Here is an email we received about shipping your moto in the US:
Sorry to hear about your troubles. I posted your message to the local
Columbus rider's internet group, cmh-moto, to and asked if anyone could help
to e-mail you directly.
Here's a thought: Columbus happens to be the headquarters of Forward Air,
the big freight company. I've shipped quite a few motors, etc., using them,
and they're fast and pretty cheap. I know quite a few people who have used
them to ship bikes and have been very happy. The have aluminum crates
available for bike shipping -- you roll it in, secure it with tie downs (you
have to provide those) and they seal the crate up and ship it to the airport
of your choice. They don't always have the crates standing by, but it might
be worth a shot. You could ship the bike to San Francisco in their crate
for between $400 and $500.
There website is www.forwardair.com The phone of the Columbus office is
614-497-4622 I believe they are open 24/7.
Good luck.
Mark
Call Alaska Airlines to see if they are still flying from Anchorage to the
Russian Far East. In the past Alaska hasn't required the bike to be on a
pallet. They just strap it into their cargo "igloos." Very handy. Other
than Alaska, I've shipped by air three times. To Europe and back (with
Motorcycle Express - Google them) Vancouver - Glasgow and Frankfurt -
Vancouver, the bike was just strapped down. To Central America and South
America I had to crate it. Coming back from Chile in 2005 they required
that it be stapped on a skid, but not crated. Shipping by air out of the US
is very, very difficult in the post-9/11 era. You absolutely want to ship
out of Canada if at all possible. It is so much easier. I've not used a
cargo ship (only planes) but I've heard mixed results. It may be cheaper,
but usually involves lots more hassels and unpredictability.
Cheers, Tom
and TO SOUTH AMERICA FROM THE USA
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:57:58 -0700
Hi,
Last year I flew my motto to Uruguay.
Uruguay was easy it only cost me $75.00 and the customs people were
friendly and efficient.
My intent was to go to Brasil and leave the bike there for future trips.
The information I had , is that if one brings a personal vehicle in to
Brasil over land Brasilian Aduanas (vehicle temporary permit agency)
will not mark one's passport showing that a vehicle has been brought in,
but if one brings a vehicle in any other way the passport will be
marked, therefore one would have to leave with the vehicle. I also heard
that when flying or shipping customs could take up to one week and cost
several hundred US $. Overland was cheap and less than one hour.
I tried to send the bike on my own, but was told by several airlines
that since 911 they do not deal with private individuals, that I would
need to get a agent. I can send you the info on the agent I used if you
wish.
Bike I sent is a Suzuki DR 650. I removed the front wheel and handle
bar. I got a crate from the central motorcycle distribution shop, for
free. Crate specifically made for my bike used to ship from the factory
to the shop. When flying size and weight are very important $.
My experience was mostly positive, except for the agent transposing one
digit for the total weight, this caused a delay of 8 days.
I hope this helps
Andre
AND MORE
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 21:23:28 -0600
Have heard that you can not "legally" ship into Brazil. Out is fine, but
not in. If going by boat, Valparaiso/Santiago Chile is very easy and
inexpensive at sea port (~$50). Uruguay and Argentina are fairly expensive
at the port (~$400), but pretty good at the airport (~$100).
I heard Skip from Poncho Via / Moto....(?) will take bikes to Santiago.
Good luck!
C
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shipping from Florida:
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From: Jeff Powers <nortonrats@yahoo.com>
To: mototynda Siberia <tynda@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Contact in Cusco TYNDA
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:57:44 -0800 (PST)
Hi,
I bought a new Triumph Speed Triple in the States. I went to Miami
and shipped it myself to Bogota with a Peruvian company, Cielos, for a very
reasonable price. I like my new bike very much, although I dropped it on
some slippery pavement and need a few parts to be able to ride it again. I
have 7500 niles on it already.
On another note, I bought some land in the North, just by the
recently discovered waterfall, Gocta. I plan to move up there and buikd a
small hotel with bar/restaurant and camping. It is a gorgeois area in the
department of Amazonas, near Chachapoyas, at 2000 meters above sea level. I
hope you make it down some time!
take care, Jeff
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I shipped mine from NJ to Montevideo, Uruguay. It cost
me about $600 with taxes and everything. I didn't have
to crate the bike either, they did all that. I can't
even remember what shipper I used though. I recommend
he just start researching out of the ports of NJ. It
will be cheaper there than from NY. Elizabeth NJ is a
huge international shipping port and there's a ton of
companies there to choose from. Good luck to your
friend!
A
AND TO RUSSIA
Hello,
As far as I know it is still difficult to ship from the US directly to Russia.
Two good options: ship the bike to Western Europe and drive from there to Russia.
Ship the bike to Japan and take the ferry to Vladivostok from there.
As for insurance, it is mandatory these days. You should be possible to get it on any land border. Or you can order it via the Internet at some company'
>Herbert
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