Shipping an FJR

[infrared]

Supposin' for a moment that I found a good FJR for me, long distance, and supposin' that I could almost afford it . . .

I'm not a member of the Iron Butt club, and I really do not own serious weather gear. I'd be crossing the Rockies coming back, and I know what can happen there, for weather. This would be my fiirst-ever ride on a Gen2, so I would expect to need some comfort adjustments, before even considering a long expedition like that. A fly-and-buy is not a realistic option, to me. I do not have a pick-up truck, so a drive-out would not be an option, either.

Is there any reliable way to ship an FJR across a couple thousand miles of the USA?

No wild rush on the shipping, as long as they are careful.

Thanks,

Infrared

 

[jmgrif]

Where's the bike? If it's close to me I'll ride it to you and you can fly me home?

 

[El Toro Joe]

Where's the bike? If it's close to me I'll ride it to you and you can fly me home?

Damn...that's exactly what I was thinkin...you beat me to it.

 

[Bugnatr]

Google search is your friend https://www.fjrforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=148454

 

[infrared]

Where's the bike? If it's close to me I'll ride it to you and you can fly me home?

Jmgrif,

Sorry, not even close to you. Any mishap would leave both of us in real trouble. Thanks for the offer, though.

Infrared

 

[Steel_Gin]

Since you don't have a truck you could rent a U-Haul trailer.

 

[Tom in PA]

Last year I did a cross country trip. I took a less than direct route and stopped to see as many sites as I could. The result was that I only had time for one way. I shipped the FJR back using this outfit www.funtransport.com. They have distribution centers all over the country and did a great job. Give them a call. They are very helpful with no hard sell attitude. If you are an AMA member, they have a discount.

 

[infrared]

Google search is your friend https://www.fjrforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=148454

Bugnatr,

Thanks for that link. I did find some old posts, and some joking (unhelpful) responses, but I was looking for more recent experiences.

Any advice is welcome, here.

Thanks again,

Infrared

 

[FlyCatcher]

You could talk with some name brand moving companies. They would load your bike onto their trailer and haul it to you. Since one bike will come no where close to filling a moving van, you would have to wait for a load headed in your direction that had some room. Still, years ago I shipped my bike from Denver to Wisconsin that way when I had a temporary assignment for 6 months.

 

[Niehart]

If you have the time, it would be a lot more fun spending that money on gas, food and lodging rather than shipping.

 

[CHIA]

www.uship.com ---> Mixed experiences with people I know, my advice, don't chose the cheapest, ask a lot of questions.

May be wise to share the "to" and "from" with members here, for better advice.

 

[bgross]

If you have the time, it would be a lot more fun spending that money on gas, food and lodging rather than shipping.

Agree.

For the price of shipping, you could afford a "honeymoon" that you'd never forget.

You might be a bit sore, but, well, it's a honeymoon!

As far as the gear goes, you're gonna need some in SLC anyway.

Then again, there might be a different FJR a bit closer to home....

 

[Tom in PA]

Riding it back would be the most fun. I bought the FJR specifically for the cross country trip and never regretted it. The CB900C was getting a little long in the tooth. My plan was to sell of the FJR after the trip. But, after close to 5000 miles, I was in love with it. It helps that the wife likes it too. If you do decide to ship, www.funtransport.com cost me about $700 from San Francisco to Philladelphia. They are a subsidiary of Allied Freight that

specializes in moving vehicles. The shipping took about 2 weeks door to door.

 

[El Cajone]

Last year my buddy and I rode our bikes from Vancouver BC to Halifax NS and then shipped the bikes back to Vancouver. We used these guys to arrange everything:

https://www.motorcycleshippers.com/

The bikes arrived in Vancouver 1 week later to our surprise and there was not an additional scratch or mark on them. Based on our experience, I'd give them a look if you decide not to ride the bike home.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Last year my buddy and I rode our bikes from Vancouver BC to Halifax NS and then shipped the bikes back to Vancouver. We used these guys to arrange everything:
https://www.motorcycleshippers.com/

The bikes arrived in Vancouver 1 week later to our surprise and there was not an additional scratch or mark on them. Based on our experience, I'd give them a look if you decide not to ride the bike home.

Used these dudes a few years ago when I shipped my new FJR cross country. They added a couple scratches to the bike but were prompt paying the claim. Good pricing and ability to track the shipment...I'd try them again if needed.

--G

 

[infrared]

If you have the time, it would be a lot more fun spending that money on gas, food and lodging rather than shipping.

Agree.For the price of shipping, you could afford a "honeymoon" that you'd never forget. You might be a bit sore, but, well, it's a honeymoon!

As far as the gear goes, you're gonna need some in SLC anyway. Then again, there might be a different FJR a bit closer to home....

Bgross,

Yeah, I do know that one, "It hurts soooo good . . ."

I agree, about needing good riding gear in the mountains en route to SLC. There's no predicting the mountain weather, now. Snow or hail could wreck all my dreams, literally, and a man should never gamble what he can't afford to LOSE. Realistically, with the right risers, seat, and other farkles all sorted out, I might agree on the road trip. Riding solo, for days on a bike that is not set up for me, does not sound like fun to this kid. I do not have one hour on an FJR, right now. Flying there would cost over US$500 one way, and at least as much in gas and motels, riding back. Any mishap would put this entire operation into the world of financial disaster. Shipping the FJR would be ~US$750, done deal.

Hate to say, but shipping the bike is more of an option, this time around.

Thanks to all those who came back with good shippers here, also.

Cheers,

Infrared

 

[art miller]

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?

 

[fjrmurph]

I shipped my FJR from Newfoundalnd to Vancouver. I contacted my local Yamaha dealer, asked them to save me a shipping crate. When they had a new FJR come in they took their time taking it out of the crate. When i was ready they packed my bike into the original crate. I just called a lot of trucking companies and picked the best price . I had it shipped to a Yamaha dealership in just outside Vancouver, they recieved the bike and took it out of the crate and got it ready for the road. It worked out great and i felt comfortable knowing the bike was safe in that original shipping crate.

 

[CHIA]

I shipped my FJR from Newfoundalnd to Vancouver. I contacted my local Yamaha dealer, asked them to save me a shipping crate. When they had a new FJR come in they took their time taking it out of the crate. When i was ready they packed my bike into the original crate. I just called a lot of trucking companies and picked the best price . I had it shipped to a Yamaha dealership in just outside Vancouver, they recieved the bike and took it out of the crate and got it ready for the road. It worked out great and i felt comfortable knowing the bike was safe in that original shipping crate.

More common and often cost effective to ship from East coast to West, sometimes tougher the other way.

Best prices are always going to be based on popular routes, and patience.