Shipping an FJR

[RiderX]

I don't understand the comment about "any mishap". Whether you had somebody else ride it or you ride it, the bike would be insured. People are insured. And, oh by the way, there is a 99.8% chance nothing goes wrong whether it's I-40 or mountain twisties. Sounds like you have some good options to ship it. Enjoy!

 

[EffinJR]

Just shipped a bike from Georgia to Indiana using uship.com and was very happy with it. Depends on the shipper of course but if you ask enough questions and read their reviews, some even specialize in shipping bikes. For $280 I had my bike picked up one day and delivered to me the next. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

 

[infrared]

You stated you were just looking and in no hurry. Why not just keep checking Craigslist and Ebay till you find a bike in a reasonable distance from your SLC home?

Art,

Maybe I was not too clear there, but I meant "no hurry" for the shipping. A week or two in shipping time would not surprise me; SLC is actually a long way from anywhere. I have been checking those lists, and other sources, for a while now. It all comes down to economics and populations. Most good bikes here come from California, but with complicated emissions systems that the local shops may have never seen before. The bike-hunting is just better, on the east side of the Mississippi. There are simply more people there, with more money.

Cheers,

Infrared

 

[infrared]

I don't understand the comment about "any mishap". Whether you had somebody else ride it or you ride it, the bike would be insured. People are insured. And, oh by the way, there is a 99.8% chance nothing goes wrong whether it's I-40 or mountain twisties. Sounds like you have some good options to ship it. Enjoy!

RiderX,

Locally, there are many people driving here without insurance, despite the laws. If there were any mechanical failures on the road, then I'd be back to shipping the busted bike anyway, along with all the expenses and delays involved with that scenario. I realize the chances are fairly good in my favor, but I'd rather not tempt the Fates, when it's my skimpy Bike Fund at risk. Unless the former owner lets me ride home on their plates, I would need license, registration, and insurance from another state, just for the ride home. I would not expect the former owner to "lend" me the plates, anyway. Weather in the mountains would be another factor, too. It can snow in the mountain passes, even in July, leaving you stuck when the cagers have no problem, with snow tires or chains mounted. Running solo, any mishap can become a real PITA.

Now I do have some good options on shipping the bike, and I'd like to thank all here who have given me their advice.

Cheers,

Infrared