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Need Spyder delivered from FL to IN
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Copperman
Active member
That's what I'd do. Buy a one way ticket to Tampa (early morning) and have the seller pick you up at the airport. Leave for home soon after and stop for the night. You'll be home before you know it. Don't forget to take your jacket, helmet, gloves and rain gear. Oh, and a license plate.
It'll be a blast!
It'll be a blast!
niterider
New member
New Spyder
If not comfortable riding it back, buy trike trailer, pick it up and haul it back. U will have trailer to use, not money spent-wasted- on shipping. IMHO! Niterider:welcome:
If not comfortable riding it back, buy trike trailer, pick it up and haul it back. U will have trailer to use, not money spent-wasted- on shipping. IMHO! Niterider:welcome:
robmorg
New member
My suggestions, if you can't ride it home yourself (in order of preference)...
- Since it's a 2016, I'm guessing you may have bought it from a dealer. What do they suggest?
- Use, borrow, or rent a vehicle with a trailer hitch and haul it home with a trailer. Have a dealer help you load and secure it, if needed.
- There are motorcycle transport companies you can find on the internet. Some members here may have experience with some of them.
- Household Goods carriers are always looking to put together tonnage out of Florida, and may give you a reasonable price. If you choose this option, PM me and I'll tell you how to handle that with a minimum of problems. (My career was in that industry.)
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Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
Ride it home
I agree with everyone who says to fly there, taxi to the dealership (or ask them to pick you up), and ride it home. When I was shopping for mine last year, I shopped by phone and internet Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and California dealers and was prepared to fly and ride. I ended up buying mine only 140 miles from home, so it wasn't such a long ride back.
It's got to be cheaper than paying a transport company. :dontknow:
Pam
I agree with everyone who says to fly there, taxi to the dealership (or ask them to pick you up), and ride it home. When I was shopping for mine last year, I shopped by phone and internet Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and California dealers and was prepared to fly and ride. I ended up buying mine only 140 miles from home, so it wasn't such a long ride back.
It's got to be cheaper than paying a transport company. :dontknow:
Pam
JerryB
New member
al0vely,
Re: Anyone better ways to find transport ?
I do not know if they are better, but 2 1/2 yrs ago I found a company on the internet to move my Spyder from Southern California to Oregon ( ~ 850 miles ). The company that I found sub'd it out to:
http://haulbikes.com/?gclid=CKXDvLeN580CFReUfgod8swC2g
I would recommend HaulBikes if you need them,
Jerry Baumchen
Re: Anyone better ways to find transport ?
I do not know if they are better, but 2 1/2 yrs ago I found a company on the internet to move my Spyder from Southern California to Oregon ( ~ 850 miles ). The company that I found sub'd it out to:
http://haulbikes.com/?gclid=CKXDvLeN580CFReUfgod8swC2g
I would recommend HaulBikes if you need them,
Jerry Baumchen
CapeSpyder
New member
I have to say that fly and ryde is what i was going to-do but found the right price an hour away
Sent From my Note 5
Sent From my Note 5
Bob Denman
New member
If you bought it from a dealer: tell them to pick you up at the airport! :thumbup:
...And ride it home. :thumbup: After all, you didn't buy it for the fun of shipping it around the Country; did you?
...And ride it home. :thumbup: After all, you didn't buy it for the fun of shipping it around the Country; did you?
Bfromla
Well-known member
If they cant I can
(Added info i got no job in the way & an excellent driving record, pm for details) I wasn't there but I still care! POW /MIA VETS
2ndChildhood
New member
Jerry, we can always ride down there and escort him back. I'm always looking for an excuse to take a trip.
ToM
Enjoy the Ride
Life is Good
al0vely
Member
Stangman35
Member
Did u get a really good deal buying it from Florida?
Im looking for a 2016 f3L special edition, is anyone doing better than the $27,200 retail price.
Im looking for a 2016 f3L special edition, is anyone doing better than the $27,200 retail price.
Copperman
Active member
Lots of dealers are. Just pick up the phone and start calling. If you're just a tire kicker they won't give you their best deal. If you're a serious buyer, and they'll know, you'll get their best price. Always talk with the sales manager or higher. You want to talk with the decision maker.
You have to be willing to travel a little to get the best deal.
al0vely
Member
I did OK ... Bike is used 500 whole miles.
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
Take a look at Haulbikes.com. Their specialty is hauling bikes in trucks set up specifically for motorcycles, ATVs, and watercraft on trailers. They are the contract hauler for HD trikes. They probably have a lot of hauls between IN and FL this time of year so I don't think you'd have to wait too long to get it.
blacklightning
Well-known member
If this is the one that was on ebay last week, you got a very good deal. I talked to the owner, but then decided to keep my RT and just add another 2 wheeler to my stable. Hope you enjoy your new bike.
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