll give you that.... but my real estate tax makes up for that twice over...



I've heard Florida real estate tax is crazy, and home insurance is just as bad...when you can get it.

Maybe it depends where in Florida? :dontknow:

[flaggerphil]

How about that train that you can take your bike on board while you ride? It's an Amtrak route. You could escort your Spyder to Fla, train ride back the NJ and then drive your car.

That only goes from Lorton, VA (south of DC) to Sandford, FL.

[flaggerphil]

i lived there for 9 years.... and you are correct that there is NO state income tax... i'll give you that.... but my real estate tax makes up for that twice over...

Where in Florida did you live, Miami? I live on the Space Coast and my real estate taxes aren't that bad at all. And traffic here is FAR better than a lot of places I can think of (and have lived).

[belowme29]

[QUOTE=missouriboy;718698]

That is lawyer - speak for ...if we find out you towed something 1001 lbs we will " VOID " your warranty.......Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnd I have a " 4 cyl " Toyt. Tacoma 2 wd pick-up that states in the manual it is rated for ...........................a max of 3000 lbs tow weight..:yikes:......Mike :thumbup:

I have to put my 2 cents in.

A Tacoma is something that you would expect to tow a trailer ..... So the Tacoma's frame is designed to tow a trailer. People are pushing small 4 cylinder vehicles to tow trailers - but it could be that the frame is not designed to haul a trailer, and the transmission could have limits too. Sure it says 1000 lb - can you tow 1500 lb, maybe, as most things that are published are UNDER the actual safety factor because its human nature to overload things an ignore capacities.

I've seen a Corvette tow a boat - sure it has the horsepower, but the frame is not designed for it and the transmission is not properly geared for it. So it will do the job, but how long will it continue to tow and then perform as a Corvette?

Just cause others have done it, doesn't mean that you will be OK towing a trailer with a Spyder on it for long distances. I would would drive the car down, buy a one way air ticket back home and drive the Spyder down. Probably cost as much as a transport, and YOU will have the spyder in sight at all times.

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Just because it CAN be done; doesn't mean tghat it should... :shocked:

[Gary1951]

While I have never shipped my Spyder, I have shipped cars, household goods, and a live Dog via UShip.com. The drivers actually bid on your job and the prices are very reasonable. Most have a lot of references. Worth a try.

Gary



I am moving to Florida from New Jersey in December can anyone recommend or suggest a motorcycle shipper for the Can Am I would ride it but I'm driving my car because I'm bringing a few things with me

[Bob Denman]

I'm not sure that questioning his choice to live in florida really does anybody, any good... :shocked:
He's just trying to figure out how to get all of his stuff down there; why not some useful ideas for that issue? :dontknow:

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

[QUOTE=BLUEKNIGHT911;718699]

I have to put my 2 cents in.

A Tacoma is something that you would expect to tow a trailer ..... So the Tacoma's frame is designed to tow a trailer. People are pushing small 4 cylinder vehicles to tow trailers - but it could be that the frame is not designed to haul a trailer, and the transmission could have limits too. Sure it says 1000 lb - can you tow 1500 lb, maybe, as most things that are published are UNDER the actual safety factor because its human nature to overload things an ignore capacities.

I've seen a Corvette tow a boat - sure it has the horsepower, but the frame is not designed for it and the transmission is not properly geared for it. So it will do the job, but how long will it continue to tow and then perform as a Corvette?

Just cause others have done it, doesn't mean that you will be OK towing a trailer with a Spyder on it for long distances. I would would drive the car down, buy a one way air ticket back home and drive the Spyder down. Probably cost as much as a transport, and YOU will have the spyder in sight at all times.
I agree 100 %,......But don't forget He's towing from N.J. to Florida and that's downhill....Right ? ? ?................................................. ........................:shocked: :roflblack: :roflblack:.. Just funning you here !............Mike :thumbup:

[belowme29]

[QUOTE=belowme29;719269]
I agree 100 %,......But don't forget He's towing from N.J. to Florida and that's downhill....Right ? ? ?................................................. ........................:shocked: :roflblack: :roflblack:.. Just funning you here !............Mike :thumbup:

Yep its downhill! Put the trike in neutral, use 2 bungy cords to keep the steering straight and give it a really good push. No problems. :ohyea:

Louisiana is downhill - that is why you look up at the ships while in New Orleans.

[SNOOPY]

I'm not sure that questioning his choice to live in florida really does anybody, any good... :shocked:
He's just trying to figure out how to get all of his stuff down there; why not some useful ideas for that issue? :dontknow:



^^^^^
The voice of reason. :thumbup:

[Dan_Ashley]

Here you go:

http://www.alumaklm.com/single-axle-utilities/item/11-6810-utility-trailer.html

i have the Aluma 7210. It is perfect.

[Dan_Ashley]

i lived there for 9 years.... and you are correct that there is NO state income tax... i'll give you that.... but my real estate tax makes up for that twice over...
Every place has problems. Some are ok to put up with, some not. Pick your place and pick the problems. I like California. Others like Florida. Still others go for snow--I don't know why, but they do. If all 330 million (?) Americans crowded into one place, it wouldn't be any fun!

[PistonBlown]

Leave the car and take the Spyder - who needs a car anyway:-)

Other than that I can be no help at all so just to wish you well with the move. I understand Florida a great place to live, not as good as New Zealand obviously but still great.

[ulflyer]

Ok Meathead, you've had 41 posts; have you come up with any conclusions yet?

[Bob Denman]

He's probably enjoying the playful banter... :D

[Ivorspyder]

Ok Meathead, you've had 41 posts; have you come up with any conclusions yet?
From what I have read on this thread I think he is reconsidering his entire move.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:: roflblack::roflblack:

ivor:spyder:

[SpyderDen]

:agree: Oh well, more room for us Ivor.

[spydaman60]

i pm'd him and tried to talk him out of it. nojokehe's way to young to move to florida!nojoke doesn't have a gray hair on his head! :roflblack: haven't heard back from him either. oh mike--- where are you??:dontknow:

[doctorlbug]

Ride the spider, and put the car on auto train

[Ron YPA]

USE THE AUTOTRAIN $120 FOR THE BIKE AND $168 FRO YOU. LEAVE LORTON VA 4:00PM ARRIVE IN SANFORD FLORIDA 9:00 AM DINNER NICE LOUNGE CHAIR AND BREAKFAST.

[OJ UK]

Leave the car and take the Spyder - who needs a car anyway:-)

Other than that I can be no help at all so just to wish you well with the move. I understand Florida a great place to live, not as good as New Zealand obviously but still great.

Nothing at all is as nice as New Zealand...I can't wait to go back!! I'd lurrrve to take a Spyder through the Homer Tunnel and then back through, on up to Picton via Queen Charlotte Drive to Havelock!!
I'd move there tomorrow! Really! /sighs


I kind of like Florida especially the Keys.....


Apologies for the off-topicness :opps:

[ARtraveler]

And I had absolutely nothing to do with any of this. :roflblack:

The OP just wanted to get some ideas for shipping his :ani29: to Florida. As usual, it got just a little off track. :roflblack::roflblack: