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Can-Am in Household Goods Shipment?
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Bob Denman
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:agree: Even though it'd be an extra expense: contact an outfit that specializes in shipping vehicle. :thumbup:
Peace of mind can be worth an awful lot! nojoke
Peace of mind can be worth an awful lot! nojoke
I agree with the others. While in the service, I moved a lot between duty stations (18 times during 28 years)! If at all possible, I would tow the spyder to your new location. Even if they handle it with white gloves during pick up, you will never know how it is treated at the warehouse or during transit. That would keep me awake at night, lol!
Deanna777
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I agree with the others, I would put off on buying a spyder until you get settled, then you would not have to worry if the moving company damaged or tied down your spyder correctly and what ever else could happen.
If I was moving out of state I would drive my own spyder to the new location. Deanna
If I was moving out of state I would drive my own spyder to the new location. Deanna
robmorg
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I used to own a moving agent for a major van line. Contrary to what Gene said, you would NOT need to remove the oil and other fluids, as it would go into the truck standing on it's wheels. You should, however, run the fuel down to about 1/8 of a tank. Movers move both motorcycles and cars on the vans all the time.
That said, I too, agree with what others have said here about your being better off moving it with a professional motorcycle transporter (or trailering it behind your car). Because of the uniqueness of the Can Am Spyder, I would be a little hesitant to trust it to a household goods mover. The problem is getting it on and off the van with 3 wheels, as well as the propensity for damage in transit.
If you DO move it with a household goods mover, make sure you take it to the origin agent and pick it up from the destination agent. They will likely not be able to safely load and unload it at your house, with the equipment they have available to them. Also make sure you are present at both ends when they do the vehicle inventory on it, as your destination exceptions to that inventory would be the basis for a damage claim. (Same is true with your furniture.)
As an alternative to a motorcycle transporter, most major van lines operate a "special commodities/electronics" fleet of trucks that have trailers with power lift gates and do not carry household goods. That would be much safer than moving it with your household goods. You may want to compare prices.
That said, I too, agree with what others have said here about your being better off moving it with a professional motorcycle transporter (or trailering it behind your car). Because of the uniqueness of the Can Am Spyder, I would be a little hesitant to trust it to a household goods mover. The problem is getting it on and off the van with 3 wheels, as well as the propensity for damage in transit.
If you DO move it with a household goods mover, make sure you take it to the origin agent and pick it up from the destination agent. They will likely not be able to safely load and unload it at your house, with the equipment they have available to them. Also make sure you are present at both ends when they do the vehicle inventory on it, as your destination exceptions to that inventory would be the basis for a damage claim. (Same is true with your furniture.)
As an alternative to a motorcycle transporter, most major van lines operate a "special commodities/electronics" fleet of trucks that have trailers with power lift gates and do not carry household goods. That would be much safer than moving it with your household goods. You may want to compare prices.
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flaggerphil
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There is no way on Earth I'd let a household goods moving company move ANY vehicle I owned...Spyders and two wheelers included. I'd either wait until I got to where I was moving, have a reputable motorcycle moving company move it, or drive it there my self. That's actually what I did when I moved from St Louis to Florida...I drove it my self.
I don't even let regular moving companies move my guitars.
I don't even let regular moving companies move my guitars.
cptjam
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Heck yes!
Unless this is a wildly customized, unique, one of a kind, YES! If they scratch or scuff it, you get new parts! Which look exactly like the old parts! I had a massively customized Harley moved when we moved to Las Vegas.....perfect! Not a scuff! The driver loaded it, and was who unloaded it; he was also responsible for paying the claim. Perfect! In 1987, the military moved my Harley to Germany. 4000 in damage. I got new paint, wheels, chrome, and got to keep the scuffed up parts! Sweet! Ship it! Joe
Unless this is a wildly customized, unique, one of a kind, YES! If they scratch or scuff it, you get new parts! Which look exactly like the old parts! I had a massively customized Harley moved when we moved to Las Vegas.....perfect! Not a scuff! The driver loaded it, and was who unloaded it; he was also responsible for paying the claim. Perfect! In 1987, the military moved my Harley to Germany. 4000 in damage. I got new paint, wheels, chrome, and got to keep the scuffed up parts! Sweet! Ship it! Joe
bobgeorge
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Thank you for all the feedback. I agree that most HHG companies probably don't have a lot of experience shipping Can-Ams...that is what I don't like.
I would only be moving about 550 miles....from Northern VA to Lexington, KY. I'm not sure I want to go through the trouble of driving it there and then flying back and drive my vehicle there. Another issue with that is I might be moving in the winter....and driving through PA and WV in the winter is risky because you never can tell the weather conditions.
Sadly, I might end up waiting for 6 months or so before getting a spyder :sour:
I would only be moving about 550 miles....from Northern VA to Lexington, KY. I'm not sure I want to go through the trouble of driving it there and then flying back and drive my vehicle there. Another issue with that is I might be moving in the winter....and driving through PA and WV in the winter is risky because you never can tell the weather conditions.
Sadly, I might end up waiting for 6 months or so before getting a spyder :sour:
PMK
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Might be best to wait, as you could get a newer machine...then again, possibly your company has a clause that they will move one vehicle, typically a car as part of the moving costs. Maybe you could drive the car and have the vehicle be specially moved by an outfit that transports motorcycles.
I have read there are some very good shippers for motorcycles with very reasonable rates.
PK
I have read there are some very good shippers for motorcycles with very reasonable rates.
PK
bobgeorge
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I have a good deal for a 2015 RT Limited....but you are right...next year I could probably get a good deal on a 2016 :] I just wanted to ride with my VA/MD buddies before I might leave the area.
I work for the federal government so I will have to check into exactly how the HHG moves works.
gmcgarrity
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I moved my Spyder and trailer from Maryland to Indiana using Uship.com
The guy I hooked up with had an enclosed trailer and was moving lawn equipment to Chicago.
We talked about how to tie the bike down and I helped him do it to ensure I was happy.
The Spyder and trailer arrived safe and sound.
It was $500 and the Spyder was dropped of to a friends house the next day.
I did talk with him before accepting the bid and again posted how I want the Spyder handled.
I was very happy with the results
Ride safe.
Geo
The guy I hooked up with had an enclosed trailer and was moving lawn equipment to Chicago.
We talked about how to tie the bike down and I helped him do it to ensure I was happy.
The Spyder and trailer arrived safe and sound.
It was $500 and the Spyder was dropped of to a friends house the next day.
I did talk with him before accepting the bid and again posted how I want the Spyder handled.
I was very happy with the results
Ride safe.
Geo
Highwayman2013
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I moved my bikes across the country in November of last year. 2400 miles from PA to Las Vegas in a 26ft Penske truck. Tied them down myself and no problems. Had to get a rollback to help me unload when I got here. Good luck!
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dsvogel
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NorthAmerican Van Lines
We were transfered from Central Illinois to Atlanta as part of my job, and the company uses NorthAmerican Van Lines. I didn't have to drain anything, and they made sure my Spyder was the last thing loaded and the first thing unloaded at the destination. They did an AWESOME job and not a scratch or nick to the bike. They have "shelving" that allows them to "box in" the bike to keep your other household goods away from it. They also had a special worksheet for marking any existing damage before we left, and we went over it with a fine-toothed comb when it was delivered. Had there been any damage, they would have paid for replacement parts and labor, but fortunately, we didn't have to go there. Not that I plan on moving anytime soon, but I'd do it again with this company.
There are other less-reputable moving companies that I wouldn't trust to move an empty box, much less my precious Spyder!
We were transfered from Central Illinois to Atlanta as part of my job, and the company uses NorthAmerican Van Lines. I didn't have to drain anything, and they made sure my Spyder was the last thing loaded and the first thing unloaded at the destination. They did an AWESOME job and not a scratch or nick to the bike. They have "shelving" that allows them to "box in" the bike to keep your other household goods away from it. They also had a special worksheet for marking any existing damage before we left, and we went over it with a fine-toothed comb when it was delivered. Had there been any damage, they would have paid for replacement parts and labor, but fortunately, we didn't have to go there. Not that I plan on moving anytime soon, but I'd do it again with this company.
There are other less-reputable moving companies that I wouldn't trust to move an empty box, much less my precious Spyder!
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IdahoMtnSpyder
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If it's still the same as 20 years ago they'll pay mileage for two vehicles, move it in the van with the HHG, or pay an allowance (I believe) to use a different shipper for a vehicle. If you go with a shipper take a hard look at Haulbikes.com. They specialize in hauling motorcycles, ATVs, and watercraft on trailers. Their trailers are set up for such. They are the contract hauler for Harley trikes. They hauled my Spyder from WI to ID in Nov 2013. I was very satisfied with their service.
flaggerphil
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I think I'd rather not have it damaged at all then have it damaged knowing they'll pay to fix it. The last thing I want is $4000 damage to my machine even though I get new parts and get to keep the damaged parts. I'd rather just keep riding it and not have to worry.
But that's just me.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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I believe it's fairly common to move cars in moving vans. As someone else said they box in the vehicle so nothing comes in contact with it. Actually it would probably be a good way to move the Spyder. Just make sure they know how it should be tied down. Don't let it go into storage. Load at old home, unload at new home.
Regardless of how you get it from old home to new home there is no guarantee it won't be damaged. Heck, if you ride it there you could have an accident, even a minor one, and end up with something like a scratched fender! Life is one continuous risk. Buy it, enjoy it, and take your chances! To live risk free is to live bored!:roflblack:
Regardless of how you get it from old home to new home there is no guarantee it won't be damaged. Heck, if you ride it there you could have an accident, even a minor one, and end up with something like a scratched fender! Life is one continuous risk. Buy it, enjoy it, and take your chances! To live risk free is to live bored!:roflblack:
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